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Chinese humanoid robot startups are moving beyond choreographed demonstrations and into factories and retail stores, racing to secure real-world deployments that could eventually scale to tens of thousands of machines.中国的人形机器人初创企业正走出编排好的演示阶段，进入工厂和零售商店，争相实现真实场景的部署，最终有望达到数万台机器的规模。The shift gained further momentum on Tuesday when the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council launched a nationwide initiative to accelerate humanoid robot adoption across manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare and other sectors.这一转变在6月9日获得了进一步动力，工业和信息化部与国务院国有资产监督管理委员会当天启动了一项全国性专项行动，旨在加速人形机器人在制造业、物流、零售、医疗等领域的应用。The initiative aims to create more than 100 high-value application scenarios by the end of 2026 and drive large-scale deployment of more than 10,000 humanoid robots, underscoring China‘s ambition to turn humanoid robots into a new pillar of industrial growth.该专项行动的目标是，到2026年底打造100个以上高价值应用场景，带动形成万台级规模落地能力，凸显出中国将人形机器人培育为产业增长新支柱的决心。Among the early movers is Beijing-based Robotera, whose humanoid robots have already been deployed in more than 10 logistics centers operated by China Post and SF Holding across North, East and South China.总部位于北京的星动纪元（Robotera）是该领域的先行者之一，其人形机器人已在中国邮政和顺丰控股于华北、华东和华南地区运营的10多个物流中心投入应用。In a facility in Beijing on Wednesday, a Robotera humanoid robot packed products into cardboard boxes. When an item was unexpectedly removed from the box, the robot immediately detected the change, retrieved the object and completed the task again.6月10日，在北京的一处设施内，一台星动纪元的人形机器人正将产品装入纸箱。当一件物品意外被从箱中取出时，机器人立即察觉这一变化，重新拾起该物品，并再次完成了任务。Chen Jianyu, founder of Robotera, said that its humanoid robots can process up to 1,200 parcels per hour, approaching human-level productivity in some logistics environments.星动纪元创始人陈建宇表示，其人形机器人每小时最多可处理1200个包裹，在某些物流环境中已接近人类的生产效率。“We want robots to enter factories and logistics parks and become real productive forces,” he said.“我们希望机器人进入工厂和物流园区，成为真正的生产力，”他说。The company‘s commercial traction is already visible. Robotera's co-founder Xi Yue said the company is already delivering orders in thousands of units this year as demand accelerates.该公司的商业化进展已经显现。星动纪元联合创始人席悦表示，随着需求加速增长，公司今年已开始交付数千台订单。A similar race is unfolding in retail. Beijing-based Galbot, another embodied AI startup, has opened autonomous retail stores, known as galaxy capsules, across the city, and deployed humanoid robots in some of Beijing‘s FamilyMart convenience stores.类似的竞赛也在零售领域展开。总部位于北京的具身智能初创企业银河通用（Galbot）已在全市开设了名为“银河太空舱”的无人零售店，并在北京的部分全家便利店部署了人形机器人。Inside the silver, spacecraft-like capsule stores, humanoid robots prepare coffee, retrieve drinks and serve customers without human assistance.在银色、类似太空舱的胶囊店铺内，人形机器人无需人工协助即可制作咖啡、取用饮料并为顾客服务。The pace of improvement has been rapid. When Galbot opened its first capsule store last August, a robot took 46 seconds to pick up and deliver a cup of coffee. Less than a year later, that time has been cut to 18 seconds.改进的速度非常快。去年8月银河通用开设首家胶囊店时，机器人取送一杯咖啡需要46秒。不到一年后，这一时间已缩短至18秒。Galbot‘s co-founder Zhang Zhizheng said the company plans to launch similar stores in 10 cities, locating them in commercial districts, transportation hubs, tourist attractions and urban neighborhoods.银河通用联合创始人张志正表示，公司计划在10个城市开设类似的店铺，选址于商业区、交通枢纽、旅游景点和城市社区。He added that Galbot has pursued a dual-track strategy, deploying robots in both industrial and retail settings.他补充说，银河通用采取了双轨战略，在工业领域和零售场景同时部署机器人。According to him, its Galbot S1 mobile robot, capable of carrying loads of up to 50 kilograms while operating continuously through battery swapping, has entered production lines at companies including battery giant CATL and automaker BAIC Group.据他介绍，其Galbot S1移动机器人能够通过更换电池持续运行，可承载高达50公斤的负载，已进入电池巨头宁德时代和汽车制造商北汽集团等公司的生产线。Jiang Han, a senior researcher at market consultancy Pangoal, said: “What‘s happening now is a transition from laboratory validation to large-scale commercial deployment.市场咨询机构盘古智库的高级研究员江瀚表示：“当前正经历从实验室验证到大规模商业部署的转变。The key breakthrough is not that the robots can move. It's that they can operate autonomously in complex, dynamic environments as part of everyday business operations.”“关键的突破不在于机器人能动，而在于它们能够作为日常商业运营的一部分，在复杂、动态的环境中自主运行。”choreographed /ˈkɒriəɡrɑːft/精心编排的Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) /ˈmɪnɪstri əv ˈɪndəstri ənd ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən tekˈnɒlədʒi/工业和信息化部State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) /steɪt əʊnd ˈæsets ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən ənd ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən kəˈmɪʃən/国务院国有资产监督管理委员会large-scale deployment /lɑːdʒ skeɪl dɪˈplɔɪmənt/规模化落地pillar of industrial growth /ˈpɪlə əv ɪnˈdʌstriəl ɡrəʊθ/产业增长支柱dual-track strategy /ˈdjuːəl træk ˈstrætədʒi/双轨战略

Robert Cordova and Derek Hyde talk AI in sports ahead of their unique panel discussion with Tim Dickson on June 24.This special edition episode was sponsored by Cream City Cyber, Milwaukee's global cybersecurity consultancy helping companies of all sizes navigate digital risk. From AI governance to cybersecurity, they've got you covered. Learn more at creamcitycyber.com.In this episode, Steve sits down with the following for a fun and insightful conversation about the sports tech panel at Summerfest TechAI on June 24:Tim Dickson: [LinkedIn] The maestro. The connector. The guy who is always celebrating tech in Milwaukee and who brings all of us together. Also, he's the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Regal Rexnord. He'll be moderating the panel with Robert and Derek at Summerfest TechAI on Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00PM CST. Register for Summerfest TechAI here.Robert Cordova: [LinkedIn] Always keeping it real. Also, the guy who promised to give me a private tech tour at the Fiserv Forum. Oh, and he's Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for our Milwaukee Bucks.Derek Hyde: [LinkedIn] One of my faves to grab a beer with. He always brings the passion for sports tech and Milwaukee to any discussion. He also works as SVP of Information Technology at our Milwaukee Brewers.Lena DeLaet: [LinkedIn] How the hell does she make Summerfest TechAI happen every year? Because she's incredible and loves the work she does for our city. Which reminds me, Lena is Director, Sales & Summerfest TechAI. From AI agents to facial recognition technology, if you love the Bucks and/or Brewers, you'll love this episode.

We are revisiting the AI-copyright interplay for the first time in nearly three years. Copyright remains very relevant to our sphere of interest, not least because the EU AI Act specifically points at EU copyright law with regards to training data and transparency requirements for AI models.Malcolm Bain is an English solicitor and Spanish abogado. He has worked as an Information Technology and Intellectual Property lawyer over the last 20 years, with a specialisation in technology licensing, open source software and content, technology transfer and privacy. In 2006, together with his partner Manuel Martínez, he founded his own firm “id-law partners” as a boutique specialized in IP and ICT. In May 2018, both incorporated this firm into Across Legal.In addition to his professional activity advising entrepreneurs, private companies, public administrations and open source projects, Malcolm is a member of the Free Software Foundation Europe and ASTP, associate professor of law at the University of Barcelona, ​​mentor in Tecniospring Industry and other programs for entrepreneurs and frequent speaker at conferences and seminars in the field of ICTs and entrepreneurship in the digital world.References:* Malcolm Bain at Across Legal* Malcolm Bain on LinkedIn* Monkey selfie copyright dispute (Wikipedia)* Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC* Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (UK Intellectual Property Office)* Stability AI largely wins UK court battle against Getty Images over copyright and trademark (AP News, November 2025)* US Copyright Office: Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence (2023)* German Court Rules OpenAI Infringed Song Lyrics in Europe's First Major AI Music Ruling (November 2025)* Jakob Plesner: Copyright Exceptions for Generative AI (Masters of Privacy, October 2023).* (NOTE: The second part of this conversation was recorded in Spanish and is available in our separate Masters of Privacy ES channel.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe

How does a small six-person family business in Victoria, British Columbia earn more than 775 Google reviews and attract customers from across North America?In this episode, we sit down with John de Jong, founder of ** Alley Kat Signs and Marketing**, to discuss what it really takes to stand out in today's digital-first marketplace. With more than 45 years of sales and marketing experience, John shares the lessons he's learned from corporate leadership roles, award-winning marketing campaigns, and building a highly respected family business.Key Topics:Building a business with over 775 Google reviewsWhy online reputation is a competitive advantageGoogle Business Profile optimization strategiesGetting found on Page 1 of GoogleLessons from 45 years in sales and marketingAdapting and growing during the COVID eraThe power of customer trust and local visibilityMentoring entrepreneurs around the worldA practical conversation on how small businesses can use digital tools to create outsized results.

XThabo Shole- Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela, speaks to Magatho Mello, who is the SITA Managing Director, to discuss the work of the agency and how it protects state information.The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 With the Leaving Certificate getting underway today, many students will be thinking about what comes next. While college remains a popular option, increasing numbers are also looking at apprenticeships and traineeships as a route into employment.   FIT, the national coordinator for Tech Apprenticeships in Ireland, is encouraging students to consider careers in the growing tech sector. Clodagh Kearns is the People, Analytics and Wellbeing Lead at FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology)  

It is indeed an exciting time to be alive. I'm not talking about AI, but OTAs, or Organized Team Activities in the National Football League. Non-contact football practices have just commenced. Our hometown heroes the New England Patriots are coming off a very successful season, which unfortunately ended in the Patriots getting shellacked by the Seattle Seahawks (so much so I stopped watching the game).  If Patriots fans thought that was the low point of this year, recent stories around the head coach Mike Vrabel's personal activities (shall we say) have raised questions around how successful this season is going to be. Being a leader can require a lot of focus to the task at hand. If you can't focus, can you lead? Or, is there going to be a level of distraction interfering with the focus that is needed to succeed at that level.  It seems that the only story getting more press than the Mike Vrabel saga is the artificial intelligence saga. AI is impossible to escape in the press and in our lives. When I was at the FTT Fintech and Customer Alpha event, every session had some discussion about AI. In these discussions, it is interesting to hear the ever fluctuating claims about how essential AI is to a company's success. There are stories about how it is vital to success, as well as stories about how it is going to contribute to failure. There is a lot of space in between those extremes to add further stories.  These discussions raise the question about what it means to “embrace technology.” There is a difference between a company embracing technology and becoming beholden to it. We are seeing many companies becoming beholden to AI. Some companies are becoming beholden by making the decision to turn their operations to AI, reducing headcount, and dealing with the aftermath if the expected returns have not materialized. Or, they are now seeing the price of tokens being significantly increased. Other companies, by comparison, are embracing technology by finding areas where its use fits and is appropriate. Adoption involves whether technology is seen as a tool or technology as a determinant.  It all comes down to leadership, and making strategic decisions in times of uncertainty.  This is why we have this week on Experience by Design Marianne Bachynski, Chief Information Officer, Author, Speaker, and Strategic Advisor. Marianne's expertise lies in aligning IT Operations and Business Strategies to achieve organizational goals and foster sustainable growth. There perhaps is no better time to engage a conversation around strategic use of technology than now.  In our chat, Marianne suggests that AI can unlearn more quickly due to its objective nature and the ability to be retrained, but it lacks empathy and can have unchecked bias unless trained by humans. In other words, why we still need humans in the loop. We also discuss how new technology creates opportunities for experimentation and innovation, but only if we are not relying on it just to replicate what we've done in the past.  Marianne stresses that especially in times of rapid technological change, success comes down to people and how culture still matters. We have to hire curious people to begin with, and continue to engage them around the what and why of your decisions. People need to be shown that they still matter, and that we are all in this together.  This includes people at all levels of the organization. Marianne describes how her end of summer meeting with interns was her favorite meeting because of the unique perspectives and creative ideas that were shared. Marianne highlights the need for leaders to shift from micromanaging to influencing and coaching, while also fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Marianne shares her hope that her book, Fit for Uncertainty, would help readers change their leadership approach and build coping skills for stress. Ultimately, Marianne shares that leaders of all kinds need to have the humility that allows them to say “I don't know” and be open to learning from many different voices, which still includes human intelligence. Marianne Bachynski Website: https://mariannebachynski.com/ Marianne Bachynski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-bachynski/ Fit for Uncertainty: Lead with Purpose, Adapt to Change: https://mariannebachynski.com/book/

