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Euronews Tech Talks

Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.

Join us every other Wednesday, starting from June 14th.

We delve into the pressing questions that shape Europe's digital future, covering topics ranging from Generative AI and space exploration to blockchain and net neutrality.


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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
22 minutes
Episodes
59
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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'Capitalism is dead' with Yanis Varoufakis

'Capitalism is dead' with Yanis Varoufakis

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for retailers. With Christmas around the corner, shopping soars: groceries and drinks for dinners, toys, electronics for gifts, and clothes for events. It see…

00:10:54  |   Wed 20 Dec 2023
Q&A: Fake news isn't new, deepfake news is

Q&A: Fake news isn't new, deepfake news is

The alarming speed at which deepfakes generate fake news is concerning. They can recreate videos of politicians or television presenters, manipulating their mouths to utter words they've never spoken…

00:14:53  |   Wed 13 Dec 2023
'Driverless cars are inevitable' with rally race driver Alex Roy

'Driverless cars are inevitable' with rally race driver Alex Roy

In a future dominated by driverless cars, will your grandchildren need a driver's license?


Alex Roy, a former executive at Argo AI, a U.S. autonomous driving technology company, is also a rally race d…

00:10:59  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
Seeing is no longer believing

Seeing is no longer believing

Identity theft, non-consensual porn content, scams, misinformation... Can AI deepfake technology really be used for good?

We speak with John Egan, the CEO of L'Atelier BNP Paribas, in an attempt to fi…

00:32:57  |   Wed 29 Nov 2023
'Dating apps will die' with Former Tinder CEO Renate Nyborg

'Dating apps will die' with Former Tinder CEO Renate Nyborg

Renate Nyborg was Tinder's first female CEO, but she left the popular dating app with a mission to use technology to combat loneliness. She is launching a new app, Meeno, that utilizes AI to help sol…

00:11:19  |   Wed 22 Nov 2023
Almendralejo: When deepfakes are used to undress teenagers

Almendralejo: When deepfakes are used to undress teenagers

It was a quiet Sunday when Spanish journalist Marian Rosado was browsing her Instagram account and suddenly stumbled upon an unusual Instagram live broadcast.


The well-known gynecologist Miriam Al Adi…

00:19:32  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
Q&A: Will we spend more time in VR than in real life?

Q&A: Will we spend more time in VR than in real life?

Do you want to experience Hell or Purgatory?


We put on our virtual reality glasses at Italy’s Museum of Cinema in Turin to gather questions about the metaverse: How do the experts believe the metaver…

00:21:26  |   Tue 31 Oct 2023
What am I missing out in the metaverse?

What am I missing out in the metaverse?

If you're not a teenager deeply immersed in Roblox, Minecraft, or Fortnite, you might be wondering what you're missing out on in the metaverse.

We spoke with three experts in the field of virtual real…

00:24:28  |   Wed 18 Oct 2023
Who is in the metaverse?

Who is in the metaverse?

Leonida is a 13-year-old, and almost every day, he enters a metaverse. There, his avatar meets the avatars of some of his friends in the real world, and together, they travel from world to world. Doe…
00:20:24  |   Wed 04 Oct 2023
Q&A: Life exists outside of Earth

Q&A: Life exists outside of Earth

Will humans ever be born on the Moon? Until then, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer answers questions about life on the International Space Station, humanity's last frontier. From daily routines to his d…

00:30:06  |   Wed 20 Sep 2023
To the Moon and beyond

To the Moon and beyond

“Whenever we expand our capabilities, we want to go places.”


While in conversation with ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti and Lead for Life Sciences, Angelique Van Ombergen, India made history by b…

00:35:28  |   Wed 06 Sep 2023
Space Exploration: Very down to Earth

Space Exploration: Very down to Earth

It's been more than 50 years since humans first stepped onto the Moon—a landmark moment that remains unmatched. But even though we’re not all taking weekend trips to the lunar surface, don't think fo…

00:22:24  |   Wed 23 Aug 2023
Q&A: Will blockchain ever become mainstream?

Q&A: Will blockchain ever become mainstream?

If all their processes are so secret and protected, how can we ensure blockchain is not used illegally? What is blockchain competing against? What is the purpose of Web 3? And how much do blockchain …

00:20:15  |   Wed 09 Aug 2023
Blockchain: What are Web 3 and NFTs and do we actually need them?

Blockchain: What are Web 3 and NFTs and do we actually need them?

Blockchain is more than just Bitcoin. It has applications across various domains, including paying taxes and creating art. One of its most ambitious proposals is a censorship-free Internet, where our…

00:28:17  |   Wed 26 Jul 2023
Blockchain: Crypto Valley

Blockchain: Crypto Valley

Cryptocurrency has been talked about for years. You might even know someone who has invested in Bitcoin or one of the thousands of other ‘cryptos’ that exist. But has cryptocurrency and its blockchai…

00:21:23  |   Wed 12 Jul 2023
Q&A: Will Generative AI surpass human minds?

Q&A: Will Generative AI surpass human minds?

How is ChatGPT affecting the workforce? Can it tell us where to buy illegal drugs? Will artificial intelligence become smarter than humans?

Our team attended VivaTech, one of Europe's largest tech and…

00:19:55  |   Wed 28 Jun 2023
Generative AI: Terminator's Nuclear Winter or Wall-E's Robotic Paradise?

Generative AI: Terminator's Nuclear Winter or Wall-E's Robotic Paradise?

The risk of apocalyptic scenarios and human extinction has been an unavoidable part of the conversation around AI programmes like ChatGPT since its release. But are these concerns being blown out of …

00:19:09  |   Wed 14 Jun 2023
Generative AI: The Creature, the Tool and the Plum cake

Generative AI: The Creature, the Tool and the Plum cake

In the months since, ChatGPT emerged, Europeans have become newly empowered. In this first episode of Euronews Tech Talks, an Italian programmer delegates code-writing, a French artist reinvents her …

00:22:34  |   Tue 13 Jun 2023
Introducing Euronews Tech Talks

Introducing Euronews Tech Talks

Join us on Euronews Tech Talks every other Wednesday, starting from June 14th. We delve into the pressing questions that shape Europe's digital future, covering topics ranging from Generative AI and …

00:02:51  |   Mon 12 Jun 2023
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