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Ania J. Lichtarowicz

@aniatech.bsky.social

MD and Editor @soeptech.bsky.social - Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast. Former producer @digitalplanet for @bbcworldservice and BBC Sounds. #Dyslexia

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AI on the Battlefield: How Machine Learning Is Saving Lives in Ukraine’s War Zone
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast AI on the Battlefield: How Machine Learning Is Saving Lives in Ukraine’s War Zone

AI is saving lives on Ukraine’s front lines β€” and exposing those destroying our planet.
Ania investigates battlefield AI; Dr Julia Shaw reveals the tech behind green crime.

🎧 Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph6k...

#AI #Ukraine #GreenCrime #JuliaShaw #Podcast #TechForGood

07.10.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for coming on @soeptech.bsky.social!

02.10.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
16m X users in EU unmonitored  and How Sudan’s WhatsApp Ban Is Cutting Off Survival
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast 16m X users in EU unmonitored and How Sudan’s WhatsApp Ban Is Cutting Off Survival

🌍Hate speech spreads unchecked - 16m EU X users have no human moderators! 🌐

WhatsApp voice & video calls blocked in Sudan. πŸ“΅
This isn’t just tech β€” it’s survival.

πŸŽ™οΈ Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIb6...

#DigitalRights #SocialMedia #Connectivity #Sudan #Podcast #GlobalIssues

02.10.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Digital Ceasefires & DeepSeek’s Breakthrough: How Peace and Science Are Redefining Our Digital Fu...
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Digital Ceasefires & DeepSeek’s Breakthrough: How Peace and Science Are Redefining Our Digital Fu...

πŸš€ New show out now!
1️⃣ Digital Ceasefires: What would it mean to protect human rightsβ€”not just on the ground, but online?
2️⃣ DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough: No billion-dollar compute. No hype-driven roadmap. Just pure, efficient innovation.
🎧 Full episode link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIQ2...

24.09.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast is a weekly #podcast that looks at #technology and how it impacts our daily lives. We're the former #bbc #worldservice #DigitalPlanet team and we tell the #...

AI isn’t coming β€” it’s already here. πŸ€–

But are we ready for it in the workplace, in Africa, and in the global tech race?

🎧 New Somewhere on Earth podcast episode out now:
πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/@SomewhereOn...

17.09.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast is a weekly #podcast that looks at #technology and how it impacts our daily lives. We're the former #bbc #worldservice #DigitalPlanet team and we tell the #...

Africa has the youngest population in the world 🌍

But AI still struggles to speak their language.

Dr. Wambui Kahara shares why local context = trust.

🎧 Listen here: www.youtube.com/@SomewhereOn...

17.09.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast is a weekly #podcast that looks at #technology and how it impacts our daily lives. We're the former #bbc #worldservice #DigitalPlanet team and we tell the #...

Who’s winning the AI race: the US or China? ⚑

Award-winning journalist and best selling author Parmy Olson reveals the inside story in our latest episode.

🎧 www.youtube.com/@SomewhereOn...

17.09.2025 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast is a weekly #podcast that looks at #technology and how it impacts our daily lives. We're the former #bbc #worldservice #DigitalPlanet team and we tell the #...

AI is rewriting the rules, but who’s really in control?
πŸ€– AI in the workplace; are digital colleagues your next hire?
🌍 Africa’s young population & the fight for trust in tech.
⚑ The global AI supremacy race; US vs China, ethics vs ambition. Out on Tuesday at 2100 BST
www.youtube.com/channel/UCur...

14.09.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Does AI Speak Your Language? African Voices & Explosive Braille Tech
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Does AI Speak Your Language? African Voices & Explosive Braille Tech

🌍✨ Somewhere on Earth is back!

πŸ”ΉWhy AI fails 94M Hausa speakers - and the project fixing it.
πŸ”ΉThe explosive new Braille tech changing classrooms forever.

🎧 Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast:
youtu.be/14O-25qhlbI
New shows every Tuesday 21:00 BST
#Podcast #AI #Africa #Braille #TechForGood

07.09.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Does AI speak your Language? African voices and Explosive Braille technology
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Does AI speak your Language? African voices and Explosive Braille technology

πŸ€– #AI doesn’t understand 94 million people β€” yet.

#Hausa is spoken by millions but barely recognized by ChatGPT.
African Next Voices is fixing that.
🎧 Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmSC...

10.09.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Does AI speak your Language? African voices and Explosive Braille technology
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Does AI speak your Language? African voices and Explosive Braille technology

πŸ’₯ Most #braille displays show one line at a time…until now.

MIT, Cornell & Michigan researchers developed micro-explosive braille displays that raise multiple lines safely.

🎧 Discover more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmSC...

10.09.2025 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Does AI speak your Language? African voices and Explosive Braille technology
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Does AI speak your Language? African voices and Explosive Braille technology

🌍 From #AI finally learning #African languages to #braille going multi-line, tech is breaking barriers.

This week’s #SomewhereonEarth episode is all about innovation that matters.

🎧 Listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmSC...

10.09.2025 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Does AI Speak Your Language? African Voices & Explosive Braille Tech
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Does AI Speak Your Language? African Voices & Explosive Braille Tech

🌍✨ Somewhere on Earth is back!

