Best Tech Diva Podcasts (2025)

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Self-professed media diva Tina Brown and Chris Best, cofounder of the publishing platform Substack 43:21

14h ago43:21

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Ros Atkins & Katie Razzall talk to the self professed Media Diva Tina Brown. The former editor in chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and the founding editor in chief of The Daily Beast talks about the changing media landscape and her recent move onto the online publishing platform Substack with her Fresh Hell diary. She's joined by Chris…

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The Data Diva E235 - Carly Kind and Debbie Reynolds 28:40

2d ago28:40

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Send us a text In this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy, Debbie Reynolds welcomes Carly Kind, the Australian Privacy Commissioner at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Carly shares her remarkable journey from a career in criminal defense law and human rights advocacy to becoming one of the leading voices in global privacy …

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Piers Morgan, the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on sex and gender for the media 43:18

8d ago43:18

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Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins talk to Piers Morgan about his new Youtube venture Uncensored. What are the implications for the Media of the UK Supreme Court's ruling that the legal definition of a woman should be based on biological sex? Rosamund Urwin Media Editor at The Times and the New Statesman Associate Editor Hannah Barnes and author of Time …

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The Data Diva E234 - Marko Dinic and Debbie Reynolds 46:06

9d ago46:06

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Marko Dinic, CEO of Jatheon Technologies, Inc. We discuss the evolving landscape of data archiving, compliance, and artificial intelligence. Marko shares his extensive experience in the archiving space, spanning over two decades, and highlights how regulatory frameworks like Sarbanes-Oxley, GD…

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Pentagon leaks, reporting on the death of the Pope, Genius Game 42:42

15d ago42:42

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Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins discuss some of the biggest media stories this week including:The latest on the Pentagon leaks in America from David Smith Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian newspaper. Political commentator Isabel Oakeshott and Peter Cardwell author of "The Secret Life of Special Advisers" consider the relationship between politi…

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The Data Diva E233 - Peter Cranstone and Debbie Reynolds 45:17

16d ago45:17

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Peter Cranstone, CEO, 3PMobile, Digital Ecosystems and Consumer Choice. We discuss his personal journey in technology, beginning with his early work on data compression inspired by his uncle. He discusses the creation of the Do Not Track web standard aimed at enhancing user privacy, which face…

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Reporting on the British Steel crisis, should we 'ditch' intellectual property law? and Saturday Night Live for Britain? 57:36

22d ago57:36

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Katie Razzall talks to Katy Balls, Political Editor of the Spectator as she heads off for her new posting as Washington Editor for the Times and Sunday Times. What's it like reporting on the industrial crisis which led to the recall of parliament at the weekend? Sky's Economics Editor Ed Conway describes his difficulties gaining access to the Chine…

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The Data Diva E232 - Caroline Lancelot Miltgen and Debbie Reynolds 36:06

23d ago36:06

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva," talks to Caroline Lancelot Miltgen, a Social and Behavioral Scientist (PhD), Consumer/UX Privacy expert, and Responsible AI Expert (France). We discuss Caroline's expertise in consumer privacy, user experience (UX) privacy, and AI ethics. She shares insights from her academic career and extensive res…

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IPL cricket , the end of The Lady magazine, Tech bro profile Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, impact of tariffs on TV and the streamers 57:26

29d ago57:26

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Katie Razzall and guests discuss some of the biggest media stories this week: As the cricket season gets going Tim Wigmore cricket commentator at The Telegraph focuses on the Indian Premier League which has become one of the most valuable sports media events ever. Former Editor of The Lady magazine Rachel Johnson and current editor Helen Budworth d…

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The Data Diva E231 - Soribel Feliz and Debbie Reynolds 32:16

1M ago32:16

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Soribel Feliz, AI Governance, National Security. AI Coach - Ex-Meta. Former Diplomat. We discuss artificial intelligence policy, governance, and its societal implications. Soribel shares her unique career journey, beginning as a U.S. diplomat serving in Europe, South America, and Washington, D…

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Impact of Adolescence drama, Nintendo Switch 2 launch, The Young Turks 57:26

1M ago57:26

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We explore the impact of the hit Netflix drama, Adolescence, which has sparked national debate over boys' media consumption and online misogyny. Katie talks to Cenk Uygur, founder of US progressive network The Young Turks and, on the afternoon it's released, we get the lowdown on Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 console. Guests: Claire Holubowskyj,…

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The Data Diva E230 - Lawrence Gentilello and Debbie Reynolds 37:28

1M ago37:28

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Lawrence Gentilello, CEO and Founder of Optery, a company dedicated to removing personal data from online databases to enhance privacy and security for individuals and businesses. We discuss his career journey, beginning with his early work in the data industry at BlueKai, a firm specializing …

