Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast is a weekly podcast that looks at technology and how it impacts our daily lives. We tell the untold tech stories from Somewhere on Earth. We don’t do new toys and gadgets, but look at new trends, new tech and new ways we use that tech in our everyday lives. We discuss how the ever evolving digital world is changing our culture and our societies, but we don’t shy away from the news of the day, looking at the tech behind the top stories affecting our world. Find a story + Make it News = Change the World.
http://www.somewhereonearth.co
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 8 hours 41 minutes
How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana
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...
???? How AI is saving lives and languages in Ghana - Subscriber Extra
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...
???? Can ‘small’ AI have a huge impact in sub Saharan Africa? Subscriber Extra
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message...
episode 30: AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peace
Send us a Text Message.AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peaceWith numerous ongoing conflicts in places like Sudan, Israel-Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria, peace can seem scarce in today's world. However, artificial intelligence could play a role is managing wars. A new book titled “AI for Peace” provides a roadmap for using artificial intelligence to promote peace...
???? AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peace: Subscriber Extra
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.AI for peace – using artificial intelligence to manage conflict and maintain peaceWith numerous ongoing conflicts in places like Sudan, Israel-Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria, peace can seem scarce in today's world. However, artificial intelligence could play a role is managing wars. A new book titled “AI for Peace” provides a roadmap for using artificial intelligence to promote peace...
episode 29: World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding?
Send us a Text Message.World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding?Russia leads the list of countries that host cybercrime, followed by Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria and Romania, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. The findings come from anonymous questionnaires completed by ninety-two cybercrime experts. The researchers say this survey approach overcomes a major challenge in investigating cybercrime - the anonymity of perpetrators who conceal...
Shout out for our PodExtra Edition
Send us a Text Message.Dear Lovely SOEP listener,Just a little shout out to remind you that we also do a PodExtra version of the show. For just $10US a month you can hear more of our guests and even new stories, as well as even more chat between Gareth and our studio experts. We know it's a big ask but we really do appreciate all your support.Just click on the link below to subscribe:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265960/subscribeMany thanksThe SOEP TeamSupport the Show.Editor: Ania ...
episode 29: ???? World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding? Subscriber Extra
Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.World Cybercrime Index – Where are the cybercriminals hiding?Russia leads the list of countries that host cybercrime, followed by Ukraine, China, the USA, Nigeria and Romania, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. The findings come from anonymous questionnaires completed by ninety-two cybercrime experts. The researchers say this survey approach overcomes a major challenge in investigating cybercrime - the anonymity of p...
episode 28: Is crypto currency supporting terrorism?
Send us a Text Message.Is crypto currency supporting terrorism? With the phasing out of cash transactions we’ve seen a rise in digital and other transactions. One of the currencies that’s in the ascendancy are crypto currencies, whose place in the market according to Forbes magazine, has shifted from one of fear to neutral, and now to greed. In other words it’s hugely on the up. After facing some downturns a few years ago, it’s now collectively worth more than a trillion dollars. One of the r...