Les meilleurs podcasts Global Tech (2025)

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Belarus 2.0: Rebuilding a Nation with Tech – Exclusive with President in Exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya 23:49

3d ago23:49

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Reporting live from Web Summit Lisbon 2025, where AIdominates every stage, one story stands out amid the tech frenzy: Belarus 2.0. In an exclusive interview with Belarus President-in-exile, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, we learn how thousands ofBelarusian tech founders, forced to flee persecution and imprisonment, are now launching startups across Euro…

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Inside Web Summit 2025: The Hidden Tech Stories Changing the World 3:37

6d ago3:37

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This week, Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast heads to Web Summit 2025 — where over 70,000 innovators gather to define what’s next in tech. Forget the headlines about private jets and billion-dollar startups. We’re looking for the hidden heroes of innovation — founders from the world’s remotest corners bringing tech for good ideas to life.…

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🚀 Viral Truths & Virtual Walls: What 10 Million Posts Reveal About Us 28:04

10d ago28:04

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After last week’s AI takeover, Somewhere on Earth returns to real voices and real data. This week, we dive into a groundbreaking new study analysing more than 10 million social media posts, confirming what many suspected — fake news really does spread faster than the truth. Joining Ania is Professor Mohsen Mosleh from the Oxford Internet Institute,…

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The Misinformation Machine: Why We Click on Lies 2:58

13d ago2:58

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Why is social media designed to reward misinformation? The answer might not be what you think. New research analyzing over 10 million posts reveals a startling paradox that holds true across every major platform, from X and BlueSky to LinkedIn: lower-quality news consistently attracts more engagement than higher-quality content. And the most surpri…

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🎧 We’re Letting the Machines Take Over: AI, Gig Work, AgriTech, and the Future of Learning 34:30

17d ago34:30

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This week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast, we’re letting AI take the lead. Using Google Notebook LM, we’ve built a full episode from some of our favourite past shows - letting algorithms choose what to play and how to tell the story. The result is a bold experiment in AI-generated podcasting, exploring how technology is reshaping wor…

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We’re Letting the Machines Take Over (Seriously, This One’s Made by AI) 2:14

20d ago2:14

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This week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - we’re handing the mic to AI. For the first time ever, we’ve created a full episode using Google Notebook LM - built from some of our favourite pastshows. The algorithms are choosing what to play… and even what to say. Will it work? Or will the machines miss the mark? Find out in this specia…

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Cyberattacks Are Everywhere – How Businesses, Countries and Individuals Are Protecting Themselves Online 34:00

24d ago34:00

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From major global businesses to personal accounts, cyberattacks are no longer rare - they’re a part of everyday life. On this week’s episode of Somewhere on Earth, we explore how individuals and nations are fighting back. Learn practical tips for securing your passwords, discover what “digital housekeeping” really means, and get an inside look at h…

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Cyberattacks Are Everywhere – Here’s How to Protect Yourself Online 2:48

27d ago2:48

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From high-profile cyberattacks on UK businesses to how you can protect yourself online — this week, Somewhere on Earth takes a closer look at cybersecurity. 🎙️ Host Ania Lichtarowicz talks to: Packed with practical advice and real-world insight - essential listening for anyone living life online. 🎧 Available Tuesday on all major podcast platforms a…

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AI, Curiosity, and the Future of Humanity: Digitally Curious & Somewhere on Earth Unite for a Groundbreaking Tech Podcast Crossover 40:04

1M ago40:04

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In this special edition of Somewhere on Earth, host Gareth Mitchell teams up with Andrew Grill, the “Actionable Futurist” behind the Digitally Curious podcast, for a thought-provoking deep dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives, work, and creativity. Joined by digital culture pioneer and SOEP Studio Expert Ghislaine Boddington…

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Your Guide to the Future: "Somewhere on Earth" x "Digitally Curious" Podcast Episode 3:42

1M ago3:42

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Exciting news from Somewhere on Earth and Digitally Curious! We’re teaming up with Andrew Grill, the Actionable Futurist behind the Digitally Curious podcast, for a special edition all about AI, society, and the real-world impact of digital change. Andrew brings practical, no-nonsense insight into how to use the future — not just imagine it. Plus, …

