最佳Global Tech播客 (2024)

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How reliable are French language AI Chatbots? 36:17

6d ago36:17

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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 chatbots give the wrong answer a quarter of the time, that’s a problem given the rising popularity of su…

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Living and Thriving in the AI Era 9:28

21d ago9:28

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Jeff Fortune, Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering at Bixal, explores the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in particular large language models. He emphasizes the need for inclusive access to those tools and introduces the machine learning community, Hugging Face. Explore more ICT4D content on our websi…

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Internet shutdowns in Mozambique following election 32:40

14d ago32:40

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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 have suspended mobile internet services. Felicia Anthonio, the KeepItOn Campaign Manager at the dig…

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Why aren’t women embracing AI? 39:20

21d ago39:20

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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 communications consultancy building trust in tech. She noticed in the AI Adoption data that women were using AI …

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What happens when GPS is jammed? 38:00

28d ago38:00

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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 increasingly the signals are being disrupted – either jammed or spoofed, that’s setting a false l…

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What’s next for agritech? How lawyers are getting food from farm to table 32:46

1M ago32:46

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What’s next for agritech? How lawyers are getting food from farm to table Agriculture is changing, and with it, so is agritech. Incredible new tech solutions are needed as the human population continues to grow and climate change necessitates updates to our traditional farming methods. This week, we have a special podcast from White & Case, an inte…

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Could making Wikidata 'human' readable lead to better AI? 31:41

1M ago31:41

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Could making Wikidata 'human' readable lead to better AI? A new project is underway to allow Large Language Models (LLMs) to read Wikidata. The data is currently structured in a way that’s machine readable, but LLMs read data more like humans than machines, meaning this vast amount of human curated, high quality data isn’t accessible to this type o…

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Could AI chatbots counter conspiracy theories? 34:43

2M ago34:43

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Send us a text Could AI chatbots counter conspiracy theories? If people believe in conspiracy theories, how likely are they to think again when presented with facts and evidence? The good news is that people can shift their view when wacky theories are debunked according to a study just published in the journal Science. The researchers created an A…

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The first ever DNA computer engine and storage device 36:20

2M ago36:20

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Send us a text The first ever DNA computer engine and storage device A revolutionary approach to computing has just been published by a team of US engineers. Instead of using silicon to underpin our tech, the researchers have used DNA - the very molecules present in all living cells that encode the fundamental aspects of our existence. Teams from N…

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Electric Vehicles going offline as companies go bust 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Send us a text Electric Vehicles going offline as companies go bust Drivers of electric vehicles are finding their cars are going offline if the parent company is bankrupt. Smartphone apps linked to the cars, which control many features, don't work and when something goes seriously wrong, then there's no garage that can fix the problem. China, the …

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Information Management in the Social Sector 11:37

2M ago11:37

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Alexander Bertram, Executive Director of BeDataDriven and Founder of ActivityInfo, shares how to leverage data and technology for impact and results, discussing the good, the bad, and the potential of information management. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.org由Sonja Ruetzel

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Is Kamala Harris the AI Tsar? 33:52

2M ago33:52

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Send us a text Is Kamala Harris the AI Tsar? The upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is scheduled for next week, where the two candidates for the U.S. presidency will engage in a direct confrontation on the ABC news channel in anticipation of the November election. Should the topic of artificial intelligence arise, it may favour …

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Tiny batteries for tiny robots that could deliver drugs inside our bodies 35:49

3M ago35:49

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Send us a text Tiny batteries for tiny robots that could deliver drugs inside our bodies Engineers at MIT have developed a miniature battery that can power cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within the human body, as well as for other purposes such as detecting leaks in gas pipelines. The batteries measure 0.1 mm in length and 0.002mm …

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Is the internet in Pakistan behind a firewall? 29:10

3M ago29:10

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Send us a text Is the internet in Pakistan behind a firewall? Recently internet speeds throughout Pakistan have significantly diminished, leading to widespread outrage and allegations that the government is covertly implementing a new firewall system to enhance its surveillance and control over the nation’s internet. The government has denied any r…

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AI submissions are avoiding detection at a well-respected university in the UK 36:22

