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Are internet shutdowns evolving?
FromDigital Planet
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jul 12, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Internet shutdowns have been a global issue for many years, and Digital Planet has reported on many of them, from Cuba and Myanmar to Iran. A new United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) report now warns of the dramatic real-life effects. Gareth speaks to Peggy Hicks, one of the authors of the report, about how internet shutdowns impact the lives of millions worldwide. In addition, Rest of World journalist Peter Guest, and #KeepItOn campaign manager at AccessNow, Felicia Anthonio, join live in the studio to discuss why internet shutdowns occur, and whether they have changed over time.
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The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell with expert commentary from Bill Thompson
Studio Manager: Duncan Hannant
Producer: Florian Bohr
(Image: Abstract Digital Pixel Noise Credit: The7Dew / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
Quantum-safe algorithms
The encryption methods we currently use keep our data safe and secure, but this could be a thing of the past soon. Experts expect quantum computers to be able to crack these encryption codes quite easily in the future, which could have devastating consequences. After a six year selection process, the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the United States has chosen four initial algorithms for their quantum-safe cryptography standards. Gareth speaks to Anne Dames, an engineer at IBM, where three of the final four were developed.
Mobile app for tinnitus
Hearing a ringing or buzzing in your ear can be very difficult to deal with. A number of mobile tinnitus apps are now promising help. One of them, called TinniBot, even includes an AI chatbot that provides support whenever it is needed. Our reporter Fern Lulham has been finding out more.
The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell with expert commentary from Bill Thompson
Studio Manager: Duncan Hannant
Producer: Florian Bohr
(Image: Abstract Digital Pixel Noise Credit: The7Dew / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
Released:
Jul 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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