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AI on the Battlefield: How Machine Learning Is Saving Lives in Ukraine’s War Zone 34:07

1M ago34:07

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How AI Saves Lives in Ukraine & the Tech Behind Fighting Environmental Crime 2:55

1M ago2:55

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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast explores how innovation shapes real lives worldwide. In this episode, we uncover how AI is helping Ukrainian medics evacuate and treat wounded soldiers from the frontline - technology in action where every second matters. Plus, Dr. Julia Shaw joins us to discuss her new book Green Crime, and how tech is b…

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16m X users in EU unmonitored and How Sudan’s WhatsApp Ban Is Cutting Off Survival 28:52

2M ago28:52

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🌐 Crisis of Social Media Moderation - 16m in EU without checks online 14% of EU based X users have no human content moderators in their languages, according to new research from the Oxford Internet Institute. 16 million EU-based users of X don’t have moderators for their national language. Hate speech in English is often flagged and removed quickly…

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Why Connectivity and Moderation Matter More Than Ever 2:43

2M ago2:43

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🌍The Crisis of Social Media ModerationModeration isn’t equal. New research shows social mediaplatforms fail non-English speakers — with dangerous consequences.” 📵 Sudan’s WhatsApp Ban Sudan has blocked WhatsApp calls. For families in war, aid workers, andjournalists, that’s more than inconvenient — it’s survival cut off. All this and more on Somewh…

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Digital Ceasefires & DeepSeek’s Breakthrough: How Peace and Science Are Redefining Our Digital Future 34:28

2M ago34:28

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A Ceasefire for the Digital Age When war moves online, civilians and critical infrastructure become targets in new ways. In this episode, we unpack Access Now’s call for a digital ceasefire — a bold demand to protect human rights in cyberspace. What would it mean to declare peace in networks, servers, and code? And how do we hold governments and co…

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Digital Ceasefire & How DeepSeek Did It! 2:40

2M ago2:40

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Coming up this week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast: 🔌 War has gone digital. So must peace. What does it look like to demand a #DigitalCeasefire—not on the ground, but in the code, networks, and servers where conflict now spreads? 🧠 Meanwhile in China: a small AI lab just schooled the giants. DeepSeek’s R1 model made waves globally—n…

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AI in the Workplace, Africa’s Digital Future & the Global Supremacy Race 31:31

2M ago31:31

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Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming — it’s already here. In Episode 102 of Somewhere on Earth – The Global Tech Podcast, host Ghislaine Boddington explores how AI is transforming the workplace, what it means for Africa’s young population, and who’s winning the global race for AI supremacy. 🤖 The Future of Work: Why AI Assistants Are Here to Stay A…

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🚨 AI isn’t coming – it’s already here. 2:47

2M ago2:47

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In our next episode: 🚨 AI isn’t just the future — it’s already here. From the workplace to Africa’s digital youth to the global AI race, the world is changing fast. In this week’s Somewhere on Earth – The Global TechPodcast, host Ghislaine Boddington dives deep with: 🤖 Alex Farrell — why AI assistants could soon sit next to us at work. 🌍 Dr. Wambui…

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Does AI speak your Language? African voices and Explosive Braille technology 22:24

2M ago22:24

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From underserved African languages to a revolutionary Brailledisplay — the latest Somewhere on Earth podcast covers stories thatmatter. Story 1 – AI and African Languages Hausa, spoken by 94 million people, is understood by ChatGPT only 10-20% of the time. The issue? Lack of training data. A team behind African Next Voices has recorded 9,000 hours …

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Does AI Speak Your Language? African Voices & Explosive Braille Tech 2:37

2M ago2:37

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🌍✨ Somewhere on Earth is back! This week: 🔹Why AI fails 94M Hausa speakers — and the project fixing it. 🔹The explosive new Braille tech changing classrooms forever. 🎧 Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast |New episodes every Tuesday 21:00 BST. #Podcast #AI #Africa #Braille #TechForGood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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When the Internet turns against you – Online abuse and AI privacy risks 30:26

