313 internet shutdowns. 52 countries. One year.
Iran just hit 36 days offline – on track for a record.
Governments are getting sophisticated. So what can people do to fight back?
🎧 Somewhere on Earth – listen now: www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...

AI, Surveillance & Migration: Inside Europe’s Tech-Driven Border Policies + The Rise of Renting Apps YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ex BBC

AI, surveillance & migration policy - plus the shift from owning to renting.
New episode of Somewhere on Earth explores how tech is reshaping systems and everyday life.
🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkda...

Great Tech Idea. Now What? Inside a Deep-Tech Pitch Night YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ex BBC

Have a great tech idea - how do you fund it?
We went to a deep-tech pitch night at London Business School featuring startups Nanoloom (sustainable graphene textiles) and Auralytica (food-spoilage sensors).
Also why women founders still receive only ~2% of VC funding.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QffT...

AI’s Hidden E-Waste Crisis and the Rise of CyberParent: The Growing Cost of Our Digital Lives YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ex BBC

AI runs on vast server infrastructure, but almost no company provides e-waste data.
Under 25% of global e-waste isrecycled. Researcher Alex de Vries-Gao warns of a hidden AI waste surge.
Plus: Nemanja Stojmenovic on using AI to detect cyberbullying in real time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBTb...

Banking the Unbanked & Electrifying Ethiopia: How Tech Is Leapfrogging the Future YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ex BBC

🌍 1.3B adults are still unbanked. Mobile money + open systems are changing access to finance.

Ethiopia bans petrol & diesel imports to go fully electric.
We ask: can nations skip straight into the future?

🎧 Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XLE...
#Fintech #EVs #AfricaTech #Podcast

Hey @philthegill.bsky.social, I'm somewhere on earth but not on Somewhere on Earth for a bit. Just taking a break to explore other avenues elsewhere on earth, but hope to be back. Thanks for checking in!

Why the US Is Withdrawing From Internet Freedom Groups and What It Means for Your Digital Rights. YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ex BBC

The next election threat isn’t hackers or bots - it’s AI swarms pretending to be human. 🤖

This week on @soeptech.bsky.social:
🇺🇸 US pulls back from digital rights groups
🗳️ AI agents influence opinion online

Who controls democracy now? 🌍

🎧 Listen now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCBi...

The Communications Blackout in Iran: Network Data Show Near-Total Comms Shutdown YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

This week we delve into the worst internet shutdown ever recorded in Iran.
Then: why up to half of fresh fruit & veg is wasted.
One 5-day error.
300 tonnes of apples lost.
When information breaks down, the costs are human and global.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqoi...

Hey Sam, nice to hear from you, thanks for the nice message. Just taking a break from SOEP for now. I hope to be back!

Will AI Sway Your Vote? And How to Make Sure Your Digital Legacy Goes to the Right People YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🚨 Could AI sway your vote? 🤖 A few minutes with a chatbot can shift opinions.
And what happens to your digital life after you die? 💻💸 An app can make sure your money, policies, and accounts go to the right people.
🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv7F...
#AI #DigitalLegacy #Podcast #FutureOfTech

🌍 Taking Back Control of the Internet & Turning Textile Waste Into Profit YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🌐 Twitter’s first engineer built Divine & Nostr: short videos, human-first, no AI slop, no algorithm tricks.
Creators own their content. The internet you remember — but better.
Also #funghitech dealing with waste textiles
💡 #OpenWeb #CreatorEconomy #SomewhereOnEarth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IHe...

🚀 Viral Truths & Virtual Walls: What 10 Million Posts Reveal About Us YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🚨 New episode!
🧠 Fake news spreads faster than truth - now proven by a study of 10M posts
🌐 VPNs surge as Europe’s online safety laws roll out
Professor Mohsen Mosleh @oii.ox.ac.uk & Sam Woodhams, TechRadar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=abgx...

#TechPodcast #FakeNews #VPN #DigitalEthics #SomewhereOnEarth

Cyberattacks Are Everywhere – How Businesses, Countries and Individuals Are Protecting Themselves... YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🌍 Somewhere on Earth: Cybersecurity Special 🔐
Cyberattacks are rising; from big businesses to personal accounts. Also how #Ukraine is coping with constant cyberthreats.
🎧 Out now - wherever you get podcasts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXEE...

#CyberSecurity #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth #DigitalSafety

AI, Curiosity, and the Future of Humanity: Digitally Curious & Somewhere on Earth Unite for a Gro... YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🌍🎙️ Two podcasts - one episode.
Join Gareth Mitchell (Somewhere on Earth), Andrew Grill (Digitally Curious), & Ghislaine Boddington as they explore:
🤖 AI in everyday life💡
🌐 Creativity, trust & human connection
🎧 Out Now — listen anywhere you get podcasts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XknP...

16m X users in EU unmonitored and How Sudan’s WhatsApp Ban Is Cutting Off Survival YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🌍Hate speech spreads unchecked - 16m EU X users have no human moderators! 🌐

WhatsApp voice & video calls blocked in Sudan. 📵
This isn’t just tech — it’s survival.