3M ago36:22

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Send us a text AI submissions are avoiding detection at a well-respected university in the UK As exam results roll in for pupils across the Northern Hemisphere, a study conducted at the University of Reading showed that 94 percent of the AI-generated exam submissions went unnoticed. On average, these artificial responses received higher grades than…

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Internet blackout in Equatorial Guinea and social media bans in Venezuela 29:03

3M ago29:03

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Send us a text Internet blackout in Equatorial Guinea and social media bans in Venezuela Internet access has been cut off in Equatorial Guinea, specifically in the Annobón province. Residents have been protesting against the government's environmental and human rights violations on the island. Digital rights advocates are urging the government to r…

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Can a booming tech economy help Ukraine in the war against Russia? 30:34

3M ago30:34

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Send us a text Can a booming tech economy help Ukraine in the war against Russia? Ukrainian Independence Day is almost upon us, and as the war with Russia continues well into its third year, we want to look at how everyday tech development continues and is a vital part of the country's economy. We’ve brought together three entrepreneurs to tell us …

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Would you like more SOEP and also help keep the show going? 3:52

4M ago3:52

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Send us a text Would you like more SOEP and also help keep the show going? A little message from Gareth (and the team) to remind you that you can subscribe for even more content from Somewhere on Earth for $10US a month - and you can cancel anytime too. Normal transmissions resume after this short break. Huge THX The SOEP Team Support the show Edit…

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Getting online in Russia – which tech companies are standing up to Putin? 32:27

4M ago32:27

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Send us a text Getting online in Russia – which tech companies are standing up to Putin? The Mozilla Foundation, widely recognised for the Firefox Browser, temporarily took down browser add-ons that assist people in Russia in bypassing state censorship, following a request from the state, according to news reports. It reversed this decision and rei…

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Takeaways from the 12th ICT4D Conference 11:05

4M ago11:05

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Nora Lindstrom, Senior ICT4D Director at Catholic Relief Services, summarizes the three digital trends that emerged from the 2024 discussions and shares the main learnings she took home from the Conference in Ghana. Explore more ICT4D content on our website www.ict4dconference.org由Sonja Ruetzel / Nora Lindstrom

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Duchenne UK pushes tech to its limits to help those with the condition 33:52

4M ago33:52

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Send us a text Duchenne UK pushes tech to its limits to help those with the condition This week we see the impact one charity is having on development of assistive technology for the degenerative condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which affects more than 300,000 people around the world. The technology is playing a vital role in keeping te…

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Do we need new laws to control AI? Also the Prix Ars Electronica 2024 winner speaks to SOEP 38:32

4M ago38:32

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Send us a text Do we need new laws to control AI? Will current legislation be sufficient to control the development of AI? How is AI affecting our human rights? Is AI good enough to draft legal submissions? Does automation bias make us want to trust the technology more than we should? These are just some the of questions SOEP is asking internationa…

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Using AI to identify threats to human rights and political activists 34:42

4M ago34:42

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Send us a text Using AI to identify threats to human rights and political activists Political activities such as hustings, campaigns and voting are well underway in many countries, but alongside these come incidents of reprisals and voter intimidation in certain regions. Ushahidi is an NGO based in Kenya that maps these incidents. They’ve collabora…

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Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests 30:54

5M ago30:54

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Send us a text Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests Following a tumultuous – and violent – series of days in Kenya, President Ruto has reversed his decision on tax hikes that sparked unrest in the streets. The situation has been extremely dire – with law enforcement resorting to tear gas and firearms. Amnesty International, in co…

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Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AI 38:14

5M ago38:14

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Send us a text Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AI New research shows that cancer could be detected in the very building blocks of life – our DNA, possibly leading to a diagnosis when the disease is in its infancy. Dr. Shamith Samara-jiwa from Imperial College London is on the show to discuss how AI can be used to detect tiny changes to our D…

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Podextra - how you can get a bit more of Somewhere on Earth... 3:38

5M ago3:38

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Send us a text Podextra - how you can get a bit more of Somewhere on Earth... Just a gentle reminder that we produce two versions of each show of Somewhere on Earth. There's the main show, which is available to everyone for free and there's an extended PODEXTRA edition where we delve a little deeper and chat longer to our guests. That's just $10US …

