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Tech Mirror

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Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Technology Policy
Children's Online Privacy Code
China
Online Safety
Digital Duty Of Care
Youth Development
Social Media Age Restrictions
United States
AI Policy
Global South
Centre For Humane Technology
Product Liability
Character AI
Child Safety
Age Verification
Online Safety For Children

How do we ensure technology makes our lives better? Tech Mirror is the podcast of the Tech Policy Design Institute. We explore how technolgy is shaping our lives, and how we - the humans- can shape technolgy back.

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Is Australia getting AI strategy right? Following the PM’s “AI In Australia’s Interests” speech on 15 July, much of the conversation has focused on data centres and ‘national standards’. But according to industrial AI leader Cori Stewart, that's not ... more

What would it take for Australia to build its own AI future? The Australian Prime Minister made a landmark speech on 15 July declaring that his government would shape Artificial Intelligence rather than be shaped by it. Just days before the speech, A... more

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In a world of AI, what does it mean to be human? In this episode of Tech Mirror, host Johanna Weaver speaks with one of Australia’s foremost ethicists, Simon Longstaff, from the Ethics Centre. Together, they make the case for ethics in the wider AI d... more

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With countries and tech stakeholders rapidly moving to claim AI in their interest, such as the US government’s move to restrict non-citizens' access to platforms like Claude, what does it mean for Australians to have control over their technological ... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Lemphers
Co-founder and CEO of Maincode
Maincode
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Simon Longstaff
Executive Director of the Ethics Centre
Ethics Centre
Episode: Human Choice and the Ethics of AI
Joseph Mitchell
Assistant Secretary
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David Spriggs
CEO of Infoexchange
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Tish Tambakau
Leads the Digital Futures program for Infoexchange
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Episode: Good Tech
Joey Esguerra
Leader of the digital innovation function at Uniting NSW/ACT
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Patima Tantiprasut
CEO and Managing Director, Pet Rescue
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Jess Wilson
CEO, Good Things Australia
Good Things Australia
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Hiba Ayas
Multicultural team leader, Whittlesea Community Connections
Whittlesea Community Connections
Episode: Good Tech

Host

Johanna Weaver
Host of Tech Mirror; Co-founder and Executive Director at the Tech Policy Design Institute

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • This podcast lost me at “they”.

    It’s pretty clear that this show is too woke to think straight. Aboriginal land acknowledgments at the start; Aboriginal land acknowledgments at the end (why repeat yourself?); and the show’s idea of a counterpoint to the reasoning powers of the eminent Jonathan Haidt is some nonentity called “Min” who speaks entirely in featherweight bromides and whom the host keeps calling “they”. If you’ve signed up for the asinine craze of gender ideology by default, there goes most of your credibility and a... more

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    Arminificent
    Australia7 months ago
  • Great show

    All the necessary depth & nuan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    quayofsea
    Australia2 years ago
  • Insightful, engaging, thought provoking

    Demistifying, but never dumbed down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    missc81
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great podcast on Australian tech law

    Johanna is an excellent, knowledgable host who brings the best out of her guests (which are always great). Invaluable for those trying to keep up to date with technology law and policy issues in Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimbo9898898
    Norway3 years ago
  • Informative & easy to listen to

    Incredibly informative and easy to listen to. Well-rounded opinions on technological advancements, trends and their potential impact on society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aleaha.82
    Australia3 years ago

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Polished interviews with credible guests; consistently informative for policy professionals
High-quality, well-reasoned debates on tech governance and digital rights
Thoughtful policy-focused discussions that illuminate how tech rules shape everyday life
Accessible complexity; great guests and clear explanations of complex policy topics

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Building Matilda
Q: What do you think are the most important actions for the government to take to deliver on the AI vision?
A pragmatic approach focusing on data centers and sovereign, Australian-made AI procurement, with policies that favor local developers and reduce dependency on US-based models, while investing in in-country compute infrastructure and education.
AI Agency & Mythos 5
Q: What is AI agency?
AI agency is a country's ability to shape its AI future by guiding outcomes, protecting national interests, and capturing value in a globally connected ecosystem.
Human Choice and the Ethics of AI
Q: What are the conditions for trust in AI systems?
Trust requires declaring the standards by which you will be judged, acting consistently with those values, and being transparent about how you align or deviate from them, including how you treat others within your organization.
Worker Futures & Digital Dignity
Q: What does good consultation look like in practice across industries?
Good consultation means honest dialogue, co-design with workers, and ongoing involvement in deciding the goals and outputs, not a scripted formality.
Worker Futures & Digital Dignity
Q: But putting the religion aside, can you describe what the role or how you see the role of unions in shaping the future as artificial intelligence is rolling out through our economy?
Unions seek to ensure workers have agency, rights, and meaningful consultation to shape AI adoption, prioritize human-centric outcomes, and guard against negative impacts while enabling productivity gains.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tech Mirror

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

Tech policy and technology governance are explored through a Australia-centric lens, with a consistent focus on how laws, regulation, and digital rights shape everyday tech use. Episodes frequently dissect children's online privacy, online safety, AI policy, and cross-border tech governance, often pairing regulatory perspectives with civil-society and academic viewpoints. The show stands out for its practitioner-friendly debates, history-informed context, and a clear emphasis on practical policy design for middle-power nations, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand how policy decisions translate into real-world tech outcomes.

Noteworthy aspects include a sustained examination of age-appropriate design, online safety dutie... more

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