TECH GIRL ENERGY: THE WEEKLY DEBRIEF
Episode 22 – Goodbye Skype, Amazon’s Cat Qubit Chip, Meta’s Spotting Celeb Scams
Join hosts Numi & Harriet as they dive into the tech headlines of the week, aiming to deliver a perfect blend of 50% information and 50% fun. From nostalgic farewells to groundbreaking advancements, this episode covers it all.
Highlights:
Sunny Days in the UK: A light-hearted start with both hosts enjoying rare sunny weather across England.
Farewell Skype (RIP):
- Microsoft announces Skype will close down in May.
- Reflecting on its impact since its launch in 2003 and reminiscing about MSN Messenger days.
- Discussing how Skype missed out during the pandemic boom despite being an early leader in video calling.
Amazon’s Quantum Leap:
- Amazon enters the quantum computing race with their new Cat Qubit powered chip.
- Exploring what makes this technology revolutionary, including error correction capabilities due to cosmic ray interference!
- Speculating potential applications for industries like finance and research.
Meta’s AI Facial Recognition for Scam Prevention:
- Meta introduces facial recognition tools to combat celebrity scam ads targeting users in the UK.
- Discussion around challenges of distinguishing real from fake content using advanced AI technologies.
LINKS
Microsoft closing down Skype: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn7vxlrvxyeo
Cat Qubit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly331r4p48o
Meta’s facial recognition tools: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/meta-naga-munchetty-facebook-instagram-consumers-b2709192.html
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