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Rethinking Tech

Rethinking Tech
Artificial Intelligence
China
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The news often gives us a narrow, surface-level view of what’s happening in the tech world. We help you go deeper by connecting today’s events to the past, helping you zoom out to see the bigger picture - what’s happening, what’s coming, and how it all impacts you.

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President Trump traveled to China to meet President Xi.

But instead of a major breakthrough, the summit revealed something more important: the balance of power between the US and China may be shifting.

In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and... more

The NHS is working with companies like Palantir on its Federated Data Platform.

But the concern is bigger than software.

In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack why Palantir’s role in NHS data infrastructure has raised serious... more

Instagram has removed end-to-end encryption for direct messages.

Meta says the reason is low adoption — and that users who want encrypted messaging can use WhatsApp instead.

But in this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack why this... more

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI was dismissed.

But the bigger story is not who won this round in court.

In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack what the Musk vs OpenAI lawsuit reveals about AI power, corporat... more

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Pat DeBrun
Amnesty Tech analyst/representative
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Episode: Why Developing Countries Struggle to Regulate Big Tech
Braden Peters
American influencer associated with the looks maxing movement
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Kinling Lo
Taipei-based correspondent for Rest of World, covering China
Rest of World
Episode: Inside China’s AI Boom: Tech Wars & the Future Beyond the West
Damian Cobb
Author and AI analyst referenced in the episode
Episode: AI Sovereignty Is a Myth… And Everyone Is Still Chasing It
Damien Kopp
Expert in AI and digital sovereignty advisory
Episode: Technopolitics - Understanding How Geopolitics Is Reshaping Global Tech: What Business Leaders Need to Know
Pat de Brún
Human rights researcher and lawyer focusing on technology and human rights, head of Big Tech Accountability at Amnesty International.
Amnesty International
Episode: Big Tech’s Dangerous Power: How Deregulation Is Rewriting Politics — A Conversation with Pat de Brun
Aleks Svetski
Author, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin advocate
Episode: Bitcoin or Bust: Why Fiat Currency Is the Real Scam — A Conversation with Aleks Svetski
Fred Jordan
CEO and co-founder of FinalSpark, an entrepreneur in the field of AI
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Ali Amin
Former Apple engineer and expert in wearable health technology
Self-Employed, Consultant
Episode: Ali Amin on Health Tech | Wearables, Data Privacy & the Future of Longevity

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Harinda
Host of Rethinking Tech
Aparna
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#158
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#199
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#209
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#242
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#91
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Inside China’s AI Boom: Tech Wars & the Future Beyond the West
Q: How has DeepSeek changed the perception of Chinese AI internationally, and what paths have Chinese companies taken since?
DeepSeek repositioned China as a serious AI player, prompting companies to pursue industry-specific uses (like healthcare) or to push for overseas revenue, especially in markets like the US, while maintaining strong domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Inside China’s AI Boom: Tech Wars & the Future Beyond the West
Q: What is the most surprising shift Kinling has observed in Chinese tech founders' identity or branding?
She notes a shift where being Chinese is increasingly seen as a selling point, with founders undercutting rivals and readiness to monetize, signaling a new narrative around Chinese tech identity in the global market.
Inside China’s AI Boom: Tech Wars & the Future Beyond the West
Q: Why should listeners be excited to hear Kinling Lo on the show today?
Kinling brings an on-the-ground, non-Western perspective on China's tech and AI developments, offering nuanced insights into how China's innovations fit into global dynamics and how ordinary Chinese users interact with AI.
Meta, TikTok & Snap Agree to Teen Safety Ratings – Real Reform or Clever PR?
Q: How much of a concession do you think this really is?
It seems like a negotiatory tactic where regulators might be pressured to refrain from meaningful changes in exchange for this agreement.
Super Bowl 2026: AI Propaganda, Claude vs ChatGPT, and the Politics of the Benito Bowl
Q: Is there an ethical way to deploy ring search party technology or is the infrastructure itself the problem?
The deeper question is whether the technology we purchase is truly ours and the concerns regarding data privacy arise from how that data may be used.

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What is Rethinking Tech about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently grapples with how technology intersects with policy, ethics, and global power. Recent episodes foreground questions of AI governance, data privacy, surveillance, and the geopolitical dynamics shaping big tech—from regulatory trends in the Global South to EU lobbying and cross-border tech sovereignty. Hosts often weigh how penalties, regulatory frameworks, and public opinion influence corporate behavior and public trust, while examining the narratives around AI safety, privacy, and the role of government in shaping tech ecosystems. A notable strength is the ability to connect headline events to deeper structural factors, offering listeners a framework to anticipate regulatory shifts and market implications for tech-enab... more

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