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1056: Irish Fridge on the Moon
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50:45Loads to keep you up-to-date on including a new Irish moon mission, in Paris we had the AI Action Summit and our guest Cormac Lynch from Camara will share more about the social enterprise’s mission to increase computer literacy across Africa. More Information: www.camara.org Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube —----- Apple - https://p…
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1055: AI and Weapons of Mass Destruction
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53:03This week we discover things you can’t do with AI in the EU, find out that Apple Porn is a thing and look at Google’s change of heart on AI in weapons of war. Plus our guest Fiona Boyle from Munster Technological University will be chatting about building a talent pipeline in engineering. Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube —----- App…
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1054: DeepSeek - How It Works
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50:23Chinese AI DeepSeek has upturned the world of AI by doing the same thing as ChatGPT for 1/30th of the cost. How does it do it and how can you run it on your own computer? We have the details. We also have news on Google’s flashy plan for its Dublin HQ, how many Irish people were scammed last hear and we chat with guest Michelle McDaid about changes…
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1053: Samsung’s New S25 and Trump’s Tech Revolution
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51:08This week Samsung shows off with the Galaxy S 25, we have a flurry of executive orders from President Donald Trump affecting a whole range of tech with everything from EVs to crypto to AI. Also, Palo Alto Networks’ CSO Scott McKinnon talks about a new generation of cyber threats. Get into a very packed show and press play right now! —----- Listen t…
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1052: New Tech Rules for Ireland
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54:22The new Irish government has big plans for tech. We look at a range of changes coming in the Program for Government. We also unpack Jeff Bezos's ‘New Glenn’ rocket that towers over Ireland's tallest buildings, explore the new app taking over from TikTok and look deeper into Mark Zuckerberg's mass firing which he announced while wearing a $900,000 w…
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1051: Ireland's Next Tech Giants
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36:30Join us at Ireland's most exciting tech showcase where teenage innovators are solving tomorrow's problems today. You'll hear about breakthrough projects like affordable VR gloves built for just €50 (compared to €10,000 commercial versions), and a mind-reading AI system that can decode thoughts with 90% accuracy. You'll be amazed by ingenious soluti…
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1050: Tech Predictions for 2025 You Can’t Miss
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41:55Dusty, Niall and special guest Jason Walsh take a bold leap forecasting the tech trends that will define the year ahead. We look at how blockchain will transform secure voting, digital IDs and crypto currency. We also ask how long the Trump/Musk bromance can last? We examine the potential for cyberwarfare, drone advancements, and how fragile infras…
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1049: Tech Stories That Defined 2024
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1:00:30From the dramatic fall of crypto kingpin Sam Bankman-Fried to the challenges facing electric vehicle adoption in Ireland, get ready for a no-holds-barred analysis of the year's most compelling tech stories. We unpack everything from the impact of brand new AI regulation to streaming economics, the shifting landscapes of digital innovation and much …
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1048: The Year in Search 2024
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36:07This week we look at what Ireland was searching for most on Google with a special eye on tech topics. We also have news on Amazon’s big move into the Irish market with Amazon.ie plus we break down the key highlights of Amazons AWS re:Invent event in Vegas. Expect great takeaways on AI hallucinations and multi-agent collaboration. We also look at th…
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1047: Tech Toy Show 2024
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49:07Looking for the perfect tech for Christmas? Look no further! Our annual Tech Toy Show is unwrapping the absolute best gadgets, gizmos, and stocking fillers for every tech lover. Whether you’re shopping for a gamer, a music enthusiast, a budding writer, or just someone who loves the latest and greatest, we’ve got you covered. It’s a long list includ…
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1046: Black Friday Scam
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35:55Why are we getting caught up in Black Friday nonsense? The truth with Niall and Dusty! We also share the Word of the Year which perfectly describes what has happened Twitter/X and compare online election strategies between Ireland the US. Also, we’ll be chatting with guest Kleber Andrade Oliveira from MTU about how things got so toxic so quickly on…
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1045: AI wants All Humans To Die
