Best of 2024

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This week we look at how AI is being used to identify targets in Palestine, the commercial effect of regulation on Big Tech and Prof Marco Ruffini looks at the next generation of cellular networks.

The dark side of AI and Connect's Prof Marco Ruffini on sustainable networks

This week we look at bad news for Binance, great news for Amazon and the EU takes on Meta over election interference.

Later, Niall Kitson talks with Dr Ge róid Ó Súilleabháin is Head of the Department of Technology Enhanced Learning at Munster Technological University about how open source software and open data can help open minds.

Broadband from space and Dr Gearóid Ó Súilleabháin from MTU on technology enhanced learing

This 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.

The moon gets cancelled and Accenture's Austin Boyle on GenAI

This week Amazon calls time on remote working, Google gets one ove on the European Commission, some disturbing news about your smartphone, and we find out more about the ‘Dead Internet' theory.

Plus, Niall learns about the latest developments in extended reality with Eirmersive interim CEO Camille Donegan.

Eirmersive interim CEO Camille Donegan on XR in Ireland

On this week’s show, social network X loses a popularity contest, Apple is on the hook for billions from an unexpected source and Ireland still can’t get its head around passwords.

Later, CEO of The Futures Agency and futurist Gerd Leonhard talks about the challenges to teaching science, technology, engineering and maths when factual solutions (and hallucinations) are a few prompts away.

Rethinking education in the age of AI with futurist Gerd Leonhard

Dusty, 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 cryptocurrency. We also ask how long the Trump/Musk bromance can last? We examine the potential for cyberwarfare, drone advancements, and how fragile infrastructure like the cloud could be a target.  Plus with the rise of AI systems making decisions without human input, are we ready to relinquish control?  
Get ready for some bold predictions, sharp insights and a sprinkle of humour in your essential tech guide to the year ahead.

A look forward to 2025

We often talk about the work people won’t have to do thanks to technologies like automation and AI. However, there are plenty of jobs out there that people shouldn’t be doing in the first place. This week Niall Kitson is joined by Anybotics' senior product manager and Swiss chapter co-lead of Women in Robotics Kateryna Portmann, and technical project manager for Verity Nazrin Aliyeva to talk about the state of the art.

Kateryna Portmann and Nazrin Aliyeva on new directions in robotics

This week Google drops a new series of devices including Pixel phones, watches and true wireless ear buds.
Plus, we find out more about AI and the science of longevity with our special guest Kennedy Schaal, CEO & founder of Rejuve.

Google gets smarter with the Pixel 10 and Rejuv's Kennedy Schaal on longevity

This week we look at the role of AI in the tragic death of an American teen and Nvidia’s financials continue to impress.
Later, Orivium’s Emma Clarke talks about her company’s method of extracting and reusing rare earth materials to give new life to devices beyond repair.

Artificial intelligence and a real tragedy, and Orivium's Emma Clarke

Ireland just made space history with its first satellite successfully completing its mission and de-orbiting as we speak. We find out more about some of the serious science it pulled off including gamma-ray burst detection and advanced satellite control systems that would make Nasa jealous.
Elsewhere, we discover why Google’s latest multi million dollar privacy slap actually matters to you and we dig as far as we can into a spyware story involving the Garda Siochana and an Israeli spy firm.
Plus, researchers from Dublin City University, Dawood University in Pakistan, and Munster Technological University are working on an AI content moderation tool designed to protect children from grooming online. We get the lowdown on EdgeAIGuard with DCU project lead Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja.

Eirsat-1 de-orbits and DCU's Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja on protecting children with AI

Apple launched the iPhone Air this week which has Niall and Dusty somewhat excited. We look at all the angles including the new ‘regular’ iPhones, a new Apple Watch and a gaping hole with AirPods. There is also news on the government snooping on your encrypted chats and a Revolut challenger is coming to Ireland. Plus, we get some fascinating insights into the global femtech industry with Dr Tanya Mulcahy, director of Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI). 

Apple full of chat with the iPhone Air and HIHI's Dr Tanya Mulcahy on femtech

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