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Peter Kosminsky, AI and publishing, Media crackdown in Turkey 56:54

1M ago56:54

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The director of Wolf Hall, Peter Kosminsky, and CEO of Bad Wolf, Jane Tranter, discuss a TV industry in crisis. As the editor of the Atlantic magazine reveals he was added to a White House group chat on Signal, we profile the founder of the messaging app. Also on the programme, how authors and publishers are responding to their works allegedly bein…

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The Data Diva E229 - Kenya Dixon and Debbie Reynolds 38:26

1M ago38:26

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Send us a text In this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy podcast, host Debbie Reynolds welcomes back Kenya Dixon, litigation partner at Nelson Mullins and former Director of White House Information Governance. Their discussion centers on government data privacy, the impact of artificial intelligence on federal records, and the importance of fo…

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Welfare reform coverage, Michael Jackson documentary, cuts to US-backed overseas media 56:41

2M ago56:41

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Ros, Katie and guests assess Labour's media strategy amid its £5bn welfare cuts and weigh up the impact of Donald Trump’s defunding of US state-backed broadcasters. We've another in our series of 'tech bro' profiles, this week of Chinese AI entrepreneur Liang Wenfeng, whose Deepseek chatbot is challenging the US tech giants. Plus we talk to Dan Ree…

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The Data Diva E228 - Carey Parker and Debbie Reynolds 36:42

2M ago36:42

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Send us a text In episode 228 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to Carey Parker, Podcast host and author of "Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons: A Step-by-Step Guide to Computer Security and Privacy for Non-Techies". We discuss the importance of addressing contemporary privacy issues on their respective podcasts. Inspired by…

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New Facebook memoir, TV show Chess Masters, books to films at London Book Fair 56:49

2M ago56:49

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The Data Diva E227 - Alvaro De Nicholas and Debbie Reynolds 35:26

2M ago35:26

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks with Alvaro De Nicholas, CEO of DNA Ventures, about his career in technology and his views on the growing divide in data privacy. Alvaro shares his journey from telecommunications engineering to leading digital transformation projects at major companies like Accenture, British Telecom, and Lloyds…

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White House press access, Kursk documentary, Jeff Bezos's new rules for the Washington Post 56:47

2M ago56:47

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As the Trump administration takes control of the 100 year-old media pool system, Eugene Daniels, President of the White House Correspondents' Association shares concerns about government transparency and who now gets access to the President. Max Tani, Media Editor at Semafor explains the Washington Post's controversial new opinions policy and forme…

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The Data Diva E226 - Lisa LeVasseur and Debbie Reynolds 42:01

2M ago42:01

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Lisa LeVasseur, the founder of Internet Safety Labs, for a compelling discussion about the critical intersection of technology, privacy, and safety. Lisa shares her journey from software development and engineering to founding an organization that pioneers safety standards and independent test…

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Mehdi Hasan, BBC Gaza doc controversy, Peter Thiel profile 57:19

2M ago57:19

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Social media bosses from Meta, X, TikTok and Google were grilled by the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee yesterday. We speak to Labour Chair of the committee, Chi Onwurah, for her reaction. Also on the programme, a career interview with the British-American broadcaster Mehdi Hasan. He discusses his new media business Ze…

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The Data Diva E225 - Elizabeth Aguado and Debbie Reynolds 27:41

2M ago27:41

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Elizabeth Aguado, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI Expert (South America). We discuss the impact of regulations and frameworks in South America and Latin America and the relevance of discussing underprivileged communities. Aguado raises important concerns about privacy and data protecti…

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Media diplomacy, The New Yorker at 100, Sam Altman profile 56:53

3M ago56:53

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As international talks continue about the war in Ukraine, former NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu and Times defence editor Larisa Brown compare notes. David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, joins us to discuss his editorial process and business strategy as the magazine turns 100. Also on the programme, Mike Isaac from The New York Times profiles t…

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The Data Diva E224 - Mike Swift and Debbie Reynolds 36:21

3M ago36:21

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Mike Swift, the Chief Global Digital Risk Correspondent at MLex. Mike's extensive background in journalism and his focus on the intersection of technology and the law gives him a compelling perspective on the conversation. Mike discusses his career journey, from reporting on major tech compan…

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Staking + Intents with Adrian Brink (Co-Founder of Anoma & Namada) 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Namada is a privacy-focused PoS chain driven by a decentralized inception, no vesting schedules, and liquid markets from day one. Rooted in advanced cryptography, Namada merges privacy and decentralization in a novel environment.

