Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

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2024-12-25

  Biometrics – do we have a choice in who has this data and how they use it?

Biometrics – do we have a choice in who has this data and how they use it? This week we dive deep into the world of biometrics, with a particular focus on facial recognition technology. What is the current state of facial recognition, and why are legal... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-12-17

  How technology led to the rise of HTS and the fall of Assad in Syria

How technology led to the rise of HTS and the fall of Assad in Syria HTS presented the removal of a brutal dictatorship that had lasted for five decades as a straightforward task accomplished in a matter of days. Currently, the Islamist group Hayat Tah... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-12-10

  Protecting submarine cables, how the big players are now involved

Protecting submarine cables, how the big players are now involved Submarine fibre optic cables are responsible for carrying 99% of the world's internet traffic yet they are often subject to damage. Therefore, it is fortunate that a coordinated organisa... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-12-04

  A new feeding robot could return people’s independence at mealtimes

A new feeding robot could return people’s independence at mealtimes A group of friends is enjoying lunch together, however one of the friends is unable to use their arms so rely on a carer help them eat. Now a new robot – called FIDI – could return the... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-11-26

  Kyiv – a smart city adapting to war

Kyiv – a smart city adapting to war As the full-scale Russian invasion surpasses the thousand-day milestone, Ukrainians are keeping the war on the news agenda. One aspect that was discussed at Web Summit is Kyiv's transformation into a self-proclaimed... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-11-19

  Tech and the rise of autocracies around the world - a Web Summit Special

Tech and the rise of autocracies around the word - a Web Summit Special  How has technology helped autocracies rise around the world and can it be used to bring democracy back? Angelica spoke to Venezuelan political activist and opposition leader Leopo... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-11-12

  How reliable are French language AI Chatbots?

How reliable are French language AI Chatbots? French is one of the fastest growing languages in the world. About half of all French speakers live in Africa. It’s the official language in 27 countries. So when you find out that French language AI chatb... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-11-05

  Internet shutdowns in Mozambique following election

Internet shutdowns in Mozambique following election In Mozambique, eleven people have lost their lives as law enforcement intensified its response to protests that erupted after the elections in October. For the second time within a year, authorities h... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-10-29

  Why aren’t women embracing AI?

Why aren’t women embracing AI? Women are not using AI as much as men and appear to be falling behind in using it in the workplace, according to Susi O’Neill. Susi is the Founder and Executive Director of EVA, a responsible technology and communication... 		  Somewhere on Earth author
2024-10-22

  What happens when GPS is jammed?

What happens when GPS is jammed? Most of us have used GPS – global positioning systems – to navigate to new destinations, but it’s also vital in getting goods delivered to our doors, with the entire aviation and shipping industries reliant upon it. But... 		  Somewhere on Earth author