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Who is behind the big hack attacks? 27:50

5M ago27:50

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Send us a text Who is behind the big hack attacks? More than 100 organisations around the world are believed to have been hacked in ransomware attacks since 2022 by a single hacker group. The most recent occurrence of a ransomware attack was on a company responsible for analysing blood tests for the UK's National Health Service which prompted some …

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Rare earth element boom poisoning Myanmar 31:21

5M ago31:21

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Send us a text Rare earth element boom poisoning Myanmar Growing demand for electric vehicles and wind turbines might look good for emissions, but there’s an environmental cost too. Regions, habitats and livelihoods in Myanmar are facing significant damage because the surge in demand for permanent magnets is driving up mining for rare earth element…

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Millions of gallons of water needed for new data centres in Chile during 30 year drought 31:21

6M ago31:21

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Send us a text Millions of gallons of water needed for new data centres in Chile during 30 year drought Chile looks set to become the data centre capital of Latin America, with the country’s President announcing another 28 proposed developments. But these data centres require vast amounts of electricity to run and huge volumes of water to cool them…

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Technology is not the problem (we are)… 38:45

6M ago38:45

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Send us a text Technology is not the problem (we are)… Can we really lay the blame for our problems to the rise of technology or should be take responsibility for our actions and how we are choosing not to relate to the world around us? Author, tech journalist and comedian Timandra Harkness is on the show to challenge the way we think and deal with…

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Indian Elections; deep fakes, false memes, and misinformation galore 32:27

6M ago32:27

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Send us a text Indian Elections; deep fakes, false memes, and misinformation galore Resurrecting dead politicians in election campaigns online may sound unbelievable, but in the Indian elections it seems that almost anything is possible. From deep fakes and AI meme wars to bogus audio messages, Bangalore based investigative journalist Nilesh Christ…

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How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana 34:52

6M ago34:52

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Send us a text How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana In general, people in the developing world are optimistic about the potential of AI. Of course, there are some concerns about job security and fairness, but overall, the positive outlook outweighs the negative. However, this is not the case in countries like Ghana, where suspicion and fea…

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Can ‘small’ AI have a huge impact in sub Saharan Africa? 33:27

7M ago33:27

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Send us a text Can ‘small’ AI have a huge impact in sub Saharan Africa? Artificial intelligence is usually fed with large datasets allowing the technology to create what should be well balanced algorithms – but what happens when large data sets aren’t available or the impact of the AI could have a very significant impact on people’s lives? Research…

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AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peace 32:15

7M ago32:15

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Send us a text AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peace With numerous ongoing conflicts in places like Sudan, Israel-Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria, peace can seem scarce in today's world. However, artificial intelligence could play a role is managing wars. A new book titled “AI for Peace” provides a roadma…

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World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? 34:35

7M ago34:35

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Send us a text World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? Russia leads the list of countries that host cybercrime, followed by Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria and Romania, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. The findings come from anonymous questionnaires completed by ninety-two cybercrime experts. …

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Shout out for our PodExtra Edition 3:38

7M ago3:38

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Send us a text Dear Lovely SOEP listener, Just a little shout out to remind you that we also do a PodExtra version of the show. For just $10US a month you can hear more of our guests and even new stories, as well as even more chat between Gareth and our studio experts. We know it's a big ask but we really do appreciate all your support. Just click …

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Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? 39:16

7M ago39:16

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Send us a text Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? With the phasing out of cash transactions we’ve seen a rise in digital and other transactions. One of the currencies that’s in the ascendancy are crypto currencies, whose place in the market according to Forbes magazine, has shifted from one of fear to neutral, and now to greed. In other words…

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Tech stories that matter – what should we be reporting on? 15:07

7M ago15:07

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Send us a text Tech stories that matter – what should we be reporting on? A little extra episode for our lovely SOEP Subscribers. Just over a year ago the BBC axed its flagship global tech radio show – Digital Planet. A few of the listeners (we did have 1.5million downloads a year BTW) got together in London to reminisce and remember the programme.…

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YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election 38:43

