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Nov 14, 2023 • 27min

Tech Life goes to Nairobi

This podcast explores the impact of tech in Nairobi, including agri-tech solutions, electric buses, mobile money transfer, digital financial services, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Kenya.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 28min

Speaking out against teen sexual harassment on Instagram

Former Facebook director of engineering Arturo Béjar voices concerns about teen sexual harassment on Instagram. The podcast also discusses government regulation and ethical concerns in AI, early detection of forest fires using sensors and AI, and exploring protests and myths.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 28min

Artificial intelligence in the classroom

UK schools urged to teach children AI from age 11. Global summit discusses AI safety. Health tech aids epilepsy diagnosis in Caribbean. Testing tech to eliminate crunching sounds while gaming. Advancements in portable EEG technology. Mention of a listener and promotion of 'Amazing Sports Stories' podcast.
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Oct 24, 2023 • 27min

This episode could have been an email

From summarising video calls to making presentations in minutes, Microsoft is launching an AI copilot on some of its apps and Tech Life have been for a preview. But will it change how we work or present new challenges? We also speak to the tech entrepreneur, Miron Mironiuk, who is collaborating with Pope Francis to teach children tech skills. And we meet 21 year old Luke Farritor who has won $40,000 unscrambling ancient texts that were left unreadable after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Presenter: Shiona McCallum(Picture: a video call taking place on line Getty/Mayur Kakade)
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Oct 17, 2023 • 27min

Spotting fake news online

The podcast discusses the spread of false information online during conflicts and how to verify social media posts. An expert answers questions about electric vehicles. Tech's impact on marine conservation is explored. The release of new Super Mario and Sonic games generates excitement and competition. The appeal of 2D games and the release of Spider-Man 2 are also discussed.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 28min

The carbon footprint of AI

The podcast discusses the growing energy consumption of the AI industry, potential impact by 2027, and challenges in reducing carbon footprint. It also explores the potential of AI in Africa, infrastructure importance, and barriers to involvement. Additionally, it features a story of using AI to keep wildlife out of the garden and invites listeners to get in touch.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 27min

Where are we on the road to EV?

EV enthusiast journalist Shiona McCallum explores challenges of rolling out electric vehicles globally. Monica Miller experiences latest electric cars in Singapore. Alasdair Keane joins Nissan's Formula E team. Discussion includes global perspective on EVs, role of disruptors like Tesla, BYD's success in EV market, impact of electric cars on blind people, expanding charging infrastructure, and brain training for driver development.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 27min

Be My AI: When innovation and privacy clash

An AI-powered tool for blind people faced privacy concerns. Spotify's boss, Daniel Ek, discusses AI in music making. Marc Cieslak explores neural interface technology.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 27min

The world focusses on facial recognition

Simon Gordon, founder of Facewatch, a British facial recognition company and Fraser Sampson, the UK's Biometrics and Surveillance Commissioner discuss the growing use of facial recognition tech. Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, tells us about how much of the world remains offline. And Tom Singleton reports on how a digital payment scheme, set up by the UNCDF, is proving to be a lifeline for people exposed to extreme weather in the Pacific Islands.(PHOTO CREDIT: A young man captured by a facial recognition system. Credit: Izusek. Copyright: Getty Images)
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Sep 12, 2023 • 27min

The health tech changing lives in Africa

There's a new testing kit for life-threatening diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. We hear about the technology from the project leader and some of those involved in Uganda and Kenya. Also in Tech Life, we report on lab grown diamonds in India. And posting photos of flooding on social media could help experts predict where it might happen next. (Photo: Composite image with a globe and medical staff looking at a tablet. Credit: Getty Images)

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