2M ago30:26

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The Internet is unsafe if you’re LGBTQ+ in Africa – and Big Tech isn’t helping Being online should be empowering - but for LGBTQ+ communities across Africa, it’s often dangerous. A new survey from digital rights group Access Now reveals how queer people are suffering harassment, threats, and abuse across social platforms. Instead of offering protec…

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Your digital life is under threat. And the dangers are not always who you think. 2:23

3M ago2:23

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This week on Somewhere on Earth; The Global TechPodcast… When the Internet turns against you. We hear how LGBTQ+communities across Africa are being targeted with horrific abuse on socialplatforms – while Big Tech looks the other way. We speak to Access Now’s Jaimee Kokonya on why being online is an act of bravery. And… is your AI assistant spying o…

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Brazil’s Bold Crackdown on Mobile Phone Theft: Lessons for the UK 30:43

3M ago30:43

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Brazil Declared War on Phone Theft — Should the UK Do the Same?The UK’s battle against mobile phone theft is being hindered by a standoff between law enforcement and major handset manufacturers. Police want to use IMEI blocking to quickly disable stolen devices, but Apple and Google disagree on the approach. The deadlock raises questions about priv…

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GigU app boosts driver earnings as Danilo Luiz champions positive media in Brazil 36:36

3M ago36:36

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GigU: Empowering ride-hailing and delivery drivers to take back control In Brazil, many ride-hailing and food delivery drivers face the harsh reality of low earnings — sometimes even paying to work. GigU is changing that. The startup’s app acts as a “smart co-pilot,” showing drivers whether a job will actually be profitable before they accept it. C…

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From selfie health checks in Mexico to a tech platform empowering black mothers in Brazil 37:16

3M ago37:16

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Medsi AI: The selfie and voice scan revolutionizing healthcare in Mexico In this week’s episode, we explore an innovative health platform called Medsi AI that can measure your heart rate and assess mental well-being - just from a one-minute selfie and a short voice recording. Developed in Mexico to address a health system struggling to meet the nee…

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Blockchain Water Revolution in Ghana & AI Rainforest Guardians in the Amazon 25:13

3M ago25:13

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Blockchain Revolution: How the Hive community is bringing clean water to villages in Ghana This week we meet McSamm who fell violently ill from contaminated water in rural Ghana. He didn’t just recover though, he revolutionized access to clean water. Partnering with Hive’s blockchain community, he raised funds to install 22 boreholes in remote vill…

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Digital Blackouts & Climate Data: The fight for connectivity and transparency 30:37

4M ago30:37

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No Internet for a year: Why Equatorial Guinea has kept Annobón island offline For 12 months, the people of Annobón, an island province of Equatorial Guinea, have lived in a digital blackout - cut off from the world with no explanation. Why would a government deliberately silence its own citizens? In this episode of Somewhere on Earth, we speak with…

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Weddings Reimagined: VR vows, smart rings & the rise of intimacy tech | Bridechilla x Somewhere on Earth 39:43

4M ago39:43

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Bridechilla x Somewhere on Earth - Episode 2 What happens when Bridechilla meets Somewhere on Earth? Tech, tradition, and a touch of tulle collide in the second of two special crossover episodes, exploring how technology is transforming weddings around the world. In Episode 2, hosts Gareth Mitchell and Leah Haslage dive into intimacy tech, virtual …

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AI Weddings & Digital ‘I Do’s’: How tech is transforming your big day | Bridechilla x Somewhere on Earth 37:54

4M ago37:54

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What happens when one of the world’s top wedding podcasts teams up with a global tech show? Magic. Or at least a stress-free wedding planned with #AI. In this special crossover episode of Bridechilla and Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast, hosts Leah Haslage and Gareth Mitchell join forces to explore how artificial intelligence and tech to…

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Meta’s Record-Breaking Undersea Cable, AI That Saves Diabetic Feet & Tinder’s Double Dating 33:44

