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Episode 1129 This week, Mark Zuckerberg sets out Meta’s vision for a future shaped by AI, Google says Gemini is already being used by a billion people and launches a seriously impressive new range of Pixel devices. Plus, what happens when AI starts replacing human connection? Our guest is relationship therapist Dr Christina Tracy Stein, who explains why some people are turning to AI for intimacy,…
This week, we ask why some of the biggest names in tech can make more money than ever and still lose value. We also look at the latest AI security scare after Meta’s newest model altered a company’s internal systems during testing. What actually happened, and what does it tell us about the way advanced AI is being developed and evaluated? Plus, our guest Ashley Casovan from IAPP explains what the…
Episode 1127 The chip industry has wiped more than $100 billion off its value in a single day while Apple is heading in the opposite direction. We look at what the sell-off really means, why Apple continues to buck the trend and what it could mean for the tech you'll be buying over the next few years. We also look at Ireland's new AI Office, its first CEO and why this could be a significant moment…
Episode 1126 OpenAI has had a week it would probably rather forget with its AI models carrying out an automated cyber attack during testing. We also take a look at Kimi K3, the latest open-source AI model from China that's promising impressive performance at a fraction of the cost of today's leading models. If you've been eyeing a new phone, Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event gives us plenty…
Episode 1125 Niall is away this week, so tech journalist Jason Walsh joins us to bring a refreshing perspective on some of the biggest tech movements and policy shifts of the year so far, including everyone from the EU to Tesco dumping American tech and the stock market dumping AI. Plus, with the good weather, we find out if robots are finally ready to take over your weekend chores with founder of…
Episode 1124 Samsung’s profit is up but share price is down. We tell you why it’s all part of big changes in the smartphone industry with the upcoming Pixel 11 launch, price increases and new entry-level storage options. We also look at why businesses are struggling to turn the AI hype into actual profit with our expert guest, Denis Hannigan, AI & Data Lead at Accenture. —----- Listen to Tech…
Episode 1123 Can you believe a €100k government report on Irish data centres has managed to overlook the one word data centres are famous for! You’ll laugh when you hear it. We bemoan the shake-up at TikTok who are laying off 300 Dublin jobs with poorly worded corporate slop. Plus we cover the massive crash in Trump's memecoin empire. With our guest, we find out why extended reality is finally…
Episode 1122 This week the Irish government is regulating how kids interact with AI. We also untangle the real reason drone delivery service Manna is grounding its Irish operations due to what tech heavyweights call ‘vetocracy’. Then we have a hugely insightful chat about online misinformation and digital scams with expert and founder of Mindshld AI, Angelika Sharygina. You can see Angelika at…
Episode 1121 In a week where the latest Mythos AI model managed a full company network takeover, we hear why AI leaders went to the G7 begging for regulation. Most unusual. We look at the disturbing reasons why. Plus, we give our verdict on the trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming film The Social Reckoning, dive into why Anthropic is facing a court case over "tokenmaxxing" usage limits, and look at…
Episode 1120 This week, a massive €1 bn tech research centre has been revealed for Ireland. Plus there’s a push for a new official Irish AI Office. We also break down Apple’s WWDC, including a hint at a foldable iPhone, and we find out why the SpaceX IPO is the tech equivalent of scoring Oasis tickets. We’re also delighted to be joined by author and Tech Humanist Show host Kate O’Neill revealing…