Going Long Podcast Episode 633: The Leader's Heart - Augusto Abbarchi   "We now know with certainty the power of the cardiac brain in terms of intuition, courage, and connection. What does this mean for a leader?" - an excerpt from book 'The Leader's Heart' by Augusto Abbarchi, of which the author is today's special guest! Billy welcomes Augusto to the show, who with 30 years experience has held senior positions in leading multinational companies in the Information Technology sector throughout his career. His experience includes prestigious roles at SAP as CEO Italy, Chief Operating Officer EMEA, and Global Head of Maintenance. at Software AG as SVP Global Support Services and Global Head of Renewals. Augusto now helps leaders in line with his philosophy found in his book, 'The Leader's Heart'.    ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In today's episode of The Going Long Podcast, you'll learn the following:   [00:24 - 02:20] Billy welcomes and introduces today's special guest, Augusto Abbarchi [02:20 - 05:29] Billy asks Augusto to explain why he is now helping others while living and working under his own terms rather than as part of a corporate construct. [05:29 - 08:44] Augusto shares insights into how leadership is a factor in the disengagement crisis affecting the corporate world currently. [08:44 - 14:54] Billy asks Augusto to explain the connection to sport of the story that led to the development of his key working philosophy involving heart.  [14:54 - 17:34] Augusto explains how to balance the world of numbers and their importance in business and being the best version of yourself.  [17:34 - 20:40] Billy asks Augusto what drove her to focus on a space that nobody else currently was. [20:40 - 24:30] Augusto explains how she identifies and predicts problems that start ups will find and how she works out solutions for them. [24:30 - 26:28] Augusto shares advice for those who want to lean into trying something new when certain kinds of leverage aren't immediately available. [26:28 - 34:03] Billy asks Augusto to describe how people can learn to trust their heart-brain. [34:03 - 39:09] Augusto talks more about the importance of fundamental connections and how it all works. [39:09 - 42:02] Billy asks Augusto to share more about his book and how he is helping people today. [42:02 - 44:16] Augusto shares the message that she would like to hear from himself three years from now. [44:16 - 46:44] Billy sums up all we've learned from Augusto today and asks him to share the best ways we can get in contact and find him online. [46:44 - 48:24] Billy wraps up the show.   How best to get in touch with and find out more about Augusto Abbarchi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-abbarchi-a7a91/    Website: https://augustoabbarchi.com/    "The Leader's Heart" -  book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leaders-Heart-Leadership-beyond-rationality/dp/B0GWYZW4XY    If you're a corporate executive who wants to make your role optional, then grab your FREE ebook with Billy's proven 3 step process at:  www.makeitoptional.com What you can expect to get out of this ebook: Learn how to achieve corporate optionality Gain true control over your career Turn corporate skills into personal assets With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time. This free ebook gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today! Go to: www.makeitoptional.com Click the above link or just copy and paste the following directly into your browser to sign up and get your free ebook: https://www.makeitoptional.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p2olm  To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE.   How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI     Be sure to connect with Billy!  He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

João Moura, CEO of crewAI, shares why single AI agents fall short and what changes when you give them a crew. He explains how multi-agent systems are already running inside Fortune 500 companies; why accountability and human oversight still matter as agents grow more autonomous; and what it looks like when an AI agent negotiates on your behalf (and wins). Key Takeaways: How multi-agent systems are already being used inside Fortune 500 companies How agents are starting to watch, review, and debug each other, and what that means for quality control What the shift from better models to better coordination looks like in practice Why data ownership and open-source are becoming the real competitive edge in the AI race What "LLM as a judge" means and how it's becoming a quality control pattern Why accountability and human oversight still matter even as agents become more autonomous Guest Bio: João Moura is the CEO of crewAI. He has over 20 years of software engineering experience, and previously served as Director of AI Engineering at Clearbit, where he transformed AI into a core profit driver, growing a thriving user base and spearheading advancements in large-scale vector databases. João also founded Urdog, an IoT startup, where he developed a smart collar for dogs and managed all aspects of the business. With extensive experience in engineering leadership roles at Toptal and Packlane, he specializes in building high-performing teams and implementing scalable AI and machine-learning solutions. João holds an MBA in Information Technology from FIAP, and completed executive leadership training at NYU Stern. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

CBSE OSM security flaw exposed; IIT-M steps in for system audit A young ethical hacker, Nisarga Adhikary, has uncovered a serious vulnerability in CBSE's new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, part of its Digital India push. Developed by Hyderabad-based Coempt EduTeck Pvt Ltd, the platform was so poorly secured that unauthorized users could potentially access and alter scanned Class 12 answer sheets. Adhikary reported the flaw to CERT-In on February 25, 2026, but received only a generic acknowledgement and saw no corrective action for months. He eventually went public with the issue in a May 22 blog post, also highlighting institutional apathy. Amid growing concerns over glitches and weak access controls, a team from IIT Madras is now in Delhi conducting a third-party audit of the system. IIT-M director V. Kamakoti said the review will help identify what went wrong and guide fixes. Quad to mobilise $20 bn to strengthen critical minerals supply chain Countering China's tight grip on global supplies of critical minerals, Quad partners India, the US, Australia, and Japan have signed a framework to mobilise up to $20 billion to strengthen supply chains across mining, processing, and recycling. “The Quad partners intend to support the development of secure critical minerals supply chains, which are essential for advanced technologies, economic growth, and the resilience of our industrial bases,” a statement on the `Quad critical minerals initiative framework' issued by the MEA on Tuesday said. The four countries intend to work together to use economic policy tools and coordinated investment to accelerate the development of diversified and fair critical mineral markets and support the supply of critical minerals that are crucial to our region's economic growth and security, it added. The framework was finalised at the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi hosted by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and attended by Foreign Minister of Australia Penny Wong, Foreign Minister of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Airtel Priority sparks parliamentary scrutiny over net neutrality and equal access Amid a growing debate triggered by the launch of Airtel Priority post-paid plan, a Parliamentary panel on Tuesday asked the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to study the impact of 5G network slicing services in countries such as Singapore and the UK, while also examining whether the interests of India's largely prepaid mobile subscriber base are adequately protected. The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, also decided to call major digital and social media companies, including Meta, X, Google and Amazon, for discussions on net neutrality and preferential access practices. The meeting was convened to review “Quality of Service (QoS) Standards and Consumer Protection in Telecom Sector,” with a specific focus on net neutrality, reports Shishir Sinha. India's bank education loans record decade-high 15% jump to ₹8.58 lakh crore in FY26 Rising tuition fees, growing overseas education aspirations, and wider lender participation pushed education loans from banks to their sharpest annual growth in a decade in FY26. Outstanding education loans from banks rose nearly 15 per cent year-on-year to ₹8.58 lakh crore in FY26 from ₹7.46 lakh crore in FY25, according to data from Reserve Bank of India's latest bulletin. The loan book had contracted in FY22 and FY23 before recovering in the last two fiscals. Experts attributed the rise to increasing education costs, rupee depreciation, and a growing willingness among families to finance higher education through borrowings, writes Yashaswani Chauhan. (Research and VO: Siddharth Mathew Cherian)

