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In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Gail Rego takes us inside the investigation by Stefano Valentino published by the pan-European online media, Voxeurop, on how the European car industry has lobbied EU institutions to weaken Euro Seven, the next European Emission Standard. Over the years, the EU has adopted progressively more stringent regulations on car emissions, but establishing this new standard is proving to be more difficult than in the past.This story is part of an investigation conducted with Voxeurop and supported by the Journalismfund Europe, the European Excellence Exchange in Journalism (E³J) and Free Press Unlimited.“If there is no Euro Seven with stringent rules they will keep polluting the air that citizens breathe.” - Stefano Valentino About the author of the investigation: Stefano Valentino.  Key moments00:00:04 - Intro00:02:22 - European Emission Standards00:06:00 - Dieselgate00:11:57 - A path to zero emissions00:14:34 - Recap00:15:50 - OutroCredits and staff The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw, and authentic stories. The producer and executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci. The script was written by Daniele Ruzza and edited by Alexander Damiano Ricci. The host and narrator of this episode is Gail Rego. Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Boquet. The author of the investigation is Stefano Valentino. Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/company/bulle-media/ https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/europodpodcasts https://www.europod.eu/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of a special series of two, host Alexander Damiano Ricci talks to Stefano Valentino, an investigative freelance journalist who covered a case of greenwashing involving the French tyre producer, Michelin, for the pan-European online media, Voxeurop.In particular, this podcast conversation uncovers the loopholes of green certification processes on financial markets.The original investigation was published in the form of a 4-article-long series under the title "Investigating Green Finance made in Europe" and is co-authored by Emanuela Barbiroglio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate the New Year, we invite you to listen again to one of our best podcasts of 2024, based on an award-winning investigation A huge congratulations to Stefano for this well-deserved recognition, and a big thank you to the team for helping bring this important investigation to our listeners!Stefano investigated a case of greenwashing involving the French tyre producer Michelin for the pan-European online media, Voxeurop.This episode explores Stefano’s groundbreaking work and emphasises the importance of tackling environmental challenges and the efforts being made to drive change. A huge congratulations to Stefano for this well-deserved recognition, and a big thank you to the team for helping bring this important investigation to our listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the end of the year approaches, we invite you to listen again to one of our best podcasts of 2023, winner of the Hostwriter Award.Once the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, people with disabilities suffered tremendously. And amid the panic and chaos that followed the invasion, many were unable to evacuate from their homes. This left people trapped in the crossfire without access to bomb shelters. In the first episode of the second season of Europe Talks Back, host Juli Simond tells the story of Tetyana Herasymova, who is one of the approximately 2.7 million Ukrainians with disabilities. Tanya is one of those who managed to flee. Ever since, she’s been helping fellow Ukrainians with disabilities stuck near the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. As the director of the Ukrainian NGO, Fight for Right, Tanya is committed to championing the needs and rights of disabled individuals, particularly during times of conflict. Drawing from her own experiences as a person with a disability navigating the challenges of war, Tetyana's dedication to promoting inclusivity and equality is unwavering and deeply impactful.We need to change and nobody will make these changes without us. - Tetyana HerasymovaKey moments00:00:01 - Evacuation,00:04:21 - Disability during war,00:09:20 - Advocacy and recovery,00:14:25 - Inclusion in Ukrainian politics,00:20:32 - Challenges faced by disabled Ukrainians,00:21:06 - Conclusion.ResourcesDonate to Fight for Right's GoFundMe campaign to support their work with disabled individuals in Ukraine.Credits and staff The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.The producer of Europe Talks Back is Maria Dios. The host and narrator of Europe Talks Back is Juli Simond. Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Bocquet. Reporting for this story by Anna Romandash.The executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.Social Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/company/bulle-media/https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/europodpodcastshttps://www.europod.eu/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episode of AI and You casts a light on the disadvantages and the advantages of Artificial Intelligence in various sectors. A hope-filled potential for the future exists but AI could also bring some dangers. For now, what we do know is that our intelligence is real, and if we combine our human intelligence with compassion, ethics, transparency and the right political will, we might just be able to create a brighter future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is one of the most hotly debated topics in parliaments, governments, and European and international institutions currently. At the end of 2023, 31 countries had already passed some form of AI legislation, and 13 were actively debating new laws. The recently passed EU AI law has caused quite a stir in recent months. All eyes are now on the US as the 2024 