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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.

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00:28:38

The Future of AI

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2024/02/22

Should we be excited or concerned about the the pace of progress in Artificial Intelligence technology?

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00:28:37

Should we pay for ransomwear?

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2024/02/15

Ransomware payouts reach an all time high, Google rebrands its ai chatbot and Disney makes a move for Fortnite.

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00:28:38

Why were Meta and TikTok grilled by the US Senate?

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2024/02/08

Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.

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00:28:34

Is AI becoming too dangerous?

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2024/02/01

A viral deepfake image of popstar Taylor Swift calls for regulation on AI, streaming server Twitch plans to share revenue with creators and how schools are getting ready for the introduction of AI in the classroom.

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00:28:35

It's time to get your VR goggles on!

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2024/01/25

The latest virtual reality product hits the market, the Federal Government release their action plan on how to tackle Ai and Meta's Sheryl Sandberg steps down.

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00:28:36

It's time for final tech roundup for 2023!

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2023/12/14

From ChatGPT to the a new CEO at Twitter, its time to look at the biggest tech stories of the year.

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00:28:37

How much of your data does Spotify wrapped use?

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2023/12/07

Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.

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00:28:36

What is going on with OpenAi?

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2023/11/30

Why was Sam Altman fired from OpenAi, Tesla executives were aware of issues with their self driving cars and the demise of Omegle.

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00:28:36

Is your myGov account safe?

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2023/11/23

Thousands of myGov accounts are suspended following threats of cybercrime, and YouTube is in breach European users from viewing its content if they have an ad blocker enabled.

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00:28:38

How one network outage caused national chaos

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2023/11/16

Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.

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00:28:37

Can artificial intelligence be regulated?

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2023/11/09

Biden attempts to regulate artificial intelligence, the Canadian government bans WeChat for employees and why robotaxi is in hot water.

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00:28:37

The new solution to uncover online deep fakes

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2023/11/02

Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more.

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00:28:37

Say hello to your robot co-worker!

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2023/10/26

One US tech company is set to bring in robots to work alongside humans, X will be trialling a $1 fee to use the platform and does Australia need a disinformation watchdog?

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00:28:36

Is your data really that private?

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2023/10/19

Australia is set to get new data privacy laws, the growing concern of disinformation and fake images spread during a conflict and the carbon footprint of the gaming industry.

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00:28:37

Spotting AI images and chatbots with 'personalities'

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2023/10/12

As AI images become increasingly commonplace, how do you spot them? And Sam Kerr, Snoop Dogg and Kendall Jenner are just some of the celebrities who have lent their 'personalities' to Meta's new range of AI Chatbots. Meanwhile, ChatGPT owner, OpenAI has confirmed users can now scan the internet, an update from the viral chatbots previous 2021 limit. And TikTok's new e-commerce wing TikTok Shop has already been banned in Indonesia. Jessica Sier, Technology Reporter at the Australia Financial Review

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00:56:59

Would a digital ID really work?

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2023/10/05

The government is proposing a national digital identity scheme that will let people prove their identity, without having to use their passport, drivers license or Medicare card. But will it work?And X - formerly known as Twitter - has removed a feature that allows users to report disinformation on the platform. Meanwhile, New York City has banned facial recognition in schools. Dr Erica Mealy, Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast and Josh Taylor, Guardian Reporter

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00:28:37

How AI now plays a big role in recruiting

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2023/09/28

AI could play a big role in the recruitment process for your next job, so could the technology help to mitigate unconscious bias in the hiring process? And the creator of Game of Thrones is suing CHATGPT's owner Open AI for copyright, and he isn’t the only famous author to do so. Meanwhile Google is on trial for allegedly rigging search. And is Elon Musk’s brain chip company Neuralink really ready to seek candidates for human trials?Meg Coffey, Digital Strategist and Managing Director of Coffey and

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00:28:36

Big tech call for AI regulation

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2023/09/21

Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other big names in tech have joined a US Senate hearing to call for better regulation of AI, but they’re divided on how to get there. And Apple wants to know how you feel as part of a software update – but who does it really benefit? Meanwhile supermarket giants are increasing surveillance measures and NASA has released its UFO report. Jack Ryan, ABC Science and Technology Reporter and Asha Barbaschow, Gizmodo Australia Editor join Rae Johnston on Download

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00:28:36

What's behind the EV gender gap?

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2023/09/14

In world leading regulation, AI generated child-abuse material will be removed from search results in Australia.And new research has found a new gender-gap, this time in Electric Vehicle sales. Meanwhile, YouTube is verifying health workers in the UK and why you should update your phone right now.Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, Future Transport Reporter at AAP and Alex Kidman, Freelance tech journalist and cohost of Vertical Hold join Rae Johnston on Download This Show.

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00:28:36

Netflix moves into gaming

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2023/09/07

Netflix has continued its transition into the gaming space. So is this the next frontier for the streaming giant?And AI has defeated world champion drone pilots, while the Government has delayed trialling ‘porn passports’ for Australians.Sarah Moran, co-founder and CEO of Girl Geek Academy and Jaimyn Mayer, software engineer and founder of Brisbane Makerspace join Rae Johnston on Download This Show.

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