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World Service,·08 Sep 2026,·26 mins
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Lots of people make a living from social media posts. But some have been targeted by an international extortion scheme. It involves a flood of false copyright infringement claims. It only stops if the extorter is paid. Imran Rahman-Jones has the story. Also this week: could AI help to spot wrong-way driving on Ireland's major roads? And we bring you the latest titles and tech on show at Gamescom in Germany. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Image: Silhouettes of mobile phone users are seen next to a screen projection of Instagram's logo. Credit: Reuters)
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Humanoid robots have been used in a surgical setting under remote surgeon control. This development is examined in conversation with an expert involved in the work. The episode also features discussion with the creator of infinite scroll regarding social media, and explores methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from large cargo vessels through carbon capture solutions.
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World Service,·08 Sep 2026,·26 mins
Available for over a year
Lots of people make a living from social media posts. But some have been targeted by an international extortion scheme. It involves a flood of false copyright infringement claims. It only stops if the extorter is paid. Imran Rahman-Jones has the story. Also this week: could AI help to spot wrong-way driving on Ireland's major roads? And we bring you the latest titles and tech on show at Gamescom in Germany. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Image: Silhouettes of mobile phone users are seen next to a screen projection of Instagram's logo. Credit: Reuters)
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Humanoid robots have successfully performed surgery in an operating theatre for the first time The robots were remotely controlled by surgeons An expert involved in the work was interviewed The inventor of infinite scroll shared his latest thoughts on social media Carbon capture solutions are being explored to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cargo ships The episode was presented by Shiona McCallum and produced by Tom Quinn
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- Humanoid robots have performed surgery in an operating theatre for the first time, controlled remotely by surgeons
- The inventor of infinite scroll discusses his current views on social media
- Cargo ships are exploring carbon capture technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during goods transport