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Rethinking Tech

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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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An eight-year-old used AI to create an explicit deepfake of a primary school teacher.

The teacher resigned.

And almost nothing else happened.

In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack a disturbing case from London that exposes ho... more

Big Tech built the digital world governments run on.

Now France is trying to unplug from it.

In a quiet but consequential move, France has launched Visio — a state-mandated video-conferencing platform designed to replace Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and W... more

After nearly two decades of stalled negotiations, India and the European Union have finalized what leaders are calling one of the most consequential free trade agreements in decades — spanning nearly 2 billion people and a quarter of the global econo... more

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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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Episode: Living Neurons Running AI? FinalSpark’s Radical Biocomputing Breakthrough Explained 🧠⚡🌍
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
Eugenia Olliaro
Leader in Responsible Technology for Children, advisor for various organizations, and advocate for youth in data and technology.
UNICEF
Episode: Guest Episode: A Discussion with Eugenia Olliaro on Youth Engagement | Why Youth Voices Matter in Tech & Policy
Bo Viktor Nylund
Human rights lawyer with extensive experience in humanitarian aid and development work.
UNICEF
Episode: Guest Episode: Bo Viktor Nylund on Navigating Crisis, Change & Liminality
Safir Jamal
Founder and CEO of Global Nomad Pass, expert in travel tech and tourism
Global Nomad Pass
Episode: Guest Episode: Safir Jamal on Travel Tech - Rethinking How Politics, Algorithms & Data Shape Global Travel
Stefaan Verhulst
Co-founder of the Governance Lab and The Data Tank, expert in data and governance
Governance Lab, The Data Tank
Episode: Guest Episode: Stefaan Verhulst on PeaceTech - Rethinking Technology in Global Conflict

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Aparna
Host and co-host of discussions on technology's societal implications, with a focus on connecting historical insights to current events.
Harinda
Co-host focusing on geopolitics and ethical questions surrounding technology, advocating for accountability in tech developments.

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Davos 2026 Wasn’t Optimism — It Was a Power Map (AI, Greenland, and the Middle-Power Reset)
Q: Are governments actually equipped to deploy AI responsibly, or are they just outsourcing that role to companies?
Governments seem to be struggling to integrate safety and ethics while needing to prioritize economic factors, hinting at a reliance on companies for tech deployment.
Davos 2026 Wasn’t Optimism — It Was a Power Map (AI, Greenland, and the Middle-Power Reset)
Q: Do you think that Davos is an elite echo chamber or does it actually influence global policy?
Davos arguably plays a role in shaping global narratives, with important deals being struck during the event. However, the effectiveness of these discussions in driving substantial change is debatable.
Canada Drops China EV Tariffs — What Happens Next?
Q: What are the implications of this move for US superpower status?
It could lead to a reevaluation of US influence as other countries begin to establish their own trade relationships, diminishing reliance on US economic hegemony.
Canada Drops China EV Tariffs — What Happens Next?
Q: What do you think this means for the future of Canada's relationship with China?
It signifies a strategic pivot and a potential genuine reset in Canada-China relations, but it could also be a temporary transactional move.
China’s Mega Embassy in London — Security Risk or Diplomatic Reality?
Q: What do you think about their access to data?
The other speaker reflects on the idea that fears of China may stem from broader anxieties towards authoritarian regimes rather than specific capabilities of Chinese espionage.

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