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The Tech Download

The Tech Download

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Hosted by Arjun Kharpal and Steve Kovach, CNBC's “The Tech Download” podcast cuts through the noise to unpack the technology stories that matter most. Each season dives into a different topic — and uncovers what it means for your portfolio, your business and the global economy. With access to industry leaders and years of experience covering technology around the world, Arjun and Steve deliver sharp analysis and compelling narratives on the trends, risks and innovations shaping tech.

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Episodes
  • Can We Control AI? DeepMind’s Plan for Responsible AI

    Can We Control AI? DeepMind’s Plan for Responsible AI
    Jan 29 2026

    Google DeepMind’s Dawn Bloxwich and Tom Lue join "The Tech Download" to explore one of the biggest questions in technology today: Can we control AI? They break down how DeepMind is building safeguards, stress‑testing its models and working with global regulators to ensure advanced AI develops responsibly.

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    44 mins
  • Will AI Make or Break Education?

    Will AI Make or Break Education?
    Jan 22 2026

    AI is changing the way we learn and work. Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim joins “The Tech Download” to explain the opportunities, risks and why teaching responsible AI use starts now.

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    33 mins
  • Demis Hassabis: The Man Behind Google's AI machine

    Demis Hassabis: The Man Behind Google's AI machine
    Jan 15 2026

    Hosted by Arjun Kharpal and Steve Kovach, CNBC’s “The Tech Download” cuts through the noise to unpack the tech stories that matter most for your money. In the debut episode, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis reveals how the leading AI research lab is driving breakthroughs, as well as what the race to artificial general intelligence means for science, business and society.

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    53 mins
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