Show Notes
Episode 1103 This week on Tech Radio, we explore the "not mad" world of tech rivalries and lunar ambitions. From Anthropic’s brutal Super Bowl ads dismantling the competition to Elon Musk’s plans for an AI satellite factory—and a giant catapult—on the moon, we look at the power moves shaping 2026. We dive into the "Productivity Paradox," discussing why new research shows AI is making us work longer hours rather than shorter ones, and why Apple has hit another snag in its race to fix Siri. We also look at the launch of the Digital Euro: is it a genuine privacy-first alternative to the credit card giants, or just more volatility-free crypto? Jonathan Dempsey, Chair of RAIL (Responsible AI for Learning), joins us to discuss how educators are finally moving past "making it up as we go along." He shares how a new community of practice is setting the standard for responsible AI in the classroom and what listeners can expect from their first major event this February. Register for RAIL’s free online event at learnovate.org/events.
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Episode 1134 This week there is an official move to rename AI to 'Super Intelligence'. Meanwhile, AI giants and sworn enemies, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, have both been to the UN to ask governments the same thing. Also, Google's Gemini has hacked real-world firms, we take a look at Meta's new screen-in-lens smartglasses and and discover why Ireland is ranks third globally for AI adoption. Plus, we compare consumer and educational tech with our guest, Chief Learning Officer with Irish ‘EdTech’ specialist Wriggle, Sean Glynn. —----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech
Episode 1133 Why are the very people building AI fearing it and why is Meta taking a very different view? Big developments this week. Plus we look at the latest crypto setback with the CLARITY Act, and how a kid ran up a $118,000 bill with Roblox. With our special guest, we find out how our relationship with data is changing at a time when machines (and not humans) are being considered its primary users. A fascinating insight with Shane Evans from ZYTE.com Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube https://www.podfollow.com/tech