They make it look so easy, but we know better than that. The Growth Effect is a new podcast that delves into what it’s really like to launch and scale a business. Join host and Toronto-based founder Sarah Stockdale as she speaks to the leaders of some of Canada’s top growing companies to learn how they did it.
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OM Studios works with a host of collaborators to produce content that supports awareness of past, current and future insights for the field of Operations Management, encompassing contexts spanning the globe, from the project to the supply chain level.
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The goal of these short meditations is to harness classic and time-tested mindfulness techniques to help children's common anxieties and daily challenges. Topics range from addressing anxiety, getting a shot, and trying something new, to gratitude, embracing creativity, and meditation before taking a test or exam. The meditations have been developed in conjunction with Tara Segree, an educator and mindfulness practitioner with 17+ years of experience. Tara's work has positively impacted the ...
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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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In this six-part podcast series, we showcase stories of refugees as they adjust to their new lives in Virginia. These personal stories are woven together with useful teaching moments about the resettlement process. Season one will consist of six thematic episodes, which aim to bring the listener into the daily lives of refugees through field interviews (at home, work and school), personally-recorded audio diaries and reflective studio interviews.Hosted by Ahmed Badr, a writer, social entrepr ...
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How will ICE's deportation teams use iris scanning technology?
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30:02America’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a notice they intend to purchase an iris scanning technology that can identify "suspects and inmates who try to hide their identity". Unsurprisingly, it’s raised some red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Dr. Suresh Sethi discusses his journey with empirical research
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9:53Suresh P. Sethi is Eugene McDermott Chair Professor of Operations Management and Director of the Center for Intelligent Supply Networks (C4ISN) at The University of Texas at Dallas. He has written 11 books and published over 400 research papers in manufacturing and operations management, finance and economics, marketing, and optimization theory. He…
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Dr. Suresh Sethi discusses how his own research has evolved over time
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18:01Suresh P. Sethi is Eugene McDermott Chair Professor of Operations Management and Director of the Center for Intelligent Supply Networks (C4ISN) at The University of Texas at Dallas. He has written 11 books and published over 400 research papers in manufacturing and operations management, finance and economics, marketing, and optimization theory. He…
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Dr. Suresh Sethi discusses his academic career journey
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11:25Suresh P. Sethi is Eugene McDermott Chair Professor of Operations Management and Director of the Center for Intelligent Supply Networks (C4ISN) at The University of Texas at Dallas. He has written 11 books and published over 400 research papers in manufacturing and operations management, finance and economics, marketing, and optimization theory. He…
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Take a Screen Break - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
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4:29Screens can be fun—but too much can leave kids restless, distracted, and overwhelmed. This short, calming meditation helps children ages 6+ pause, breathe, and recharge, turning boredom into creativity. Guided by mindfulness educator Tara Segree, this audio practice teaches kids their “superpower” — stepping away from screens to feel calm, safe, an…
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Would Cyberbrothel be more ethical than a traditional brothel?
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30:04A sex doll brothel in Berlin is offering a combination of new VR and AI technologies in their plastic playmates. But the Cyberbrothel business falls outside traditional brothel regulations, raising questions how consent, sex work, and tech intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Is Snapchat’s My AI a safe space or a slippery slope for teens?
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30:07Snapchat’s AI chatbot, My AI, is raising concerns among teens and parents — with questions about how it's used, what it says, and whether the platform is doing enough to keep young users safe. While there are parental controls available through Snapchat’s Family Centre, many parents may not know they can restrict access to the bot altogether. So, i…
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ID, please? China’s new internet rules and what they could mean for us
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30:05Big Brother is getting new powers in China with a digital ID system eerily similar to that being proposed in the upcoming teen social media ban. What are the privacy risks involved in needing your government ID to use any old website on the internet? And could this tech be seen in Australia anytime soon? Teachers have been struggling to manage stud…
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Struggling with bedtime? Bedtime Calm is a soothing 6-minute guided meditation designed to help children (ages 5–10) feel safe, relaxed, and ready for sleep. Through gentle breathing, calming words, and peaceful imagery, this short meditation helps kids wind down, ease anxiety, and create a restful bedtime routine—without screens. Part of the award…
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How do we tell what's real and what's not, when the internet is flooded with AI slop?
