Gadget Safety, AI Competition, and Wildlife Conservation Tech
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This week's program covers gadget safety with lithium batteries, an international AI competition in San Francisco, and a new scheme to equip African conservation workers with high-tech skills for wildlife protection.
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The article discusses current issues related to technology and conservation. It highlights the risks associated with lithium batteries in gadgets, a competition for AI applications, and efforts to enhance wildlife protection in Africa through technological skills.
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When we fly we love to take our gadgets with us. But the lithium batteries that power them can catch fire. We find out about a new campaign urging us to pack with safety in mind. Also this week: the BBC's Lily Jamali visits an international competition for new AI applications in San Francisco. And protecting Africa's endangered wildlife is an increasingly high-tech business - a new scheme aims to give conservation workers the latest skills. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: A man is in an airport lounge. He is charging his smartphone with a portable charger, which is resting on a suitcase. Credit: Getty Images)
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Open Questions
- What specific safety campaign is being urged for lithium batteries?
- What are the details of the international AI competition in San Francisco?
- What is the new scheme for conservation workers in Africa, and what specific skills will it impart?