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45:12This week, Google’s AI goes out-of-control and they could be forced to sell their browser. But who would or could buy Chrome? There is also tech sabotage on the high seas, shocking numbers out from Apple TV plus details on next week's Tech Central Webinar keeping you ahead of the curve on regulatory DORA & NIS2 compliance. Register free now at webi…
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1044: How AI Will Completely Change Education
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53:11Futurist and CEO of The Futures Agency Gerd Leonhart gives a fascinating insight into why we must reinvent education in the age of AI. In the news, we lead with the volatile crypto market and how Trump’s new government is driving it. We also look at Elon Musk’s new role in that government and what his influence could mean for tech policy. Plus we h…
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1043: How Trump Win Affects Tech
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52:23President-elect Trump has his own NFTs, his own social network and is deep into crypto. Is this all good for the tech sector as he prepares a return to the White House? We discuss this and chat with former Chief Technology Innovation Officer with Accenture Paul Daugherty about how AI can give us superpowers and what organisations should do to get a…
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1042: Apple’s Smallest Most Powerful Computer Yet
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56:29This week, dive into a whirlwind of tech with Apple’s latest M4-powered Mac Mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac. We question if smaller, faster, AI-boosted devices are really game-changers or just Apple’s spin? Also brace yourself for Russia’s wild $110 trillion “fine” for YouTube, AI’s impact on the music industry—artists from Black Pink to Kendrick Lamar…
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1041: Would You Buy a Second Hand Phone?
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43:43We look at the refurbed tech market which is bigger than you think in Ireland. We also ask if Ireland’s new Online Content Rules could bring about the end adult content in Europe. Plus we have more AI agents to scare you with and artists say NO to using their work as training data. Also, in a brilliant preview of Beta Festival, our guests are artis…
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1040: Apple's Surprise iPad Mini
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50:23This week, Apple drop an unexpected new iPad plus we have the new Kindle and Android OS. In other big stories, big tech plans to power AI with their own nuclear reactors, Spotify has a problem with fake albums and we learn about the murky world of Dark Data with Phil Wilkinson of Iotics.Von TechCentral.ie
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1039: Ireland’s Low-Energy EV Game
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45:41This week we find out just how far behind Ireland is in electric vehicle adoption, Google gets slammed for being like Apple, and a new wave of AI assistants is upon us. Also Fidelity Investments’ Aaron Smith talks about an innovative approach to start-ups being worked on in association with Dogpatch Labs. —----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spoti…
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1038: Double Homework! DCU gets a Digital Twin
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44:20This week we find out how much time Irish people spend online, Apple backs away from OpenAI and Microsoft releases it’s latest Windows. Also DCU’s Kieran Mahon reveals a dual purpose project that makes going to college less intimidating and serves as a test bed for smart cities. —----- Listen to Tech Radio on Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https…
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This week we look at the state of digital transformation in 2024, price increases for YouTube and you’ll never guess who has just joined the Space Race. —----- Listen to Tech Radio EP1037 on Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79…
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1036: Big News from Amazon Ireland
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55:21We’re delighted with how Amazon are about to improve their Irish service but wonder about their remote work policy. We also cover Google’s win against the European Commission, disturbing news about your smartphone (regardless of brand) and we find out more about ‘dead internet theory’. Plus, Niall learns about the latest developments in extended re…
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1035: Good Apple Bad Apple
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49:09Good news for Apple with new iPhones, AI and AirPods announced on Monday. Bad news losing €13bn in back tax they have to pay to Ireland. But does this mean they’ll leave Ireland? Bad week too for Google but a great week for Huawai who announced a world first tri-phone. We have all the news! Plus we speak with three tech companies taking part in Bor…
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1034: Oasis TicketMaster - Surge Pricing or Scurge Pricing?
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55:04We look in detail at the Ticketmaster/Oasis controversy, how ticket sellers started with computers in the 50’s/60’s, and now they influenced everything from airline to hotel and car bookings. Other stories on our tech radar include Musk versus Brazil plus the pro’s and con’s of Trump and Cryptocurrency. BOOK: We recommend ‘Ticket Masters: The Rise …
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1033: Telegram CEO a Fugitive. What Are They Not Telling Us?
