On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje.
The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us.
This second episode covers students current thoughts on AI in the classroom.
We’d like to sincerely thank Lancelot, Andrew & Chemutai from Class A, Alvin, Nicole & Jay from class B, Nyakundi, Arabella & Olive from class C, for agreeing to take part in this episode.
Have a listen to these bright minds opinions.
On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje.
The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us.
This first episode covers Mr Machanje's thoughts on AI from a lecturer's perspective and his experience on how students interact with it.
The release of the Pixel 8 series of phones saw the announcement of some AI-powered photo editing features. In this episode we talk about them and some interesting philosophical questions.
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Research Materials:
TechRadar: Read More
Wired: Read More
Tech Advisor: Read More
9to5Google: Read More
The Verge: Read More (The comment section is also worth a look)
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In this week’s episode, we look at the ongoing (as of the time of recording) antitrust case being faced by Google in the US. And is it a sign of more regulatory action to come against Big tech?
The weeks news:
1. You can find love on Tinder for $500 a month, if you qualify for its elite tier -> Read More
2. Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Press Release -> Read More
3. Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off -> Read More
4. TikTok to provide monetization training to Kenyan creators -> Read More
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Research Materials:
In addition to the links provided above, The Verge has an excellent stream on the case that can be found here: Read More
Microsoft antitrust: Read More
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The world of super-apps is here with us, from WeChat to Mpesa. In this episode, Michael and Gloria dive into this subject, talking about Mpesa and the platform that powers its super-app.
The weeks news:
1. Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel -> Read More
2. PlayStation is buying premium headphone brand Audeze -> Read More
3. ‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen -> Read More
4. Apple Event - September 12 -> Watch
5. KFCB asks TikTok to disable live feature in Kenya -> Read More
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Research Materials:
Mpesa App Details -> Read More
Mpesa launches a super app:
Mini App (Program) Development
Misc. Material
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In this episode, we take a look at the petition presented to the national assembly. Are they really being realistic with this?
The weeks news:
1. Sega Purchase of Rovio, Maker of Angry Birds -> Read More
2. Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app -> Read More
3. Microsoft AI Recommends Ottawa Food Bank as a Tourist Destination -> Read More
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Research Materials:
1. Speaker Wetangula receives petition to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More
2. MPs receive petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More
3. The dark side of TikTok | How Kenyans have turned TikTok into Sodom and Gomorrah -> Read More
4. TikTok bans in other countries -> Read More
5. What are gifts on TikTok and how much do they cost? -> Read More
6. Kenya leads world in TikTok usage – Report -> Read More
7. TikTok Statistics In 2023 (Users, Revenue & Trends) -> Read More
8. Senegal suspends TikTok -> Read More
9. Canada TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More
10. Australia TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More
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In this episode, we take a look at the recent drama surrounding WorldCoin and demistify it.
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Worldcoin Research Materials:
The whitepaper link https://whitepaper.worldcoin.org/
The FAQs https://worldcoin.org/faqs
Tools for Humanity https://www.toolsforhumanity.com/
Some of the points that may be worth looking into are:
Additional Links:
Tools For Humanity: https://www.toolsforhumanity.com/
Black Market Scans: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202305/worldcoin-may-have-a-biometric-data-black-market-problem
Orb Hacks: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/12/hackers-stole-passwords-of-worldcoin-orb-operators/
Communications Authority Statement: https://twitter.com/russellbrandom/status/1686727360006025216
Proof of Personhood App Fail(?): https://twitter.com/OurielOhayon/status/168636948073640755
Worldcoin in Kenya: https://worldcoin.org/blog/worldcoin/how-the-launch-works
Worldcoin Audits: https://worldcoin.org/blog/worldcoin/worldcoin-protocol-security-audit-reports
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After a lengthy break, co-hosts Michael and Gloria briefly discuss the saga around reddit, war between their CEO and developers, among other controversial decisions that are being made.
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The co-hosts, yet again, test their general knowledge on the vast world of Technology and its environs.
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“Anything that is thought to be convenient, will have a way to be misused for harmful purposes” Michaels favorite quote when talking about AI. This time around, Deepfakes is the topic of discussion amongst the hosts.
The weeks news
1. Spotify Launches Major App Redesign With Vertical Feeds, Aimed at Driving Users to Discover New Content - Read More
2. GPT-4 is OpenAI’s most advanced system, producing safer and more useful responses - Read More
3. The mushrooms you can wear and build with - Read More
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Fun fact, Michaels intro to the topic was ChatGPT generated. The hosts delve into the AI arms race and its potential positive and negative effects.
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Why do some tech products require updates immediately after purchase? Is it possible for them to just come complete? Is there such a thing?
Antony doesn’t think so. Have a listen to the co-hosts thoughts.
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Their work can be daunting with a very high potential of negative psychological and emotional interference. The three co-hosts talk about some of the content moderators have to scheme through.
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The major Tech layoffs have rocked the headlines in the past few days, the co-hosts discuss their thoughts and opinions on the matter with some interesting facts.
The weeks news
1. Microsoft says services have recovered after widespread outage - Read More
2. Twitter officially bans third party clients - Read More
3. Asteroid-Mining Startup AstroForge to Launch First Space Missions This Year - Read More
4. Fortnite on iOS and Google Play will be 18+ starting on January 30 - Read More
5. Britain’s prime minister was fined because of this Instagram video - Read More
6. ExxonMobil accurately predicted climate change while publicly dismissing it - Read More
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FluidTalks Ep86: How Smart Is Too Smart?
Imagine your toilet flushing on voice command, or your fridge reminding you when a particular item is about to expire and should be consumed as soon as possible, the reality of smart homes is gaining popularity, to those who can afford it at least. Our co-hosts discuss smart homes and its pros and cons.
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Since its release to users on the world wide web in November 2022 by OpenAI, its disruption in the market has well felt by now. From therapy related questions to code completion requests, users seem to be asking all possible questions to the trained AI for their personal use.
The co-hosts discuss this game changing product.
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On this week’s episode, the team talk about addiction focusing their attention specifically on Tech-Empowered Addiction (e-addiction).
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On this week’s episode, the co-hosts discuss the saga around twitters acquisition by Elon Musk.
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YouTube - YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w66UUadPuZc
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On this week’s episode, the co-hosts discuss a recently-published paper examining threats that face Business Collaboration Platforms, like Slack and Microsoft Teams, due to their third-party app model. While briefly addressing these threats, the co-hosts share their thoughts and address the question: Do third-party apps need stricter controls?
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On this weeks episode:
The co-hosts react to Microsoft's new Surface products and share their thoughts and sentiments.
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