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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

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

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

AI Voice Cloning; Clearer Speech, Growing Risks

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Work of NGOs

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Recent Guests

Chris Borowski
Spokesperson for Frontex
Frontex
Episode: AI, Surveillance & Migration: Inside Europe’s Tech-Driven Border Policies + The Rise of Renting Apps
Katarina Radelli
EU Policy Analyst at Access Now
Access Now
Episode: AI, Surveillance & Migration: Inside Europe’s Tech-Driven Border Policies + The Rise of Renting Apps
Sana Rizwan
Founder of Ijari
Ijari
Episode: AI, Surveillance & Migration: Inside Europe’s Tech-Driven Border Policies + The Rise of Renting Apps
Victoria Matachinsky
Co-founder and CEO of Nanoloom
Nanoloom
Episode: Great Tech Idea. Now What? Inside a Deep-Tech Pitch Night
Anna Winters
CEO of Auralytica
Auralytica
Episode: Great Tech Idea. Now What? Inside a Deep-Tech Pitch Night
Sam Davies
CTO of Auralytica
Auralytica
Episode: Great Tech Idea. Now What? Inside a Deep-Tech Pitch Night
Alex de Vries-Gao
The Digiconomist, researcher focused on AI energy and e-waste
Digiconomist
Episode: AI’s Hidden E-Waste Crisis and the Rise of CyberParent: The Growing Cost of Our Digital Lives
Nemanja Stojmenovic
Founder of CyberParent, an AI-powered cyberbullying detection startup
CyberParent
Episode: AI’s Hidden E-Waste Crisis and the Rise of CyberParent: The Growing Cost of Our Digital Lives
Shoaib Burq
Leader of the Verisat.AI project
Verisat.AI
Episode: 🚀 AI Deepfakes From Space & The African Language Tech Revolution | Web Summit Qatar 2026

Hosts

Ania Lichtarowicz
Host and presenter with a background in journalism and digital media, focusing on insightful exploration of technology's role in society.
Gareth Mitchell
Host and seasoned technology broadcaster with experience in podcasting and journalism, emphasizing tech's impact on cultural and global perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • 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
    10 months 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Tech stories you won't hear anywhere else and no gadgets or toys.

    Podchaser
    5
    Ania Lichtarowicz
    2 years ago
  • The place for insight on the importance of technology as a cultural driver

    Technology is fundamentally intertwined with the way we live. This is the only show which appreciates that.

    Presented with clarity and a lightness of touch, true expertise able to provide clear and meaningful analysis. The show rises far above the parroting of tech marketing hype common to other shows obsessed with business angles.

    Tech is part of culture and this show gets it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Gates obvs!
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Unheard tech stories - fascinating listen

    Hearing tech stories that aren’t reported anywhere else and a different take on mainstream tech from a global perspective. Nothing else like it out there. Highly recommended, great listen and very good sound.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vilnius girl
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Insightful commentary on the intersection of tech and social issues.

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The Communications Blackout in Iran: Network Data Show Near-Total Comms Shutdown
Q: What is the scale of the disruption in Iran and what parts of life are affected?
The disruption spans internet, mobile data, SMS, and fixed-line services, effectively cutting off large parts of the country from the outside world and severely impacting everyday activities like banking, groceries, and communications.
AI’s Hidden E-Waste Crisis and the Rise of CyberParent: The Growing Cost of Our Digital Lives
Q: What are the main goals for CyberParent at Web Summit, and how are you seeking support from the community?
They are looking for investment, partnerships, and market validation to expand beyond Serbia and gauge parent demand in other regions, with a focus on connections and distribution channels.
AI’s Hidden E-Waste Crisis and the Rise of CyberParent: The Growing Cost of Our Digital Lives
Q: How does CyberParent detect cyberbullying differently from keyword-based systems, and how is the user experience for parents and kids?
CyberParent uses a 'community power detection' approach that blends parental input, local patterns of cyberbullying, and individual child profiles to detect threats more contextually, while sending only suspicious messages to parents to balance safety with privacy.
AI’s Hidden E-Waste Crisis and the Rise of CyberParent: The Growing Cost of Our Digital Lives
Q: What potential carbon footprint of cloud infrastructure did you quantify, and how does this relate to the broader energy picture?
The guest explains that AI servers contribute to operational energy use and that the research also quantified carbon emissions and water consumption, revealing that AI infrastructure can be a substantial portion of the cloud's footprint, with significant implications for policy and corporate reporting.
Why the US Is Withdrawing From Internet Freedom Groups and What It Means for Your Digital Rights.
Q: Do you think these reasons hold up when it comes to internet freedom and digital security? What are the issues that could now impact the US, do you think?
The main issue is what happens when the US withdraws from international groups that coordinate on internet freedoms; without that, global norms and pressure could erode, allowing other governments to fill the void and potentially undermine online rights.

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