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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Somewhere on Earth

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast — Tech That Actually MattersIf you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) — the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show about the

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31:13

Using AI to identify threats to human rights and...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Send us a Text Message.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 collaborated with major AI companies specializing in global risk detection. Dataminr utilises public data through its platform to identify risks in ...

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27:20

Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protests

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/07/02

Send us a Text Message.Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protestsFollowing 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 collaboration with local civic groups in Kenya, has documented a minimum of five fatalities from gunshot wounds and over thirty individuals su...

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35:19

🔒 Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/07/02

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Gen Z, Millennials, technology and the Nairobi protestsFollowing 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 collaboration with local civic groups in Kenya, has documented a minimum of five fatalities from gunshot wounds and ove...

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34:40

Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AI

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/25

Send us a Text Message.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 DNA called methylation patterns. Genetic factors play a significant role in the development of cancer, making it essential to an...

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47:50

🔒 Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AI

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/25

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Detecting cancer at the DNA level with AINew 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 Samarajiwa from Imperial College London is on the show to discuss how AI can be used to detect tiny changes to our DNA called methylation patterns. Genetic factors play a significant role in the development of cancer, maki...

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1:23

Podextra - how you can get a bit more of Somewhere on...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/24

Send us a Text Message.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 a month and you can cancel anytime - there's no tie in period. We welcome your support of any size, any time as without it we si...

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24:16

Who is behind the big hack attacks?

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/18

Send us a Text Message.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 major London hospitals to declare a 'critical incident', with many operations postponed. It is believed that a criminal organisation known ...

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34:52

🔒 Who is behind the big hack attacks?

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/18

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.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 major London hospitals to declare a 'critical incident', with many operations postponed. It is believed that a crimin...

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27:52

Rare earth element boom poisoning Myanmar

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/11

Send us a Text Message.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 elements according to a report from Global Witness. CEO Mike Davies tells us more. SOEPSUDS and your comments and questsionsWe catch up with...

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35:28

🔒 Rare earth element boom poisoning Myanmar -...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/11

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Rare earth element boom poisoning MyanmarGrowing 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 elements according to a report from Global Witness. CEO Mike Davies tells us more. SOEPSUDS and your comments and que...

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37:42

🔒 Millions of gallons of water needed for new data...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Millions of gallons of water needed for new data centres in Chile during 30 year droughtChile 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. With the country experiencing a severe long term drought, predicted to last until 2040, how can building thes...

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27:52

Millions of gallons of water needed for new data...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Send us a Text Message.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. With the country experiencing a severe long term drought, predicted to last until 2040, how can building these centres benefit the ...

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35:16

Technology is not the problem (we are)…

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/05/28

Send us a Text Message.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 the choices presented to us by tech. Her new book “Technology is Not the Problem” explores the themes of our own self worth and of who we a...

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45:47

🔒 Technology is not the problem (we are)…

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/05/28

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.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 the choices presented to us by tech. Her new book “Technology is Not the Problem” explores the themes of our own sel...

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28:57

Indian Elections; deep fakes, false memes, and...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Send us a Text Message.Indian Elections; deep fakes, false memes, and misinformation galoreResurrecting 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 Christopher has been reporting on them all. He’s on the show to tell us how voters are being manipulated online.A quarter of the world...

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38:00

🔒 Indian Elections; deep fakes, false memes, and...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Indian Elections; deep fakes, false memes, and misinformation galoreResurrecting 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 Christopher has been reporting on them all. He’s on the show to tell us how voters are being manipulated online...

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31:23

How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Send us a Text Message. 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 fear prevail. Interestingly, even with Google's significant presence in the country, the sentiment remains unchanged. That's why we have...

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40:25

🔒 How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana -...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.How AI is saving lives and languages in GhanaIn 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 fear prevail. Interestingly, even with Google's significant presence in the country, the sentiment remains unchanged. Th...

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29:57

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

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/05/07

Send us a Text Message.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? Researchers at Tufts University in the United States have started a program focusing on what they refer to as "small" AI - applications that have s...

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42:08

🔒 Can ‘small’ AI have a huge impact in sub Saharan...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2024/05/07

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.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? Researchers at Tufts University in the United States have started a program focusing on what they refer to as "small" AI - ap...

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