Beyond The Valley

Summary: In the final episode of the year Tom and Arjun round up the big stories from 2023 and take a look at what may be the big tech themes in 2024. Our regular hosts are joined by special guests, CNBC's Silvia Amaro and MacKenzie Sigalos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Deepfake” is a term used to describe an AI created image, sound or video of a real person. This tech is being used to spread false information by doctoring images or audio of political figures and celebs, and has even spurred a prediction from one investment bank that deepfakes could lead to a national security crisis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ransomware has become one of the most popular tools used by hackers to extort companies for millions of dollars. And this is getting more advanced with the growth of artificial intelligence. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal unearth how these attacks take place and how hackers are getting smarter with AI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Changpeng Zhao or CZ, CEO of Binance, pleaded guilty to criminal charges and stepped down as the company’s CEO as part of a $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. prosecutors. Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty talk about their interactions with CZ and Binance, the case, and what this could mean for the price of cryptocurrencies in 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Technology executives from the Wikipedia Founder to the Signal boss think things need to change in an internet dominated by Big Tech. CNBC’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal explore the debates and ideas around the future of the internetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, faces more than 100 years in prison. CNBC's Mackenzie Sigalos was covering the trial from inside the courtroom and tells Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal all about what went down in the hearing full of twists and turns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

World leaders and top technology executives gathered at a historic site in the U.K. this week to discuss the risks associated with artificial intelligence and how to develop the tech safely. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal was on the ground at the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park and chats though all the big themes around AI with Tom Chitty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The price of bitcoin has surged in 2023, showing signs of coming back from a $3 trillion collapse. Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal talk through why excitement is back and what is next for cryptocurrency markets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After nearly two years, Microsoft closed its proposed $69 billion acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard following intense scrutiny from global regulators. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal break down what went on and what the deal means for the future of gaming.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Technology giants from Microsoft to Amazon have grown to become the most valuable companies in the world. Now global regulators are scrutinizing these firms more than ever, questioning their practices and power.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.