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"Blurring Reality" - Chai's Social AI Platform - sponsoredThis episode of MLST explores the groundbreaking work of Chai, a social AI platform that quietly built one of the world's largest AI companion ecosystems before ChatGPT's mainstream adoption. With over 10 million active users and just 13 engineers serving 2 trillion tokens per day, Chai discovered the massive appetite for AI companionship through serendipity while searching for product-market fit.CHAI sponsored this show *because they want to hire amazing engineers* -- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHAIChai is actively hiring in Palo Alto with competitive compensation ($300K-$800K+ equity) for roles including AI Infrastructure Engineers, Software Engineers, Applied AI Researchers, and more. Fast-track qualification available for candidates with significant product launches, open source contributions, or entrepreneurial success.https://www.chai-research.com/jobs/The conversation with founder William Beauchamp and engineers Tom Lu and Nischay Dhankhar covers Chai's innovative technical approaches including reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), model blending techniques that combine smaller models to outperform larger ones, and their unique infrastructure challenges running exaflop-class compute.SPONSOR MESSAGES:***Tufa AI Labs is a brand new research lab in Zurich started by Benjamin Crouzier focussed on o-series style reasoning and AGI. They are hiring a Chief Engineer and ML engineers in Zurich and SF. Goto https://tufalabs.ai/***Key themes explored include:- The ethics of AI engagement optimization and attention hacking- Content moderation at scale with a lean engineering team- The shift from AI as utility tool to AI as social companion- How users form deep emotional bonds with artificial intelligence- The broader implications of AI becoming a social mediumWe also examine OpenAI's recent pivot toward companion AI with April's new GPT-4o, suggesting a fundamental shift in how we interact with artificial intelligence - from utility-focused tools to companion-like experiences that blur the lines between human and artificial intimacy.The episode also covers Chai's unconventional approach to hiring only top-tier engineers, their bootstrap funding strategy focused on user revenue over VC funding, and their rapid experimentation culture where one in five experiments succeed.TOC:00:00:00 - Introduction: Steve Jobs' AI Vision & Chai's Scale00:04:02 - Chapter 1: Simulators - The Birth of Social AI00:13:34 - Chapter 2: Engineering at Chai - RLHF & Model Blending00:21:49 - Chapter 3: Social Impact of GenAI - Ethics & Safety00:33:55 - Chapter 4: The Lean Machine - 13 Engineers, Millions of Users00:42:38 - Chapter 5: GPT-4o Becoming a Companion - OpenAI's Pivot00:50:10 - Chapter 6: What Comes Next - The Future of AI Intimacy TRANSCRIPT: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yz2ewkzmwz9rbbturfbap/CHAI.pdf?rlkey=uuyk2nfhjzezucwdgntg5ubqb&dl=0
Tifany Manit: Bouncing Back with Self-Belief | The Hopeaholics PodcastTifany Manit shares her transformative journey from obesity and crippling social anxiety to a life of purpose, health, and spiritual fulfillment. Growing up in Palo Alto, California, Tifany faced childhood bullying and weight struggles, culminating in a pivotal moment at 21 when a family photo spurred her to lose 65 pounds through disciplined diet and exercise. This sparked a cascade of achievements, including degrees in journalism, culinary arts, and business hospitality, despite her father's discouragement about entrepreneurship. A brown recluse spider bite and norovirus led to a profound “come to Jesus” moment in 2024, prompting sobriety and a deepened faith. Now, Tifany is building an organic, no-refined-sugar ice cream brand, revamping her social media for food and lifestyle, and venturing into gaming streaming, embodying her mantra that “rock bottom is a trampoline.” Her story of resilience, self-belief, and actionable change is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration.#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #RecoveryIsPossible #Hope #wedorecover Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:29 - Pivotal Weight Loss Decision00:04:13 - Culinary and Fitness Discipline00:08:07 - Overcoming Social Anxiety00:10:32 - Educational Achievements00:11:31 - Defying Discouragement00:15:07 - Empathy for Her Past Self00:20:18 - Health Crisis and Spiritual Awakening00:23:30 - Choosing Sobriety00:37:28 - Overcoming Analysis Paralysis00:47:42 - Rock Bottom as a Trampoline00:50:15 - Building a Culinary Brand00:51:51 - Revamping Social Media00:53:24 - Venturing into Gaming Streaming00:57:46 - Embracing Self-Belief
