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Tech trends to watch in 2024 – the good and the bad
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Tech trends to watch out for in 2024 – the good and the bad
We’re predicting the tech trends we may see in 2024. It's a big year with national elections in the US, South Africa and Bangladesh to name just a few - how will technology impact the outcomes? Misinformation is likely to be a big part of the story, and potentially could be a part of the result. The tech companies have been culling their online safety teams, and there have been court battles in the US over the First Amendment and the legality of removing false information.
Climate tech start-ups in Africa
Climate technology seems to be on the up too, with a recent report predicting that it will be the big investment area for tech start-ups across Africa. It may even overtake fintech as priorities change across the continent.
The dangers of surveillance tracking tech
And will 2024 be a good year for murderous regimes who don’t like critics, wherever they are? Ever-improving surveillance and tracking tech suggests that it might be. You might be in exile in the UK or the US, but that doesn’t necessarily make you safe.
The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio experts are Wairimu Gitahi, Peter Guest and Issie Lapowsky.
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More on this week's stories:
Misinformation research is under attack. So what’s the plan for 2024?
https://www.fastcompany.com/90984912/election-integrity-work-is-under-attack-so-whats-the-plan-for-2024
Investing in climate tech innovation in Africa
https://www.thecatalystfund.com/insights/investing-in-climate-tech-innovation-in-africa
On British soil, foreign autocrats target their critics with impunity
https://www.codastory.com/authoritarian-tech/on-british-soil-foreign-autocrats-target-their-critics-with-impunity/
The Team
Audio is by Callum Swingler and Jon Cronin
Production Manager is Liz Tuohy
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Recording and audio editing : Lansons | Team Farner
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Production manager: Liz Tuohy
Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz
Somewhere on Earth Productions UK Ltd. We’re a UK based production company creating podcasts and branded content that bring stories, places and people into focus. We’re all ex-BBC so the quality of the content is excellent and quality of the sound is amazing.
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Tech trends to watch out for in 2024 – the good and the bad
We’re predicting the tech trends we may see in 2024. It's a big year with national elections in the US, South Africa and Bangladesh to name just a few - how will technology impact the outcomes? Misinformation is likely to be a big part of the story, and potentially could be a part of the result. The tech companies have been culling their online safety teams, and there have been court battles in the US over the First Amendment and the legality of removing false information.
Climate tech start-ups in Africa
Climate technology seems to be on the up too, with a recent report predicting that it will be the big investment area for tech start-ups across Africa. It may even overtake fintech as priorities change across the continent.
The dangers of surveillance tracking tech
And will 2024 be a good year for murderous regimes who don’t like critics, wherever they are? Ever-improving surveillance and tracking tech suggests that it might be. You might be in exile in the UK or the US, but that doesn’t necessarily make you safe.
The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio experts are Wairimu Gitahi, Peter Guest and Issie Lapowsky.
Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World
For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your audio.
If you like Somewhere on Earth rate and review it.
More on this week's stories:
Misinformation research is under attack. So what’s the plan for 2024?
https://www.fastcompany.com/90984912/election-integrity-work-is-under-attack-so-whats-the-plan-for-2024
Investing in climate tech innovation in Africa
https://www.thecatalystfund.com/insights/investing-in-climate-tech-innovation-in-africa
On British soil, foreign autocrats target their critics with impunity
https://www.codastory.com/authoritarian-tech/on-british-soil-foreign-autocrats-target-their-critics-with-impunity/
The Team
Audio is by Callum Swingler and Jon Cronin
Production Manager is Liz Tuohy
Support the show
Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz
Production Manager: Liz Tuohy
Recording and audio editing : Lansons | Team Farner
For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or via this link:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265960/supporters/new
Follow us on all the socials:
Join our Facebook group
Twitter/X
If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts
Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co
Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484
Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast--6924871/support.
Production manager: Liz Tuohy
Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz
Somewhere on Earth Productions UK Ltd. We’re a UK based production company creating podcasts and branded content that bring stories, places and people into focus. We’re all ex-BBC so the quality of the content is excellent and quality of the sound is amazing.
🎥 Learn more about what we do:
➡️ Official Website: https://somewhereonearth.co/
📩 Contact us or book a project: hello@somewhereonearth.co
➡️ Email: hello@somewhereonearth.co
📱 Follow us on socials:
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