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46:59Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has been arrested over the anonymous messaging apps role in ‘facilitating criminal activity’. Is this a case of tackling the messenger but not the message? How is Durov a citizen of four countries including France? Are your Telegram messages as secret as they make out? We have all the answers. We also find out how So…
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1032: Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL Shows Its Smarts
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35:57Google’s new flagship smartphone is leaning into its AI credentials. Has it lived up to its potential? We also explore the impact of Condé Nast embracing AI for content distribution, give you a great story of a man faking his own death to avoid child support payments and the evolving landscape of TV viewing - who wins between broadcast TV and strea…
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1031: Why Google Made Mattered This Week
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38:13We dive into this week's Made by Google with reaction to the new Pixel phones, the foldable phone, and the updated buds. A lot of impressive features and advancements in technology included. We can’t forget about Elon Musk and his latest ‘adventures’! From Mondays Trump disaster, to losing 500k in an Irish court and the ever controversial image gen…
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This week Niall and Dusty go through the biggest stories of the last seven days including a technology stock market crash, X declare war on advertisers and Simon Harris says we’re about to get tough on social media. Plus Google has a new product and a big problem.Von TechCentral.ie
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1029: Taking AI to the Bank
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50:55This week Facebook admits it’s not the best source for breaking news, the counties getting the most out of our fine weather and how generative AI can be used to bring a personal touch back to banking. —----- Listen to Tech Radio On Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https…
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1028: CrowdStrike Promises to do Better - Fails Immediately
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36:18This week Niall and Dusty look at the biggest stories of the week including the fallout from the CrowdStrike debacle, why internet trolls are struggling with Kamala Harris, a sell-off of AI stocks and a possible new design for the next generation of iPhone. —----- Listen to Tech Radio On Apple, Spotify or YouTube Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/…
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1027: Musk's Texas Move: The Real Reason
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31:17This week, we uncover why Musk is moving X to Texas and how his choice for president could change the face of the entire industry. We’re also shocked by the number of injuries behind Amazon’s Prime Day, the huge drop in TV consumption and wonder would we take six months virus protection for free .. from Russia. All the big tech stories of the week …
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1026: Samsung Unpacked. What Everyone is Talking About (It’s Not a Phone)
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50:47Check out Samsung's latest gadgets and AI hype from this weeks Unpacked Event in Paris. Do these pricey new devices actually solve real problems or just empty your wallet?! We look at the EU forcing Apple to open up its payment system and ask is this good for consumers or a security risk? We also have news on smartphone bans in schools. Finally, we…
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1025: Who is Training AI Without Your Consent?
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44:14Packed show for you this week! We share EU concerns about Meta using your data to train AI without your consent, why the impact of AI on climate change shocks us and we consider Revolut's venture into mortgages. We also have some leaks about next week’s Samsung Unpacked event, touch on Tesla's recent success and mark the passing of WordPerfect's co…
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1024: Is it Time to Ban the Smartphone?
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47:05Cyber psychologist Ruth Guest hits home with some great points on limiting kids exposure to the internet, FOMO, smartphone bans and more. We cover the EU's potential ¢40bn action against Apple and deliver some good news for accessing their self-repair diagnostic tool in Ireland. Plus, with the release of Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, we als…
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This week Niall and Dusty pour over the announcements at WWDC this week. We also talk with an panel of IT apprentices working with FIT. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5vAWM1vvHbQKYE79dgCGY2 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TechRadioIreland RSS - https://f…
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1022: Irish Moon Mission Cancelled
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48:26This week we look at why Intel is selling a share in it’s Leixlip plant, the cancelled moon trip and Humane looks for a buyer. Plus a fascinating conversation on generative AI with Accenture Head of Technology Austin Boyle. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-radio-ireland/id256279328 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5v…
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1021: Who Gets to Decide What Next for AI ?
