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Alibaba has scrapped plans to spin off its cloud unit, blaming the U.S. restrictions on chip exports, on a week where all eyes are on China U.S. relations. What’s the real story for $BABA, for chip supply and how it impacts valuations right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, an opportunity for San Francisco to flex its roots and future as a tech capital. The debate over AI, how it grows, and who should control that process. And Microsoft is developing its own AI chips – why in-house silicon is a trend to watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Airbnb has made a rare acquisition, its first as a public company and only its third ever, valued at close to $200 million… Why the battle for AI talent has just begun. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Biden set to meet face-to-face with China's President Xi Wednesday. Today on TechCheck, why both sides are hoping to stabilize tensions amid a downward spiral in relations… and why business and tech in particular are the areas to watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WeWork took us on a wild ride. A real estate company disguised as a tech startup, holding long-term leases and turning them around for short-term rentals. It was always a risky proposition, made more so in an era of low interest rates and a “growth at all costs” mentality. And Adam Neumann’s particular blend of salesmanship, cult personality, and huge risk-taking only added to the fire. WeWork would come crashing down, not once, but twice. Now, some are wondering, does Adam Neumann return, and should he? This week on Tech Check, we dig into WeWork’s next chapter – who’s left holding the bag after the implosion, and what comes next.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The APEC summit is coming to San Francisco. President Biden and China’s President Xi are set to meet next. Today, how Chinese companies continue to find ways to benefit from American technology and consumers.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The story of SoftBank -- This quarter should have been Masayoshi Son’s victory lap. But WeWork is back to spoil those plans as losing bets continue to weigh on what has become one of the biggest tech investors in the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amazon is expanding its Prime membership program… and the new perk: access to doctors, primary care physicians, for a fee. Today, a check-up on Amazon’s continued push into health care. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Think again! WeWork… didn’t work. It has filed for bankruptcy. The final chapter – chapter 11… or is it? The winners and losers of the WeWork saga, does Adam Neumann return, and who’s left holding the bag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A reason to worry for the biggest tech stocks… Is growth slipping, and are investments in AI just masking the problem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.