In one direction, there's digital. In the other, there's a treasure hunt. (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - Target's off-the-mark results. - Lessons from TJX Companies' under-the-radar CEO. - What caused David to do a double-take when listening to Palo Alto's earnings call. Then, (17:05), Morgan Housel joins Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross for a conversation about investment decisionmaking and the psychology of spending money. Companies discussed: TGT, TJX, WMT, PANW Host: Mary Long Guests: David Meier, Andy Cross, Morgan Housel Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Nathan is joined by Brad Erickson, an internet analyst at RBC Capital Markets, at the RBC Capital Private Tech Conference. They discuss the performance and outlook of key tech stocks like Google and Meta amidst market volatility and AI developments. The conversation highlights the impact of AI search on Google's revenue and the competitive landscape between Google and Apple. Erickson also touches on Meta's growth in advertising efficiency and new product rollouts. After the break, Dan dives into the broader effects of generative AI on other software companies like ServiceNow and Snowflake with Matt Hedberg, Managing Director and Head of Software Research at RBCCM. Hedberg elaborates on the early monetization of AI in software, the long-term potential of companies like Snowflake and ServiceNow, and the strategic importance of cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto in an evolving tech landscape. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media
Jessica Smetana and the Spreadsheets & Tailgates newsletter's Michael Bryan join to take a look at what preseason win totals might mean for a long list of college football teams. Topics include but are not limited to: Freedom from the Big Ten West, Cignetti Year Two in Bloomington, Clemson hype vs. reality, the cowardice of the USC Trojans, a big year for LSU, sad times in Palo Alto and Stillwater, interesting times in Miami, expectations for Deion, Narduzzi purgatory, the circus in Chapel Hill and potentially tough years for both Clark Lea and Steve Angeli. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport
Frances Stacy believes Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is a buy heading into earnings. However, if there's a notable miss in the report, institutional investors selling the stock can open a significant slide lower. Ed Butowsky considers Palo Alto a strong company alongside its closest competitor, Crowdstrike (CRWD). He sees GigaCloud Technology (GCT) as a growing leader.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) posts earnings Tuesday, and Joseph Bonner expects to see strong numbers in the report. Despite the company's "platformization" strategy cutting into revenue, Joseph says Palo Alto is a buy. When measured to similar companies like Crowdstrike (CRWD), he notes advantages investors may not think about.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
In this episode, Ashton and Hussey take us inside their recent run at the NCGA Four-Ball Qualifier at Baylands Golf Course in Palo Alto. Joined by longtime friend of the pod JD Lindhert, the trio breaks down the prep, the game plan, and how it all unfolded on the course. From strategy sessions to final scorecards, they walk through what went right, what could've gone better, and what it feels like to end up as alternates—just shy of making the cut. Make sure to give us a follow and stay up to date!
Episode 173 Chapter 32, Other Analog Synthesizers. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Let's get started with the listening guide to Chapter 32, Other Analog Synthesizers from my book Electronic and Experimental music. Playlist: OTHER EARLY SYNTHESIZER RECORDINGS (PRE-MIDI AND NOT MOOG) Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:36 00:00 1. Raymond Scott, “Space Mystery” (1963). Used Scott's Electronium, a custom-made analog synthesizer/sequencer. 05:08 01:42 2. Pauline Oliveros, “Alien Bog” (1967). Used a prototype Buchla 100 modular synthesizer at Mills College. 33:13 06:53 3. John Eaton, “Soliloquy For Syn-Ket” (1973) from Electro-Vibrations (The Music Of John Eaton). Used the Synket, an Italian-made modular synthesizer of which only six were ever made. 06:38 40:06 4. John Keating, “Earthshine” (1975) from Space Experience 2. Featured the ARP 2600 and Pro- Soloist. 