Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking th...
One of the world’s biggest car manufacturers pulled the plug on its robotaxi project. So what next? We also ask the experts how AI will impact your job. And we’re at the launch of a new music discovery tool, which uses a mix of AI and expert curation.
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Presenter: Graham Fraser
Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones
Editor: Monica Soriano
(Image: A Cruise car with cameras attached to its exterior at an intersection in San Francisco. Credit: Getty Images)
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Cyber warfare
We speak to cyber security experts about how cyber warfare works – and how it stays out of the headlines. Then we hear about the aerodynamics tech making athletes more streamlined. And we meet the new Indiana Jones, gaming star Troy Baker.Tell us about the new tech you've tried out in 2024. What gadgets or apps helped you out this year?
Send us an email to [email protected] or Whatsapp us on +44 330 123 0320. Presenter: Chris Vallance
Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones
Editor: Monica Soriano(Image: A computer-generated, pixelated image of a globe with a neon blue padlock superimposed on top. Credit: Getty Images.)
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How green is AI?
Computer scientist Sasha Luccioni is a pioneering voice in AI, especially when it comes to its environmental impact. We speak to her as she is announced on the BBC 100 Women list.
We also meet one of the only AI startups in Bhutan, and the two friends who met online and have finally met in real life – after 13 years of knowing each other.Presenter: Zoe Kleinman
Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones
Editor: Monica Soriano(Image: A black and white portrait photo of Sasha Luccioni smiling at the camera. In the background are orange computer-generated geometric shapes. Credit: Steve Gerrard.)
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Tiger trackers used to spy on women
Women in a forest in India found they were being followed and recorded by cameras which were meant to be for monitoring tigers and other wildlife. We speak to the researcher who interviewed hundreds of women in the community. We learn about how online shopping tries to influence your behaviour. And we visit an Arctic island which is turning to renewables.We want to know about the big tech stories of 2024 where you are. Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] or Whatsapp us on +44 330 1230 320.Presenter: Alasdair Keane
Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones
Editor: Monica Soriano(Image: A tiger among green foliage looking at the camera. Credit: Getty Images.)
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Donald Trump’s robodogs
Robot security dogs have been spotted at Mar-A-Lago, the Florida home of US president-elect Donald Trump. Who are behind them, and what security services do they offer? Also on the programme, we hear about one phone company’s plan to waste phone scammers’ time. And the startup using AI to provide loans to people without a credit history. We love hearing from you on Tech Life. Get in touch by emailing [email protected] or sending us a Whatsapp on +44330 1230 320. Presenter: Zoe Kleinman
Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones
Editor: Monica Soriano(Image: A picture of a Boston Dynamics dog, “Spot”. Credit: Reuters.)
Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.
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