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In the room with Trump and Musk, BBC Media Action answers its critics, what makes tech bros tick? 57:48

3M ago57:48

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What happened at Elon Musk’s unexpected White House press conference alongside President Trump? Reuters’ Jeff Mason was there. Semafor’s Max Tani and First Amendment expert Katie Fallow discuss Trump’s $20 million lawsuit against CBS News. We also examine the impact of US AID cuts on global media, with BBC Media Action’s Simon Bishop addressing cla…

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The Data Diva E223 - Luke Mulks and Debbie Reynolds 58:42

3M ago58:42

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Luke Mulks, Vice President of Business Operations at Brave Software and host of the Brave Technologist podcast. Luke shares his unique journey from working in ad tech to joining Brave Software, where he now champions a privacy-first approach to browsing and online advertising. The conversation…

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Future-proofing media 56:43

3M ago56:43

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Katie and Ros are joined by some of the biggest names in media to dissect the shifting landscape of news, business models, and audience trust. Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon discusses the network’s latest research on Gen Z’s relationship with truth and news consumption, while Sky News Group Executive Chair David Rhodes lays out his vision for the future …

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The Data Diva E222 - Marijan Bracic and Debbie Reynolds 39:56

3M ago39:56

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Send us a text In episode 222 of “The Data Diva” Talks Privacy Podcast, Debbie Reynolds talks to Marijan Bračić, co-founder and CEO of Legit, based in Croatia. Marijan shares the story of his unexpected journey into data privacy, which began at a 2017 conference session on GDPR. With a background in data management, Marijan identified the challenge…

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Reimagining Bitcoin’s Role in DeFi with Jacob Phillips (Co-Founder of Lombard) 46:54

3M ago46:54

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Mirko spoke with Jacob Phillips (Co-founder of Lombard) about how Lombard is paving the way forward for Bitcoin's DeFi renaissance.

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Pioneering the Modular Future with John Adler (Co-Founder of Celestia) 47:03

3M ago47:03

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Celestia already has a towering lead in the DA space, with around a 75% market share across all dedicated DA solutions. Co-Founder John Adler joined Mirko for our latest Staking Insider podcast, to discuss light nodes, ambitious block sizes & achieving the same throughput that Ethereum is aiming for years down the line.…

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Fixing Soldity's Core Flaws with Sam Blackshear (CTO & Co-Founder of Mysten Labs) 31:08

3M ago31:08

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Sui now ranks as the world's third-largest proof-of-stake chain—backed by a staggering US$29 billion in staked assets. Sui network's Move language is designed around an object-centric model, allowing each transaction to declare which assets it will change, boosting parallel execution and mitigating network bottlenecks. Mirko (Co-Founder & CEO of St…

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China's AI win, transparency in family courts, refugee life close up 57:28

3M ago57:28

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From TikTok to AI, concerns are growing around the world about the influence of Chinese technology. Kathrin Hille, FT Greater China correspondent, tells us how TikTok might be influencing the political views of young people in Taiwan but former Head of Cybersecurity at GCHQ Ciaran Martin says the threat may not be as it seems. What will new reporti…

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The Data Diva E221 - Matthew Rosenquist and Debbie Reynolds 51:51

3M ago51:51

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Matthew Rosenquist, Mercury Risk's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), cybersecurity strategist, and LinkedIn Top Voice. With over 35 years of experience, Matthew shares his dynamic career journey, which started with internal investigations, building Intel’s first Security Operations Ce…

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Prince Harry settles, Gaza ceasefire coverage, Children’s TV 55:38

4M ago55:38

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The long-running legal battle between Prince Harry and the British tabloids has come to a dramatic end. As the owner of the Sun newspaper offers him a full apology and substantial damages, we unpick the significance of the settlement. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have also made headlines as subjects of a new cover story in Vanity Fair - we spea…

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The Data Diva E220 - Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg and Debbie Reynolds 37:30

4M ago37:30

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg, SAP's Chief Legal Counsel for Export Controls and Sanctions for North and South America. Michelle shares her inspiring and unique career journey, including roles in government contracting, aerospace and defense, higher education, law firms, and consulting, bef…

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Reporting the LA Fires, AI Michael Parkinson, US TikTok ban approaches 56:51

4M ago56:51

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We talk to reporters in Los Angeles about the challenges of covering the fires there. As the government prepares to begin the charter renewal process which will decide the future of the BBC, one option being discussed is mutualisation. We explore what that could look like. A new podcast features celebrities interviewed by a reincarnated AI Michael …

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The Data Diva E219 - Robert Bateman and Debbie Reynolds 39:59

