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How do we ensure technology makes our lives better? Tech Mirror explores how technology impacts our lives: the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful.

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This episode marks the launch of TIPD's new research around AI, trust and regulation on 5 May in Parramatta. It begins with Johanna speaking with the Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Dr Andrew Charlton, followed by ... more

Johanna discusses Australia’s draft Children’s Online Privacy Code with Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind and Director of the Code Taskforce Kate Bower. They discuss how the proposed privacy code will work and how it will shape and benefit young people... more

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Johanna looks at whether the past can give us clues about the future with Carl Benedikt Frey, Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor of AI & Work at the Oxford Internet Institute and writer of How Progress Ends: Technology, Innovation, and the Fate of Na... more

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In the next deep dive into tech and geopolitics, Johanna Weaver sits down with Tim Coghlan, an Australia global tech and China economy analyst living in Beijing.They talk about geostrategic competition, from the perspective of China. Tim talks about ... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Bower
Director of Privacy Reform Implementation and Social Media (PRISM)
OAIC
Episode: Privacy + kids online
Carl Benedikt Frey
Author of How Progress Ends; Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor for AI and Work at the Oxford Internet Institute
Oxford University, Lund University
Episode: How progress ends
Tim Coghlan
Australian living in Beijing, global tech and China economy analyst
Episode: China + Tech
Martijn Rasser
Vice President of Technology Leadership at the US Special Competitive Studies Project
US Special Competitive Studies Project
Episode: Tech + Trump
David Masters
Head of Global Public Policy at Atlassian; TIPTI board director
Atlassian; TIPTI
Episode: India AI Action Summit
Lizzie O'Shea
Chair of Digital Rights Watch
Digital Rights Watch
Episode: India AI Action Summit
Nick Davis
Co-director at the UTS Human Technology Institute
UTS Human Technology Institute
Episode: India AI Action Summit
Meredith Hodgman
Head of Strategy from the Tech Policy Design Institute
Tech Policy Design Institute
Episode: India AI Action Summit
Zoe Hawkins
Co-founder, Tech Policy Design Institute
Tech Policy Design Institute
Episode: 2026 Preview

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Johanna Weaver
Co-founder and Executive Director at the Tech Policy Design Institute, Johanna Weaver brings a wealth of knowledge on technology policy and its societal impacts. She guides discussions that aim to make technology safer and more accountable for its use in society.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 57 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
    Australia5 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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Listeners praise the podcast for its insightful and engaging discussions that keep them informed about important technology policy issues.
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Privacy + kids online
Q: How does age verification and consent work in practice under the code?
If a service already has an age signal (e.g., age-restricted codes or know-your-customer processes), it should rely on that. If not, the service may use age assurance with risk-based approaches, favoring data-minimising designs that reduce collection. For under 15, parental consent is required; from 15 to 18, the child can consent, with the parent notified in a two-way process.
Privacy + kids online
Q: What is the overall scope of the Children's Online Privacy Code and who does it apply to?
The code applies to online services likely accessed by children under 18, with consent rules depending on age (children under 15 require a parent/guardian consent, those 15-18 can consent themselves). Services must take reasonable steps to determine if a user is a child, and there are guidelines to extend protections to services primarily collecting children's information even if the child is not the direct user.
China + Tech
Q: Can you talk through the key differences between China's centralized tech policy and the more decentralized US approach?
Tim contrasts China's whole-of-government plan and top-down regulation with the US tendency to empower private tech firms and pursue competitive, market-driven policy, noting China's emphasis on global public good versus US focus on national interests.
China + Tech
Q: So Tim, how did you come to be an Australian living in Beijing focusing on these issues?
Tim describes a winding path through Asia, studying Chinese and economics, and choosing to live in the region to chase opportunities in tech and China's rise.
Tech + Trump
Q: How does China's diffusion model differ from the US approach, and what does that imply for global competition?
China emphasizes scale and practical utility through state-driven investment in good-enough models, which can outpace perfection-focused Western approaches in certain AI applications, reshaping global competitiveness.

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

Exploring the multifaceted impacts of technology on daily life, this podcast discusses the nuances of how technological advancements affect society, particularly focusing on legislation and online safety for children. Episodes center around pressing topics, such as social media regulations, privacy reforms, and mental health concerns associated with technology use. The content aims to inform listeners about the complexities and implications of tech policy, driving discussions on how to ensure that technology serves to enhance well-being and societal progress. With insights from various experts, each episode seeks to unravel the layers of challenges posed by current technological trends and the potential solutions to make technology more acc... more

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