🌍 1.3B adults are still unbanked. Mobile money + open systems are changing access to finance. Ethiopia bans petrol & diesel imports to go fully electric. We ask: can nations skip straight into the future? 🎧 Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XLE... #Fintech #EVs #AfricaTech #Podcast

The next election threat isn’t hackers or bots - it’s AI swarms pretending to be human. 🤖 This week on @soeptech.bsky.social: 🇺🇸 US pulls back from digital rights groups 🗳️ AI agents influence opinion online Who controls democracy now? 🌍 🎧 Listen now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCBi...

This week we delve into the worst internet shutdown ever recorded in Iran. Then: why up to half of fresh fruit & veg is wasted. One 5-day error. 300 tonnes of apples lost. When information breaks down, the costs are human and global. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqoi...

🚨 Could AI sway your vote? 🤖 A few minutes with a chatbot can shift opinions. And what happens to your digital life after you die? 💻💸 An app can make sure your money, policies, and accounts go to the right people. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv7F... #AI #DigitalLegacy #Podcast #FutureOfTech

🌐 Twitter’s first engineer built Divine & Nostr: short videos, human-first, no AI slop, no algorithm tricks. Creators own their content. The internet you remember — but better. Also #funghitech dealing with waste textiles 💡 #OpenWeb #CreatorEconomy #SomewhereOnEarth www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IHe...

🚨 New episode! 🧠 Fake news spreads faster than truth - now proven by a study of 10M posts 🌐 VPNs surge as Europe’s online safety laws roll out Professor Mohsen Mosleh @oii.ox.ac.uk & Sam Woodhams, TechRadar www.youtube.com/watch?v=abgx... #TechPodcast #FakeNews #VPN #DigitalEthics #SomewhereOnEarth

🌍 Somewhere on Earth: Cybersecurity Special 🔐 Cyberattacks are rising; from big businesses to personal accounts. Also how #Ukraine is coping with constant cyberthreats. 🎧 Out now - wherever you get podcasts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXEE... #CyberSecurity #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth #DigitalSafety

🌍🎙️ Two podcasts - one episode. Join Gareth Mitchell (Somewhere on Earth), Andrew Grill (Digitally Curious), & Ghislaine Boddington as they explore: 🤖 AI in everyday life💡 🌐 Creativity, trust & human connection 🎧 Out Now — listen anywhere you get podcasts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XknP...

🌍Hate speech spreads unchecked - 16m EU X users have no human moderators! 🌐 WhatsApp voice & video calls blocked in Sudan. 📵 This isn’t just tech — it’s survival. 🎙️ Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIb6... #DigitalRights #SocialMedia #Connectivity #Sudan #Podcast #GlobalIssues

🚀 New show out now! 1️⃣ Digital Ceasefires: What would it mean to protect human rights—not just on the ground, but online? 2️⃣ DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough: No billion-dollar compute. No hype-driven roadmap. Just pure, efficient innovation. 🎧 Full episode link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIQ2...

🚗📲 In Brazil, GigU helps ride-hailing & delivery drivers decide which jobs are worth taking — boosting incomes & challenging industry giants. 🎧 Hear the story on Somewhere on Earth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrv... #DaniloLuiz #GigEconomy #WorkersRights #PositiveNews #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth

🌍 New on the Somewhere on Earth #podcast: 📲 A selfie that can check your heart rate & mental health — Medsi AI is transforming healthcare in Mexico. 🤝 Maes Negras in Brazil is opening doors for Black mothers with jobs, mentorship & business connections. 🎧 Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX9P...

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🚨 1 YEAR WITHOUT INTERNET 🚨 Why did Equatorial Guinea cut off an entire island? And why is an OIL COMPANY tracking climate data? Full investigation 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgp... #InternetShutdown #ClimateCrisis #Podcast @garethmitchell.bsky.social @aniatech.bsky.social

💍 The future of weddings is here: — VR ceremonies — Smart rings that share heartbeats — Hologram guests — NFT marriage certificates (!) 🎧 Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HUG... #Podcast #WeddingTech #FutureOfLove #IntimacyTech #Metaverse #Bridechilla #SomewhereOnEarth

💍🤖 Can AI help plan your wedding? Yep—and it might just save your budget, guest list, and your sanity. 📺 Watch here → www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8FG... #Bridechilla #SOEP #AIWedding #TechPodcast #WebSummit #ChatGPT #WeddingPlanning

🌊 Meta’s new undersea cable = 31,000 miles (!!) Enough to stretch NYC→Sydney→NYC again #TechMarvel www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz0b...