04:09 46:46 5. Patrick Gleeson, “Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age” (1976) from Beyond The Sun: An Electronic Portrait Of Holst's The Planets. Used Eµ Systems Polyphonic synthesizer. 09:31 51:02 6. Jean Michel Jarre, “Oxygene, Part IV” (1976) from Oxygene. Used the ARP Odyssey, EMS Synthi AKS, EMS Synthi VCS3, and RMI Harmonic Synthesizer and Keyboard Computer. 03:07 01:00:34 7. Bennie Maupin, “Crystals” (1978) from Moonscapes. Featured the E-mu Modular Synthesizer programmed by Patrick Gleeson, who owned Different Fur Studios in the San Francisco area and owned E-mu synthesizers (see previous track for an example of the E-mu Systems Polyphonic synthesizer). Here, we have a different treatment of the same instrument by jazz woodwind player Maupin, who played Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Marimba, Glockenspiel, E-mu Synthesizer, and Computone Synthesizer Winddriver on this album. I picked this track because this is most stripped-down arrangement featuring only Maupin playing the E-mu synthesizer and other instruments. 01:18 01:03:44 8. Pere Ubu, “On the Surface” (1978) from Dub Housing. Allen Ravenstein used the EML Electrocomp 101 modular synthesizer as a member of this band. 02:37 01:05:02 9. Sylvester, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” (1978) from Step II. One of the few albums to feature EML (Electronic Music Laboratories) Modular Synthesizer plus String synthesizer, Electro-comp 101 synthesizer and 200 expander unit, Oberheim DS-2 Sequencer, Effects, Pat Cowley; organ, Electric piano, Clavinet, Michael C. Finden; Percussion, David Frazier; Producer, Lead Vocals, Piano, Sylvester. EML was a Connecticut-based synth maker that was around from about 1970 to 1984. They were best-known for their Electro-comp modular synths. The 101 was a duophonic semi-modular 44-note synth and the model 200 was an expander unit that added ring modulation, spring reverb, and high and low filters to the setup. It was interesting to hear this Moroder-like pulsating synth sound coming from something other than a Moog. 06:34 01:07:40 10. Isao Tomita, “The Sea Named Solaris” (1978) from Kosmos. Used the Roland System 700, Roland Strings RS- 202, Roland Revo 30, in addition to Moog Modular III, Moog System 55, and Polymoog synthesizers. 12:28 01:14:11 11. Moebius, “Song For Lya” (1979) from Moebius. Serge, Oberheim, and Minimoog synthesizers, vocals, Bryce Robbley; Serge, Oberheim synthesizers, Doug Lynner; Violin, John Stubbs. Listen closely to tune-out the parts by the Odyssey and Minimoog and you will experience a lovely bed laid down by the Serge. Moebius had three members, one a violinist, heard in this tune blending with the Serge. Although the group used a Sennheiser vocoder on another track, the vocal distortion on this track may have actually been the voice processed with the Serge. 03:15 01:26:42 12. Pascal Languirand, “O Nos Omnes” (1980) from De Harmonia Universalia. Features the Farfisa Synthorchestra, the famous Italian's company entry into the string synthesizer fray. The Syntorchestra was split into two keyboard sections, strings (polyphonic), and mono synth voices. It was a hybrid organ and synthesizer and used much by Klaus Schulze and other German electronic musicians for the short time that it was available from 1975 to 1978. Nine slider controls were positioned next to a 3-octave keyboard and provided some “chaotic” control episodes for this much beloved and rare keyboard. 07:15 01:29:56 13. Henry Kucharzyk, “Play Dot Sam” (1981) from Walk The Line - Three New Works By Henry Kucharzyk. This work is performed at the Samson Box at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. This track is an escapee from the 1970s but nonetheless fills a void in that period when commercial synthesizers were moving to digital technology and were quite expensive. The Samson Box was a computer-based digital synthesizer created in 1977 by Peter Samson, who worked at the university. “Samson” was formally known as the “Systems Concepts Digital Synthesizer. It was a one-off special-purpose dedicated audio computer designed for use by student composers at Center for Computer Research in Musical and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University. 03:05 01:37:08 14. Terry Riley, “The Ethereal Time Shadow” (1981-82) from Music from Mills. Used two Prophet V synthesizers, tuned to just intonation and employing sequencing. 08:51 01:40:12 Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.
