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Nov 2024
26m 28s

Tiger trackers used to spy on women

Bbc World Service
About this episode

Women in a forest in India found they were being followed and recorded by cameras which were meant to be for monitoring tigers and other wildlife. We speak to the researcher who interviewed hundreds of women in the community. We learn about how online shopping tries to influence your behaviour. And we visit an Arctic island which is turning to renewables.

We want to know about the big tech stories of 2024 where you are. Get in touch with us by emailing techlife@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp us on +44 330 1230 320.

Presenter: Alasdair Keane Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Editor: Monica Soriano

(Image: A tiger among green foliage looking at the camera. Credit: Getty Images.)

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