Our guest today is Doug Cooke, an aerospace consultant who spent 38 years at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.  STEM-Talk host and IHMC founder Dr. Ken Ford, a former Associate Director of NASA's Ames Research Center and Director of NASA's Center of Excellence in Information Technology, interviewed Doug just four days after the astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean following a historic 10-day roundtrip from the Earth to the Moon. In today's episode, Ken and Doug discuss the Artemis mission as well as NASA's plans to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028. Doug also shares his concern that China could one day surpass America's leadership role in human spaceflight. During his 38 years at NASA, Doug played critical roles in the Space Shuttle, International Space Station and Human Exploration spaceflight programs. During the last three years of his NASA career, he served as Associate Administrator of the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, which oversees the development of systems critical to NASA’s plans for human exploration of the Moon and Mars, including the Artemis program. Show notes: [00:04:05] Ken opens our interview with Doug by talking about the Artemis II mission, which is the first crewed mission beyond low earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. Harrison Schmidtt, who was on Apollo 17, was our guest on episode 4. Ken asks Doug for his key takeaways of the Artemis II mission, which set the record for a manned mission from Earth, traveling 252,756 miles into space and breaking Apollo 13's record. [00:06:18] Ken explains that the Artemis missions signal a new age of space exploration as well as the beginning of a new space race between the U.S. and China. NASA aims to land humans on the Moon by 2028 while China expects to land humans on the moon in 2030. Ken has previously stated that he does not have confidence in NASA's current mission architecture to achieve NASA's stated goal of 2028, and asks Doug for his thoughts on the matter. [00:07:28] Ken asks if it is true that Yuri Gagarin, who become the first human to fly into space, is what initially sparked Doug's interest in science and space. [00:08:54] Ken notes that Gagarin's orbit around the earth inspired President Kennedy to vow that the United States would ramp up its space program and become the first nation to land a man on the moon. Ken mentions that he believes the Apollo 11 mission, which landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, was one the greatest technological advances in world history. Ken asks Doug for his thoughts on the success of the Apollo program. [00:10:28] Ken mentions that Doug went to college at Texas A&M and majored in aerospace engineering. Kens asks Doug how he got a job at NASA after graduating. [00:12:21] Ken explains that Doug was instrumental in the development of the space shuttle and the International Space Station during his time at NASA. Doug talks about what it was like working on those projects at NASA. [00:15:16] Ken mentions that Doug also had an instrumental role in the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS), and the broader Exploration Technology Program. Ken points out that Doug became head of the exploration technology program in 1990 under then NASA Associate Administrator Mike Griffin, who was our guest on episodes 134 and 189. Ken asks Doug about meeting Mike. [00:16:17] Ken mentions that Mike Griffin and Lisa Porter were our guests on episode 189, where they voiced concerns about NASA's current plans for a return to the moon. Ken goes on to mention that near the end of Doug's career at NASA, he was the head of Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD), which is responsible for the development of systems critical to NASA's plans for future exploration of the Moon and Mars. Ken asks Doug to talk about his role as head of the directorate and the work he did there. [00:18:55] Ken explains that Doug has written extensively on the issues with the Artemis mission architecture, most notably in a recent article for space news. Before jumping into the article, Ken asks Doug to talk about why it is important and also a national-security concern that we return to the moon before China. [00:21:12] Looping back to Doug's op-ed in Space News, Ken notes that Doug stressed the need for NASA to develop a plan-B for the Artemis mission, with Doug and others noting that without a plan-B, the U.S. risks of losing the space race to the Moon. Doug has also gone on record to say that China has a far simpler, more direct, and more technically conservative plan than NASA. Ken asks Doug to elaborate on this. [00:22:37] Ken asks Doug to talk about the issues he and others have identified with NASA's current proposed landing system. [00:26:14] Ken asks Doug to give a better understanding for the listeners of just how tall the proposed SpaceX lander is, and why that is a potential problem for not only landing on the moon in the proposed locations, but also for the astronauts exiting and entering. [00:28:51] Ken asks Doug to talk about what plan-B for Artemis looks like. [00:30:12] Ken asks Doug about the powerful thrust generation of the SpaceX lander. This raises the concern of regolith blast and generating significant debris fields while landing and thus reducing the scientific value of the region immediately surrounding the landing site. [00:30:59] Ken asks if Doug has any other thoughts on a potential plan-B. [00:33:02] Ken notes that the success of the mission hinges on the least proven element, namely the lander. While other elements of the mission architecture are well established, the hardest and least tested elements are normally the weakest links. Ken asks Doug's thoughts on this position. [00:34:31] Ken asks Doug to talk about the complexity of the Artemis mission architecture and that it is largely driven by the Lander and NASA's requirements.  There was a high interest in re-usability which increased complexity. Neither of the two Landers under development are an optimal design for a lunar lander. [00:35:37] Ken asks Doug about the role of commercial companies sometimes called “new space” in space exploration. [00:37:02] Ken asks Doug if he feels discouraged by the fact that the U.S. has squandered a 60-year head start in space exploration. [00:37:36] Ken explains that China aims to send humans to Mars by 2050, and NASA aims to do the same by 2040, while Elon Musk proposes to send humans to Mars by 2029, which Ken says is a completely untenable notion. Ken notes that statements such as that from Musk vastly understate the difficulty entailed in a Mars mission. Given that Doug was part of the early planning of a Mars mission at NASA, he asks Doug to talk about the challenges that such a mission faces. [00:42:17] Ken and Doug discuss the problem with EDL (Entry Descent and Landing) that Mars uniquely poses. [00:43:09] Ken also brings up the issue of crew health and wellness. By the time they reach Mars, given the extended time spent in a high-radiation, micro-gravity environment, maintaining crew health in transit is critical to mission success. [00:43:47] Ken poses the concern that if it becomes likely that China will reach the moon before the U.S. can return, then NASA or the political leadership may adopt the attitude that we've already been to the moon, and that we should just jump straight to Mars. [00:46:24] Ken asks for Doug's thoughts on NASA's current leadership and workforce. [00:49:01] Ken quizzes Doug about the aims, goals, and mission architecture of Artemis III and IV. [00:51:16] Ken notes that the design of Artemis III might negatively impact the overall mission goal of landing on the Moon by 2028. [00:52:04] Ken shifts to talk more about Artemis IV, elements of which, Ken notes, need much more testing to be ready. [00:52:58] Ken closes our interview noting that Doug will return for another interview on STEM-Talk in 2028 to see if Artemis is on schedule. Ken ends by asking Doug about how he started his hobby of collecting Civil War artifacts after he retired and moved to Gettysburg, as well as his hobby of collecting antique cars. [00:55:17] Ken closes by asking Doug to name the favorite car he has collected. Links: Doug Cooke bio Learn more about IHMC STEM-Talk homepage Ken Ford bio Ken Ford Wikipedia page  

What separates basic tax filing from true financial strategy? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Uadiale, Managing Partner at Smeed CPA, to break down the world of proactive tax strategy, wealth preservation, and financial planning for high-net-worth entrepreneurs and real estate investors.Michael shares how his unique combination of CPA, CGMA, and FCA credentials helps business owners think beyond compliance and focus on long-term wealth optimization. We dive into advanced tax planning strategies, the realities of bonus depreciation and cost segregation, and why many successful entrepreneurs wait too long to move beyond a generalist CPA.The conversation also explores Real Estate Professional Status (REPS), common audit pitfalls investors overlook, and how Michael built TracNest to solve one of the biggest documentation challenges in the industry. Plus, we discuss the growing role of AI inside modern CPA firms and where human expertise still matters most.If you're building wealth, scaling a business, or investing heavily in real estate, this episode offers valuable insights into protecting and maximizing what you've worked hard to create.

LIVE from Everyman Cinema Broadgate, HOSPA in partnership with Next Wave Hospitality. This panel session sponsored by Focus on Hospitality explores how AI has dominated hospitality conversations over the last 18 months. This session cuts through the hype and focuses on what actually drives performance.What are the real blockers inside hotels today?What foundations need to be in place before innovation can deliver value?How do operators make smarter investment decisions that improve guest experience, support teams, and create commercial return?Because high-performing hotels are rarely powered by the newest tool. They are powered by getting the basics right, then scaling intelligently. This session brings together operators and industry experts to explore the end-to-end hotel journey, from design and infrastructure through to guest experience, revenue performance, and post-stay feedback and loyalty.Speakers: Arik Fletcher, Fraction vCTO, Focus GroupKevin Edwards, CEO, Hospitality Technology AdvisoryGavin A., VP of Information Technology & Innovation, YotelSamuel Actford, Group IT Manager, Exclusive Collection

Have you ever looked at the world lately and wondered… How do we hold onto peace when everything around us feels uncertain? How do we stay compassionate without becoming overwhelmed? And how do we embrace both strength and  softness in times that seem so divided? Today's conversation is a beautiful one. Joining me is author and spiritual seeker Prashanthi Amarnath, whose work blends ancient Taoist wisdom with practical guidance for modern life. With a background in Information Technology and a deep lifelong study of spirituality—including the teachings of the Tao Te Ching—Prashanthi brings a grounded, heartfelt perspective to navigating change, uncertainty, and inner conflict. Her book, Embracing Paradox, explores how ancient wisdom can help us find clarity, balance, and peace—even in a world that often feels at war within itself and around us.This conversation is thoughtful, calming, and deeply timely. Let's dive into “Embracing Paradox in a World at War!” “ With Call IT in With Dar “ Support the showFull Show Notes can be found at CallITInPodcast.comPhoto credit: Rebecca Lange Photography Music credit: Kevin MacLeod Incompetech.com (licensed under Creative Commons)  Production credit: Erin Schenke @ Emerald Support Services LLC.Grab Dar's Flight Deck Oracle Card DeckTake Dar's Archetype Quiz

As artificial intelligence tools become cheaper, smarter and easier to use, they are helping more Chinese entrepreneurs turn personal expertise and online followings into one-person companies (OPCs), building lean businesses powered by digital platforms and AI-driven productivity.随着人工智能工具变得更实惠、更智能、更易用，越来越多的中国创业者正借助AI，将个人专长与线上粉丝转化为“一人公司”，构建以数字平台和AI驱动的生产力为支撑的轻量化商业模式。For Wang Yao, founder of an OPC built around her online personal channel "Wiley", the appeal lies not in scale, but in flexibility and low risk.王瑶（网名“Wiley”）就是一位围绕个人线上频道打造“一人公司”的创业者。对她而言，这种模式的吸引力不在于规模，而在于灵活性和低风险。Through social media content sharing personal growth, life abroad and cost-effective ways to improve productivity, Wang's channel has attracted over 100,000 followers on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, and has built a business centered on consulting services and brand partnerships.王瑶通过社交媒体分享个人成长、海外生活以及高性价比的提升效率方法，其频道在中国社交平台小红书上吸引了超过10万粉丝，并围绕咨询服务和品牌合作构建了商业模式。"The company operates in a very healthy way because it has zero debt, low costs and high flexibility," Wang said, describing her business model as the monetization of "trust-based traffic".“公司运营非常健康，因为它零负债、低成本、高灵活性，”王瑶说，她的商业模式就是将“信任流量”变现。Wang said more people are beginning to realize that entrepreneurship no longer necessarily requires large teams, venture capital or corporate backing.王瑶表示，越来越多的人开始意识到，创业不再必然需要庞大的团队、风险投资或企业背书。"People are gradually discovering that you don't have to join a major company or pursue fundraising and IPOs," she said. "One person can still build a decent business through their own skills and influence."“人们逐渐发现，不一定要加入大公司，也不一定要追求融资和上市，”她说，“一个人凭借自己的技能和影响力，同样可以打造一份体面的事业。”The content creator added that the rapid development of AI tools has become a major factor behind that shift.她补充道，AI工具的快速发展正是这一转变背后的主要推动力。"I do not need to hire copywriters, designers or video editors. AI has taken on these roles. That keeps the marginal cost of running my OPC extremely low and allows me to test new content directions or business models with very low risk," she said.“我不需要雇佣文案、设计师或视频剪辑师。AI承担了这些角色。这让我的‘一人公司'边际成本极低，也让我能够以极低的风险尝试新的内容方向或商业模式。”"The growing abundance, accessibility and usability of AI tools are key to one person becoming a team," said He Xia, a former chief engineer at the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.中国信息通信研究院原总工程师何霞表示：“AI工具的日益丰富、易用和好用，是‘一个人成为一支队伍'的关键。”Current AI tools can cover functions from software development and daily searches to image generation and audio-video production, and AI agents such as OpenClaw are also lowering the coding threshold and bringing opportunities for entrepreneurs with little technical background, said He.何霞指出，当前AI工具已覆盖软件开发、日常搜索、图像生成、音视频制作等功能，而且，像OpenClaw这样的AI智能体还在降低编程门槛，为缺乏技术背景的创业者带来机遇。The trend is now reshaping China's entrepreneurial landscape. According to the China OPC development trends report (2025-30) released by the Zhongguancun Talent Association in February, the number of OPCs nationwide had exceeded 16 million by June 2025, accounting for 27.4 percent of all enterprises in China.这一趋势正在重塑中国的创业格局。根据中关村人才协会2026年2月发布的《中国一人公司发展研究报告（2025-2030）》，截至2025年6月，全国“一人公司”数量已超过1600万家，占中国企业总数的27.4%。In the first half of 2025 alone, China registered 2.86 million new OPCs, up 47 percent year-on-year and accounting for nearly a quarter of all newly registered businesses.仅2025年上半年，全国就新注册了286万家“一人公司”，同比增长47%，占同期新注册企业总数的近四分之一。Still, analysts also cautioned that AI alone cannot guarantee long-term business success.不过，专家亦提醒，仅凭AI并不能保证企业长期成功。"Many people focus only on AI's impact on productivity while overlooking that in the 'human plus AI' model, the human remains the core competitive factor," said Zhou Guangsu, a professor at Renmin University of China's school of labor and human resources.中国人民大学劳动人事学院教授周广肃表示：“许多人只关注AI对生产力的影响，却忽略了在‘人+AI'的模式中，人仍然是核心的竞争因素。”Zhou said that while AI can help entrepreneurs rapidly build products and applications, commercialization still depends heavily on business judgment, market insight and resilience under pressure.周广肃指出，虽然AI能帮助创业者快速构建产品和应用，但商业化仍然很大程度上依赖于商业判断力、市场洞察力以及抗压能力。Pan Helin, a member of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Expert Committee for Information and Communication Economy, said OPCs should not become a purely symbolic trend.工业和信息化部信息通信经济专家委员会委员盘和林表示，“一人公司”不应沦为纯粹的符号化趋势。"What matters is substance over form," Pan said, adding that lowering transaction costs, improving the business environment and strengthening talent-support policies will be key to the sector's sustainable development.盘和林强调，关键在于“实质重于形式”。他补充道，降低交易成本、改善营商环境、强化人才支持政策，是这一业态可持续发展的关键。expertise /ˌekspɜːˈtiːz/专长，专业技能lean business /liːn ˈbɪznɪs/轻量化商业模式cost-effective /kɒst ɪˈfektɪv/高性价比的，划算的entrepreneurial landscape /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl ˈlændskeɪp/创业格局

