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Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.Join us every other Wednesday, starting from June 14th.We delve into the pressing questions that shape Europe's digital future, covering topics ranging from Generative AI and space exploration to blockchain and net neutrality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 25min
The Europeans behind the world's first AI regulation
13 March 2024, Strasbourg: The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is about to announce the approval of the AI Act, the first Artificial Intelligence regulation in the world.In this episode, we meet the authors: Brando Benifei and Dragos Tudorache. Together, they made history in the world of AI. Regulators worldwide will look to their text for inspiration.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2024 • 21min
Q&A: Is it possible to heat my house with hydrogen?
The best-kept secret of Meucci, the Italian high school, is its green boiler. It's tucked away amidst the tall trees in its garden and a fenced concrete structure, but it has piqued the curiosity of its students about this promising new energy source.Will hydrogen become the new petrol? Does it pollute? How much does it cost?To answer their questions, we talk to Rosalinde van der Vlies, the Director of Clean Planet in DG Research and Innovation at the European Commission.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2024 • 20min
Of Hydrogen-Powered Trucks, Flying Taxis and Cheese
The concept of trapping pure hydrogen in cells isn't just something out of a sci-fi movie anymore. Engineers are working hard on creating fuel cells for transportation that act like batteries, suitable for all sorts of vehicles like trucks. In this episode, we chat with Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron AG, about hydrogen-powered trucks and how he uses cheese metaphors to explain how they work.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2024 • 24min
The Hydrogen Rush
It can be white, green, blue, pink or grey. It can be produced by natural gases, renewable energies, coal, nuclear power, and carbon capture. It stores and transports electricity. What is it? Hydrogen! Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine and the European search for alternative energy sources, this chemical element has gained lots of attention. Some politicians and researchers even dare to describe it as the future fuel of Europe. But what exactly is hydrogen? Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2024 • 17min
Manfred, the mastermind
When Manfred began playing multiplayer online role-playing games in the late 1990s, he discovered a way to outsmart the system. Over 20 years, he became a master at finding loopholes and glitches in different games using a wide range of tricks. In this episode, he tells us how he made a fortune out of hacking.In the special true crime podcast miniseries, Hacker Hunter: Next Level, we delve into the thrilling world of hacking. Join us across three episodes as we travel to India and the US to meet three extraordinary hackers: Anthony, Forsaken, and Manfred. These individuals have played a pivotal role in some of the most notorious hacking cases in video game history.Hacker Hunter: Next Level is brought to you by Tomorrow Unlocked, the cyber immunity channel from Kaspersky, in collaboration with the Euronews Tech Talks team.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 2024 • 18min
Forsaken, the team's star
Five unknown Indian players get the opportunity of a lifetime: joining one of the world’s biggest eSports organisations and competing internationally. And they're not just there to learn, but to win. They impress and give hope to the Indian Esports scene. Until, one of them, Forsaken, is about to take an action that will shake the foundations of the team and the legitimacy of the esports world itself.In the special true crime podcast miniseries, Hacker Hunter: Next Level, we delve into the thrilling world of hacking. Join us across three episodes as we travel to India and the US to meet three extraordinary hackers: Anthony, Forsaken, and Manfred. These individuals have played a pivotal role in some of the most notorious hacking cases in video game history.Hacker Hunter: Next Level is brought to you by Tomorrow Unlocked, the cyber immunity channel from Kaspersky, in collaboration with the Euronews Tech Talks team.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2023 • 26min
Anthony, the child prodigy
When four friends realized they could hack one of the most popular video games ever invented, it wasn't long before serious money started rolling in. They didn’t hide; they believed they were doing nothing wrong. However, the FBI would end up raiding their homes. Discover the story of one of the biggest gaming hacks in history.In the special true crime podcast miniseries, Hacker Hunter: Next Level, we delve into the thrilling world of hacking. Join us across three episodes as we travel to India and the US to meet three extraordinary hackers: Anthony, Forsaken, and Manfred. These individuals have played a pivotal role in some of the most notorious hacking cases in video game history.Hacker Hunter: Next Level is brought to you by Tomorrow Unlocked, the cyber immunity channel from Kaspersky, in collaboration with the Euronews Tech Talks team.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2023 • 25min
Are hackers criminal masterminds?
Is hacking illegal? How can it be harmful? And can it be beneficial for society?Prepare for an exploration of human dilemmas in the digital realm through three notorious hacking cases in video game history.In the special true crime podcast miniseries, Hacker Hunter: Next Level, we delve into the thrilling world of hacking. Join us across three episodes as we travel to India and the US to meet three extraordinary hackers: Anthony, Forsaken, and Manfred. These individuals have played a pivotal role in some of the most notorious hacking cases in video game history.Hacker Hunter: Next Level is brought to you by Tomorrow Unlocked, the cyber immunity channel from Kaspersky, in collaboration with the Euronews Tech Talks team.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2023 • 11min
'Capitalism is dead' with Yanis Varoufakis
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retailers. With Christmas around the corner, shopping soars: groceries and drinks for dinners, toys, electronics for gifts, and clothes for events. It seems wild not to believe that capitalism is in perfect health... However, former Greek Minister of Economics Yanis Varoufakis not only thinks it's in decline but claims it's already dead. Who killed it? Well, according to him, Amazon and Alibaba, among others.This is an extract from the new Euronews podcast My Wildest Prediction.To continue listening, visit the My Wildest Prediction feed on your favorite podcast app. If you prefer watching, check our website.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2023 • 15min
Q&A: Fake news isn't new, deepfake news is
The alarming speed at which deepfakes generate fake news is concerning. They can recreate videos of politicians or television presenters, manipulating their mouths to utter words they've never spoken.How can we protect ourselves? Can a single photo published on social media ruin our lives? Is there a way to regulate it, or are we living in the wild west?We posed these questions to experts in debunking fake news and privacy protection in AI.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