elections may impact the generative AI legislation.Sources:AI Regulation is Coming- What is the Likely Outcome? : CSISCurrent US AI regulation means adopting a strategic — and communicative — approach : Thomson ReutersEU’s AI Act Falls Short on Protecting Rights at Borders : Just SecurityBrussels EU Quarter : Lobby PlanetBig Tech lobbying should not derail the AI Act : Corporate Europe ObservatoryMicrosoft partners with Mistral in second AI deal beyond OpenAI : The VergeMicrosoft's deal with Mistral AI faces EU scrutiny : Reuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI systems can search through enormous volumes of personal data, including criminal histories and other characteristics deemed to be "risk factors”. Recently, organisations have voiced worries about the French government's intention to utilise AI monitoring in the run-up to the Olympics in Paris. The most dreaded development in the near future is the emergence of deadly weapons driven by AI that are autonomous.Sources: There’s software used across the country to predict future criminals. And it’s biased against blacks : Pro PublicaA new look at the intersection of predictive policing, poverty and stress in LA : Centre of Health JournalismLAPD ended predictive policing programs amid public outcry. A new effort shares many of their flaws : The GuardianPredictive policing: When AI predicts criminal activity : Digital WorldLondon Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime : WIREDParis 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance : BBCRussia illegally used facial recognition to arrest protestor, human rights court rules : Politico‘The Gospel’: how Israel uses AI to select bombing targets in Gaza : The GuardianIsrael under pressure to justify its use of AI in Gaza : Politico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can technology participate in solving the climate crisis? When it comes to energy waste optimisation, AI can step in and help. It can also optimise energy grids and make renewable energy sources more efficient. However, AI can’t tackle all problems related to the climate crisis and it is more often a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Sources:How Can We Use AI To Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change? : ForbesElectricity consumption worldwide in 2022, by leading country : StatistaCal Fire now using artificial intelligence to fight wildfires : CBS NewsReducing Emissions from deforestation and degradation : Caisse des DepôtsCould AI help stop deforestation before it starts? : World Wildlife MagazineIKI Project – An International Climate Initiative : Environmental Emergencies CentreMining for Data: The Extractive Economy Behind AI : Green European JournalEnergy and Policy Considerations for Deep Learning in NLP : Emma Strubell Ananya Ganesh Andrew McCallumClimate change : World Health Organization Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you already heard about AI-powered hiring practices?Is this common practice reducing inequality or reinforcing discrimination? Some tech experts argue that AI can also be an opportunity to overcome all forms of bias, even those within humankind. Sources:Racist technology in action: White only soap dispensers : Racism and technology centreAmazon ditched AI recruiting tool that favored men for technical jobs : The GuardianMeet Tengai, the job interview robot who won't judge you : BBC  Solans, D., Beretta, A., Portela, M., Castillo, C. & Monreale, A. Human Response to an AI-Based Decision Support System: A User Study on the Effects of Accuracy and Bias.What Really Happened When Google Ousted Temnit Gebru : Wired These Women Tried to Warn Us About AI : Rolling Stone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI has the potential to make certain diagnoses earlier and more accurately than human beings. However, some AI deployments in healthcare could harm us more than help us. For what concerns mental health care, the use of AI has revealed that there are still “significant gaps” in our ability to apply these models for this purpose. Nonetheless, people are already turning to AI chatbots for mental health support.Sources:Life expectancy at birth, total (years) : The World BankMB-SupCon: Microbiome-based Predictive Models via Supervised Contrastive Learning : Journal of Molecular BiologyIs B.M.I. a Scam? : The New york TimesThe Role of AI in Drug Discovery: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies : The National Library of Medicine Using artificial intelligence to collect data on children’s eye diseases at the Central Eye Hospital : DIVEAI Assisted Infant Eye Disease Screening: Early Detection is of Crucial Importance : HuaweiLawsuits take aim at use of AI tool by health insurance companies to process claims : CBS NewsWhy AI is the new frontier in the battle to treat the male mental health crisis : The TelegraphTechnology and the Future of Mental Health Treatment : National Institute of Mental HealthA new frontier in mental health: Technology : US health NewsChallenges for Artificial Intelligence in Recognizing Mental Disorders : National Library of MedicineRacial Bias in Health Care Artificial Intelligence : NIHCM FoundationExperts call for more diversity to combat bias in artificial intelligence : CNN News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How AI can impact education? In some places like China, Artificial Intelligence already plays a role in teaching, grading and planning lessons for students. However, while navigating through AI, it is important to learn to discern what is trustworthy and what is not.Sources Education in the age of artificial intelligence : The UNESCO CourierThe Evolution of Education: How AI is Reshaping Grading : The Princeton ReviewReal teacher salaries in Europe are down. Which countries pay the highest and lowest wages? : Euronews.nextDALL-E: the Creative Process and the Art of Prompting : USC Career CentreChatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI’s hallucination problem fixable? : AP NewsThe rise of AI fake