Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage discuss a recent open letter signed by 200 music stars, including Nicki Minaj, REM, and Stevie Wonder, urging technology companies to refrain from developing AI technologies that could replace human songwriters and artists. 



Do artists who have profited from their music but now fear AI encroachment on their livelihoods deserve our sympathy or is the profit of a few disguising the disenfranchisement of the many?

Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage discuss a recent open letter signed by 200 music stars, including Nicki Minaj, REM, and Stevie Wonder, urging technology companies to refrain from developing AI technologies that could replace human songwriters and artists. Do artists who have profited from their music but now fear AI encroachment on their livelihoods deserve our sympathy or is the profit of a few disguising the disenfranchisement of the many?

Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes that many often would fear. Also find out what are some the latest consumer offerings like smartphones, drones, robots, cameras, video games that are best in the market and quirky insight to a mind of a digital pop culture technology advocater, Richard Bradbury.

Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes that many often would fear. Also find out what are some the latest consumer offerings like smartphones, drones, robots, cameras, video games that are best in the market and quirky insight to a mind of a digital pop culture technology advocater, Richard Bradbury.

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How does the Internet work? To be honest we don't know either. But on Tech Talk, we deconstruct the relationship between humans and technology and understand how it shapes our business and life.

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Join us as Dr. Mohammad Sherafatmand from Hydroleap discusses innovative solutions to Malaysia's critical water challenges. With the nation's ageing infrastructure and rising water demand set to increase by over 100% by 2050, the need for sustainable solutions is more urgent than ever.



Dr. Sherafatmand explains how his company's proprietary electrochemical engineering technology offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to treat wastewater, which could play a crucial role in addressing Malaysia's water scarcity issues.



We also explore successful models from Singapore, like the NEWater project, and discuss how Malaysia could adapt these practices to meet its unique water needs.



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Join us as Dr. Mohammad Sherafatmand from Hydroleap discusses innovative solutions to Malaysia's critical water challenges. With the nation's ageing infrastructure and rising water demand set to increase by over 100% by 2050, the need for sustainable solutions is more urgent than ever.Dr. Sherafatmand explains how his company's proprietary electrochemical engineering technology offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to treat wastewater, which could play a crucial role in addressing Malaysia's water scarcity issues.We also explore successful models from Singapore, like the NEWater project, and discuss how Malaysia could adapt these practices to meet its unique water needs.Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Pioneering Solutions for Malaysia's Water Crisis

Rich and Matt dive into the complex intersection of technology, security, and information warfare. Starting with TikTok's recent controversies and the US government's push to force its sale, the discussion explores the challenges of regulating social media platforms amidst geopolitical tensions.



Moving to the battle against misinformation, an MIT study is using AI chatbots to counter conspiracy theories through factual, non-judgmental conversations - potentially reshaping deeply held beliefs. However, concerns arise about the potential misuse of AI models to spread tailored disinformation.



The pair also covers a novel hacking technique that exploits processor speed fluctuations to extract sensitive data from air-gapped systems, highlighting the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders.





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Rich and Matt dive into the complex intersection of technology, security, and information warfare. Starting with TikTok's recent controversies and the US government's push to force its sale, the discussion explores the challenges of regulating social media platforms amidst geopolitical tensions.Moving to the battle against misinformation, an MIT study is using AI chatbots to counter conspiracy theories through factual, non-judgmental conversations - potentially reshaping deeply held beliefs. However, concerns arise about the potential misuse of AI models to spread tailored disinformation.The pair also covers a novel hacking technique that exploits processor speed fluctuations to extract sensitive data from air-gapped systems, highlighting the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders.Image credit: This is an AI generated image.

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We sit down with Sanjay Sarma, the newly appointed CEO and Dean of the Asia School of Business, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. With AI technologies like ChatGPT on the rise, tertiary education is at a pivotal moment of change. Sarma will share his insights into how AI will influence educational practices, and the challenges and opportunities these technologies pose for future graduates. He brings a wealth of experience in open learning and academia to shed light on the future of learning in an AI-driven world. Discover how technology is reshaping education and redefining the roles of educators and students alike.

We sit down with Sanjay Sarma, the newly appointed CEO and Dean of the Asia School of Business, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. With AI technologies like ChatGPT on the rise, tertiary education is at a pivotal moment of change. Sarma will share his insights into how AI will influence educational practices, and the challenges and opportunities these technologies pose for future graduates. He brings a wealth of experience in open learning and academia to shed light on the future of learning in an AI-driven world. Discover how technology is reshaping education and redefining the roles of educators and students alike.

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