👯♀️ Tinder’s ‘Double Date’ = swipe with your BFF Safety + built-in wingman? Yes pls. Full ep: #FutureOfDating www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz0b... w. @garethmitchell.bsky.social and Chhavi Sachdev

#AI's Power Hunger We're building smarter AI that's dumber about energy use. Training one LLM can emit as much CO2 as 300 round-trip NY-London flights. Should we: • Mandate green data centres? • Develop energy-efficient chips? • Slow #AI development?

Your data = the new gold. 💰 Brittany Kaiser (ex-Cambridge Analytica) says it's the most valuable asset on Earth, but individuals get nothing for it. Time for a change. Should YOU profit from YOUR data? 🤔 #DataRights #Privacy #BigTech #WebSummit www.youtube.com/shorts/3gs4x...

👩‍💼 Women Leaders Changing the Game Hear how to apply for the Cartier Women's initiative supporting 330+ female founders across 66 countries. www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/science-tech... 🔗 Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0AH...

🚨 Breaking: Someone finally invented a time machine…in only - they made it a 3D AI classroom instead. Wisdomia lets you: • Argue color theory with Da Vinci’s AI • Get coding help from Ada Lovelace 🎧Listen to the latest podcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO0b...

"Two Nigerian startups at #WebSummitQatar are solving neglected needs with brilliant cultural context: • Hadiyang: Islamic lifestyle e-commerce • Howbodi: AI-human hybrid mental healthcare Why these solutions matter ↓"

#Agritech is modernising #farming in #Uzbekistan. Murod Khusanov, founder & CEO of Growz explains how their digital platform is creating tech solutions for smarter & more sustainable farming as well as giving easier access to customers & suppliers. Full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/4AVz...

Since January 20th there's been a significant reduction of content on #US government websites following directives from the #Trump administration to delete data and resources. @restoredcdc.bsky.social are restoring these websites before they become inaccessible. open.spotify.com/episode/2TdC...

Can #AI predict your intentions and can this be misused against us? With @garethmitchell.bsky.social and @gboddington.bsky.social Listen to the full podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... open.spotify.com/episode/0KsB...

“Seeing Earth from Space is lifechaging...it breaks your reality...” Astronaut Sara Sabry the first African born Arab woman in #space is on the show this week - speaking at @websummit.bsky.social #Qatar. w. @aniatech.bsky.social @garethmitchell.bsky.social returns next week!

Monitoring #Arabic content#online comes with its unique problems, mainly that #Arabic varies hugely across the world. "I would not be able to understand an Algerian conversation," Dr. Mona Elswah tells @garethmitchell.bsky.social & @aniatech.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

How do you use machine learning in your job? Obviously, it happens spontaneously in the likes of web search and autocorrect. I mean how often do you use LLMs and the like to help you write reports or prep for meetings? Or, perhaps you've stopped using it? So why? somewhereonearth.co

How to keep your digital data safe when protesting. Mohammed Al-Maskati Director of the Digital Security Helpline at Access Now speaks to @garethmitchell.bsky.social & Angelica Mari. Listen to the full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h... w. @gboddington.bsky.social @aniatech.bsky.social

Just been for my second visit to @hollyherndon.bsky.social and @afterlife.bsky.social's magical The Call at Serpentine North. www.serpentinegalleries.org/whats-on/hol... It finishes this week. I'll miss it :-(

Tell us about your favourite Somewhere on Earth episodes of 2024. Please post your suggestions here or leave us a Whats App note +44 7486 329 484. Perhaps it's Wikipedia cofounder Jimmy Wales? Listen to the full episode with @garethmitchell.bsky.social & @aniatech.bsky.social somewhereonearth.co

On the latest episode of @soeptech.bsky.social meet FIDI, the feeding robot. FIDI helps people who have difficulty feeding themselves due to physical disabilities. It uses sensors & AI to accurately & safely deliver food to a person’s mouth. w. @garethmitchell.bsky.social & me. somewhereonearth.co

Fancy hearing some of the untold and unloved tech stories from around the world? Then give us a listen (and a follow)... somewhereonearth.co

Excellent blog post from @tfxz.bsky.social about our recent Digital Planet Reunion event. Great to meet you Thomas! A top evening too... tfxz.wordpress.com/2024/03/29/d...

So, that was the spring equinox. Corner turned. Welcome to the sunnier six months. #springequinox

They just found a giant volcano down the back of the sofa. On Mars phys.org/news/2024-03...

Happy (late) #PiDay for yesterday. Celebrating with pizza and beer this evening. #Mathematics

Over at BBC R&D we're extending the Mastodon trial as we experiment with life in the Fediverse.. www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2024...

Join us for the Digital Planet one-year reunion. Central London 1800-2100. Thursday 28th March. Tech conversation from @billt.bsky.social, Ghislaine and Angelica. Plus special guest. Free tix. digitalplanetlisteners001.eventbrite.co.uk