7M ago38:43

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Send us a text YouTube approves disinformation ads in India in run up to election A recent joint investigation conducted by Access Now and Global Witness reveals that YouTube is giving its approval to election disinformation ads in India prior to the country's general election. The investigation "Votes will not be counted", discovered that YouTube …

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SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer 39:09

8M ago39:09

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Send us a text SOEP meets Dame Steve Shirley – a coding female pioneer Dame Stephanie (Steve) Shirley is a game changer in whatever she does and we were delighted that she agreed to chat to Somewhere on Earth. She arrived in England as an unaccompanied child refugee on the Kindertransport in 1939. She convinced her all girls’ school to allow her to…

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West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? 35:13

8M ago35:13

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Send us a text West Africa Internet – when will it be fixed? As many as a dozen countries across West and Central Africa were cut off from the internet and are still experiencing significant connection issues following damage to submarine cables. Now a repair ship is enroute to fix the damage, but it will be some time before services return to no…

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AI for Africa – one young female scientist’s drive to develop solutions 34:20

8M ago34:20

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Send us a text AI for Africa – one young female scientist’s drive to develop solutions We meet Rokhaya Diagne, a twenty something AI developer and entrepreneur who is using AI to overcome Africa’s specific challenges. She’s currently creating a diagnostic platform for malaria in Senegal as well as using underwater drones to map and monitor biodiver…

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Anti-poaching tech – does it work? 33:29

8M ago33:29

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Send us a text Anti-poaching tech – does it work? Anti-poaching initiatives are making increasing use of technology, such as infrared thermography but with an array of tech out there, what should governments, wildlife charities and NGO’s be using? Professor Adam Hart, from the University of Gloucestershire, is a conservationist who’s been testing e…

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Making America e-smart - Digitising public life in the US 32:59

9M ago32:59

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Send us a text Digitising public life in the US – making America e-smart Many governments and local authorities around the world have moved many, if not all their public services online, from filing tax returns to e-passports and food assistance schemes. However, the United States is lagging behind, with many civic services providing lengthy and us…

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Jimmy Wales - The Wiki Guy - answers your questions 44:42

9M ago44:42

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Send us a text Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia co-founder - answers your questions We speak to the one and only “Wiki Guy” as even he describes himself. Wikipedia and Wikimedia co-founder Jimmy Wales joins Gareth and Ghislaine on the show. He will be talking about his new project called Trust Café and answering your questions on amongst other things Wikipe…

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A gentle ask for your (financial) support 3:38

9M ago3:38

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Send us a text A gentle ask for your (financial) support Dear lovely Somewhere on Earth Subscribers (or SOEPSUDS for short) here's a short message from Gareth, reminding you about our podextra shows. For $10US a month, you can hear extended interviews from our guests, details about how they came to be where they are now and even some new additional…

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Diagnosing TB using AI and a mobile phone 33:53

9M ago33:53

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Send us a text Diagnosing TB using AI and a mobile phone Diagnosing tuberculosis is cumbersome and not all tests are available in developing countries. Now a team of scientists has used AI to allow a mobile phone to identify if someone’s cough could be a sign of TB. Dr Manuja Sharma, from the University of Washington is on the show to tell us how t…

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A special guest on Somewhere on Earth, your help needed 4:14

9M ago4:14

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Send us a text A special guest on Somewhere on Earth, your help needed We have a very special annoucement and we need you help. We have the co-founder of Wikipedia and founder of the Wikimedia Foundation Jimmy Wales coming on the show. But instead of us asking the questions, we want to hand over to you. What would you like to ask Jimmy Wales? Pleas…

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The British Post Office Technology Scandal 34:08

10M ago34:08

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Send us a text The British Post Office Technology Scandal The British Post Office scandal saw more than 900 subpostmasters convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting. However, it was faulty account software called Horizon and made by Fujitsu, that was to blame. The personal tragedies of those involved have been documented recently in a TV drama…

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The Global AI Arms Race 37:06

10M ago37:06

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Send us a text The Global AI Arms Race Leading global powers have for some time been positioning themselves at the forefront of AI development. All these governments see AI as such a powerful tool they want to be first to be in control, however they also want to regulate it. But with regulations, development can be slow says Dr Kerry McInerney from…

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