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29:35Do you think you can tell the difference between what's real and what's made by AI? What about writing? Or even music? More AI-generated content is making its way into what we hear, read, and write and it's getting harder and harder to tell the difference. And when we can't tell who's making the things we consume, we can't tell their intentions beh…
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With 9,000 new layoffs at Microsoft, is AI set to change the gaming industry forever?
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29:36In recent years, like many other big technology firms, Microsoft has refocused its business towards developing AI, and this week the firm has announced it's slashing 9,000 jobs. A large chunk of these jobs are coming from its Xbox video gaming unit, with successful and longstanding titles like Elder Scrolls and Forza Motorport in the firing line. W…
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Be Kind to the Earth - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
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4:14In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, children are invited to slow down, breathe, and reflect on how small acts of kindness—like picking up litter or turning off lights—can help care for the Earth and each other. Be Kind to the Earth nurtures empathy, mindfulness, and a sense of connection to the natural world. Mindfulness is an important the…
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An expert has quit over the government's planned social media ban, what now?
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29:35This week on Download This Show, we're getting up to speed with what on Earth is going on with the teen social media ban. From new standards being announced to experts quitting in protest -- it's proving to be a busy time for the people making decisions about what our teens get to see online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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How are online tools being used to resist fascism across the globe?
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36:43The apps and online tools that are being used in international political action, Tesla drama and the future of autonomous vehicles, what's going on with AI search engine overviews, and the story behind 40,000 cameras being exposed to the internet. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Boss Ops: Operations at the Bruce Springsteen Archives
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21:53Professor Rajinder Bhandal moderates a discussion between Prof. Melissa Ziobro and Elliot Bendoly, on the operational dynamics at the Bruce Springsteen Archives. The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music preserves the legacy of Bruce Springsteen and celebrates the history of American music and its diversity of artists and genres. O…
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Could a new copyright lawsuit from Disney change the way we use AI?
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29:36A lawsuit from the house of mouse, Apple being forced to let you download apps outside the app store, a huge hole in Gmail's data security, plus a world where generative AI is doing critical computer coding. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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'Imperial Kitten' vs 'Fancy Bear': how are kooky hacker nicknames causing serious concerns for cybersecurity?
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29:35Why do hackers have weird and wacky non-serious names? And why are British politicians blaming Apple and Google for the rise in phone thefts? Plus, there have been breakthroughs in the world of brain implants, and we break down how and when to use a VPN. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The human-AI conversation crisis: why we're choosing chatbots over people
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29:35In a special AI deep-dive episode of Download This Show, researchers Sandra Peter and Kai Remer break down how AI chatbots are changing the way humans behave, and why we now want to talk to chatbots more than we want to talk to people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Could AI be the 'person' deciding whether or not you get your dream job?
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29:27AI interviewing you for a job, hackable digital drivers licences, dating app safety, and CIA-run Star Wars websites. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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How did a haunted game cartridge take the internet by storm?
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29:35Haunted video games, a tech feud between Apple and Epic Games, how tracking apps can be used in coercive control, and Discord transitioning into cool kid territory, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Which app is the latest to say it wants to be your everything?
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28:03Airbnb's midlife crisis, digital ID age verification, and facial recognition software on social media, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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How did pink Lamborghinis, Minecraft, and bitcoin become the centre of a quarter-billion dollar heist?
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29:35Crypto heists, OpenAIs mission for good continues, and the dangerous world of unregulated chatbots for minors and women. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Curiosity & Calm - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
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5:17Spark your child’s inner scientist with calm, curiosity, and wonder. In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, kids are invited to slow down, breathe, and explore their natural curiosity. Curiosity & Calm helps children notice the world around them, ask questions, and enter the second step of the scientific method—asking questions and problem sol…
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If people can't tell the difference between ChatGPT and a human, are we doomed?
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29:36Content moderators suing for psychological distress, checking in on the teen social media ban, and what do we do now that ChatGPT is supposedly indistinguishable from humans? This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Hey chat, is this real?: Why politicians are using Grindr, OnlyFans, and Fortnite to campaign this election
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29:34Water hungry datacentres being put in the middle of the desert, Google ads being called out for having a monopoly, politicians on Grindr and robots in the Beijing marathon, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Have we finally created a way for vision impaired people to watch sports?