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Segment 1 - Secrets and their role in infrastructure security From API keys and tokens to environment variables and credentials, secrets are foundational—and often overlooked—attack surfaces in cloud-native and distributed systems. We break down the risks tied to poor secret hygiene, discuss emerging patterns for secure secret management at scale, and shares insights on integrating secrets management into systems design. This segment is sponsored by Fastly. Visit https://securityweekly.com/fastly to learn more about them! Segment 2 - Weekly Enterprise News In this week's enterprise security news, we have: Funding, mostly focused on identity security and ‘secure-by-design' Palo Alto acquires one of the more mature AI security startups, Protect AI LimaCharlie is first with a cybersecurity-focused MCP offering Meta releases a ton of open source AI security tooling, including LlamaFirewall Exploring the state of AI in the SOC The first research on whether AI is replacing jobs is out Some CEOs are requiring employees to be more productive with AI Are prompts the new IOCs? Are puppies the new booth babes? We get closure on two previous stories we covered: one about an ex-Disney employee, and one about a tiny dog Segment 3 - Executive Interviews from RSAC CYWARE The legacy SecOps market is getting disrupted. The traditional way of ingesting large troves of data, analysis and actioning is not efficient today. Customers and the market are moving towards a more threat centric approach to effectively solve their security operations challenges. CERT Water Management Case Study Cybersecurity Alert Fatigue! How Threat Intelligence Can Turn Data Overload Into Actionable Insights Blog Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Threat Intelligence Platform Radar Report 2025 TIP Buyer's Guide This segment is sponsored by Cyware. Visit https://securityweekly.com/cywarersac to request a demo! SUMOLOGIC Intelligent SecOps is more than a buzzword—it's a blueprint for modernizing security operations through real-time analytics, contextual threat intelligence, and AI-powered automation. In this segment, Sumo Logic's Field CTO Chas Clawson explains how SOC teams can accelerate detection and response, cut through alert noise, and improve security outcomes by fusing AI-driven automation with human context and expertise. He also shares the latest security capabilities Sumo Logic announced at the RSA Conference to help organizations build and operate Intelligent SecOps. Press Release: Sumo Logic Unifies Security to Deliver Intelligent Security Operations Blog: RSAC 2025 Intelligent Security Operations Brief: Sumo Logic Threat Intelligence Chas Blog: Cloudy with a chance of breach: advanced threat hunting strategies for a hyperconnected and SaaSy world LinkedIn Live: Implications of AI in a modern defense strategy This segment is sponsored by Sumo Logic. Visit https://securityweekly.com/sumologicrsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-406
Segment 1 - Secrets and their role in infrastructure security From API keys and tokens to environment variables and credentials, secrets are foundational—and often overlooked—attack surfaces in cloud-native and distributed systems. We break down the risks tied to poor secret hygiene, discuss emerging patterns for secure secret management at scale, and shares insights on integrating secrets management into systems design. This segment is sponsored by Fastly. Visit https://securityweekly.com/fastly to learn more about them! Segment 2 - Weekly Enterprise News In this week's enterprise security news, we have: Funding, mostly focused on identity security and ‘secure-by-design' Palo Alto acquires one of the more mature AI security startups, Protect AI LimaCharlie is first with a cybersecurity-focused MCP offering Meta releases a ton of open source AI security tooling, including LlamaFirewall Exploring the state of AI in the SOC The first research on whether AI is replacing jobs is out Some CEOs are requiring employees to be more productive with AI Are prompts the new IOCs? Are puppies the new booth babes? We get closure on two previous stories we covered: one about an ex-Disney employee, and one about a tiny dog Segment 3 - Executive Interviews from RSAC CYWARE The legacy SecOps market is getting disrupted. The traditional way of ingesting large troves of data, analysis and actioning is not efficient today. Customers and the market are moving towards a more threat centric approach to effectively solve their security operations challenges. CERT Water Management Case Study Cybersecurity Alert Fatigue! How Threat Intelligence Can Turn Data Overload Into Actionable Insights Blog Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Threat Intelligence Platform Radar Report 2025 TIP Buyer's Guide This segment is sponsored by Cyware. Visit https://securityweekly.com/cywarersac to request a demo! SUMOLOGIC Intelligent SecOps is more than a buzzword—it's a blueprint for modernizing security operations through real-time analytics, contextual threat intelligence, and AI-powered automation. In this segment, Sumo Logic's Field CTO Chas Clawson explains how SOC teams can accelerate detection and response, cut through alert noise, and improve security outcomes by fusing AI-driven automation with human context and expertise. He also shares the latest security capabilities Sumo Logic announced at the RSA Conference to help organizations build and operate Intelligent SecOps. Press Release: Sumo Logic Unifies Security to Deliver Intelligent Security Operations Blog: RSAC 2025 Intelligent Security Operations Brief: Sumo Logic Threat Intelligence Chas Blog: Cloudy with a chance of breach: advanced threat hunting strategies for a hyperconnected and SaaSy world LinkedIn Live: Implications of AI in a modern defense strategy This segment is sponsored by Sumo Logic. Visit https://securityweekly.com/sumologicrsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-406
Dr. Florence Comite, MD is a clinician-scientist, endocrinologist, and the leading expert in the fields of healthy longevity and precision medicine. Her international reputation stems from her innovative approach to leveraging proprietary clinical and wearable data in her private clinical and virtual practice to detect, predict, and reverse biological aging, while optimizing health and vitality. As a graduate of Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Comite served as a faculty member for twenty-five years with a distinguished triple appointment in Endocrinology (Internal Medicine and Pediatrics) and Reproductive Endocrinology (Gynecology and Andrology). During her career, she trained at the National Institutes of Health and founded Women's Health at Yale, establishing the nation's first women-only clinic. In 2005, Dr. Comite founded the Comite Center for Precision Medicine & Healthy Longevity in New York City, where she developed the groundbreaking Nof1™ clinical process, treating each patient as a single subject clinical trial. The Center's success has led to expansions in Palo Alto and Miami Beach. Her innovative approach has attracted a global clientele, including forward-thinking physicians, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs, each receiving personalized healthcare interventions tailored to their individual needs. Her commitment to advancing medical science is evident through her extensive research and publications in prestigious journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, and the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Dr. Comite's pioneering research spans across children, women, and men, recognizing the critical role of the entire system in aging and disease. In 2013, she authored the bestselling book "Keep It Up: The Power of Precision Medicine to Conquer Low T and Revitalize Your Life," focusing on androgen deficiency and vitality in aging men. Her next book, "Invincible: Eliminate the Disorders of Aging for a Healthy, Long Life," will be published by Little Brown, Spark in Spring 2026. Through her startup Groq Health, Dr. Comite is scaling her precise methodology of precision medicine to a digital clinic delivered virtually. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Comite continues to captivate audiences worldwide, sharing her expertise and vision for the future of precision medicine and healthy longevity.
