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skeptechs 5.4: Applying data science for health, with Ben Goldacre and Nick De Vito

February 24, 2023July 11, 2023 Josh Cowls

In the latest episode of skeptechs we were delighted to be joined by Ben Goldacre and Nick De Vito of the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science, exploring how they develops tools and platforms to enable safe health analyses and promote open science.

Posted in AI and health, news, Uncategorized

Monocle 24 appearance

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 Josh Cowls

I was back on Monocle 24’s The Globalist show this morning for another tech round-up, this time covering the legal liability of online platforms for dangerous content, and the launch of Meta’s “verified” product.

Posted in news

skeptechs 5.3: Digital democracy, with Prathm Juneja

February 17, 2023February 22, 2023 Josh Cowls

In the latest episode of skeptechs, Nayana and I talk to friend and colleague Prathm Juneja about his work on the use of the internet in electoral campaigning and government.

Posted in news

Monocle 24 appearance

February 15, 2023February 22, 2023 Josh Cowls

I was back on Monocle 24 this morning discussing the rise of “eco-thrillers” and how they shape public awareness of the climate crisis.

Posted in news

skeptechs 5.2: Chatting GPT

January 26, 2023February 2, 2023 Josh Cowls

We have a new episode of skeptechs out, covering Chat GPT, layoffs in tech, and controversy over the removal of a documentary from the Indian web.

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skeptechs 5.1: The platform economy and podcasting

January 20, 2023February 2, 2023 Josh Cowls

We kicked off the new season of skeptechs with an interview with members of the OII’s Fairwork project—listen here!

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New season of skeptechs!

January 12, 2023 Josh Cowls

Nayana and I are underway with a new season of skeptechs, as well as a new hub on Substack where you can sign up to get our episodes sent directly to your inbox.

Posted in news

Monocle 24 appearance

January 10, 2023 Josh Cowls

Back on the Monocle 24 breakfast show this morning for another tech round-up, where I covered Iran, Brazil, and VR. Catch up here (46′).

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Monocle 24 appearance

December 29, 2022December 31, 2022 Josh Cowls

In my latest tech news round-up on Monocle 24’s morning show, I covered the ban of TikTok use in the US House of Representatives and the effect of lay-offs on the tech industry.

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Quoted in the Financial Times

December 28, 2022December 31, 2022 Josh Cowls

I’m quoted in this FT story about the rise of Twitter rival Mastodon.

Posted in news

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