We are in the midst of a digital revolution, where the line between our physical world and cyberspace is blurring. Tech Tonic is the show that investigates the promises and perils of this new technological age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
What AI is already doing to work, from mines to translation desks
AI’s impact on jobs is the focus here, through a conversation with FT journalist Sarah O’Connor about her book We Are Not Machines. The episode looks at real workplace changes, including Swedish miners adapting to AI-powered vehicles and Czech translators losing the most creative part of their work.
Can AI justify half the S&P 500 — or is this boom a bubble?
AI investing has swelled to as much as half the value of the S&P 500, raising the question of whether the surge is sustainable. Tim Bradshaw explores that debate live with analyst Richard Kramer and investor Ophelia Brown.
Can Zuckerberg turn Meta’s massive AI spend into a winning consumer vision?
This preview, based only on the show notes, looks at an episode on Meta’s latest reinvention under Mark Zuckerberg. It explores the scale of the company’s AI push, its effort to catch up in the race, and whether ‘personal superintelligence’ can resonate with users.
How tech is reshaping sport—and testing its limits
This preview-based episode introduction sets up a three-part Tech Tonic series on technology’s growing influence in sport. Expect questions about whether tools like AI scouting, automated refereeing, supershoes and performance-enhancing drugs improve competition or erode its spirit.
From VAR to betting data: how tech is reshaping the fan experience
This preview, based only on the episode notes, looks at a Tech Tonic discussion on whether technology is improving sports fandom or distracting from the game. Expect a focus on VAR, broadcast gimmicks and data-driven gambling.
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