Tech trends to watch out for in 2024 – the good and the bad We’re predicting the tech trends we may see in 2024. It's a big year with national elections in the US, South Africa and Bangladesh to name just a few - how will technology impact the outcomes? Misinformation is likely to be a big part of the story, and potentially could be a part of the result. The tech companies have been culling their online safety teams, and there have been court battles in the US over the First Amendment and the legality of removing false information. Climate tech start-ups in Africa Climate technology seems to be on the up too, with a recent report predicting that it will be the big investment area for tech start-ups across Africa. It may even overtake fintech as priorities change across the continent. The dangers of surveillance tracking tech And will 2024 be a good year for murderous regimes who don’t like critics, wherever they are? Ever-improving surveillance and tracking tech suggests that it might be. You might be in exile in the UK or the US, but that doesn’t necessarily make you safe.  The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio experts are Wairimu Gitahi, Peter Guest and Issie Lapowsky. Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World    For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your audio. If you like Somewhere on Earth rate and review it.  More on this week's stories: Misinformation research is under attack. So what’s the plan for 2024?https://www.fastcompany.com/90984912/election-integrity-work-is-under-attack-so-whats-the-plan-for-2024  Investing in climate tech innovation in Africahttps://www.thecatalystfund.com/insights/investing-in-climate-tech-innovation-in-africa On British soil, foreign autocrats target their critics with impunityhttps://www.codastory.com/authoritarian-tech/on-british-soil-foreign-autocrats-target-their-critics-with-impunity/   The Team Audio is by Callum Swingler and Jon Cronin Production Manager is Liz Tuohy Support the showEditor: Ania LichtarowiczProduction Manager: Liz Tuohy Recording and audio editing : Lansons | Team Farner For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on all the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram Twitter/X If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple PodcastsContact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.coSend us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World