Nevena and Paul speak to Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Prof. Public Policy & the Social Economy at RMIT; Response to Vic State Budget Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy and the Social Economy  at RMIT University. He is the Chair of the Victorian Government's Social Housing Regulation Review.  He is also Chair of Fire Rescue Victoria's Strategic Advisory Board. He is a former Dean of Business at Swinburne University (2004-2009), Dean of Social Science at RMIT University (2004-2016), and member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Melbourne Hospital (he Chaired the Finance Committee) (2008-2013). He is a life member of the Victorian Council of Social Service and in 2015 was invited to become a seconded member of its governing board (resigned in June 2018). In 2013, he  was elected (twice re-elected unopposed) as Chair of  RMIT's Academic Board (the University's principal academic committee), retiring in December 2018, during which time he  also served on University Council and its Infrastructure and Information Technology sub-committee. David's research interests are the funding of social policy, with a focus on the State Governments. The post Sat, 16th May, 2026: Dr David Hayward is Emeritus Prof. Public Policy & the Social Economy at RMIT; Response to Vic State Budget appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Samsung, AI, Gartner, data centers, Netflix, ads, layoffs - 11:00 - Closing the tech divide - The tech divide is no longer about access, but understanding - 22:00 - Technicians aren't perfect - Keith notes that techs don't always fix on the first try, be patient - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty introduces three new chargers from Anker to Benjamin - 39:00 - Scam Series - Property Tax Scam - Benjamin warns listeners of the Virtual Property Tax Scam - 44:00 - Keske on quantum computers - Keske asks when we will have quantum computing at home - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers new reports on 5G myths and supply chains - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - voice driven - Grant asks are we nearing where everything is voice driven - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 379 - Benjamin details that Information Technology is not a cost center - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - finding safe apps - Faith asks Benjamin about finding safe apps to download

No matter how advanced [the world] becomes, do not let it dim your light. It will never replace the love you give, the faith you exercise, or the light you carry within you as a child of God. Arlene P. Sewell, portfolio director of artificial intelligence for the BYU Office of Information Technology, delivered this devotional address on May 12, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get your free Vedic birth chart and training at: https://www.quietmindastrology.comMercury is the planet of your message, and in Vedic astrology, its placement at your birth reveals the unique gifts you are meant to bring into the world through your voice and intelligence. In this episode, I dive into the deeper meaning of Mercury—the fastest-moving planet in our solar system—and how it governs everything from your nervous system and information technology to your ability to communicate with charm and clarity. Whether your Mercury is exalted, debilitated, or somewhere in between, understanding this "Prince" energy helps you refine how you think, speak, and connect with others in this fast-paced information age.We all have a message to share, and Mercury shows us exactly how that message wants to come through. From the logic of the intellect to the rhythm of our speech, Mercury is the key to understanding our personal "Information Technology."QUOTES“Mercury is the planet of your message... it shows you the gifts that you have to bring out in your life through your voice, your communication, and what you learn.” “The modern expression of this is information technology... where information can travel immediately.” “The nervous system is essentially the information technology of your body.” “When we connect to our hearts and express from that place, communication becomes clear.” “Dialogue has rhythm and pitch and tone and volume and meter and it absolutely has all the properties of music.” TIMESTAMPS00:00 Your Message and the Gifts of Mercury 01:37 The Astronomy of the "Messenger" Planet 02:48 How Mercury Governs Your Speech and Connection 03:30 The Nervous System: Your Internal IT 04:30 Balancing Your Nervous System with Yoga 05:56 Buddhi: The Intellect and the Prince Energy 06:32 Key Keywords: Speech, Trade, and Wit 09:40 Exaltation, Debilitation, and the Lessons of Albert Einstein 10:34 Signs of Deficient vs. Excessive Mercury Energy 11:43 Mercury vs. Jupiter: Intelligence vs. Wisdom 13:28 Famous Examples: Taylor Swift, Steve Jobs, and Andrew Huberman 18:00 Remedies and the Three Gates of Right Speech KEYWORDSVedic astrology, Mercury, Jyotish, Buddhi, nervous system, communication, Taylor Swift astrology, Steve Jobs astrology, Gemini, Virgo, planetary transits, self-awareness.FREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⭐️ Free Horoscopes: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⭐️ YouTube: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertrainingWORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⭐️ Decode Your Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⭐️ New Moon Alignment: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⭐️ Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipNEXT STEP⭐️ Get your free Vedic birth chart and training at: https://www.quietmindastrology.com

In this episode of Reboot IT, host Dave Coriale, president of DelCor, sits down with Joe Carr, Vice President of Information Technology at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, who shares how “light governance” can encourage experimentation while still protecting member data and intellectual property. They also discuss IT's evolving role as an enabler rather than a gatekeeper, the importance of data hygiene and content management, and why fostering an entrepreneurial mindset matters more than chasing the perfect AI policy. The conversation offers guidance for IT leaders and non-technical staff alike on how to safely and usefully integrate AI into daily work.Themes and Topics:Light AI Governance vs. OverengineeringKeeping AI governance policies short (3–5 pages) and written in plain language.Establishing “rules of the road” instead of rigid, draconian controls.Allowing experimentation while increasing oversight for sensitive data use.IT's Evolving Role: From Gatekeeper to EnablerIT provides secure platforms, guardrails, and integration—not every AI solution.Encouraging staff to explore AI independently within safe environments.“Making the sandbox” so staff can build their own solutions.Multiple AI Tools, One StrategySupporting several leading platforms (Copilot, Claude, OpenAI, Gemini) based on use cases.Focusing on how tools are used, not controlling which tool is used.Ensuring security, legal review, and IP protection across platforms.Data Hygiene and Content Management as AI FoundationsRecognizing that outdated or unmanaged content can undermine AI results.Shifting from document retention to true knowledge management.Designing content and websites so AI can surface accurate, relevant information.Encouraging AI Curiosity Through CultureUsing non-IT staff to demonstrate real-world AI use cases.Hosting lunch-and-learns, showcases, and Teams channels for sharing ideas.Executive support as a key driver of experimentation and adoption.Entrepreneurial Thinking and Mission AlignmentEmbracing experimentation and being willing to fail safely.Using AI to rethink workflows, not just automate existing tasks.Tying AI initiatives back to organizational mission and business goals.

What does it take to build three companies from zero to $4M ARR, and do it while living abroad and navigating global talent markets?In this episode, Brian Samson, Founder & Chairman of Plugg Technologies, shares his journey from startup builder to nearshoring expert, connecting U.S. companies with top talent across Latin America. Drawing from his time as an expat in Argentina, Brian offers a grounded, real world perspective on what it actually looks like to build and scale internationally.We dive into the mechanics of nearshoring, how it works, where founders go wrong, and how to think about labor arbitrage, compliance, currency volatility, and customs. Brian also breaks down the macro trends shaping Latin America today, from tariffs and visas to broader geopolitical shifts, and what they mean for entrepreneurs trying to stay competitive.Beyond business, this conversation takes a powerful turn into purpose. Brian shares his experience as a foster parent, offering a deeply personal look at leadership, responsibility, and impact beyond the boardroom.This is a candid, practical, and at times inspiring conversation for founders, operators, and leaders looking to scale smarter and lead better.

We do not have to wait until every challenge arrives before choosing where we stand. We can decide now to pray, to repent, to keep covenants, to forgive, to worship, to be honest, to serve, and to make our homes places where the Lord is welcome. Brian W. Radford, vice president of BYU Office of Information Technology and chief information officer for the Church Educational System, delivered this devotional address on May 5, 2026. You can access the full talk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Nobody has ever made money selling America short. We're an extraordinary country.” — John Steele Gordon To honor America's semiquincentennial birthday, the Wall Street Journal has been celebrating the most impactful American inventions of all time: 1. Internet2. Light bulb3. Integrated circuit4. Personal computer5. Airplane The railroad doesn't even make the top twenty. But the business historian John Steele Gordon validates the list. Gordon's piece for the WSJ series is titled “From the Telegraph to the Smartphone: How Information Technology Unified a Nation.” His argument is that the United States was always in danger of falling apart and the telegraph saved the republic. Then radio, television, and even the now vilified internet knitted it even closer together. Otto von Bismarck quipped that God looks after three things: fools, drunks, and the United States of America. Gordon agrees with the Prussian unifier of Germany. Nobody, he notes, has ever made money selling America short. As for the now venerable republic, he thinks it's still in pretty good hands. The ever expanding national debt, however, is another matter. That certainly wouldn't get onto Gordon's top 250 most impactful American inventions. Five Takeaways •       Hanging by a Thread: The Communication Crisis at the Founding: George Washington's fear was not philosophical: it was geographic. The original United States, stretching to the Mississippi, was larger than all of Western Europe. The trans-Appalachian West couldn't get its commerce over the mountains — it had to go down the Mississippi, which was controlled by Spain. Washington said the West was hanging by a thread. Every subsequent expansion — to California in 1850, to Oregon and Washington — only deepened the crisis. The republic could not exist without communication. That is why the post office was almost constitutionally important in Washington's time, and why the telegraph and the transatlantic cable were understood as national security technology, not merely as business. •       The Atlantic Cable: Ten Days to Ten Seconds: In 1800, a transatlantic crossing took two months westbound and six weeks eastbound. By the 1850s, with steam, it was ten days either way. Cyrus Field — a paper merchant who knew nothing about cable technology — read about undersea cables and decided to lay one across the Atlantic Ocean. Gordon compares this to reading about Sputnik and deciding to go to Mars. It took six tries and ten years. William Thomson — Lord Kelvin — did the physics. The result: ten days to ten seconds. Basically simultaneous. The nineteenth century was right to call itself an age of miracles. •       The Robber Barons Were Misunderstood: As early as the 1850s, the New York Times was calling Commodore Vanderbilt a “robber baron” — after the medieval German toll barons on the Rhine who wouldn't let your boat pass without paying. Gordon's verdict: the dead can't sue, but they should. Vanderbilt built a faster, safer, cheaper transportation network than had existed before. He died the richest man in America in 1877, worth $105 million. Henry Ford did the same thing with the automobile: took a rich man's toy invented in Germany and built one the average man could afford. Gordon sees Elon Musk's reusable rocket in the same tradition. Nobody complained about their products. They complained about their wealth. •       The Internet Is the Greatest American Invention: The Wall Street Journal's ranking puts the Internet at number one, above the light bulb, the integrated circuit, and the personal computer. Gordon agrees. The Internet has changed everything in thirty years, and — he thinks — we've basically seen nothing yet. Scholars bless Google every day. Gordon spent decades going from index to index in the books behind him; today the entire intellectual world is at everyone's fingertips. The railway, which actually unified the national economy by allowing factories in Worcester, Massachusetts to ship shoes across the continent at lower prices, doesn't make the list. Gordon doesn't quarrel with that either. •       God Looks After Fools, Drunks, and the United States: Gordon's July 4th assessment: optimistic about the republic, alarmed about the national debt. The debt, he says, used to be used only for wars and great depressions. It is now used to ensure that no member of Congress ever loses an election. The budget system of the federal government is an unbelievable national disgrace. But the republic itself? Bismarck was right. Nobody has ever made money selling America short. It remains, Gordon believes, a blessed country beyond any other in the history of the world. He's not sure about the fools and the drunks. But he's pretty sure about the Americans. About the Guest John Steele Gordon is an American business and technology historian and journalist. He is the author of An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic Power, A Thread Across the Ocean: The Heroic Story of the Transatlantic Cable, and many other books. He writes for The Wall Street Journal and Commentary. References: •       John Steele Gordon, “From the Telegraph to the Smartphone: How Information Technology Unified a Nation,” The Wall Street Journal, 2026. •       An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic Power by John Steele Gordon. •       A Thread Across the Ocean: The Heroic Story of the Transatlantic Cable by John Steele Gordon. •       Episode 2874: Don Watson on From One Mad King to Another — the companion episode on American history and what has always made America America. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: (00:31) - The Wall Street Journal's most impactful US inventions: Internet at number one (01:52) - The founding fear: the US was t...

