Byte Into IT

The team explore the many flaws present in machine learning and AI with Monash University Department of Neuroscience’s Dr Jarrel Seah and Ines Montani from Explosion AI & Prodigy. Featuring the latest news from the intersection of science and tech from presenters Laura, Jo and Lily.

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Author Suneel Jethani discusses his recent publication ‘The Politics and Possibilities of Self-Tracking Technology’; and Senior Criminology Lecturer at Monash University, Dr. Lennon Chang, provides some insight into the connection between cybercrime and China. Featuring all the latest in tech news, with presenters Vanessa, Jo & Dan.

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Presenters Dan Morganti and Maize Wallin present BIIT’s monthly gaming special, featuring reviews, interviews, and news for the gaming community. The team take control of some steampunk flying trains in their review of Sunless Skies and interview Frog Detective creator and game designer Grace Bruxner.

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The team talk ingestible tech and gaming with artist Zhuying Li ahead of her exhibit at RMIT’s Future U; and a chat with Professor Mark Andrejevic, from Monash University’s School of Media, Film and Journalism, about a new collaborative research project focusing on how we use search engines. With presenters Warren Davies, Laura Summers and Dan Salmon.

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Otto CEO Milan Rajkovic talks about starting an IT support business in Secondary school; and instrument designer and researcher Dr Alon Ilsar talks about AirSticks. Plus the latest in tech news, with presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Morganti and Rowena Murray.

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Swinburne lecturer in Media and Communications Dr Diana Bossio talks about new research into why 50% of older Australians want to do more on the internet, but are reluctant to take selfies and share posts on social media; and Pin Payments Founder Grant Bissett talks about the tech behind the way we pay. With presenters Warren Davies, Dan Salmon, and Lilly Ryan.

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Indie game creator Ian MacLarty talks about capturing the wonder of exploration in his upcoming Mars First Logistics; and the team review the surreal party game Mealmates and discuss everything indie. With presenters Dan Morganti, Maize Wallin, and special guest Frankie Wallin.

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University of Swinburne Professor in Extractive Metallurgy and Metals Recycling, Akbar Rhamdhani, talks e-waste recycling; and QC Julian Burnside talks about his client Julian Assange. Also featuring all the latest tech news with presenters Vanessa Toholka, Jo Eaton and Paul Callaghan.

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Australian Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow speaks about the just-released 2021 Digital Rights Report, exploring the fairness of emerging technologies and how that could impact human rights. Also featuring the latest tech news with presenters Warren Davies, Dan Salmon, Maize Wallin, and Laura Summers.

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What happens to our libido after our brains, evolved over eons, collide with modern technology? Deep dive into the world of artificial intimacy with author and Scientia Professor of Evolution at the University of New South Wales Rob Brooks, as he unpacks his new book, 'Artificial Intimacy: Virtual Friends, Digital Lovers, and Algorithic Matchmakers' which explores this in detail. With presenters Vanessa Toholka, Dan Morganti & Rowena Murray.

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