Today in Tech

One year ago, ChatGPT was released to the world and generative AI tools have disrupted the way we work, play, draw and create. Keith chats with resident AI experts Nicholas Mattei (Tulane University) and Mike Mason (Thoughtworks) about what was good, bad and ugly around ChatGPT and genAI, and what we can expect in 2024.

Microsoft has spent $13.1B investing in generative artificial intelligence, but early indications of Copilot for Windows suggests that it’s nothing more than an updated version of Clippy. Can other versions of Copilot, such as 365 or enterprise users, be more successful? Keith chats with Computerworld’s Preston Gralla about his annoyance with the latest AI tools from Microsoft.

In our latest technology news roundup, Keith and Chris are joined by our new guest co-host Jeremy Duvall to discuss OpenAI’s new GPT store, the sarcastic ‘Grok’ AI from Elon Musk and other AI-driven news of the week. Also, we discuss the decline of the tablet, and why a Legend of Zelda live-action movie makes sense.

A new survey from Deloitte suggests that consumers love having connected digital devices, but that they are looking for balance between the digital and physical worlds in a post-pandemic landscape. Consumers are also facing ‘digital fatigue’ when it comes to securing and managing their devices. Keith chats with Jana Arbanas from Deloitte about the survey and how consumers feel about their devices...

A new survey suggests that app usage at companies is growing like weeds, with business leaders ignoring IT recommendations; or the ease of use for buying software causes the apps to multiply. Keith Shaw chats with Prasad Ramakrishnan, CIO of Freshworks, about how companies need to better align IT initiatives with business leaderships to help stop the sprawl; and whether generative AI tools can hel...

Even though widespread deployment isn’t expected until 2030, many wireless industry officials are already discussing 6G wireless and what it could mean for carriers, businesses and consumers. Keith chats with analyst Jack Gold about what obstacles and challenges are ahead for carriers as they look to create better networks through artificial intelligence and provide cutting-edge applications for c...

The high-profile hack of MGM Resorts International is shining a light on the latest tactics being used by organized hackers to exploit large companies. What lessons can consumers and other businesses learn from these attacks? Keith chats with Ben Smith, Field CTO of security firm NetWitness, about the fallout from these attacks and how companies can shore up their own security.

In our latest technology news roundup, we chat about how technology often gets hyped to the extreme, and it takes some common sense to bring us back to reality. Keith and Chris discuss this concept around autonomous vehicles, electric cars, cryptocurrency and more. In addition, Meta sees record revenues due to an advertising rebound, while at the same time they get slapped with government lawsuits...

Recent unemployment data in the technology jobs market indicates a growing number of unemployed tech workers. Is generative AI the cause of some companies holding back on entry-level IT positions? Keith discusses the latest data with Computerworld’s Lucas Mearian to see whether this is a small blip or the beginning of a new trend in tech job hiring.

OpenAI integrates current search engine data with ChatGPT to make answers more “new”; Amazon expands its use of robotics and artificial intelligence to make deliveries even faster; and we see the return of the ‘Glasshole’ as Meta Quest headsets begin being used in public situations, irking lots of normal people. Keith and Chris catch up on the latest technology news in this episode.

Beyond using generative AI tools for writing code, software developers are finding immediate benefits to improving communication and efficiency on projects big and small. Keith chats with Cory Hymel, vice president of product and research at Gigster, about how software developers are thriving with new genAI tools.

We are now witnessing the new realities of how news is being delivered (and whether it’s true or misinformation) through social media platforms in the wake of the Hamas attack in Israel and the ensuing war. Europe calls for big platforms such as Meta and X to take down illegal content, and X faces fallout for changes that erode trust in the platform. Keith and Chris discuss the latest developments...

Training employees to spot phishing attempts and raise security awareness is a multi-billion-dollar business, but does it really work? Recent high-profile cyberattacks have shown that it is still relatively easy for attackers to get employees to provide access to computer systems and networks. Keith chats with Kelly Reeves, a cybersecurity expert and researcher, about how companies can improve the...

Most tech organizations have a disaster recovery plan in place for traditional events such as hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, etc. But what happens when the event itself is unexpected (and immediate)? Keith talks with Tamecka McKay, CIO for the city of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., about how her team responded during a historic rainfall that dropped 25-plus inches of rain in a five-hour period, flood...

As businesses look to improve their sustainability footprints, the power-hungry data center takes front-and-center stage. Keith chats with Sara Martin, an associate principal at architecture firm HED, about what companies should consider in making a greener data center around areas such as building materials, location, and new designs.

As new generative AI tools come out almost weekly, we are on the cusp of having a generation of humans that will grow up with artificial intelligence, similar to how millennials and ‘GenZ’ kids grew up with mobile phones and social media. What steps will businesses and schools need to take to train Generation AI? Keith talks with Gaurav Rao, executive vice president and general manager for machine...

What started innocently as a way to ‘personalize’ content has now become extremely divisive in cases. Internet algorithms now control what types of news people consume, what content they can (and can’t) see on social media, and what products they might want to buy. With artificial intelligence now powering more algorithms, could this mean even more problems down the road? Keith chats with Michael...

Despite some recent high-profile missteps, many companies are developing augmented and virtual reality technologies, including Meta and Apple (which calls it spatial computing). With new hardware on the way, are we on the verge of a generational switch that changes how we work, relax and communicate in the future? Keith chats with Zac Duff, co-founder of Jigspace and an industry leader in the AR/V...

With new technology and attack methods such as AI voice phishing being used by hackers, the old methods of passwords and authentication may soon be going away. On this episode, Keith chats with Julianna Lamb, CTO and co-founder of Stytch, about new authentication methods that can improve security for end users and companies to help protect account information.

Generative artificial intelligence is providing large and small impacts within businesses as they look to use tools to find new employees and keep the ones they have. Employees within companies are also using genAI in new ways, causing additional legal issues for many companies. Keith chats with Jay Sabin, an employment attorney from Brach Eichler, about navigating through many of these new legal...

New announcements and artificial intelligence integrations by Amazon, Microsoft and OpenAI indicate that the enthusiasm for AI is hitting another wave. Keith and Chris talk about the new image creation tools and other text-based generative AI that will soon be infiltrating your day-to-day work tasks and other parts of your life.

Documents related to the FTC vs. Microsoft case were inadvertently leaked this week, showing plans for a new Xbox, a desire to buy Nintendo and exclusive gaming plans, among other items. This also comes on the heels of a report that Microsoft AI researchers leaked 38TB of employee data. Maybe they need a plumber like Mario to fix the leaks. Plus, would you pay for Twitter/X in order to fight the ‘...

Keith and Chris discuss the recent cyberattack against MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, which had one company refusing to pay ransom while another one did. Dynamics of how the hackers were able to get into company systems were also disturbing. Also, we discuss the Google vs. DOJ antitrust trial, whether scientists need to meddle with asteroids, and whether people who work at home have insane...

Recent news and trends indicate continuing problems around generative AI, such as security issues, the ‘dumbening’ of the tech, cost problems; which leads us to wonder whether we are about to hit the proverbial ‘trough of disillusionment.’ Is this the case or are we just at another plateau, with more greatness to come? Keith speaks with Mike Mason from Thoughtworks and Nicholas Mattei from Tulane...

The September launch event for the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 featured several small improvements in performance and features, as well as continued commitment to environmental sustainability. Keith chats with Macworld’s Michael Simon and Computerworld’s Ken Mingis about the highlights and lowlights from the event.