4M ago33:44

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Meta’s Submarine Cable Megaproject Meta’s Project Waterworth isn’t just another undersea cable - it’s an 50,000km+ behemoth set to link continents, with India’s data centres as a key hub. Doctoral researcher Anniki Mikelsaar from the Oxford Internet Institute breaks down its geopolitical stakes: Will it dodge regulatory battles? The project also ra…

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The rising energy cost of AI & how tech impacts sustainability 29:23

5M ago29:23

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The rising energy cost of AI & how tech impacts sustainability The growing demand for AI comes with a staggering energy price tag. Research by Alex de Vries reveals that AI could consume nearly half of global data centre power by the end of 2025, surpassing even cryptocurrency mining. As models like DeepSeek AI advance, so does their electricity co…

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Aviation Safety & Agri-Tech: Smarter Black Boxes and Frost Protection 24:44

5M ago24:44

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Next-Gen Black Boxes: Saving lives with Real-time Data Traditional black boxes—Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)—have critical flaws. CVRs often overwrite audio after just two hours, while FDRs require physical recovery, delaying crash investigations. Honeywell’s new HCR-25 solves these issues with a 25-hour CVR and live…

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WhatsApp English lessons, EdTech in Cabo Verde & the Cartier Women's intitative - supporting women in #tech #science business 40:02

5M ago40:02

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WhatsApp voice notes are revolutionizing English learning in Brazil Forget expensive apps - Storm Education is teaching English via WhatsApp voice notes, memes, and chats, targeting Brazil’s 95% non-English speaking population. Founder Marcos Almirante reveals how his startup scaled to 100,000+ students entirely within WhatsApp—and why traditional …

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Chat with Da Vinci & Ada Lovelace in 3D and Digital Twins in Fashion & Football 32:29

5M ago32:29

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Wisdomia: Chat with Da Vinci & Ada Lovelace in 3D Imagine learning calculus from Ada Lovelace or art theory from Leonardo da Vinci—digitally resurrected in 3D AI avatars. That’s the vision behind Wisdomia, the first Web3.0 edutainment marketplace blending gamified learning with immersive history. Founder Dinis Guarda joins us to explain how users i…

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How one university went from outdated to world-class in just 18 months 30:52

5M ago30:52

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Brazil’s UNESP transforms its IT infrastructure to compete globally Imagine a university shackled by slow, outdated tech - now picture it rivalling global giants in connectivity and innovation. That’s exactly what happened when São Paulo State University (UNESP) teamed up with Brazilian IT powerhouse RoostEdge to completely overhaul its IT infrastr…

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Solar Power & CO₂ Removal: Brazil’s Bold Bet on Clean Energy Innovation 23:13

6M ago23:13

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Scaling Solar Access Across Brazil magine accessing affordable solar power with just a few clicks - no rooftop panels, no upfront costs, just clean energy delivered through smart, decentralized infrastructure. That’s the vision transforming communities across Brazil, where millions are still priced out of the energy transition. Leading this project…

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35,000 AI Deepfake Models Found Online – The Shocking Rise of Non-Consensual Porn 32:46

6M ago32:46

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The Disturbing Reality of AI-Generated Abuse A new study reveals nearly 35,000 publicly downloadable AI models capable of generating deepfake pornography—often targeting women and celebrities. These "model variants" can be tweaked to create millions of non-consensual intimate images, fuelling a growing crisis in digital exploitation. Researchers id…

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From Smart Lipstick to Healthy Groceries: The Brazilian Tech Revolution 25:31

6M ago25:31

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In this episode of Somewhere on Earth, we dive into groundbreaking tech innovations with a purpose. Join us as we speak with Eduardo Peixoto, CEO of Brazil’s CESAR Innovation Hub, about cutting-edge projects like a smart lipstick prototype and a real-time sign language translator — game-changing tools designed to empower people with disabilities. W…

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#ownyourdata with Brittany Kaiser and RoostEdge our new sponsor 33:24

6M ago33:24

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#ownyourdata with Brittany Kaiser Whistle blower and data activist Brittany Kaiser, whose story is told in the Netflix documentary “The Great Hack”, joins Gareth and Ania on stage at Web Summit Rio. She talks about her latest initiative that will allow Brazilians to get paid for sharing their data. RoostEdge – new SOEP sponsor CEO of RoostEdge Elie…