Shun-ichi Amari received the Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology, specifically in the field of Information Technology, for his work on neural network dynamics and learning theory. His studies also elucidate our understanding of brain activity in perceptual systems such as vision. Amari established a new academic field that he named “information geometry,” which considers statistical models and probability distribution, laying the foundation for the development of practical algorithms. His research plays an essential role in the evolution of artificial intelligence. Series: "Kyoto Prize Symposium" [Science] [Show ID: 41116]

Shun-ichi Amari received the Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology, specifically in the field of Information Technology, for his work on neural network dynamics and learning theory. His studies also elucidate our understanding of brain activity in perceptual systems such as vision. Amari established a new academic field that he named “information geometry,” which considers statistical models and probability distribution, laying the foundation for the development of practical algorithms. His research plays an essential role in the evolution of artificial intelligence. Series: "Kyoto Prize Symposium" [Science] [Show ID: 41116]

Shun-ichi Amari received the Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology, specifically in the field of Information Technology, for his work on neural network dynamics and learning theory. His studies also elucidate our understanding of brain activity in perceptual systems such as vision. Amari established a new academic field that he named “information geometry,” which considers statistical models and probability distribution, laying the foundation for the development of practical algorithms. His research plays an essential role in the evolution of artificial intelligence. Series: "Kyoto Prize Symposium" [Science] [Show ID: 41116]

Shun-ichi Amari received the Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology, specifically in the field of Information Technology, for his work on neural network dynamics and learning theory. His studies also elucidate our understanding of brain activity in perceptual systems such as vision. Amari established a new academic field that he named “information geometry,” which considers statistical models and probability distribution, laying the foundation for the development of practical algorithms. His research plays an essential role in the evolution of artificial intelligence. Series: "Kyoto Prize Symposium" [Science] [Show ID: 41116]

We have Daniel Schlagwein on the show, who is what Germans call a "Tausendsassa:" He is both a practitioner and researcher of digital nomadism, the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Information Technology, and president of the AIS special interest group on Grounded Theory Methodology. We touch upon all three of these aspects, but at the core we want to know from Daniel whether generative AI tools are automating grounded theory and thereby eliminate what used to be at the heart of a humanistic and constructionist approach to doing research – or are they merely leveling the playing field for qualitative field researchers by giving them computational support matching those tools that quantitative researchers have had for a long time. Daniel argues that it depends on the specific flavor of the grounded theory method you are using to determine whether and how you can leverage generative AI for such research. References Wang, B., Schlagwein, D., Cecez-Kecmanovic, D., & Cahalane, M. C. (2025). 'Emancipation' in Digital Nomadism vs in the Nation‑State: A Comparative Analysis of Idealtypes. Journal of Business Ethics, 198(1), 35–68. Hoffman, P. (1998). The Man Who Loved Only Numbers. Hyperion Books. Garland, A. (1996). The Beach. Viking. Jiwasiddi, A., Schlagwein, D., Cahalane, M. C., Cecez-Kecmanovic, D., Leong, C., & Ractham, P. (2024). Digital Nomadism as a New Part of the Visitor Economy: The Case of the 'Digital Nomad Capital' Chiang Mai, Thailand. Information Systems Journal, 34(5), 1493–1535. Fromm, E. (1941). Escape from Freedom. Farrar & Rinehart. Glaser, B. G., & Strauss, A. L. (1967). The Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research. Aldine Publishing Company. Glaser, B. G. (1978). Theoretical Sensitivity: Advances in the Methodology of Grounded Theory. Sociology Press. Strauss, A. L., & Corbin, J. (1998). Basics of Qualitative Research: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory (2nd ed.). Sage. Charmaz, K. C. (2014). Constructing Grounded Theory: A Practical Guide through Qualitative Analysis (2nd ed.). Sage. Nelson, L. K. (2020). Computational Grounded Theory: A Methodological Framework. Sociological Methods & Research, 49(1), 3–42. Gopal, R., Li, J., Riemer, K., Sarker, S., Singh, P. V., Susarla, A., Bichler, M., & Thatcher, J. B. (2025). Inventing with Machines: Generative AI and the Evolving Landscape of IS Research. Information Systems Research, 36(4), 1949–1967. Zhou, Y., Yuan, Y., Huang, K., & Hu, X. (2024). Can ChatGPT Perform a Grounded Theory Approach to Do Risk Analysis? An Empirical Study. Journal of Management Information Systems, 41(4), 982–1015. Yue, Y., Liu, D., Lv, Y., Hao, J., & Cui, P. (2025). A Practical Guide and Assessment on Using ChatGPT to Conduct Grounded Theory: Tutorial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e70122. Wiesche, M., Jurisch, M., Yetton, P., & Krcmar, H. (2019). Grounded Theory Methodology in Information Systems Research. MIS Quarterly, 41(3), 685–701. Sarker, S., Xiao, X., Beaulieu, T., & Lee, A. S. (2018). Learning from First-Generation Qualitative Approaches in the IS Discipline: An Evolutionary View and Some Implications for Authors and Evaluators (PART 1/2). Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 19(8), 752–774. AIS Special Interest Group on Grounded Theory Methodology (SIG GTM): https://aisnet.org/members/member_engagement/groups.aspx?code=SIGGTM. Recker, J., Zeiss, R., & Mueller, M. (2024). iRepair or I Repair? A Dialectical Process Analysis of Control Enactment on the iPhone Repair Aftermarket. MIS Quarterly, 48(1), 321–346.

On this special episode of the Watchdog Report podcast, we discuss America's cybersecurity risks, as well as GAO's role in auditing and improving defenses against them. Our guest is Nick Marinos, GAO's managing director of our Information Technology…

By day, Eddie Collins designs complex enterprise systems. By night (and weekends), he manages something even more intricate, the living, breathing superorganism of a honey bee hive.In this episode, Eddie shares how he stumbled into beekeeping and why it's far more than just a hobby. From the surprising inspiration behind the famous “four years without bees” quote to pop culture references like Bee Movie and The Beekeeper, this conversation blends storytelling with real-world insight.We break down the fundamentals of beekeeping, from hobbyist to commercial operations, and explore how a hive actually works. Eddie simplifies the roles of the queen, workers, and drones, and explains how thousands of individual insects operate as a single, coordinated system.But the real fascination lies in the bees themselves. From the precision of the waggle dance to their ability to navigate miles with accuracy, regulate hive temperature, and adapt roles over their lifespan, bees are far more intelligent and efficient than most people realize.We also tackle one of the most misunderstood topics: why bees matter. This isn't a doomsday conversation; it's a practical, grounded look at pollination, food systems, and the crops that truly depend on bees (and those that don't). Eddie separates fact from fiction and explains why bees are less about imminent collapse—and more about ecosystem balance.Finally, we dig into the real threats facing honey bees today, including varroa mites, disease, habitat loss, and climate stress, along with what actually helps (and what doesn't when it comes to “saving the bees”).Key takeaway:Bees aren't a countdown clock; they're a signal. And understanding that signal matters more than panic.

When we talk about improving education in remote or indigenous communities, we usually start with the wrong questions. We ask: what's missing? What needs to be fixed? But what if the problem isn't a lack of education but a failure to recognise the rich opportunities for education that are already there? In this episode, Dr Murni Sianturi challenges some of the most deeply held assumptions about schooling, knowledge, and what it means to learn. Her research in West Papua pushes back on three pervasive myths: that indigenous parents don't care about their children's education, that learning only happens in formal schools, and that indigenous communities are problems to be solved rather than partners to be heard. Children in West Papua face additional challenges around their identity and how to navigate their Indonesian selves with their indigenous identity. At the heart of Murni's work is a deceptively simple argument — that education works best when it's built on real relationships, when schools treat families as partners rather than outsiders, and when children are allowed to explore all aspects of their identity so they know who they are and where they're going. This is a conversation about West Papua, but it's really about something much bigger: whose knowledge counts, and who gets to decide how children are educated. As an Indigenous scholar and lecturer in education with over six years of professional academic experience, Dr Murni Sianturi has built a strong track record in leading research. She completed her PhD at the University of New South Wales with a prestigious Scientia PhD Scholarship. Currently, she leads a competitively funded Australia–Indonesia international research project with Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), funded by the Indonesian Government and co-funded by Excelsia University College. She has shared her expertise in Indigenous education and educational technology through invited talks, keynotes, plenary sessions, and international conference presentations. Her publications include two books and 21 peer-reviewed articles, seven of which appear in top-tier journals such as Pedagogy, Culture & Society and Education and Information Technologies, contributing to scholarship that influences both research and practice. In 2026, the Talking Indonesia podcast is co-hosted by Dr Jemma Purdey from the Australia-Indonesia Centre, Dr Clara Siagian from the University of College London, Dr Jacqui Baker from Murdoch University, Dr Elisabeth Kramer from the University of New South Wales, and Dr Tito Ambyo from RMIT. Image: Child in school uniform besides child in traditional Papua dress. Photo by Asso Myon/Unsplash.

