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Tech Life

BBC World Service

Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.

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  • 474 - The dangerous job of online moderating

    We hear from a former moderator in Kenya who was left traumatised by his previous job. And we ask what video games could do to be more accessible to blind people. Plus – the radar tech used to help with online mapping. Warning: This episode includes a description of child sexual abuse.

    We love hearing from you on Tech Life. You can email us at techlife@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp us on +44330 1230 320.

    Presenter: Graham Fraser Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Editor: Monica Soriano

    (Image: A man in glasses looking at a screen, with writing digitally imposed in front of his face. Credit: Getty Images.)

    Tue, 12 Nov 2024
  • 473 - Is this show fake?

    Tech Life created a fake podcast using a new AI tool from Google Labs, and we spoke to the head of the tool, Steven Johnson. Don’t worry – this programme is still brought to you by real human beings! We also look into how deepfakes have been used in the US. Plus – have we unveiled the real inventor of Bitcoin? (Spoiler – no.)

    We love hearing from you. Email us on techlife@bbc.co.uk or send a WhatsApp on +44 330 123 0320.

    Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Editor: Monica Soriano

    (Image: An AI-generated head with letters coming out of its mouth. Credit: Getty Images.)

    Tue, 05 Nov 2024
  • 472 - The fall of a global chip maker

    Intel was once unrivalled as the world's chip maker. Now it has fallen behind its rivals. We hear why the company is struggling ahead of its latest earnings call this week. Also, the many uses of drones around the world. And the surprising tech behind indoor golf.

    We love hearing from you - and if you're a regular listener you'll know by now that you can contact us via email on techlife@bbc.co.uk. Or, send us a message or voice note on WhatsApp. Our number is +44 330 123 0320.

    Presenter: Zoe Kleinman Producer: Tom Quinn, Imran Rahman-Jones, Alasdair Keane Editor: Monica Soriano

    (Image: A close up of a computer chip. Credit: Getty Images)

    Tue, 29 Oct 2024
  • 471 - Do you use artificial intelligence at work ?

    This week we're looking at artificial intelligence in the workplace - how are employers and employees using it ? An international survey provides some answers.

    Also on Tech Life:

    We bring you a technological solution to the problem of litter being left behind by climbers on Mount Everest.

    Electric car manufacturers are rated on their human rights policies.

    And find out how you can heat your home - with electric wallpaper.

    Presenter: Graham Fraser Producer: Tom Quinn

    (Photo: An abstract futuristic representation of the letters "AI". Credit: Getty Images)

    Contact us: Tech Life would love to hear your stories, ideas and views about the programme. You can email us at techlife@bbc.co.uk or contact us via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 0320.

    Tue, 22 Oct 2024
  • 470 - The minerals tech can't do without

    Does the tech you use depend too much on a few critical minerals ? When a hurricane temporarily disrupted mining in the small town of Spruce Pine, the tech world was concerned. We find out why the location, in North Carolina, USA, is so important, and discover where a range of rare manufacturing materials can be found across the globe. Are they critical links in a supply chain that can be broken by natural disasters or political decisions ?

    Also on Tech Life this week:

    An AI tool designed to protect athletes from online abuse during the Olympics - how well did it perform ? And what tech does an explorer take into the jungle ?

    Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn

    (Photo: An image of a human hand holding pure quartz crystals. Credit: Getty Images)

    Tue, 15 Oct 2024
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