Euronews Tech Talks

Daniel Tani spent over 130 days in space, most of which were on the International Space Station (ISS), and he conducted six extra-vehicular activities, also known as space walks. As a child, he did not want to become an astronaut, but life and career choices got him into orbit as a NASA astronaut. Tani sits down with Euronews Tech Talks to share his experience as an astronaut, his thoughts on the current situation in space, the future of the ISS and how to enter the space sector. Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.‌ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s momentum in Europe toward space defence, but are European space systems advanced enough to counter cyber threats? To answer this and more of the questions you submitted to us, Euronews Tech Talks speaks with Giulia Pavesi, lead of security and defence at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), and Jean‑Luc Trullemans, head of the European Space Security and Education Centre at the European Space Agency (ESA). Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.‌ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first time our podcast producer met Marco Langbroek in September 2025, he told her always to carry cash. That’s because financial transactions, which rely on satellites, could be disrupted by what he is seeing in space. A lecturer of space situational awareness at TU Delft in the Netherlands, Langbroek is an expert in tracking spy satellites. Six months on, is he more worried or less? In this episode, we find out. Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.‌ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As space becomes increasingly militarised, what role do satellites play, and where does the EU position itself? Euronews Tech Talks talks to researcher Luciano Anselmo, Geosat CEO Francisco Vilhena da Cunha, and EUSPA executive director Rodrigo da Costa to answer these and more questions.Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com.Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.‌ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Van Daele, clinical psychologist researching AI and digital mental health. Charlotte Blease, philosopher and healthcare researcher focused on AI ethics in medicine. They explore why people turn to chatbots for quick support. They debate perceived empathy, access and privacy risks. They discuss dependency concerns, bias, misinformation and how clinicians might safely use AI tools.

In this thought-provoking discussion, comic book artist Francesco Archidiacono advocates for artists' rights and critiques commercial AI. Sofia Crespo shares her innovative use of AI to explore the intersection of nature and technology, emphasizing human intentionality in art. Eleonora Lima highlights the need for legal protections as she examines the implications of AI in creative fields. Together, they navigate the fine line between creativity and technology, urging for regulation to safeguard artistic integrity in an AI-driven landscape.

Artificial intelligence might seem invisible, yet it has a significant environmental impact — one that is difficult to quantify due to companies' lack of transparency with their data. So, to what extent should we be worried?  Is there a way to reduce the environmental cost of AI? To answer this question and unpack the relationship between AI and the environment, Euronews Tech Talks sits down with Jonathan Niesel, leader of the information technology department at Greenpeace Germany and Maja Kirkeby, researcher in the energy consumption of software at Roskilde University in Denmark. Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com. Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.‌ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euronews Tech Talks sits down with Karen Dolva, co-founder and former CEO of the Norwegian tech company No Isolation, whose robots help children with medical conditions and social difficulties attend school.  Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.comEuronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.‌ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robotics is making its way into agriculture, helping address challenges such as chemical use and labour shortages. What are the potentials? What are the challenges?In this episode, we travel to Oslo to meet Lars Grimstad, CTO and co-founder of the agri-tech company Saga Robotics. We also hear from professors Stefano Stramigioli and Ioannis Athanasiadis, as well as engineers Giorgio Boscheri and Cesare Lobascio, about how robots are transforming agriculture, both on Earth and in space.Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfBD7ohBdCoEuronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.‌ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kai Olav Ellefsen, an associate professor at the University of Oslo and leader of the Robotics and Intelligence Systems Research Group, dives into the fascinating world of robotics and AI. He explains how robots excel at industrial tasks but emphasizes the irreplaceable role of human contact in healthcare. Ellefsen discusses emerging home humanoid robots and the importance of ethical AI regulation. He also shares insights on job transformations by 2030 and highlights the leading nations in robotics, balancing excitement with caution about AI risks.