The Tech Download

Arjun Kharpal

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Booking Overview

The Tech Download is a CNBC-style tech analysis show that uses high-level industry access to explain what major technology developments mean for businesses and the global economy. For PR teams, it’s a strong fit when you can offer credible, executive-level perspective on AI systems, policy, and enterprise impact—not just commentary.

Metrics

Episodes: 116

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 4.1M subscribers

Instagram: 3.0M followers

Contact Information

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Host

Arjun Kharpal - Senior Technology Correspondent at CNBC. Hosts The Tech Download, cutting through technology noise to unpack major tech stories and their implications for portfolios, businesses, and the global eco...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives and public-facing leaders from top-tier technology firms (e.g., frontier AI labs, major platforms), typically with direct responsibility for product/strategy plus responsible development, safety, policy, or global affairs.
Required Achievements:  
CEO/COO or equivalent executive leadership at major AI/technology organizations, Public contribution to AI safety frameworks, evaluation/red-teaming methodologies, or regulatory strategy, High-profile thought leadership on responsible AI deployment and governance (frameworks, standards, or industry alignment)

Recent Guest Discussions

Arthur Mensch - AI Infrastructure; Race For Computing Power; AI Token Access; AI Sovereignty; Enterprise Adoption; Custom Chips; Future Of AGI

Tom Lue - Regulatory Landscape Across Eu/us/asia; Need For Harmonized Standards; Safety And Governance Approaches Supporting Innovation

Dawn Bloxwich - Frontier Safety And Policy; Structured Evaluations And Red-teaming; Frontier Safety Framework; Severe Risk Categories; Model Cards And Third-party Testing; Responsible Development Practices

Lila Ibrahim - AI In Education; Learnlm And Gemini Integration; Guided Learning; Classroom Pilots; Responsible Use (cheating/accuracy); Equity And Confidence For Learners

Recent Topics

Artificial Intelligence, Ai Safety, Technology Policy, Enterprise Adoption, Frontier Ai

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Tech Download
:

Europe’s $14 Billion AI Challenger: Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch

June 03, 2026

Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch joins CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal to discuss AI infrastructure, the race for computing power, and why access to AI “tokens” is becoming a strategic priority. He also shares his views on AI sovereignty, enterprise adoption, custom chips and the future of AGI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How DeepMind Red‑Teams AI—and Why It Matters

January 29, 2026

Two of Google DeepMind’s leaders—Dawn Bloxwich (Responsible Development & Innovation) and Tom Lue (VP, Frontier AI Global Affairs)—open the playbook on frontier safety and policy. Bloxwich explains how DeepMind blends structured evaluations with red‑teaming by experts and jailbreakers, and how its Frontier Safety Framework addresses severe risks (from CBRN and cyber to loss of control and socio‑affec...

How AI Will Reshape Education—What Actually Works

January 22, 2026

DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim shares what’s working right now when AI meets the classroom. She explains how LearnLM has been infused into Gemini and why Guided Learning is designed to teach step‑by‑step rather than just “give the answer.” We discuss an early pilot in Northern Ireland where teachers reported saving ~10 hours per week, and why DeepMind is pushing a teacher‑led, responsibleapproach so students learn to use AI openly and wel...

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