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43:05Between OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, the EU, Coimisiún na Meán - everyone has a stake in how AI is managed. Who should you trust to help keep your job, your kids safe and everyone away from misinformation? We also find out how artificial intelligence is being used to speed up the diagnosis of age-related vision impairment with Dr Tiernán Keenan from …
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1020: Smartphone Special
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45:04Niall and Dusty happen to be in the market for a new smartphone each! So they’re going to take a quick look at three phones each, from high-end to budget busters, and decide which one they’re going to buy with their own cash! Tech Radio, every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Share with a friend. —----- Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po…
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It’s been a huge week in tech where OpenAI announced mind blowing upgrades to ChatGPT 4o, only to be immediately followed by Google announcing even more mind blowing upgrades to their AI! We look at the details and wonder if all these upgrades mean we’re also going to face more sophisticated threats to our security than ever before? Ivor Buckley fr…
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This week Apple presents a new line of iPads in record time; Amazon promises a website for Ireland but you might be waiting a while for it and we look at what lessons learned from the collapse of non-fungible tokens with Tyler Adams from ITEM Systems. https://www.item.systems/ Tech Radio, every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. —----- Apple - h…
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1017: Broadband from Space
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52:45This week, bad news for Binance, great news for Amazon and the EU vs Meta in election interference. We also see if a spacecraft can get fast enough broadband for Netflix as it flies to Mars. Our guest this week, Dr Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin, Head of the Department of Technology Enhanced Learning at Munster Technological University, chats about how ope…
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1016: It's Been a Bad Money Week
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53:32This week Tesla, Meta and TikTok are in the bad books and Talent Hub’s Ellie Doyle explains what companies can do better in supporting employees with disabilities.Von TechCentral.ie
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1015: Ireland's TikTok Investigation
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51:47This week we have job cuts at Tesla, Humane’s AI pin fails to live up to the hype and social media comes under pressure for failing to protect children … again. Later, Dimitra Incorporated CEO and founder Jon Trask talks about how farmers can use blockchain to become more profitable. Get Tech Radio every Friday on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. —-----…
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1014: AI Dictates How and Where We Live
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53:56We look back on the seven biggest stories of the week including the eclipse, Web Summit's surprising new CEO and can AI teach you Irish? Plus, with lots in the news of city planning with housing and tram lines (particularly in Dublin), we ask if AI is going to dictate how and where we live with Dr Federico Cugurullo from Trinity College Dublin’s Sc…
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We look back on the seven biggest stories of the week including AI being used in Gaza, a new digital driving licence for Ireland plus how private is incognito mode on your Google browser. Also, our guest interview gets into the challenges facing the new 6G phone network with Professor Marco Ruffini from the Connect Centre.…
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1012: Easter Eggs and April Fools
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26:02For the weekend that’s in it, we’re looking at some of the best tech Easter Eggs and April Fools pranks over the years. We also have the latest news including China Tech vs the rest of the world, new AI guidelines and martyrs at Facebook. Join Dusty with guest reviewer, journalist Jason Walsh, for the best of this weeks tech.…
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1011: Inside Oculus VR with co-founder Jack McCauley
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49:35This week we have a super-star guest interview with Jack McCauley, the co-founder of the Oculus VR Headset. We talk about his role in getting the company off the ground and where it could be going next. Also, the latest stories this week include a mad scientist putting chips in people’s brains, why Apple are not making many friends and the Oscars o…
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For an alternative Bank Holiday treat, Niall sits down to talk sci-fi and horror movies with expert and fan Ygraine Bright. They serve up some sublime suggestions outside of your standard AI/Hal900/StarWars fare. Pop out the popcorn and pop up the volume, as we suggest ten brilliant movies you are going to scramble to watch! Remember, if you would …
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1009: Apple & International Womens Day
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43:51This week, Apple and Google have been falling over themselves making changes to avoid EU fines … but Apple may be too late! We’re also talking about International Womens Day and women in tech. Plus, our guest will be talking about passport queues and the pros and cons of using AI to make them move faster!…
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1008: Apple's Car Wreck
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47:50We explore the shattered dreams of the Apple Car project, share breaking news on cybersecurity breaches at the Department of Foreign Affairs, and dig into a new survey of how 50% of Irish businesses are using AI. We also cover the fallout of the Odysseus moon landing, why we’re surprised at TikTok pulling Universal music from its platform and even …
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1007: AI Out of Control. Do We Need a Kill Switch?
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38:05We’re talking about OpenAI's groundbreaking text-to-video image generator which may not be as great as they say. In fact, AI has been doing some very strange things lately, with some people calling for a ‘kill switch’ to be baked in. We chat about that, plus a look at what’s just landed on the moon and TikToks restructuring in Ireland. Our guest th…
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