Tech Life

Computer scientist Sasha Luccioni is a pioneering voice in AI, especially when it comes to its environmental impact. We speak to her as she is announced on the BBC 100 Women list. We also meet one of the only AI startups in Bhutan, and the two friends who met online and have finally met in real life – after 13 years of knowing each other.Presenter: Zoe Kleinman Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Editor: Monica Soriano(Image: A black and white portrait photo of Sasha Luccioni smiling at the camera. In the background are orange computer-generated geometric shapes. Credit: Steve Gerrard.)

Women in a forest in India found they were being followed and recorded by cameras which were meant to be for monitoring tigers and other wildlife. We speak to the researcher who interviewed hundreds of women in the community. We learn about how online shopping tries to influence your behaviour. And we visit an Arctic island which is turning to renewables.We want to know about the big tech stories of 2024 where you are. Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] or Whatsapp us on +44 330 1230 320.Presenter: Alasdair Keane Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Editor: Monica Soriano(Image: A tiger among green foliage looking at the camera. Credit: Getty Images.)

Robot security dogs have been spotted at Mar-A-Lago, the Florida home of US president-elect Donald Trump. Who are behind them, and what security services do they offer? Also on the programme, we hear about one phone company’s plan to waste phone scammers’ time. And the startup using AI to provide loans to people without a credit history. We love hearing from you on Tech Life. Get in touch by emailing [email protected] or sending us a Whatsapp on +44330 1230 320. Presenter: Zoe Kleinman Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Editor: Monica Soriano(Image: A picture of a Boston Dynamics dog, “Spot”. Credit: Reuters.)

We hear from a former moderator in Kenya who was left traumatised by his previous job. And we ask what video games could do to be more accessible to blind people. Plus – the radar tech used to help with online mapping. Warning: This episode includes a description of child sexual abuse.We love hearing from you on Tech Life. You can email us at [email protected] or Whatsapp us on +44330 1230 320.Presenter: Graham Fraser Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Editor: Monica Soriano(Image: A man in glasses looking at a screen, with writing digitally imposed in front of his face. Credit: Getty Images.)