Humanoid robots broke a half-marathon record held by a human runner during a sports event in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the unpredictable potential of their capabilities.4月19日，在北京举行的一场体育赛事中，人形机器人打破了人类选手保持的半程马拉松纪录，凸显出其能力发展的巨大潜力。"Flash", a robot developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, won the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, taking 50 minutes and 26 seconds to finish the 21-kilometer race on Sunday morning.由中国智能手机制造商荣耀研发的机器人"闪电"，在周日上午举行的2026北京亦庄半程马拉松暨人形机器人半程马拉松赛中夺冠，以50分26秒的成绩跑完21公里赛程。The previous human record was 57 minutes and 20 seconds, which was set by Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo in March in Lisbon, Portugal.此前的人类纪录为57分20秒，由乌干达选手雅各布·基普利莫今年3月在葡萄牙里斯本创造。The performance was a significant step forward from last year's inaugural race, during which the winning robot finished in 2 hours, 40 minutes and 42 seconds, and, among the nearly 20 participating teams, only six robots completed the race.与去年首届赛事相比，此次成绩实现了重大飞跃。去年夺冠机器人完赛用时2小时40分42秒，且近20支参赛队伍中仅有6台机器人跑完全程。This year, more than 100 teams took to the track. The range of participating teams expanded from five provinces last year to 13 provinces this year, and the event also attracted five international teams, with a new record set for the race completion rate.今年，超过100支队伍踏上赛道。参赛队伍覆盖省份从去年的5个扩大至今年的13个，赛事还吸引了5支国际队伍参赛，完赛率创下新高。The top three finishers, including the champion, runner-up and second runner-up, were all humanoid robots produced by Honor, a newcomer to the field, which has transitioned from manufacturing mobile phones "in just one year", Du Xiaodi, the company's engineer and coach of the champion robot, said after the event.冠、亚、季军全部由荣耀公司生产的人形机器人包揽。作为该领域的新入局者，荣耀从手机制造跨界转型"仅用了一年时间"，该公司工程师兼冠军机器人教练杜晓迪在赛后表示。The company has not yet ventured into product sales and is still addressing challenges in the research and development of independent electric motors, he added.他补充说，公司尚未涉足产品销售，目前仍在攻克自主研发电机方面的难题。Other competitors in the event included branded robots from companies such as Unitree and Noetix.其他参赛选手包括宇树科技、Noetix（松延动力）等企业的品牌机器人。One of the most amusing scenes of last year's event was human engineers running after robots while holding their computers.去年赛事最引人发笑的场景之一，是人类工程师抱着电脑跟在机器人后面奔跑。But this year, more than 40 percent of the teams competed autonomously, with their robots relying entirely on sensors, cameras and other devices to perceive their surroundings in real time, and independently completing a series of complex tasks such as localization, mapping, path planning and dynamic obstacle avoidance.但今年，超过40%的队伍实现了自主竞赛，机器人完全依靠传感器、摄像头等设备实时感知周围环境，自主完成定位建图、路径规划和动态避障等一系列复杂任务。Notably, the track this year was more challenging than last year's, with additional curves, slopes and uphill and downhill sections added to put the robots' adaptive capabilities to a tougher test.值得注意的是，今年赛道难度较去年更大，新增了弯道、坡道以及上下坡路段，对机器人的环境适应能力提出了更严苛的考验。The top three robots all autonomously navigated through scenic areas, including a milu deer park and a tree-lined avenue in E-Town, which is also known as Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area.获得前三名的机器人均自主穿越了亦庄（即北京经济技术开发区）的麋鹿苑和林荫大道等景观区域。Jiang Guangzhi, Party secretary and director of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, said: "Beijing is positioning humanoid robots as an innovation and economic pillar, following in the footsteps of smartphones and smart connected vehicles, and as a future industry with strategic significance.北京市经济和信息化局党组书记、局长姜广智表示："北京正将人形机器人定位为继智能手机、智能网联汽车之后的又一创新经济支柱，以及具有战略意义的未来产业。""We are creating various scenarios for the new economic engine in different areas of the city," he added."我们正在城市不同区域为这一新经济引擎创造多样化的应用场景。"Beijing has established robot training grounds and data collection centers exceeding 18,000 square meters in areas such as E-Town, as well as in Haidian and Shijingshan districts.他补充说，北京已在亦庄、海淀、石景山等地建成超过1.8万平方米的机器人训练场和数据采集中心。These facilities collect hundreds of thousands of hours of high-quality data annually, effectively supporting innovation and technological iteration for numerous startups and leading enterprises.这些设施每年可采集数十万小时的高质量数据，有力支撑了众多初创企业和龙头企业的创新与技术迭代。An action plan for embodied intelligent technology innovation and industry cultivation indicates that by 2027, Beijing aims to achieve a domestically integrated upstream and downstream industry chain for embodied intelligence, achieve breakthroughs in over 100 key technologies, and cultivate an industry cluster worth hundreds of billions of yuan.根据一项关于具身智能技术创新与产业培育的行动计划，到2027年，北京力争实现具身智能上下游产业链国内自主配套，突破百余项关键技术，培育千亿级产业集群。Statistics show that in 2025, global shipments of humanoid robots reached about 17,000 units, with Chinese companies contributing 14,000 units, accounting for over 80 percent of the total. Following the half-marathon, the second world-level robot games are scheduled to open in August this year in Beijing.统计数据显示，2025年全球人形机器人出货量约为1.7万台，其中中国企业贡献1.4万台，占比超过八成。据悉，继本次半程马拉松之后，第二届世界级机器人运动会计划于今年8月在北京开幕。inaugural race /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl reɪs/首届赛事 humanoid robot /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd ˈroʊbɑːt/人形机器人 electric motor /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈmoʊtər/电机 strategic significance /strəˈtiːdʒɪk sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/战略意义 technological iteration /ˌtɛknəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/技术迭代 embodied intelligence /ɪmˈbɑːdid ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/具身智能

Six stories today that connect around a single theme — the companies that survive consolidation own the decade.Nissan's Dongfeng joint venture was caught running a coordinated troll army against Li Auto during a product launch. Leaked internal documents exposed Li Auto's models as explicit targets. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stepped in.This is happening against the backdrop of China's auto industry hitting a 4.1% profit margin — its lowest since 2015. Over half of Chinese dealerships lost money last year. The price war nearly destroyed the industry. NIO just posted their first quarterly profit in this environment. That's the story.Meta is projected to surpass Google as the world's largest digital advertising platform in 2026 at $243 billion — Zuckerberg's quiet comeback is one of the greatest in modern corporate history.Citadel's Ken Griffin publicly warned of global recession if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed. The Iran ceasefire expires next week.Over 1,000 Hollywood insiders signed an open letter opposing the Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger.And Hailey Bieber turned Justin's Coachella headline set into a Rhode brand product launch. That's a founder mindset.Courtside Financial. Hosted by Obi.Nord Security Products:NordVPN: ⁠https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=143053&url_id=902⁠NordPass: ⁠https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&aff_id=143053&url_id=9356⁠Discord: https://discord.gg/GSbp4wR

Today's guest is Aaron Demory, Senior Partner at Fearlus and Chief of Information Technology and Security at the FDIC. Fearlus is a strategic governance and risk innovation firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., founded in 2024. They offer the Fearlus Risk Operating Model, a structured approach designed to help organizations align strategy, execution, and governance through cognitive infrastructure and decision clarity. Aaron joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello on today's show to share insight on how regulated institutions are approaching generative AI with caution and clarity, focusing on foundational governance, narrow pilot use cases, and maintaining public trust. The conversation highlights emerging best practices for evaluating large language models, implementing explainability frameworks, and balancing experimentation with accountability. If you find the episode useful, please leave us a five-star review on your preferred podcast platform. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at http://go.emerj.com/partner

Welcome back to "To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast," where Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher break down the latest trends shaping the world of cyber defense. In this episode, they're joined by Jennifer Franks, Director in the Government Accountability Office's Information Technology and Cybersecurity team and head of its Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity. Jennifer Franks brings a fresh perspective on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, sharing insights into government agency challenges, the shift toward Zero Trust architectures, and the crucial importance of visibility, culture, and workforce readiness. Tune in as they explore the intersection of AI, data proliferation, and cyber hygiene — and learn what it takes to strengthen security posture in complex public sector environments, foster a resilient culture, and prepare both agencies and future cyber professionals for what lies ahead. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e377

AI agent roles surge 455% year-on-year during the spring recruitment peakAI智能体相关职位春季招聘同比增长455%As graduation season approaches, 21-year-old Zhang Weiqi was resolute in his decision to dive into the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence.毕业季临近，21岁的张伟奇（音）毅然选择投身方兴未艾的人工智能领域。This wasn't a childhood dream — it was a passion cultivated during Zhang's studies at Shanxi University's School of Computer and Information Technology, where he encountered AI technology and decided to become a practitioner who could use it to solve real-world problems. "AI isn't just a concept in textbooks; it's a tangible, creative force that can genuinely enhance efficiency," said Zhang, who has successfully secured a position with delivery company SF Express, where his primary role involves using AI technology to improve automation testing efficiency and problem analysis.这并非他儿时的梦想，而是在山西大学计算机与信息技术学院求学期间培养的热忱。接触AI技术后，他立志成为运用这一技术解决现实难题的从业者。"人工智能绝非停留在课本里的概念，它是能够切实提升效率的创造性力量。"已成功入职顺丰速运的张伟奇表示，他的主要职责是运用AI技术提升自动化测试效率与问题分析能力。This spring's campus recruitment season has seen a surge in demand within the national talent market, particularly for roles in algorithms, research and development, and product development — and AI has become a hot track for job-seeking graduates.今年春季校园招聘季，全国人才市场对算法、研发及产品开发岗位的需求持续升温，人工智能更成为应届生求职的热门赛道。According to the latest data from recruiter Zhaopin, positions related to AI agents saw a year-on-year growth rate of 455 percent, with the average monthly salary for AI engineers at 20,804 yuan ($3,045) and 17,038 yuan for fresh graduates in AI roles. "During the interview process, the interviewers focused heavily on my experience with a major innovation project, which was crucial in helping me secure the offer," Zhang said. During his sophomore year, he participated in a companion AI project, spending nearly a year refining and practicing, ultimately focusing on the hybrid direction of "AI plus testing", which perfectly aligned with the emerging employment trend of integrating AI with traditional roles.智联招聘最新数据显示，AI智能体相关职位同比增长455%，AI工程师岗位平均月薪达20804元人民币，面向应届生的AI岗位起薪为17038元。张伟奇透露："面试过程中，考官着重询问了我参与重大创新项目的经历，这对获得录用至关重要。"大二期间，他投身一项陪伴型AI项目研究，历经近一年打磨实践，最终聚焦"AI+测试"的交叉领域，恰好契合当前人工智能与传统岗位深度融合的就业趋势。Liu Xingyan, who graduated last year and joined technology company Baidu in Beijing, said: "Entering the AI industry starts with interest, but planning is key. You need to understand the industry's direction and be clear about your own capabilities."去年入职北京百度公司的刘兴妍（音）表示："进入AI行业始于兴趣，但规划才是关键。既要洞悉行业方向，也要明晰自身能力边界。"Currently working in AI business quality assurance, Liu said that elective courses on large models during her university years helped her grasp industry trends. "The rapid development of the AI industry provides a broad stage for technical talent, offering opportunities for us to reach higher platforms and achieve rapid growth," she said.目前从事AI业务质量保障工作的她回忆，大学期间选修的大模型课程帮助她把握了行业脉搏。"AI产业的迅猛发展为我们技术人才搭建了广阔舞台，提供了攀登更高平台、实现快速成长的契机。"In recent years, Shanxi, traditionally a coal-rich province, has been vigorously promoting digital transformation, particularly in pillar industries like energy and manufacturing. The increasing variety of AI application scenarios has created more employment opportunities for local graduates.近年来，传统煤炭大省山西大力推进数字化转型，尤其在能源、制造等支柱产业领域成效显著。日益丰富的AI应用场景为当地毕业生创造了更多就业机遇。Key universities such as Shanxi University and Taiyuan University of Technology have seized the moment, deepening their focus on AI and big data-related programs while partnering with enterprises to establish training bases and industry colleges.山西大学、太原理工大学等重点高校紧抓机遇，深化人工智能与大数据相关学科建设，同时携手企业共建实训基地与产业学院。"In response to the explosive growth of the AI industry, we have strengthened traditional core computer courses while adding cutting-edge courses on large models and AI applications," said Cao Fuyuan, dean of the School of Computer and Information Technology at Shanxi University. "We are also exploring flexible training models like 'micromajors' to help students quickly acquire cross-disciplinary skills."山西大学计算机与信息技术学院院长曹付元介绍："面对AI产业的爆发式增长，我们在夯实计算机传统核心课程的同时，增设大模型与AI应用等前沿课程，并积极探索'微专业'等弹性培养模式，助力学生快速掌握跨学科技能。"Cao said that graduates from technical majors such as software engineering and electronic information engineering are in high demand, with monthly salaries generally starting above 8,000 yuan. Outstanding master's graduates entering top internet or AI unicorn companies can earn annual salaries of 300,000 to 500,000 yuan.他透露，软件工程、电子信息工程等技术类专业毕业生供不应求，月薪普遍超过8000元，优秀硕士生入职头部互联网企业或AI独角兽公司年薪可达30万至50万元。Ren Weiming, founder of Shanxi Chitu Lingying Visual Technology Co, said: "In AI job recruitment, companies value an AI portfolio that demonstrates an individual's capabilities over academic qualifications and majors. Such portfolios can directly replace traditional resumes."山西赤兔灵映视觉科技有限公司创始人任伟明指出："在AI岗位招聘中，企业更看重能够展现个人能力的AI作品集，而非学历专业背景。这类作品集可直接替代传统简历。"He emphasized that the most sought-after positions are hybrid roles like AI visual directors and AI art concept designers — positions that require practitioners to understand film language, proficiently use AI toolchains, and possess strong problem-solving skills.他强调，当前最紧缺的是AI视觉导演、AI美术概念设计师等复合型岗位，要求从业者既懂电影语言，又能熟练运用AI工具链，同时具备出色的解决问题的能力。"Aesthetic and artistic sensibility is the hardest competitive edge for machines to replicate," Ren said."审美与艺术感知力，恰恰是机器最难复制的核心竞争力。"dive into /daɪv ˈɪntuː/投身于，一头扎进burgeoning /ˈbɜːrdʒənɪŋ/迅速发展的，蓬勃兴起的sophomore /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/大学二年级学生vigorously /ˈvɪɡərəsli/大力地，强劲地cutting-edge /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/前沿的，尖端的unicorn /ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/独角兽portfolio /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/作品集sought-after /ˈsɔːt ˌæftər/广受欢迎的，抢手的