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From Algorithm to Action: How AI & Automation are Redefining Business 27:15

7M ago27:15

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From Algorithm to Action: How AI & Automation are Redefining Business In this episode, we dive into the booming technology scene in Brazil — now the 5th largest digital economy in the world. With over 260 million active mobile phones (more than there are people in Brazil!) and major investments in digital transformation, Brazil is rapidly becoming …

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Love, Lies & Digital Crime: The Global Web of Romance Scams 35:26

7M ago35:26

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Love, Lies & Digital Crime: The Global Web of Romance Scams In this episode, we uncover the dark side of the internet where romance scams flourish across major technology platforms—and the heartbreaking consequences they leave in their wake. Victims are deceived by online personas, only to find themselves emotionally betrayed and financially devast…

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Lifestyle and mental health - Nigerian startups empowering choice through tech 32:47

7M ago32:47

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Lifestyle and mental health - Nigerian startups empowering choice through tech Buying electronic toys that speak your language or even a doll that looks like the proud owner is easy – that is if you’re white and speak English. It’s much harder to buy other ‘lifestyle’ products, for example, a child’s plate with Arabic writing on it, or a doll weari…

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Can tech reduce Kenya’s blood desert? 29:17

7M ago29:17

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Kenya has a blood deficit and it’s especially urgent in places like the northwestern region of Turkana, where malaria, anaemia and violence are rife, driving up the demand for blood transfusions. The Ministry of Health is now planning to roll out technology to modernise blood transfusion services, extending the shelf life of blood and being able to…

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Nanoparticles that keep our food fresh and our looks lovely 34:53

8M ago34:53

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This week we have an AI-free show – instead we’re going to tell you about the latest tech in food packaging. Metalchemy is a startup that has created a biodegradable material designed to enhance the freshness of your food. Although this may not seem particularly groundbreaking, it is important to note that the material in question is at the cutting…

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Restoring US Government websites since Trump came to power 34:19

8M ago34:19

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Restoring US Government websites since Trump came to power Since January 20th this year there has been a significant reduction of content on US government websites, following directives from the Trump administration to eliminate extensive data and resources, particularly those related to health equity, equity, diversity, and inclusion, or any other…

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Agritech in Uzbekistan: helping small scale farmers recover from communist farming methods 30:57

8M ago30:57

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Agritech in Uzbekistan: helping small-scale farmers recover from communist farming methods Uzbekistan is tackling the many problems it faces in farming and agriculture with the help of technology. During its time as part of the Soviet Union, the country was forced to grow cotton which led to major environmental problems. The country has 5.5 million…

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Myanmar tops the charts for the most internet shutdowns in 2024 24:30

8M ago24:30

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Myanmar tops the charts for the most internet shutdowns in 2024 India stands as a global leader in various sectors - technology, innovation, space exploration, and education in science and engineering. However, it has also consistently ranked first in internet shutdowns for six consecutive years. From 2016 to 2023, there were a total of 771 recorde…

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The first African-born Arab woman to go into Space 33:09

9M ago33:09

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The first African-born Arab woman to go into Space Sara Sabry, is an engineer, citizen astronaut, and entrepreneur of Egyptian-Lebanese descent. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Egyptian to journey into space during the Blue Origin NS-22 mission, as well as the first woman of African descent and Arab heritage to achieve this mileston…

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Are teachers keeping up with their pupils when it comes to AI in the classroom? 30:56

9M ago30:56

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Are teachers keeping up with their pupils when it comes to AI in the classroom? A recent survey in the United States showed that more than 70% of students report using AI for their school assignments, even in the face of institutional restrictions on tools like ChatGPT. This finding comes from a study conducted by The Harker School, Carnegie Mellon…

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AI can now sell your intentions – marketing your decisions before you make them 33:33

9M ago33:33

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AI can now sell your intentions – marketing your decisions before you make them Machine learning is on the verge of commercialising your decisions even before you make them. New research shows that we are moving away from an attention economy to an intention economy as machine learning models, which can already imitate the way we write or talk, can…

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