Beyond the Tech
Welcome to Beyond the Tech, the dedicated podcast for intermediate English learners looking to elevate their spoken British English to the next level. Each episode explores cutting-edge emerging technology topics, making complex subject matter completely accessible. Tune in to expand your modern technical knowledge, sharpen your listening skills, and speak English with effortless confidence.
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What is AI Really?: How Today's Technology Powers the AI Boom
This podcast is dedicated for intermediate English learners looking to elevate their spoken British English to the next level. Tailored for intermediate proficiency (B1/B2 level), each episode bridges the gap to fluency using authentic British accents, connected speech, and key industry vocabulary. This episode explores why AI is thriving now, from mobile hardware and cloud computing to big data, sensors, and natural language processing. It also looks at real-world uses in banking, including fraud detection, identity verification, chatbots, and faster customer service.

What is AI Really?: Hype, History and Hidden Risks
This podcast is dedicated for intermediate English learners looking to elevate their spoken British English to the next level. Tailored for intermediate proficiency (B1/B2 level), each episode bridges the gap to fluency using authentic British accents, connected speech, and key industry vocabulary. This episode explores how artificial intelligence has moved from science fiction into everyday life, from calculators and voice assistants to smart devices.