Segment 1 - Secrets and their role in infrastructure security From API keys and tokens to environment variables and credentials, secrets are foundational—and often overlooked—attack surfaces in cloud-native and distributed systems. We break down the risks tied to poor secret hygiene, discuss emerging patterns for secure secret management at scale, and shares insights on integrating secrets management into systems design. This segment is sponsored by Fastly. Visit https://securityweekly.com/fastly to learn more about them! Segment 2 - Weekly Enterprise News In this week's enterprise security news, we have: Funding, mostly focused on identity security and ‘secure-by-design' Palo Alto acquires one of the more mature AI security startups, Protect AI LimaCharlie is first with a cybersecurity-focused MCP offering Meta releases a ton of open source AI security tooling, including LlamaFirewall Exploring the state of AI in the SOC The first research on whether AI is replacing jobs is out Some CEOs are requiring employees to be more productive with AI Are prompts the new IOCs? Are puppies the new booth babes? We get closure on two previous stories we covered: one about an ex-Disney employee, and one about a tiny dog Segment 3 - Executive Interviews from RSAC CYWARE The legacy SecOps market is getting disrupted. The traditional way of ingesting large troves of data, analysis and actioning is not efficient today. Customers and the market are moving towards a more threat centric approach to effectively solve their security operations challenges. CERT Water Management Case Study Cybersecurity Alert Fatigue! How Threat Intelligence Can Turn Data Overload Into Actionable Insights Blog Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Threat Intelligence Platform Radar Report 2025 TIP Buyer's Guide This segment is sponsored by Cyware. Visit https://securityweekly.com/cywarersac to request a demo! SUMOLOGIC Intelligent SecOps is more than a buzzword—it's a blueprint for modernizing security operations through real-time analytics, contextual threat intelligence, and AI-powered automation. In this segment, Sumo Logic's Field CTO Chas Clawson explains how SOC teams can accelerate detection and response, cut through alert noise, and improve security outcomes by fusing AI-driven automation with human context and expertise. He also shares the latest security capabilities Sumo Logic announced at the RSA Conference to help organizations build and operate Intelligent SecOps. Press Release: Sumo Logic Unifies Security to Deliver Intelligent Security Operations Blog: RSAC 2025 Intelligent Security Operations Brief: Sumo Logic Threat Intelligence Chas Blog: Cloudy with a chance of breach: advanced threat hunting strategies for a hyperconnected and SaaSy world LinkedIn Live: Implications of AI in a modern defense strategy This segment is sponsored by Sumo Logic. Visit https://securityweekly.com/sumologicrsac to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-406
In 1998, Vladimir Pokhilko—one of the minds behind Tetris—was found dead in his home along with his wife and son. It was officially ruled a murder-suicide…but was it? Need more WMMM in your life? Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/witchesmagicmurdermystery Want WMMM Merch? Check out the podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com Our Youtube Channel has longer versions of our episodes, with less editing and more outtakes: https://www.youtube.com/c/WitchesMagicMurderMysteryPodcast Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/risasarachan/2022/12/05/the-tetris-murders-docuseries-explores-mysterious-death-of-tetris-co-developer-and-his-family/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Pokhilko https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/was-the-tetris-co-creator-the-victim-of-a-russian-mob-hit/ https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/computer-executive-s-death-ruled-a-suicide-palo-2986205.php https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/pushed-past-the-brink-3305027.php https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/docuseries-reveals-insidious-conspiracy-in-1998-tetris-murders/ https://www.paloaltoonline.com/morgue/news/1998_Sep_25.MURDER.html https://www.paloaltoonline.com/morgue/news/1999_Jan_27.MURDER.html https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/3-Stabbed-To-Death-In-Palo-Alto-Russian-family-2989387.php https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Deaths-of-Russian-Family-Puzzle-Police-Cops-2989099.php