Chris Vallance
Technology correspondent who explains technical and policy details of digital regulations and the Australian social media age-change, providing expert analysis for the episode.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 26min
I pretend to be OnlyFans models online
Chris Vallance, a BBC reporter who investigates hidden labour behind tech platforms, explores people who pretend to be OnlyFans creators and the agencies that employ them. He speaks with a Filipino chatter about the emotional strain and low pay. The show also covers scientists using AI to speed research and concerns over edited White House war footage using video game clips.
Oct 22, 2025 • 9min
No Snapchat?! Why the AWS outage was so big
Chris Vallance, a BBC technology reporter, unpacks the recent AWS outage that disrupted major apps like Snapchat, Fortnite, and Delta Airlines. He explains how a DNS issue caused widespread service failures, putting a spotlight on our heavy reliance on a few dominant tech firms. Chris discusses the risks of future outages, why startups flock to these services, and the geopolitical implications of this dependency. Listeners also hear how students were personally affected by the downtime, highlighting the vulnerability of our digital lives.