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Craig Woolley from LSU, Lizbeth Johnson from NC A&T, and Ron Ringgold from SentinelOne break down how a student-powered SOC model is scaling across 32+ institutions - and why the hardest part of cybersecurity leadership isn't the technology, it's the people.FeaturingCraig Woolley is CIO at LSU - 35 years in higher ed IT, architect of the student-powered SOC model now operating across 32+ institutions in partnership with TechStream, and chair of LSU's AI strategy committee that produced an 80-page institutional report.Lizbeth Johnson is Interim Chief Information Officer and Vice Chancellor for Information Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University - three months into the CISO role after more than a year at NC A&T, bringing a change-agent approach to shadow AI governance and team-building on a growing campus.Ron Ringgold is Public Sector CISO at SentinelOne - former Army with 17 years in the Department of Defense and intelligence community, former architect of the Department of Commerce's zero trust strategy, and adjunct professor of cyber policy and governance at University of Maryland Global Campus.Timestamps(0:00) LSU's student-powered SOC - Craig Woolley on 35 years in higher ed IT and why the model works(2:00) Tiger SOC launches - scaling the LSU model to 32+ institutions and nine private industry customers(3:00) The grief of going from technician to leader - Lizbeth Johnson on the identity shift no one warns you about(9:00) Teaching cyber policy vs. living it - Ron Ringgold on why experienced practitioners sometimes make the hardest students(11:00) Shadow AI at NC A&T - how a vendor tipped off the CIO and turned a compliance risk into a partnership(14:00) Cutting Commerce's cyber budget 60% - Ron Ringgold on zero trust, bakeoffs, and building a unified security stack(20:00) The Neighborhood Watch - how 32+ schools share threat intelligence and auto-block attacks within 10 minutes(24:00) AI ROI at LSU - why Craig chaired an 80-page AI committee and what "low-hanging fruit" actually means(27:00) Building great teams - trust, empathy, and treating internal departments like customers(32:00) Open door, open calendar - Lizbeth on how she empowers her team to own their own 1-on-1 agendasListen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

Everyone's talking about AI transforming business, but where's the real impact?In this episode, we sit down with Rusty Jensen, CRO of ConnexAI, to unpack the growing gap between AI ambition and execution. While executives envision sweeping transformation, most organizations are stuck in pilot mode, failing to convert ideas into measurable business value.Rusty shares a candid, front-line perspective on why so many AI initiatives, especially in customer experience, fall short. From misunderstood expectations to underinvestment in true transformation, he breaks down what's really required to move beyond experimentation and into scalable success.We also explore insights from industry data showing that only a small fraction of AI pilots ever reach production with meaningful ROI, and what that tells us about where companies are in the AI maturity curve today.Drawing from ConnexAI's four-year journey delivering core AI deployments, Rusty outlines the critical shifts leaders must make to unlock real, cost-effective results.If you're an executive, operator, or investor wondering why AI hasn't yet delivered on the hype, this conversation brings clarity, realism, and a path forward.

In this episode, Ursula Conway, President Emeritus of the Arizona chapter of Children's Health Defense, shares her passionate advocacy for vaccine safety, medical freedom, and the protection of children's health. After a successful career in Information Technology, Ursula transitioned into medical freedom advocacy, driven by personal experiences with medical treatments and the heartbreaking case of a colleague's vaccine-injured nephew. Her work focuses on informed consent, monitoring vaccine policies, and defending the rights of both medical professionals and families who challenge mainstream healthcare narratives. In this conversation, we explore: ·       The concerning state of U.S. health statistics and what changes are needed to improve outcomes. ·       Why vaccine safety and health freedom are pivotal to protecting future generations. ·       The dangers of vaccine mandates and the critical importance of informed consent. ·       Insights from Ursula's advocacy work to safeguard children's health and medical rights. Follow her ongoing work to stay updated on these vital issues. you can also mail her at: az.ursula.conway@childrenshealthdefense.org 'Shareable' Covid Index videos for social mediahttps://www.covidindex.science/more/publicity  Book a Covid Index spokesperson for your podcasthttps://www.covidindex.science/more/book-a-speaker  Want to Help? Become a Research Associate. https://www.covidindex.science/want-to-help  Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Episode SummaryIn this EDUCAUSE episode, Dr. Vanessa Kenon from UTSA, Tonya Bennett from the University of Pennsylvania, and Tim Boltz from Carahsoft get into the tension every higher ed IT leader is sitting with right now - when to move on AI, when to wait for policy, and how to keep curiosity alive before the feds rewrite the rulebook.FeaturingDr. Vanessa Kenon is Associate Vice President for Information Technology at the University of Texas at San Antonio - leading IT through a major university merger while keeping innovation and compliance from pulling the institution in opposite directions.Tonya Bennett is Director of Educational Technology at the University of Pennsylvania - managing the LMS-centered EdTech ecosystem across 12 schools and bringing a master's in law to every AI governance conversation she's in.Tim Boltz leads the Education Vertical at Carahsoft - 17 years in, representing 1,500 manufacturers, and building the cooperative purchasing infrastructure that lets institutions stop waiting on 12-18 month RFQ cycles.Timestamps(1:00) Bold Careers & ServiceNow University - 400+ students served and 150 chasing 25 spots(8:00) TASSCC - how Texas built its own version of EDUCAUSE and why vendor partnerships made it work(11:00) Financial pressures in higher ed - why leaning into IT investment beats pulling back(15:00) Frictionless EdTech at UPenn - one credential, every platform, zero manual steps(20:00) UTSA's experiential learning engine - DoD contractors, RackSpace, Dell & eSports(26:00) Carahsoft's easy button - cooperative purchasing vehicles already live across all 50 states(29:00) AI's legal wild west - agentic AI, IP liability & who's responsible when the agent acts(35:00) Curiosity vs. compliance at UTSA -keeping innovation alive without losing governance(39:00) Closing trends - community over commodity, workforce readiness & what's next for Higher EdListen now: YouTube x Apple x SpotifyWhenever you're ready, there are 3 ways you can connect with TechTables:1.

The Spring Primary election is next Tuesday and on today's show, Sara Gabler is in conversation with Madison Metropolitan School District School Board Seat 7 Candidates, incumbent Nicki Vander Meulen and challenger Dana Colussi-Lynde. They speak about their priorities for the school district, how they would address opportunity gaps, safe learning environments, literacy rates, student enrollment in the district, and more. School Board Seat 7 Candidate: Nicki Vander Meulen Nicki Vander Meulen is seeking a fourth term on the school board. She says that Madison is a “property rich but tax poor district” and that the current state funding formula has created two separate school systems for public schools and charter schools. She would like greater transparency when it comes to funding and at the same time better compensation for veteran teachers so that their talents stay in the district.  Serving students with disabilities is a top priority for Vander Meulen, who says that having the opportunity to attend public schools changed her life. She wants to see K-3rd grade classrooms capped at 23 students and more partnerships with community organizations who could provide tutoring to MMSD students. Equitable staff compensation, tutoring, keeping police out of schools, and addressing the culture of bullying would all contribute to reducing the opportunity gaps and declining enrollment in the district, Vander Muelen says. Nicki Vander Meulen is a juvenile attorney and member of the Madison Board of Education. When Nicki was elected in 2017, she became the first openly autistic school board member in the United States. Featured image of Nicki Vander Meulen. School Board Seat 7 Candidate: Dana Colussi-Lynde Dana Colussi-Lynde comes from a family of educators, and she's running for school board because she's concerned about the state of our democracy. She says her background in information technology has prepared her to address process improvement and assess the effectiveness of student technology use.  She points to the unfavorable data on student technology use and test scores and supports the “bell to bell” cell phone ban in the district.  She is also concerned about the educational opportunity gap and would like to see partnerships with the Goodman Center, NAMI, and other organizations to support students' wellbeing. She wants to see students graduating at their reading level and an increase in apprenticeship programs so students can be future-ready when they leave the school system. Dana Colussi-Lynde was born in Madison and raised in the Madison area by two teachers before graduating from Madison West High School. She then went on to Madison College for a degree in Information Technology, leading to a 25-year career in IT leadership, analysis and process improvement. She was a board member of New Leaders Council, a progressive leadership organization, for two years following their institute in 2019. She has also volunteered for Courage Plus and Planned Parenthood along with canvassing for local and national political campaigns. She was recently endorsed by the Wisconsin State Journal, Dane Dems and Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance and designated as a Mental Health Now Candidate. The school board would be her first, but hopefully not her last, public service role. Featured image of Dana Colussi-Lynde. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Madison School Board Seat 7 Candidates: Nicki Vander Meulen and Dana C... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Once AI is embedded across an organization, the question is no longer if it's being used, it's who is responsible for how it's used.In this final episode of the AI Executive Series, we move beyond theory and into the hard reality of governance, policy, and enforcement. What does effective AI governance actually look like in practice? And why do so many well-designed policies fail the moment they meet real human behavior?We explore the tension between conservative adoption strategies and the rapid pace of AI innovation, highlighting the challenges leaders face in trying to control something that is already widely distributed, constantly evolving, and often invisible.The conversation also tackles one of the most overlooked gaps in AI strategy: enforcement. It's one thing to define acceptable use, it's another to ensure those guidelines are followed in a world of shadow tools, productivity pressure, and decentralized decision-making.This episode doesn't offer a clean resolution, because there isn't one. Instead, it leaves leaders with a clear reality:AI isn't slowing down. Governance has to catch up.