https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SANTA-CLARA-COUNTY-Police-Release-Note-Left-In-2950983.php https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/3-killings-jolt-Palo-Alto-3068475.php All Witches, Magic, Murder, & Mystery episodes are a mix of Kara and Megan's personal thoughts and opinions in response to the information that is publicly available at the time of recording, as well as, in some cases, personal accounts provided by listeners. In regard to these self-reported personal accounts, there can be no assurance that the information provided is 100% accurate. If you love the Trash Witch art (see our Patreon or the Podcast store), Tiffini Scherbing of Scherbing Arts created her. Like her Scherbing Arts page on Facebook, or follow her on instagram at @scherbingarts76! She can create anything you need. TikTok: @wmmmpodcast Instagram: @witchesmagicmurdermystery Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465405701297488/ Email all your weird stories: witchesmagicmurdermystery@gmail.com Get to know us better: Kara: @many_adventures_of_kara on Instagram Megan: @meganmakesjokes on TikTok, @megan_whitmer on Instagram WMMM Podcast P.O. Box 910674 Lexington, KY 40591 Music credit: Chloe's Lullaby (podcast theme) by Robert Austin. Available on Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Bandcamp, and Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we unpack what Uber's CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 518 (https://www.youtube.com/live/h0RVI_IOZvo?si=tbRl4R8iwhDsLzu7) Runner-up Titles Go feral You've ruined eating for me Cultural tombstone The next step is “I told you so” Culture is what happens when you're not talking about culture. You know, it's terrible to run over someone The robots are just fine Center of Attention Rundown Uber CEO says changing employee benefits 'is a risk we decided to take' (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/uber-ceo-says-changing-employee-benefits-is-a-risk-we-decided-to-take.html) Waymo is reducing serious crashes and making streets safer for those most at risk (https://waymo.com/blog/2025/05/waymo-making-streets-safer-for-vru) CNCF and Synadia Align on Securing the Future of the NATS.io Project (https://www.cncf.io/announcements/2025/05/01/cncf-and-synadia-align-on-securing-the-future-of-the-nats-io-project/) Oxide and Friends | Shootout at the CNCF Corral (https://oxide-and-friends.transistor.fm/episodes/shootout-at-the-cncf-corral) New D&D core rules are now CC-BY (https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd?srsltid=AfmBOorzpL2Y57RWJ966OdFDTICTiWTAAQL6Dn8FFvcB09HJClZkbWli). ‘Cook chose poorly': how Apple blew up its control over the App Store (https://www.theverge.com/apple/659296/apple-failed-compliance-court-ruling-breakdown) Relevant to your Interests I use Zip Bombs to Protect my Server (https://idiallo.com/blog/zipbomb-protection) "AI-first" is the new Return To Office - Anil Dash (https://www.anildash.com/2025/04/19/ai-first-is-the-new-return-to-office/) Find and Buy with AI: Visa Unveils New Era of Commerce (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250430580204/en/Find-and-Buy-with-AI-Visa-Unveils-New-Era-of-Commerce?utm_source=www.therundown.ai&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=visa-mastercard-give-ai-credit-cards&_bhlid=3ec615c11c0429835c326dbeaabe5bca0dddaf66) Google dusts off Google Voice and adds three-way calling (https://www.theverge.com/news/659719/google-voice-app-update-call-ui-merge-three-way) Anthropic to Buy Back Employee Shares at $61.5 Billion Valuation (https://www.theinformation.com/articles/anthropic-buy-back-employee-shares-61-5-billion-valuation) IBM unveils capabilities meant to accelerate AI agent adoption (https://siliconangle.com/2025/05/06/ibm-unveils-capabilities-meant-accelerate-ai-agent-adoption/) Getting things "done" in large tech companies (https://www.seangoedecke.com/getting-things-done/) A.I. Is Getting More Powerful, but Its Hallucinations Are Getting Worse (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/technology/ai-hallucinations-chatgpt-google.