Episodes

  • Former Secret Service agent explains the security mistakes we continue to make? | Ep. 170
    Jul 25 2024
    Despite security training and improved security systems that aim to keep the bad guys out, ransomware and other malware continue to invade our systems due to human mistakes. Keith chats with Tulsa University Professor Justin Miller, a former Secret Service agent, about the top mistakes that end users, companies and governments continue to make in the realm of cybersecurity.
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    48 mins
  • New hacks keep summer heat on businesses | Ep. 169
    Jul 23 2024
    A range of high-profile computer hacks have shut down car dealerships, furniture manufacturers, and even had an effect on Disney, showcasing that as temperatures rise, so do the security attacks. Tech Influencer Evan Kirstel joins the show this week as guest co-host to discuss those stories and others from the week, including whether Amazon Prime Day is still a big deal, and whether we want an AI Burt Reynolds to read us the news or an audio book.
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    41 mins
  • Does AI need to be used by everyone? | Ep. 168
    Jul 18 2024
    As generative artificial intelligence continues to make strides and make mistakes, a growing number of experts and businesses are trying to figure out whether AI needs to be used by everyone within a company. Will this technology eventually fade into the background, or does it need to remain as “the great disruptor”? Keith chats with Ryan Cox, head of artificial intelligence at Synechron, about where AI heads over the next few years.
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    35 mins
  • Here’s why Apple’s Vision Pro flopped | Ep. 167
    Jul 16 2024
    Market analyst firm IDC said the Apple Vision Pro has yet to sell 100,000 units, leading many to believe that the ‘spatial computing’ device is a flop. Meanwhile, Apple fans turn their attention to a potential robotics device with AI features. Computerworld columnist and journalist extraordinaire Mike Elgan joins the show to discuss this and other technology topics, including whether we will all become cyborgs eventually, and if we think Mark Zuckerberg is “king of the millennials.”
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    55 mins
  • Exploring the spatial universe in 2030 | Ep. 166
    Jul 11 2024
    While we continue to see ‘meh’ reactions to products like Apple’s Vision Pro headset and Meta continues to struggle with its Oculus headsets, there is still a feeling that spatial computing will be with us in the future. Deloitte Consulting takes a futuristic look at the ups, downs and everything in between of the technology – not through a list of charts and graphs, but through the use of speculative fiction and “What If?” types of stories. Mike Bechtel, chief futurist and managing director at Deloitte, joins the show to discuss this world of 2030 and how different spatial technology will have both positive and negative impacts on the world we live in.
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    39 mins
  • Why a TikTok ban makes sense | Ep. 165
    Jul 9 2024
    The U.S. attempting to ban TikTok goes beyond just stopping a social media app that shows funny dance videos or makeup tips. Experts in national intelligence say it’s about stopping a foreign state (China) from waging information warfare against the U.S. and protecting citizens from propaganda campaigns. Keith chats with Craig Albert, Ph.D., from Augusta University about the dangers of TikTok, as well as how foreign nations and other cyberhacker groups utilize social media to subtly (and not-so-subtly) influence the opinions of American citizens.
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    58 mins
  • Music companies strike back against audio AI | Ep. 164
    Jul 1 2024
    The Recording Industry Association of America and big music groups sue some artificial intelligence companies over the use of copyrighted materials in training data sets, the latest salvo in the ongoing battle between content holders and AI startups. Also, is Amazon late to the AI party with a potential ChatGPT competitor? Analyst Jack Gold joins the show as guest co-host this week to discuss the latest technology news with Keith.
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    33 mins
  • Skills that future tech leaders will need | Ep. 163
    Jun 27 2024
    Today’s technology leaders and entrepreneurs are completely different from the tech giants that created and dominated Silicon Valley over the past 20 to 30 years. The next generation of technology leaders will need even different skills from today’s bigwigs. Keith chats with Robert Eric Siegel, a lecturer in management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a venture partner at Piva, about how tech leadership is evolving.
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    46 mins