Today, Loretta welcomes back Wayne R. Cesaro who is a U.S. Navy veteran who rose to the rank of Master Mariner, spending decades navigating the world's oceans while also exploring the deeper mysteries of life. His journey spans an extraordinary range of experiences — from commanding ships at sea to teaching Information Technology and Management Information Systems, building Seattle's maritime education program, and working in high-tech leadership.Yet beneath this grounded and accomplished life runs another current — a lifelong awareness of the unseen.Wayne's book, Spirit Guides and Angels: Death and Taxes, is a deeply honest and compelling account of a life lived between worlds. Through vivid storytelling, he shares experiences of divine protection, intuitive knowing, out-of-body awareness, and encounters with spiritual guidance that have shaped his path.His work bridges the mystical and the practical, offering readers a grounded understanding of how spirit communicates — not in grand gestures alone, but through subtle nudges, synchronicities, and everyday moments of awareness.Find out more at: https://www.cesarotheauthor.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some Timeless Advice From CharlesYou need learn how to operate at the speed of the market, not your speed or the speed of the company.In your 20s and 30s you LEARNIn the 40s-60's you EARN60-100 you RETURNThis CEO Is Using AI Agents The World Communicate Better. Meet Charles Salameh, CEO, Sangoma TechnologiesGuestCharles Salameh, CEO, Sangoma TechnologiesTicker$SANG:Nasdaq $STC:TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)BioCharles Salameh is a seasoned technology executive with more than three decades of international expertise, with a storied career spanning the Information Technology and Network industries. His notable contributions include pivotal roles in the global evolution of Infosys' Strategic go-to-market programs, SVP of Hewlett Packard Services Americas business, and occupying various high-ranking positions at DXC, Nortel Networks, and Bell Canada. Equipped with an MBA from the University of Toronto and a civil engineering degree, Charles combines robust academic foundations with his broad career experiences. Beyond his professional and academic accolades, he dedicates himself to advising the industry and passionately advocates for the advancement of technology.CompanySangoma Technologies, Tickers - SANG:Nasdaq, STC:TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)Website https://sangoma.com/BioSangoma (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) is a leading business communications platform provider with solutions that include its award-winning UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS, and Trunking technologies. The enterprise-grade communications suite is developed in-house; available for cloud, hybrid, or on-premises setups. Additionally, Sangoma provides managed services for connectivity, network, and security. A trusted communications partner with over 40 years on the market, Sangoma has over 2.7 million UC seats across a diversified base of over 100,000 customers. Sangoma has been recognized for nine years running in the Gartner UCaaS Magic Quadrant. As the primary developer and sponsor of the open source Asterisk and FreePBX projects, Sangoma is determined to drive innovation in communication technology continuously. For more information, visit www.sangoma.com

Artificial intelligence is often framed as a productivity breakthrough—but its biggest impact may be happening inside our own minds.In this episode of our AI Executive Series, the conversation shifts from technology and security to something far more personal: how AI is changing the way humans think, learn, and are perceived at work.Drawing on emerging research from MIT and Harvard Business Review, we explore the concept of cognitive offloading, the growing tendency to rely on AI tools to perform tasks that once required human reasoning and memory. While these tools can dramatically enhance productivity, they may also introduce new risks, including skill atrophy, reduced learning depth, and subtle shifts in professional competence.We also examine an unexpected dynamic emerging in the workplace: bias against AI users. In some environments, people who rely heavily on AI may be perceived as less capable, even when their output improves.This episode challenges the assumption that AI is purely an enhancement tool and asks a deeper question: what happens when technology begins reshaping how humans develop expertise in the first place?

For people living with kidney disease, clinical trials can offer hope—but not without questions or concerns. Today, we talk with Dr. Nadine Barrett, Glenda Roberts, and Luz Baqueiro about lived experience, community trust, and the power of being asked. In this episode we heard from:  Dr. Nadine J. Barrett is a Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy in the Division of Public Health Sciences and the inaugural Senior Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Equity in Research at Wake Forest School of Medicine, she is Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement for Wake Forest Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Clinical Translational Science Institute and the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity. Prior to joining Wake Forest, Dr. Barrett served 13 years in senior leadership roles at Duke University, as the Founding Director of both the Duke Center for Equity in Research and the nationally awarded, Duke Cancer Institute's Office of Health Equity. She is also President of the national Association of Cancer Care Centers, in Washington DC. A medical sociologist by training, Dr. Barrett is a health disparities researcher, expert equity strategist, and a nationally recognized leader in facilitating authentic community, healthcare, and academic partnerships to advance health equity. She develops multi-level interventions to address implicit bias, structural and systemic racism, and inequities that limit access to quality research and trustworthy health care among underserved and marginalized populations. Dr. Barrett brings an equity lens to her work and collaborations to enhance healthcare systems, close the disparities gap in health outcomes, and increase diverse and broad representation in research participation and the research workforce. Glenda Roberts: Prior to joining the Mount Sinai Center for Kidney Disease Innovation as the Director of Communications and Patient Engagement, Glenda V. Roberts was an Information Technology executive with over 35 years of experience with top-caliber corporations, including General Electric, Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson. She was also the Executive Director of the Seattle Transplant House, and the Director of External Relations & Patient Engagement at the University of Washington Center for Dialysis Innovation (CDI) and the Kidney Research Institute (KRI). Before going on dialysis, Glenda managed the progression of her disease for over 40 years using diet and exercise. Since her transplant in 2010, she's completed nine half marathons. Based upon her personal experience with kidney disease, Glenda is a passionate activist for kidney research and patients living with kidney disease. She's involved in myriad patient-centered national and international health care transformation initiatives.  All are focused on addressing patient preferences and improving patient-reported outcomes.   Glenda brings the patient voice to several NIH/NIDDK government and industry research efforts (Kidney Precision Medicine Project, APOLLO), as well as the American Society of Nephrology's Current & Emerging Threats (C-ET) Steering Committee. She's the inaugural co-chair of the Critical Path Institute's Biomarker Data Repository Governance Committee, and a member of the Kidney Health Initiative (KHI) Board of Directors. Additionally, she contributes to the Advisory Boards of LifeCenter Northwest and Home Dialyzors United, and over 15 other industry and academic research advisory committees/boards focused on transplantation, kidney, cardiovascular, and metabolic health. As an ambassador for the National Kidney Foundation, the American Kidney Fund, and the American Association of Kidney Patients, Glenda's advocacy tirelessly advances the voices, needs, and aspirations of the kidney community worldwide. Luz Baqueiro serves as a patient advocate with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), providing feedback and helping develop new initiatives to better support the Latin American community affected by chronic kidney disease. She also raises awareness of the barriers faced by patients living with renal failure while educating and supporting her community in Georgia. In 2019, Luz was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). With limited resources  in Georgia, she relied on emergency in-hospital dialysis for a year. In August 2021, through self-determination, self-education, and the support of her family and community, she received a kidney transplant.   Additional Resources Clinical Trial Information Hub What is a Clinical Trial? Are Clinical Trials Safe?   Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.

AI doesn't just make businesses faster — it makes attackers faster too.In Part 3 of The Executive AI Series, the discussion moves from shadow adoption to active exploitation. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a productivity tool. It has become a force multiplier for cybercrime.We break down how AI is transforming the threat landscape:AI-driven phishing that is personalized, scalable, and nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communicationMalware and ransomware were built, refined, and deployed with AI assistanceAI attacking AI as automated defense systems face automated exploitationThe rise of small language models running locally, outside traditional visibility and controlThe barrier to entry for sophisticated attacks is collapsing. What once required elite skill can now be generated, refined, and deployed at speed.The tone shifts here,  from strategic governance to tactical urgency. Because the imbalance isn't theoretical. It's operational.The episode ends at another inflection point: when the cybersecurity discussion begins to reveal deeper human and organizational consequences.If Episode 2 exposed the loss of control, Episode 3 shows what happens when that control is actively challenged.

What if understanding how AI thinks could reveal uncomfortable truths about how your own brain works, and give you powerful tools to make smarter decisions, resist manipulation, and upgrade your cognition at the root level? -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Tom Griffiths, the Henry R. Luce Professor of Information Technology, Consciousness, and Culture in the Departments of Psychology and Computer Science at Princeton University. Griffiths directs Princeton's Computational Cognitive Science Lab, a research group focused on understanding the mathematical foundations of human cognition, and the Princeton Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence. He is the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By and the author of the new book The Laws of Thought, and his award-winning research has appeared in Science, Nature, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Together, Dave and Tom go deep on the cognitive science behind human performance, brain optimization, and the surprising overlap between biohacking and artificial intelligence. They explore why your body filters reality before your conscious brain ever sees it, how your mitochondria function as a distributed cognitive network, and what that means for longevity, decision-making, and neuroplasticity. You'll Learn: Why AI models reveal that humans may be more "stochastic parrots" than we'd like to admit How your mitochondria pre-process sensory reality before your auditory cortex even fires Why emotions like anger, love, and remorse are computational tools evolution built into your reward function How low energy and blood sugar directly degrade your decision-making at a hardware level What "resource rationality" means and how to use it to make better decisions under constraint Why AI systems have measurable psychological personalities, and which ones are least likely to mess with your head How neuroplasticity can eliminate the inner critic and reshape your mental operating system Why two-process cognition (fast and slow thinking) is a feature, not a bug, of human intelligence Thank you to our sponsors! -BEYOND Biohacking Conference 2026 | Register with code DAVE300 for $300 off https://beyondconference.com-Essentia | Go to https://myessentia.com/dave and use code DAVE for $100 off The Dave Asprey Upgrade.-Quantum Upgrade | Try it free for 15 days — no credit card required — at QuantumUpgrade.io/DAVE. Simple. Powerful. Backed by data.-Go to timeline.com/dave and save 20% with code DAVE20 Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: AI, cognitive science, Tom Griffiths, The Laws of Thought, Princeton, brain optimization, neuroplasticity, mitochondria, decision-making, biohacking, Dave Asprey, human performance, longevity, anti-aging, consciousness, large language models, dopamine, reward function, resource rationality, emotions, game theory, altered states, chronic fatigue, dual process theory, Danger Coffee, Smarter Not Harder, cognitive biases, memory, AI bias, neurofeedback, Algorithms to Live By Resources: • Get Tom's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Thought-Quest-Mathematical-Theory/dp/1250358353 • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro00:50 - Tom's Background & Chronic Fatigue 10:22 – Mathematics of Mind 12:43 – Memory and Emotion 15:29 – Decision Making Under Constraints 21:10 – Computational Problems of Consciousness 24:18 – Reality Pre-Processing 26:14 – Meat Robots vs Stochastic Parrots 29:21 – Emotions: Game Theory 35:39 – Dual Systems: Model-Based vs Model-Free 39:22 – Mitochondria and Consciousness 50:00 – Testing AI Like Humans 52:11 – Choosing AI Models 57:14 – AI Research Questions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to Check Point Research and Reuters, cyberattacks on U.S. utilities in 2024 increased nearly 70% compared to the year before, leading to an average of 69 attacks every week. In 2025, the trend continued, in the U.S and globally. What can water utilities do to protect themselves from these digital threats?   The answer is a nuanced one, as the challenges extend beyond outdated software and ageing infrastructure. Most water utilities globally are undergoing rapid digital transformation to respond to higher demands from communities, councils and authorities. This has opened more opportunities for cyberthreats, driving more challenges for cybersecurity in Operational Technology (OT) environments. Unlike conventional Information Technology (IT) systems, OT systems directly control pumps, valves, and treatment processes. An attack on OT can have immediate, real-world consequences for water quality, safety and public health.   The OT environment at Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) is a success story as it protects one of the largest regional water and wastewater utilities in the U.S., servicing more than 20 counties and cities and 1.5 million people. Thanks to its signature program of embedded visibility, governance and consequence-driven planning, it can serve as a blueprint for water utilities globally.   Today we'll talk about how to apply this cybersecurity blueprint with Ben Stirling, Director, Cybersecurity & OT at Jacobs, and Roger Caslow, Chief Information Security Officer, Hampton Roads Sanitation District.

As AI becomes easier to use, it becomes harder to control.In Part 2 of The Executive AI Series, the conversation pivots from awareness to exposure. What started as productivity gains now reveals a deeper leadership challenge: Shadow AI.Employees are adopting AI tools faster than policies can be written. Sales teams are uploading client data. HR is experimenting with generative tools. Executives are using meeting recorders and summarizers. Often with no formal oversight.This isn't rebellion. It's acceleration.In this episode, we explore:Why AI adoption is happening outside official channelsThe rise of tool sprawl across departmentsData exposure risks hiding in everyday workflowsThe governance gap between IT, security, and the businessWhy visibility — not policy — is the first real line of defenseThe discussion escalates from a simple loss of visibility to the reality of active exploitation. Because once AI tools are embedded in daily work, control becomes reactive instead of strategic.