4M ago39:59

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” talks to Robert Bateman, Owner of KnowData Ltd in the United Kingdom, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving complexities of data privacy regulations worldwide. Robert begins by sharing his privacy journey, starting during his law studies when he began analyzing the GDPR and CCPA. His experience …

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Uncovering the grooming gangs, Meta ditches fact checkers, Grand Theft Auto 6 57:10

4M ago57:10

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We talk to Andrew Norfolk, one of the first journalists to report on the grooming gangs story, an issue now in headlines around the world because of the interventions of Elon Musk. Nazir Afzal, former prosecutor explains how journalists helped advise the Crown Prosecution Service about the case. Meta’s decision to scrap US fact-checkers in favor of…

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The Data Diva E218 - Thomas Morrow and Debbie Reynolds 51:14

4M ago51:14

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks Thomas Morrow, Ex NASA, Attorney, Technology Expert. Debbie and Thomas discuss the critical intersection of data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies. Thomas shares his fascinating journey from working on aerospace innovations at Boeing to contributing to NASA’s Intern…

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PR v journalism, Post Office drama one year on, predictions for 2025 56:51

4M ago56:51

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A New Years Day programme where we look forward and back. The Media Show teams up with Radio 4's crisis communications podcast, When it Hits the Fan, to discuss what the big stories of the year tell us about how journalists and PR professionals interact. It’s a year since the hugely influential ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office brought the plig…

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The Data Diva E217 - Flo Nicolas and Debbie Reynolds 42:44

4M ago42:44

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Flo Nicolas, J.D., Chief Impact and Community Engagement Officer, ARMI - ReGen Valley Tech Hub. We discuss shared insights about her career transition from law to technology. Flo discusses her challenges in navigating government contracts and emphasizes the importance of mentorship in her prof…

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The Data Diva E216 - Jim Amos and Debbie Reynolds 1:01:42

5M ago1:01:42

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Jim Amos, a Human-First Technologist. We discuss the challenges and implications of AI, privacy, and surveillance, delving into critical concerns about how companies adopt AI technologies and the risks they introduce. Jim shares his skepticism about the hype surrounding generative AI, emphasi…

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CNN Syria Report, Health Misinformation, Time Person of the Year 56:35

5M ago56:35

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We discuss why CNN is under pressure after a viral news report from Syria turned out not to be all it claimed to be. As ABC News settles a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for $15m, we look at what it means for journalism. Also on the programme, a BBC World Service investigation has found that Steven Bartlett’s Diary of A CEO is amplifying harm…

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The Data Diva E215 - Jennifer Pierce and Debbie Reynolds 59:15

5M ago59:15

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Jennifer Pierce, PhD, Founder of Singular XQ, AI and Performance Anthropology. We discuss the evolution of online community building, shifting from personal blogs and small communities to the current reliance on big platforms and algorithms. Concerns are raised about the lack of intentional c…

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Media in the new Syria, how to be an online investigator, can you copyright a vibe? 56:50

5M ago56:50

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Kholoud Helmi, co-founder of independent Syrian newspaper Enab Baladi and reporter Edmund Bower discuss the fall of the Assad regime. We hear about claims of misconduct at one of the world’s largest LGBT media platforms. Mia Sato from The Verge and influencer Michael McWhorter examine how online communities responded to the murder of UnitedHealthca…

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The Data Diva E214 - Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin and Debbie Reynolds 34:49

5M ago34:49

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin, Global Head of AI Governance & Privacy and Women in AI Governance Co-founder. We discuss the intersection of privacy, technology, and the representation of women in AI governance. Emerald shares her background, detailing her transition from the Netherlands to Ireland a…

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How to interview Anna Wintour, welfare on TV sets, where to start with Reddit 57:27

5M ago57:27

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Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour talks to Katie about her career and the new exhibition, VOGUE: Inventing the Runway. As more allegations emerge about the conduct of Master Chef host Gregg Wallace, we hear about the on-set rules supposed to protect participants in reality TV. The civil war in Syria has a sophisticated social media front. We get a…

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Being a Leading Learner and an Educator - Life in the Petri Dish of AI 45:04

5M ago45:04

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Angela Hoyt is a consultant in the Employment Services field in Canada. In this interview, she shares what it has been like to try to keep up with advancements in technology like chatGPT and figure out how to use these tools in her business. Angela and Sharon met through the AI Tinkerer's club, an international group of facilitators and consultants…

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The Data Diva E213 - Bill Buchanan and Debbie Reynolds 52:31

5M ago52:31

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Bill Buchanan, Professor of Applied Cryptography at Edinburgh Napier University (Scotland). Professor Buchanan begins by sharing his career journey, highlighting his transition from electrical engineering to becoming a prominent figure in cryptography and cybersecurity. The conversation covers…

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