Hey chat, is this real?: Why politicians are using Grindr, OnlyFans, and Fortnite to campaign this election
Water hungry datacentres being put in the middle of the desert, Google ads being called out for having a monopoly, politicians on Grindr and robots in the Beijing marathon. This week on Download This Show.
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Have we created a way for vision impaired people to watch sports?
AI cyclone prediction, new accessible tech for people with disability, and a cure for brain rot, this week on Download This Show.
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Why was there a big tech-sized hole in this year's budget?
In the recent budget handed down by the Albanese government, there was little to no mention of social media, AI, or cybersecurity. What was behind this glaring omission? And what does that mean for Australia's tech future?Also, what's going on with the super fund hacks and are they actually that big of a deal?Plus, Meta has implemented new restrictions for teens, and what's going on with the TikTok ban now that Trump's tariffs are in effect?GUESTS:Angela Lavoipierre, ABC national technology reporterKate Weber, section editor for Digital Nation at IT NewsThis episode of Download This Show was made on Gadigal land and in NaarmTechnical production by Craig Tilmouth and Allyse Symons
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Download this brain: we're live from World Science Festival Brisbane!
Coming to you live from World Science Festival Brisbane, at the Queensland Museum, Download This Show is here to answer all your questions about the brain and technology, and the sometimes scary world where they interact. Who owns the data from our brains? Can machines really interpret human thoughts? And what happens as AI and neuroscience collide?GUESTS:Dr. Erica Mealy, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of the Sunshine CoastDr. Kiley Seymour, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Behaviour, University of Technology SydneyThis episode of Download This Show was recorded on the traditional lands of the Tugurra and Yuggera peoples in Meanjin, and produced on Gadigal land.
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Could AI image generators be erasing Indigenous Australian culture?
What happens when the world's oldest continuous living culture gets recreated by AI image generators? Also, an American content creator uploaded a video of a woman recorded using stealth smart glasses. Was the recording illegal? And how can we stop this from happening again?Plus, just how much dirt does your smart speaker have on you? And, which children's video game has been called "literally just child gambling"? GUESTS:Lisa Sarago, founder and CEO of Land on Heart and the Land on Heart FoundationFergus Halliday, tech and games journalist and editor at Reviews.orgThis episode of Download This Show was made on Gadigal land.
Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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