🎙️ Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIb6...

#DigitalRights #SocialMedia #Connectivity #Sudan #Podcast #GlobalIssues

Digital Ceasefires & DeepSeek’s Breakthrough: How Peace and Science Are Redefining Our Digital Fu... YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🚀 New show out now!
1️⃣ Digital Ceasefires: What would it mean to protect human rights—not just on the ground, but online?
2️⃣ DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough: No billion-dollar compute. No hype-driven roadmap. Just pure, efficient innovation.
🎧 Full episode link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIQ2...

GigU app boosts driver earnings as Danilo Luiz champions positive media in Brazil YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🚗📲 In Brazil, GigU helps ride-hailing & delivery drivers decide which jobs are worth taking — boosting incomes & challenging industry giants.
🎧 Hear the story on Somewhere on Earth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrv...
#DaniloLuiz #GigEconomy #WorkersRights #PositiveNews #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth

From selfie health checks in Mexico to a tech platform empowering black mothers in Brazil YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🌍 New on the Somewhere on Earth #podcast:
📲 A selfie that can check your heart rate & mental health — Medsi AI is transforming healthcare in Mexico.
🤝 Maes Negras in Brazil is opening doors for Black mothers with jobs, mentorship & business connections.
🎧 Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX9P...

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#TechForGood #Blockchain #CleanWater #AI #Biodiversity

Digital Blackouts & Climate Data: The fight for connectivity and transparency YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🚨 1 YEAR WITHOUT INTERNET 🚨
Why did Equatorial Guinea cut off an entire island? And why is an OIL COMPANY tracking climate data? Full investigation 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgp...
#InternetShutdown #ClimateCrisis #Podcast
@garethmitchell.bsky.social @aniatech.bsky.social

Weddings Reimagined: VR vows, smart rings & the rise of intimacy tech | Bridechilla x Somewhere o... YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

💍 The future of weddings is here:
— VR ceremonies
— Smart rings that share heartbeats
— Hologram guests
— NFT marriage certificates (!)
🎧 Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HUG...
#Podcast #WeddingTech #FutureOfLove #IntimacyTech #Metaverse #Bridechilla #SomewhereOnEarth

💍🤖 Can AI help plan your wedding? Yep—and it might just save your budget, guest list, and your sanity.

📺 Watch here → www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8FG...

#Bridechilla #SOEP #AIWedding #TechPodcast #WebSummit #ChatGPT #WeddingPlanning

🌊 Meta’s new undersea cable = 31,000 miles (!!)
Enough to stretch NYC→Sydney→NYC again
#TechMarvel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz0b...

Meta’s Record-Breaking Undersea Cable, AI That Saves Diabetic Feet & Tinder’s Double Dating YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

👯♀️ Tinder’s ‘Double Date’ = swipe with your BFF
Safety + built-in wingman? Yes pls.
Full ep: #FutureOfDating
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz0b...
w. @garethmitchell.bsky.social and Chhavi Sachdev

#AI's Power Hunger
We're building smarter AI that's dumber about energy use. Training one LLM can emit as much CO2 as 300 round-trip NY-London flights. Should we:
• Mandate green data centres?
• Develop energy-efficient chips?
• Slow #AI development?

Your Data: The New Gold?💰Shocking Truth from Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower! #dataprivacy YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Your data = the new gold. 💰 Brittany Kaiser (ex-Cambridge Analytica) says it's the most valuable asset on Earth, but individuals get nothing for it. Time for a change. Should YOU profit from YOUR data? 🤔 #DataRights #Privacy #BigTech #WebSummit
www.youtube.com/shorts/3gs4x...

Science & Technology Pioneer Award | Cartier Women's Initiative

👩‍💼 Women Leaders Changing the Game
Hear how to apply for the Cartier Women's initiative supporting 330+ female founders across 66 countries.

www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/science-tech...

🔗 Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0AH...

Chat with Da Vinci & Ada Lovelace in 3D and Digital Twins in Fashion & Football ⚽⚽⚽ YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

🚨 Breaking: Someone finally invented a time machine…in only - they made it a 3D AI classroom instead.

Wisdomia lets you:
• Argue color theory with Da Vinci’s AI
• Get coding help from Ada Lovelace

🎧Listen to the latest podcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO0b...

Recording of Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast at Web Summit Qatar. Photo is of presenter Ania Lichtarowicz with guests from two Nigerian startups - Oyindamola Kazeem founder of Hadiyang, Nigeria’s one-stop digital hub for Islamic products and founders of HowBodi (Pidgin for “How are you?”) Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri (Dr.May) and Zainab Kadiri.

"Two Nigerian startups at #WebSummitQatar are solving neglected needs with brilliant cultural context:

• Hadiyang: Islamic lifestyle e-commerce
• Howbodi: AI-human hybrid mental healthcare

Why these solutions matter ↓"

Nice one Steve, I've only had a quick look at this so I'll be cautious for now, but yep, it looks eLoran-ish (also mentioned in the video). I.e., really cool!