Episodes

  • AI and Adrian’s mole: how the technology is finally starting to make sense

    AI and Adrian’s mole: how the technology is finally starting to make sense
    Oct 21 2024
    How big is the rift emerging between the US and EU over AI? Why are tech giants going big on nuclear AI data centres? And are we witnessing the end of the non-robotic taxi? To discuss, Adrian was joined by head of growth at Humanloop and founder of Taxbot.ie, Conor Kelly, on the Big Tech Show. Conor began by talking about his recent move to San Francisco and the attitude there to Europe. He said that all the innovation in the artificial intelligence space is coming out of Silicon Valley with all big tech companies releasing new AI models there. The Dublin native noted that Europe is so far behind the US that the newer models can’t even be brought to Europe anymore. You can listen to the full episode here on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    26 mins
  • Google goes nuclear for data centres — time for Ireland to follow suit

    Google goes nuclear for data centres — time for Ireland to follow suit
    Oct 17 2024
    Is the answer to Ireland’s data center energy problem nuclear power? Why are Google and Microsoft investing in it? And why are 15 data centres across the country paused? Adrian was joined by Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy at University College Cork, Dr. Paul Deane, to discuss the issue.

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    18 mins
  • Tesla’s robotaxi flop, ‘enshittification’ and the failed war on dodgy boxes

    Tesla’s robotaxi flop, ‘enshittification’ and the failed war on dodgy boxes
    Oct 15 2024
    Is the war on dodgy boxes a failure? Was Tesla’s robotaxi launch more Flinstones than Jetsons? And why is the Irish social media regulator warning of “enshittification”? Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Adrian to discuss this week’s technology news.

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    26 mins
  • Tesla’s robotaxi reveal: will it conquer or crash? Plus: Google’s potential breakup and Ireland’s new mega-startups

    Tesla’s robotaxi reveal: will it conquer or crash? Plus: Google’s potential breakup and Ireland’s new mega-startups
    Oct 10 2024
    Is Google about to be broken up? Will Tesla’s Robotaxi be a hit? And what are the bargains and swizzes in this years’ Amazon’s Prime Day sale? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week to discuss.

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    26 mins
  • The inside story of how Elon Musk destroyed Twitter

    The inside story of how Elon Musk destroyed Twitter
    Oct 8 2024
    The inside story of how Elon Musk bought Twitter, and its mismanaged ever since, is a fascinating one. This week, Adrian is joined by the New York Times journalists, Ryan Mac and Kate Conger, who wrote a blow-by-blow account of how it all happened, with insider access to people involved in the deal.

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    23 mins
  • The video game fan who founded an AI company

    The video game fan who founded an AI company
    Oct 3 2024
    What makes a tech founder? When is the right time to pivot? and how do they perfect their elevator pitch? Co-founder and head of technology at Kreoh, an AI engine, Fareed Idris, joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show this week.

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    25 mins
  • From eating dogs to relatable Russians: a look at disinformation ahead of US elections

    From eating dogs to relatable Russians: a look at disinformation ahead of US elections
    Oct 1 2024
    What is the scale of disinformation in the runup to the US election? Who is behind it? And has it got its claws into Europe? Reporter for WIRED magazine, David Gilbert, joined Adrian on The Big Tech Show today.

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    31 mins
  • YouTube Premium’s price hike and what to know about the Amazon.ie launch

    YouTube Premium’s price hike and what to know about the Amazon.ie launch
    Sep 26 2024
    Is YouTube Premium worth sticking with despite the price hike? What does Ireland get out of the Amazon.ie launch? And why is Meta’s Nick Clegg calling Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner a mailbox? Producer, JJ Clarke, joined Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show.

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    27 mins