The Tech Download

Could AI produce the next hit film or song?

Despite the concerns of many artists, filmmakers, musicians and content creators, the use of AI in the creative industries is well under way. Working out how to navigate a creative future with AI is t...

27 Nov 202436min

Quantum computers pose great risks but their potential could change the world

Quantum computers have been touted for their potential to revolutionize the world — and British company Oxford Ionics claims to be building the most powerful quantum computers out there. The company’s...

20 Nov 202433min

AI has a tricky relationship with facts. Can that be fixed?

“AI models are confident liars.” That's the tagline for artificial intelligence application startup, Infactory. The company’s co-founder Brooke Hartley Moy joins CNBC’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal to...

14 Nov 202441min

Can China create a global Android or iOS competitor?

Huawei has launched an upgraded version of its HarmonyOS mobile operating system, which reportedly no longer relies on the Android operating system. It's a bold push from a Chinese firm, but could Hua...

29 Okt 202431min

India, China and the U.S. battle for supremacy in the new space age

The U.S. for a long time has been the dominant player in space. But more recently, China and India have been on the rise. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal talk to Christopher Newman, Professor of S...

24 Okt 202438min

Ever wanted a personal assistant? An AI one could be around the corner

AI personal assistants have been spotted in movies and other pop culture. Now tech giants are trying to bring those to your phones. Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insights, talks to CNBC's Tom Chitty ...

8 Okt 202434min

U.S. firms like Nvidia get the attention. But what's China doing in AI?

While American companies including Nvidia, Google and OpenAI have been benificiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, Chinese companies have been developing this own products and services. CNBC's ...

25 Sep 202430min