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The Happy Pod: AI offers blind runners more freedom

BBC Global News Podcast Saturday 21 September 2024, 12:57 UTC By BBC World Service 1 min read
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We hear about the freedom and independence a visually impaired man found by running with an AI guide. Also: South Africa's hospital train; an usual diplomatic job share; and the dog whose love of binmen has gone viral. Music composed by Iona Hampson

We hear about the freedom and independence a visually impaired man found by running with an AI guide. Also: South Africa's hospital train; an usual diplomatic job share; and the dog whose love of binmen has gone viral.

Presenter: Jackie Leonard. Music composed by Iona Hampson

AI (ORG) South Africa's (LOCATION) Jackie Leonard (PERSON) Iona Hampson (PERSON)
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