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250505&instance_id=153899&nl=the-morning®i_id=55370892&segment_id=197320&user_id=861fd8fcc0091c6690e3b338636d5995) This NAS brand just called out the competition and says you should own your hardware (https://www.techradar.com/pro/asustor-makes-veiled-dig-at-synologys-proprietary-hard-drive-philosophy-with-open-and-unlocked-stance) Microsoft Earnings, Microsoft's Core Capability, Amazon Earnings (https://stratechery.com/2025/microsoft-earnings-microsofts-core-capability-amazon-earnings/) Amazon beats on top and bottom line but issues light second quarter guidance (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/01/amazon-amzn-q1-earnings-report-2025.html) Amazon Takes Aim at Cursor With New AI Coding Service (https://www.theinformation.com/articles/amazon-takes-aim-cursor-new-ai-coding-service) OpenAI caves to pressure, keeps nonprofit in charge (https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/05/openai_keep_nonprofit_in_charge/) OpenAI Reaches Agreement to Buy Startup Windsurf for $3 Billion (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-06/openai-reaches-agreement-to-buy-startup-windsurf-for-3-billion) Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation (https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/04/cursor-is-reportedly-raising-funds-at-9-billion-valuation-from-thrive-a16z-and-accel/) Clouded Judgement 5.2.25 - Cloud Giants Report Q1 '25 (https://open.substack.com/pub/cloudedjudgement/p/clouded-judgement-5225-cloud-giants?r=2l9&utm_medium=ios) Nine Emerging Developer Patterns for the AI Era | Andreessen Horowitz (https://a16z.com/nine-emerging-developer-patterns-for-the-ai-era/?trk=feed_main-feed-card_feed-article-content) Nonsense AI Brings Play-by-Play Commentary To Pong (https://hackaday.com/2025/05/06/ai-brings-play-by-play-commentary-to-pong/) Conferences Fr (https://vmwarereg.fig-street.com/051325-tanzu-workshop/)ee AI workshop (https://vmwarereg.fig-street.com/051325-tanzu-workshop/), May 13th. day before C (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/)loud (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/) (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/)Foundry (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/) Day (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/). Melbourne Wiz Meet-Up (https://www.wiz.io/events/melbourne-wizdom-meet-up-may-2025), May 13. Matt will be there. Cloud Foundry Day US (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/), May 14th, Palo Alto, CA, Coté speaking. KCD Texas Austin 2025 (https://community.cncf.io/events/details/cncf-kcd-texas-presents-kcd-texas-austin-2025/), May 15th, Whitney Lee speaking NDC Oslo (https://ndcoslo.com/), May 21st-23th, Coté speaking. POST/CON 25 (https://fnf.dev/43irTu1), June 3-4, Los Angeles, CA, Brandon representing SDT. Use Code: BRANDON, first 20 people get a free pass SREDay Cologne, June 12th, 2025 (https://sreday.com/2025-cologne-q2/#tickets) - Coté speaking, discount: CLG10, 10% off. SDT News & Community Join our Slack community (https://softwaredefinedtalk.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-1hn55iv5d-UTfN7mVX1D9D5ExRt3ZJYQ#/shared-invite/email) Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Follow us on social media: Twitter (https://twitter.com/softwaredeftalk), Threads (https://www.threads.net/@softwaredefinedtalk), Mastodon (https://hachyderm.io/@softwaredefinedtalk), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/software-defined-talk/), BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/softwaredefinedtalk.com) Watch us on: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sdtpodcast), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3OJPV6h9tp-hbsGBLGsDQ/featured), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/softwaredefinedtalk/), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@softwaredefinedtalk) Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté (https://leanpub.com/digitalwtf/c/sdt) Sponsor the show (https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/ads): ads@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:ads@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Recommendations Brandon: UniFi Express (https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/ux) , FlexHD (https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/uap-flexhd), U6+ (https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/u6-plus) and US 8 60W (https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/us-8-60w) Matt: Andor (https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwi_k_SJq5KNAxVtbn8AHTM9LiAYABAAGgJvYQ&co=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwiezABhBZEiwAEbTPGJm543I3_qXVgfjHny9-ZLEw01E6SYCKzXEqXnLCpru-2Wjkg92ybRoCF8EQAvD_BwE&cce=1&sig=AOD64_1ZVJAYtB5pJD_f0aUN-mZqKPFYXQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwigq--Jq5KNAxV248kDHbzcLIoQ0Qx6BAgHEAQ) Season 2 (https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwi_k_SJq5KNAxVtbn8AHTM9LiAYABAAGgJvYQ&co=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwiezABhBZEiwAEbTPGJm543I3_qXVgfjHny9-ZLEw01E6SYCKzXEqXnLCpru-2Wjkg92ybRoCF8EQAvD_BwE&cce=1&sig=AOD64_1ZVJAYtB5pJD_f0aUN-mZqKPFYXQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwigq--Jq5KNAxV248kDHbzcLIoQ0Qx6BAgHEAQ) Coté: Batman (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1001781-batman) and Batman Returns (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103776/). 