πŸ”ΉWhy AI fails 94M Hausa speakers - and the project fixing it.
πŸ”ΉThe explosive new Braille tech changing classrooms forever.

🎧 Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast:
youtu.be/14O-25qhlbI
New shows every Tuesday 21:00 BST
#Podcast #AI #Africa #Braille #TechForGood

07.09.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
When the Internet turns against you – Online abuse and AI privacy risks
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast When the Internet turns against you – Online abuse and AI privacy risks

🚨 The internet isn’t safe for everyone…
🌍 LGBTQ+ people across Africa face harassment, threats, and abuse online β€” and tech companies aren’t helping.
πŸ€– And those β€œhelpful” AI browser extensions you use? Some are secretly collecting your private data.
🎧 Listen now β†’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRYR...

05.09.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow - we're in triple figures!

02.09.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
πŸ‡§πŸ‡·βš½ Brazilian Football Star Danilo Luiz Launches Positive News Revolution | Voz Futura
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast πŸ‡§πŸ‡·βš½ Brazilian Football Star Danilo Luiz Launches Positive News Revolution | Voz Futura

⚽✨ Brazilian international football star Danilo Luiz is changing the headlines with Voz Futura β€” a platform for hope, progress & uplifting news.

Hear the full story on @soeptech.bsky.social

πŸŽ₯ Watch here πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/shorts/EGTxI...

#VozFutura #PositiveNews #DaniloLuiz

01.09.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow - on just one podcast - so excited about this!

29.08.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast is a weekly #podcast that looks at #technology and how it impacts our daily lives. We're the former #bbc #worldservice #DigitalPlanet team and we tell the #...

🚨 12,000 views on YouTube on just one show! 🚨
The community is growing FASTβ€”and we want YOU with us.
πŸ”— Watch the videos, hit subscribe, and let’s smash 20k together: www.youtube.com/@SomewhereOn...

29.08.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Brazil’s Bold Crackdown on Mobile Phone Theft: Lessons for the UK
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Brazil’s Bold Crackdown on Mobile Phone Theft: Lessons for the UK

πŸ“± UK: Deadlock between police & tech giants on disabling stolen phones.
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil: Cooperation between telecoms, government, & tech is making stolen phones worthless - listen to story ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv9T...
#CyberSecurity #PhoneTheft #MobileSecurity #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth

27.08.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🦜 AI RAINFOREST GUARDIANS
β†’ @Greenbug’s sensors β€œhear” illegal mining/boats/wildfires.
β†’ Real-time alerts save Amazon biodiversity.

▢️ Lilsten to the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFIo...

06.08.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Blockchain Water Revolution in Ghana & AI Rainforest Guardians in the Amazon
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast Blockchain Water Revolution in Ghana & AI Rainforest Guardians in the Amazon

πŸ’§ GHANA’S BLOCKCHAIN WATER MIRACLE
β†’ McSamm drinks dirty water and is ill.
β†’ Partners with @Hive’s decentralized community.
β†’ Funds clean water BOREHOLES for 100+ villages.
✨Tip credit: Listener Steve Clark!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFIo...

06.08.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
GigU app boosts driver earnings as Danilo Luiz champions positive media in Brazil
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast GigU app boosts driver earnings as Danilo Luiz champions positive media in Brazil

βš½πŸ“° Brazilian centre-back Danilo Luiz co-founds Voz Futura to replace negative headlines with uplifting, solution-focused news with a new platform.
🎧 Hear the story on Somewhere on Earth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrv...
#DaniloLuiz #GigEconomy #WorkersRights #PositiveNews #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth

21.08.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
GigU app boosts driver earnings as Danilo Luiz champions positive media in Brazil
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast GigU app boosts driver earnings as Danilo Luiz champions positive media in Brazil

πŸš—πŸ“² In Brazil, GigU helps ride-hailing & delivery drivers decide which jobs are worth taking β€” boosting incomes & challenging industry giants.
🎧 Hear the story on Somewhere on Earth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrv...
#DaniloLuiz #GigEconomy #WorkersRights #PositiveNews #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth

21.08.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
From selfie health checks in Mexico to a tech platform empowering black mothers in Brazil
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast From selfie health checks in Mexico to a tech platform empowering black mothers in Brazil

#Podcast #HealthcareInnovation #WomenEmpowerment #SocialImpact #Mexico #Brazil #SomewhereOnEarth

13.08.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
From selfie health checks in Mexico to a tech platform empowering black mothers in Brazil
YouTube video by Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast From selfie health checks in Mexico to a tech platform empowering black mothers in Brazil

🌍 New on the Somewhere on Earth #podcast:
πŸ“² A selfie that can check your heart rate & mental health β€” Medsi AI is transforming healthcare in Mexico.
🀝 Maes Negras in Brazil is opening doors for Black mothers with jobs, mentorship & business connections.
🎧 Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX9P...

13.08.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - The PODEXTRA edition is on Podfan | Podfan Listen to and support Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - The PODEXTRA edition on Podfan

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06.08.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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27.11.2024 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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29.11.2024 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Meet FIDI on tonight's Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - published at 2100GMT on your favourite podcatcher.

03.12.2024 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
New logo for Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech podcast is pink and blue with purple text.

New logo for Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech podcast is pink and blue with purple text.

We have a new logo for the new year - what do you think?
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02.01.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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