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29:31AI cyclone prediction, new accessible tech for people with disability, and a cure for brain rot, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Body Kindness & Confidence - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
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4:09In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, kids are invited to slow down, breathe, and appreciate their bodies—just as they are. Body Kindness & Confidence encourages children to listen to their bodies, express gratitude for all the amazing things they can do, and practice self-compassion—even on tough days. Mindfulness is an important theme in 'T…
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Why was there a big tech-sized hole in this year's budget?
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29:39Why there was no tech in the budget, super fund hacks, and what ever happened to the TikTok ban? This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Download this brain: we're live from World Science Festival Brisbane!
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55:09This week on Download This Show, we're coming to you live from World Science Festival Brisbane, at the Queensland Museum, we're here to answer all your questions about the brain and technology, and the sometimes scary world where they interact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Could AI image generators be erasing Indigenous Australian culture?
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29:36AI generators impersonating Indigenous art, stealth recordings via smart glasses, and child gambling in the form of video games, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Download This Show is doing a live show! Join us in Brisbane March 29
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2:02Download This Show is coming to World Science Festival Brisbane! Get your tickets here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Could a brain in a dish be the next big thing in computing?
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29:36Computers made of brain cells, a new Meta whistleblower, and AI being used for good, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Self-Compassion - 5 Minute Meditation for Kids
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6:06Take a deep breath and gently embrace yourself with self-compassion. This Mini Meditation for Kids guides you in releasing self-judgment and cultivating self-love, reminding you that you are worthy just as you are. Through gentle affirmations and mindful breathing, nurture a sense of warmth, acceptance, and inner peace. Mindfulness is an important …
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AI designing video games, a new app to help you choose which ones to play, and a new way to defend against deepfakes, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Have you ever wanted a virtual boyfriend to remind you about your period?
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29:36IVF health data hacked, virtual boyfriends, the death of Skype and solar-powered laptops, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Could this colourful robot solve the loneliness crisis?
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29:06A worsening climate, loneliness-fighting robots, supersonic jets, and the final consensus on whether AI is making us more stupid on Download This Show this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Why did Google scrap their 'don't be evil' motto and start using AI in weapons?
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29:36Google is using AI in weapons, Meta is laying undersea cables, and teleportation could be on the horizon this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Why is hardcore porn showing up on Australian government websites?
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29:36There's porn on government websites, millions of extra dollars in STEM, and a debatably effective AI summit this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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We've only got 89 seconds to save the world, and tech could be partially to blame
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29:35The Doomsday Clock ticks ever closer to midnight, and tech could be the only thing keeping us warm in the harsh light of day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI that has the world talking?
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29:30DeepSeek's AI assistant became the number one downloaded free app this week, what does this mean for the future of AI? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Trump, TikTok, and the Australian Open: welcome back to a new year of Download This Show
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29:36It's a brand new year for Download This Show, and Trump has made headlines with his TikTok tirade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Wrapping up the world in tech for 2024, and Marc Fennell's last show!
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29:36Wrapping up his final show for 2024 and beyond, Marc Fennell says goodbye to his beloved Download This Show after 12 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Can we save a country from climate change by recreating it in the Metaverse?
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30:08The country of Tuvalu is recording everything in virtual reality, from trees and houses, to birth records and language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Would you let a smart trolley call the shots in your grocery shop?
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29:37Smart Trolleys, Smart Homes, and new ethical quandaries over the Sarco 'Suicide Pod' technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Debunking the misinformation on the misinformation bill, and the battle waging over Twitter's dead body
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29:37This week on Download This Show: misinformation on lockdown, Bluesky vs Threads, and a burger-flipping robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Elon and Donald could be collabing on the ultimate alt-tech social media platform
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29:36How will the impending Trump presidency change the world of technology and social media? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Why is Russia fining Google for more money than there is on Earth?
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29:36What can comically large fines, the death of prime time, and humanoid robots teach us about the world around us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Why is Apple no longer the world's most valuable company?
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29:37Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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Is artificial intelligence the key to content moderation?
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29:36Explore the latest in technology, social media, consumer electronics, digital culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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