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The Big Tech Show

Irish Independent
Ireland
Artificial Intelligence
Apple
Elon Musk
Bitcoin
Donald Trump
Social Media
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Electric Vehicles
Youtube
Dublin
Cybersecurity
Openai
Disinformation
Amazon
Electric Cars
Cryptocurrency
Dodgy Boxes
Chatgpt
Data Centers

Irish Independent Tech Editor Adrian Weckler hosts this award-winning business podcast which dives deep into the biggest industry advances and tracks the key movers and shakers behind the innovation. From interviewing Big Tech CEOs to investigations into how tech affects our working lives, the show has become Ireland’s most listened-to technology podcast.

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On this episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler is joined by Dr. Alan Eustace, an assistant professor at the School of Law in Trinity College Dublin, to explore how AI is changing third level education. They discuss students relying on AI to com... more

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, but is the eye watering price justified? On this episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler talks to Ben Wood, chief marketing officer with FDM CCS Insight about the iPhone Duo, its book style design an... more

Irish tech veteran Annrai O’Toole believes fears about AI becoming a threat to humanity are overblown but says we should be far more concerned about how the technology is affecting society today.

On this episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler... more

On this episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler is joined by Emanuel Maiberg, journalist and co founder of 404 Media, to explore how AI companies are buying up old and rare books for training data.

They discuss reports of books being physicall... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Alan Eustace
Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: How Trinity College is dealing with AI and cheating
Ben Wood
Analyst from CCS Insight, frequent Apple industry commentator
FDM CCS Insight
Episode: The iPhone Duo: is it worth €2,369?
Annrai O'Toole
Founder/CEO of VCola, former founder of Iona Technologies
VCola
Episode: The world according to Annrai O'Toole — Iona, AI and how to run a society
Emanuel Maiberg
Journalist and co-founder of 404 Media
404 Media
Episode: How a journalist used an AirTag to track a book bought by AI giants to be pulped
Colman Noctor
Psychotherapist
Episode: AI and loneliness
Fearghal O'Connor
Journalist from the Irish Independent
Irish Independent
Episode: Could Ireland survive a cable attack?
Alan O'Reilly
Creator of Carlow Weather
Carlow Weather
Episode: Blame it on the weatherman? Alan O'Reilly (Carlow Weather) on the technology of forecasting
Barry Lund
Founder and CEO of Provisio
Provisio
Episode: Self-driving cars are coming and Ireland is getting ready
Mark Noble
Broadcaster and automotive YouTuber known for Nobby On Cars
Nobby On Cars
Episode: The electric car boom has hit a new problem

Host

Adrian Weckler
Irish Independent Tech Editor and host; frequent interviewer of industry leaders and policymakers; specializes in AI, regulation, and tech policy.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • No one likes you

    This is so boring, NOBODY CARES!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Artie Savea
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Paddy

    Brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paddymickie
    Australia3 years ago
  • BOI cybersecurity…

    Wow! Am I glad I’m with AIB!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gerardoc
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Banal and host Alan Partridgesque

    Hard to give credibility to trite reviews and non tech tangents.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    conmulv
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Great tech tips , entertaining and up to date show

    Really interesting show . I felt I was up to date with all the latest tech news after listening. Great line up of expert guests. Entertaining and lively show. Adrian the host is a mine of information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katysue by the sea
    Ireland7 years ago

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Insights are sharp and well-researched; guests bring depth to complex tech topics.
Listeners appreciate practical takeaways and clear explanations from experts.
Engaging and up-to-date coverage of AI, policy, and tech business.

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#6
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#39
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#88
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#102
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#200
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#223
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Talking Points

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The iPhone Duo: is it worth €2,369?
Q: Do you see the iPhone Duo reigniting interest in foldables, or is it primarily a niche product for enthusiasts?
Ben Wood argues that while foldables may remain a niche, the iPhone Duo could reignite broader interest and push the category forward, especially if it shifts consumer perception of what foldables can be, even if the overall market share is modest.
The world according to Annrai O'Toole — Iona, AI and how to run a society
Q: What's your kind of feeling about the recent AI safety warnings and the notion that AI could become too powerful?
I think the fear is overblown in some discussions, but there are real demonstrations that advanced AI can act in coordinated, strategic ways. We should respond with robust, deterministic constraints in enterprise applications while recognizing AI's potential to transform how we build software.
How Trinity College is dealing with AI and cheating
Q: How might AI affect the perceived value of a traditional university degree?
There is a concern that AI could erode the traditional signals of learning, leading universities to re-emphasize critical thinking, deep learning, and the ability to interrogate sources as the distinctive value of a degree.
How Trinity College is dealing with AI and cheating
Q: What policies has Trinity College Dublin implemented to govern AI use in coursework?
Trinity has adopted a policy allowing limited AI use for basic tasks like spelling and grammar, with explicit declarations for more advanced uses, and lecturers may customize policies to suit their teaching needs while emphasizing assessment that verifies learning through methods like research trails and version histories.
How Trinity College is dealing with AI and cheating
Q: What are the main concerns about AI in third-level education from a teacher's perspective?
The core worries are that AI can produce convincing but potentially unreliable essays, making it hard to verify genuine learning, and that students may rely on AI at the expense of developing critical thinking and source engagement.

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Recent guests on The Big Tech Show include:

1. Dr. Alan Eustace
2. Ben Wood
3. Annrai O'Toole
4. Emanuel Maiberg
5. Colman Noctor
6. Fearghal O'Connor
7. Alan O'Reilly
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