Enthusiasts have long claimed driverless cars are around the corner. As they hit the streets from the West Coast to Wuhan, the business model is taking shape too. In this episode of The Big View podcast, James Peng, CEO of $6 bln industry pioneer Pony AI, explains what’s changed.
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Mar 10
Donald Trump’s biggest trade shock is yet to come
The year since the US president’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff war has produced many surprises. In this episode of The Big View, Peter Thal Larsen and IMD Business School’s Simon Evenett discuss why dire forecasts fizzled, how China levies fell to 26%, and why a larger jolt looms. The ... Show More
32m 6s
Mar 3
Why Africa’s growth prospects may be looking up
It’s easy to be glum about a continent grappling with US tariffs, cuts to aid, and climate change. Yet Joe Studwell, author of ‘How Africa Works’, says the conditions for development are in place. In this episode of The Big View, he tells Peter Thal Larsen why he’s optimistic. Vi ... Show More
34m 35s
Jun 2025
AI arms race is only just getting started
Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon.com and Meta Platforms are set to spend $320 bln this year on data centres and other kit to power advanced chatbots. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why investors are willing to support a long game that will yield a return. ... Show More
26m 59s
Sep 2024
Telegram and X expose tech platforms’ new reality
The arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of the controversial messaging app, and the ban of X in Brazil shows state officials are not afraid to intervene in Big Tech. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate what it means and how CEOs should manage the threat. Visit t ... Show More
19m 8s
Sep 2025
US-China, TikTok, Kirk suspect, AI phishing bots and Emmys
The U.S. and China close in on a TikTok deal during Madrid trade talks. The Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is not cooperating with authorities, according to Utah’s Governor. A new Reuters investigation reveals that AI chatbots can be easily manipulated to help create phishing scam ... Show More
12m 18s
Aug 2024
Carmakers strain to navigate the next swerves
After responding to the unexpected success of $720 bln Tesla, older manufacturers now face rising China exports amid slower EV growth. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss how GM, VW and others – including governments – are handling the nascent trade war. R ... Show More
19m 19s
Sep 2025
Kirk backlash, UK anti-migrant protest, EVs, Emmys and Life on Mars?
Republicans have launched online campaigns against people mocking Charlie Kirk’s death. Over 100,000 people joined a right-wing anti-migrant protest in London. European and Chinese automakers explore electric vehicle partnerships at the Munich car show. Oracle founder Larry Ellis ... Show More
12m 35s