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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Ania Lichtarowicz
Artificial Intelligence
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Technology
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Myanmar
Web Summit
Electric Vehicles
Brazil
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Data Centers
Censorship
Human Rights
Cybersecurity
Kenya
Rare Earth Elements
Chile
Equatorial Guinea
Internet Shutdowns
Drought
Ukraine

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - Tech That Actually MattersIf you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) - the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Made by and hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism a... more

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Latest Episodes

Your health, your data, your AI

What if an AI could know your entire health history without the company behind it seeing your medical data? New service GetMine has launched an AI personal health assistant designed to bring scattered health informatio... more

AI toys can talk, listen and become a child’s “friend”. Experts say: don’t buy them.

AI-powered teddy bears, dolls and companion toys can hold conversations with children, remember what they say and respond using generative AI. But the Safe AI for Ch... more

New evidence of Russian-linked disinformation around European elections

The British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, said that he was given a clear answer after entering Downing Street that Russia did interfere in the UK's 2016 Brexit referendum. Now n... more

AI Is Changing How Visas and Borders Work

AI is increasingly being used in consular services to check documents, detect patterns, flag potential fraud and help process huge numbers of visa applications. But when an algorithm influences what a human ... more

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Recent Guests

Tara Steele
Executive Director of the Safe AI for Children Alliance
Safe AI for Children Alliance
Episode: AI Toys: Why Experts Say Don’t Buy Them
Michael Lewis
Scientific Director for Innovation at the National Institute for Health and Care Research
National Institute for Health and Care Research
Episode: AI Toys: Why Experts Say Don’t Buy Them
Tom Garnett
CEO and co-founder of Refute
Refute
Episode: Russian Disinformation, AI & Elections: New Evidence of How Fake News Spreads & The Hidden Workers Training AI
Vlad Galu
Co-founder and CTO of Refute
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Episode: Russian Disinformation, AI & Elections: New Evidence of How Fake News Spreads & The Hidden Workers Training AI
Mark Graham
Professor of Internet Geography at the Oxford Internet Institute and founder of the Fairwork Project
Oxford Internet Institute
Episode: Russian Disinformation, AI & Elections: New Evidence of How Fake News Spreads & The Hidden Workers Training AI
Don Kilburg
Former US diplomat, co-author of AI Use Cases for Consular Affairs
Author, AI Use Cases for Consular Affairs
Episode: AI, Visas and Border Control: Can Artificial Intelligence Decide Who Gets Through
Virginia Blaser
Former US diplomat, co-author of AI Use Cases for Consular Affairs
Author, AI Use Cases for Consular Affairs
Episode: AI, Visas and Border Control: Can Artificial Intelligence Decide Who Gets Through
Oras Al Hassani
Project Lead for NarrativeVoice, Intelligent Computing and Cybersecurity Lab
Ravensbourne University London
Episode: AI, Visas and Border Control: Can Artificial Intelligence Decide Who Gets Through
Pascal Leroy
Director General of the WeForum
WeForum
Episode: We’re Throwing Away the Technology Keeping Us Healthy: The Hidden Crisis of Healthcare E-Waste

Host

Ania Lichtarowicz
Host of Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Top Notch Tech Show

    If you are looking to keep current with tech as it’s applied across the world this is a great show to listen to. You’ll hear stories here you won’t find anywhere else. Have been listening for years (under the multiple iterations of the show) and always find the time invested to listen is well worth it.

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    5
    John T O'Farrell
    United States5 months ago
  • Good tech info

    Podcast Addict
    4
    LankyG
    6 months ago
  • Awesome info!!!

    This is such a great information. I am so glad I found this podcast. Please keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichelleW328
    United States6 months ago
  • Love this show. Tells you how tech really impacts your life. Also tells stories from all over the world. Love the presenters, knowledgeable and friendly. This is my favourite tech podcast. Highly recommended.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Techgirl123
    a year ago
  • Audio on one side

    Great podcast but last week and this week the audio is only on the left hand side. Julian from Holmfirth West Yorkshire

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Juli-Juan
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The host asks insightful questions and elevates underreported tech stories.
The show treats technology as a cultural and social force, not just a product.
Listeners appreciate the global lens and depth beyond hype.
Great for listeners who want practical implications and real-world impact from tech.

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Talking Points

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AI Toys: Why Experts Say Don’t Buy Them
Q: How does quantum technology fit into health care research?
Lewis describes potential applications including quantum-secured health data, portable quantum-sensing eye scanners, earlier breast cancer detection and miniature diagnostic devices for community use.
AI Toys: Why Experts Say Don’t Buy Them
Q: What evidence do you have that you should be advising parents not to buy AI toys at all?
Steele points to cases of toys giving children inappropriate or dangerous advice, including guidance on finding matches and sexually explicit conversation. She says current safeguards cannot adequately control these risks and adds concerns about emotional reliance and privacy.
Russian Disinformation, AI & Elections: New Evidence of How Fake News Spreads & The Hidden Workers Training AI
Q: What should people look out for, and how do they check that what they're reading or watching is genuine?
Tom Garnett advises checking whether stories come from trustworthy news sources and tracing social media claims back to their original source.
Russian Disinformation, AI & Elections: New Evidence of How Fake News Spreads & The Hidden Workers Training AI
Q: Can governments use AI to counter this disinformation?
Vlad Galu says effective countermeasures require understanding the campaigns' reach and identifying real audiences so they can be engaged with rebuttals.
AI, Visas and Border Control: Can Artificial Intelligence Decide Who Gets Through
Q: So what happens when AI starts shaping what a human officer sees, before deciding whether someone can enter a country?
The guests describe a layered approach where AI assists with screening and triage, while humans remain in the decision loop and in the review process to ensure fairness, accountability, and humane treatment of applicants.

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This show consistently spotlights tech that affects real people and communities worldwide, cutting through hype to explore how innovations translate into social impact, policy, and culture. Episodes commonly cover AI in everyday life, healthcare access, sustainable energy, robotics, digital rights, and platform economics, often anchored by on-the-ground case studies from emerging markets. A recurring strength is its global perspective, thoughtful interviewing, and emphasis on practical implications rather than buzzwords, making it a strong fit for listeners who want tech that actually changes lives and societies.

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