news is creating a ‘misinformation superspreader’ : The Washington Post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the development in technology and implementation of Artificial Intelligence all over different sectors, some of us are left with the fear that our jobs will be replaced by technology. Is that the case? Maybe. But certain skills like critical thinking, interpersonal skills and empathy, are out of AI’s reach.Sources: 17 fatalities, 736 crashes: The shocking toll of Tesla’s Autopilot: The Washington PostGen-AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work : Staff Discussion Notes No. 2024/001 ; International Monetory FundOECD Employment Outlook : OECDiLibrary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It was in the 1950s that the term “Artificial Intelligence” was first coined at a research conference, and ever since then, till today, humans have been obsessed with one question: Will AI surpass humans? This episode takes you through the origin and development of AI from the early 1950s to the present.Europod produces the series in the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the European Commission, in partnership with AFP, Chora Media and Podium Podcasts.Hosted by Madeleina Kay. Tune in now!Follow us on LinkedinInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI and You is a 10-episode-long podcast series answering the burning questions revolving around the present and future impact of artificial intelligence on our lives. A series hosted by Madeleina Kay.Follow us on LinkedIn and InstagramThe series is produced by Europod in the framework of the WePod project, co-funded by the European Commission. Find all other linguistic versions (FR, DE, IT, SP, PL) on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five episodes focusing on Santorini, I now take a step back and take a look at overtourism on a European scale.Dr. Antonio Paolo Russo shares his expertise on the problem, telling us that there is still a long way to go before effective policies are put into place at the European level.So, could we do anything to solve the problem, as European citizens who love to travel? I invited my friends Lea & Melissa to share their points of view.A podcast by Maëlle Julou for Sphera, available on the European podcast platform EuroPod and all listening platforms.This co-production was supported by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union, nor the granting authority can, therefore, be held responsible for said opinions and viewpoints.Subscribe to Europod • English for even more podcasts and find us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk about responsibility. Who should act to save Santorini? What are politicians doing? Who even cares?When activists are doing most of the work voluntarily and without much resources, when municipalities are blocked by national governments, when investors are still building hotels in protected areas and individuals think saving Santorini is a lost battle, the island is certainly in need of a strong and collective movement to guarantee its sustainability.A podcast by Maëlle Julou for Sphera, available on the European podcast platform EuroPod and all listening platforms.This co-production was supported by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union, nor the granting authority can, therefore, be held responsible for said opinions and viewpoints.Subscribe to Europod • English for even more podcasts and find us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happened to authenticity? When people start comparing some areas of Santorini with Disneyland, it is not a good sign.This episode is about the impact that overtourism has on the local culture of Santorini. Locals highlight how important is to share with tourists the true richness of the island, for them to learn about its culture, its past, its traditions, its arts and crafts, its music, its essence. We also learn about the damage tourism has on the social fabric of Santorini, and how locals try to keep a sense of belonging to the island.A podcast for the Sphera project, available on the European podcast platform Europod and all listening platforms.This co-production was supported by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union, nor the granting authority can, therefore, be held responsible for said opinions and viewpoints.Subscribe to Europod • English for even more podcasts and find us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the actual impact of over-tourism on the environment of Santorini? In this episode, activists, politicians and locals sound the alarm on the disaster created with the progressive loss of natural land and the pollution of its waters. The endless growth of Santorini is stretching the island’s capacity and resources far beyond their limits. A podcast by Maëlle Julou for Sphera, available on the European podcast platform Europod, and all listening platforms.This co-production was supported by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union, nor the granting authority can, therefore, be held responsible for said opinions and viewpoints.Subscribe to Europod • English for even more podcasts and find us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Everyone will get something from her, but no one will love her.” As tourist arrivals keep growing and attain dramatic numbers, the quality of life on the island is negatively impacted. How do inhabitants deal with the presence of tourists on a daily basis? Is there even a choice, now that the tourism industry is what feeds the whole island?A podcast by Maëlle Julou for Sphera, available on the european podcast platform EuroPod, and all listening platforms.This co-production was supported by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the European Union. Neither the European Union, nor the granting authority can, therefore, be held responsible for said opinions and viewpoints.Subscribe to Europod • English for even more podcasts and find us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.