Tea and Tech Season 3 ~ Episode 7

Tea and Tech Season 3 ~ Episode 7

Author: Technology and society talks in the time it takes to have a cup of tea May 14, 2025 Duration: 4:28
Enforcement agencies around the globe are adapting to facial recognition bans and employing alternative AI-driven identification methods. Countries are implementing AI systems that analyze clothing, vehicles, and personal items such as purses, hats and the like.   By capturing footage rather than relying solely on facial features, this approach aims to respect privacy concerns while still leveraging technology.....but whether it be to solve crimes or track movements is still open to debate.

There’s a lot of noise in the world of technology, and the Tea and Tech Podcast offers a quieter, more thoughtful space. Each episode is designed to fit into the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea, focusing on how technology intersects with our daily lives and society at large. Instead of rapid-fire news updates, you’ll hear considered conversations that unpack the human side of innovation-the ethical questions, the unexpected consequences, and the stories behind the gadgets. It’s for anyone who’s curious but maybe a bit overwhelmed, who wants to understand not just what a new tool does, but why it matters. The discussions are grounded in education and science, making complex topics accessible without oversimplifying them. This podcast believes that the most important tech talks aren’t about specs and speeds, but about people and purpose. You can expect a calm, engaging listen that leaves you more informed than when you started, all within a refreshingly brief format. It’s a perfect companion for your morning brew or an afternoon pause.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 25

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Tea and Tech Season 5 ~ Episode 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:14
One of the risks I keep coming back to is decision distance.The further away decision-makers are from the people affected by their systems, the easier it becomes to abstract harm. A system may look efficient from a board…
Tea and Tech Season 5 ~Episode 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:36
When a technology becomes too big, too complex, or too fast for society to fully process… we simplify it. And the easiest way to simplify something complex… is to give it a face. We’ve done this before as a society …. Wi…
Tea and Tech Season 5 ~ Episode 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:31
Let's explore what I call the "AI Perfection Paradox" - and why the real question isn’t whether AI is perfect.It’s what environments we build around it.Shape the environment.Shape the outcome.
Tea and Tech Season 5 ~ Episode 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:24
AI doesn’t destroy. But that doesn’t mean technology is neutral. And the legal reasoning in this case is starting to draw a line that I think we should understand - Because the jury didn’t say the platforms created bad c…
Tea and Tech Season 5 ~ Episode 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:37
This season is about moving fast — without losing our judgment. For Seasons 5, we’ll explore what stewardship looks like when AI moves from the lab into government decisions that affect millions of people.
Tea and Tech ~ Season 4 ~ Anniversary Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:31
Today’s episode is a special one for me. Tea & Tech is four years old. Four years of conversations about technology, business, AI — and the human side of all of it. And honestly… the number of things that have changed in…
Tea and Tech Season 4 ~  Episode 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:03
I want to talk about what I’m calling the invisible pivot. For the past couple of years, AI has lived at the tip of the spear when it comes to fear. Fear of replacement.Fear of loss of control.Fear of identity erosion.Fe…
Tea and Tech Season 4 ~ Episode 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
A validation loop is simple. You do something. You get immediate feedback. You learn what is rewarded. You repeat. Likes, Views, Scores, Rankings, XP, Badges, Leaderboards None of this is inherently evil. But when feedba…
Tea and Tech Season 4 ~ Episode 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:33
Youth don’t need more features on applications.They need less friction, more safety, and design that understands them without manipulating them.