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This week, we discuss the new Slate Pickup, Synadia's attempt to reclaim NATS from the CNCF, and the latest DORA AI report. Plus, Google leaves old Nest thermostats out in the cold. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is2JhdgLpIg) 517 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is2JhdgLpIg) Runner-up Titles We have a dumb house Ultimately I blame myself You can educate people, but they're not going to listen It's hard to have the same level of empathy with a talking logo I don't want a subscription car No Take Backs Rugpulls are part of the landscape now Vacuum Hypothesis Major releases forever Making bad developers 10x faster Spaces or Braces Don't bring tabs into this Rundown Google will stop supporting early Nest thermostats on October 25 (https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/26/google-will-stop-supporting-early-nest-thermostats-on-october-25/) The Slate Truck is a whole new kind of car (https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast/657836/slate-truck-auto-pickup-screen-time-vergecast) Open Source Regret Syndrome How Synadia's attempt to exit the CNCF by holding a trademark hostage might have backfired (https://www.runtime.news/how-synadias-attempt-to-exit-the-cncf-by-holding-a-trademark-hostage-might-have-backfired/) Protecting NATS and the integrity of open source: CNCF's commitment to the community (https://www.cncf.io/blog/2025/04/24/protecting-nats-and-the-integrity-of-open-source-cncfs-commitment-to-the-community/?ref=runtime.news) DORA Impact of Generative AI in Software Development (https://cloud.google.com/resources/content/dora-impact-of-gen-ai-software-development?hl=en) Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI (https://www.theverge.com/news/657594/duolingo-ai-first-replace-contract-workers) Google launches AI tools for practicing languages through personalized lessons (https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/29/google-launches-ai-tools-for-practicing-languages-through-personalized-lessons/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACKh9xMr7tOVcmFQP-5C8PDElghg3W1m2SmQAVKY4UhlHXs69qyd-CrNSI5aLcFTcZCQ0_crhAmIf4h3m816HtKLF1FfYof3Tcfai-qMt_sbXeTLDn2ap8l_X54hB-MNXCQtjjpNo0rHs9yMrXlXQbcRqLKfEAERgEh3piRMF_KM) Viral Shopify CEO Manifesto Says AI Now Mandatory For All Employees (https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglaslaney/2025/04/09/selling-ai-strategy-to-employees-shopify-ceos-manifesto/) Introducing the Meta AI App: A New Way to Access Your AI Assistant (https://about.fb.com/news/2025/04/introducing-meta-ai-app-new-way-access-ai-assistant/) Relevant to your Interests 2D Chip Breakthrough: 6,000 Transistors, 3 Atoms Thick (https://spectrum.ieee.org/2d-semiconductors-molybdenum-disulfide) AMD 2.0 – New Sense of Urgency (https://semianalysis.com/2025/04/23/amd-2-0-new-sense-of-urgency-mi450x-chance-to-beat-nvidia-nvidias-new-moat/) Apple Partner TSMC Unveils Advanced 1.4nm Process for 2028 Chips (https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/24/apple-partner-tsmc-1-4nm-process-2028-chips/) Elon Musk forced back to the boardroom as Doge ‘blowback' pummels Tesla (https://on.ft.com/3Rx0z4z) Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's 2024 Letter to Shareholders—Annotated (https://www.lastweekinaws.com/2024-amazon-ceo-letter-to-shareholders/?ck_subscriber_id=512840665&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%20[Last%20Week%20in%20AWS%20Extras]:%20Amazon%20CEO%20Andy%20Jassy) How Commodore Invented the Mass Market Computer (https://every.to/the-crazy-ones/the-first-king-of-home-computing) Yahoo wants to buy Chrome (https://www.theverge.com/policy/655975/yahoo-search-web-browser-prototype-google-trial-antitrust-chrome) Microsoft launches Recall and AI-powered Windows search for Copilot Plus PCs (https://www.theverge.com/news/656106/microsoft-recall-copilot-plus-pc-available) Tech Workers Are Just Like the Rest of Us: Miserable at Work (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/tech-workers-are-just-like-the-rest-of-us-miserable-at-work/ar-AA1DDKjh) Backblaze: A Loss-Making Data Storage Business Mired in Lawsuits, Sham Accounting, and Brazen Insider Dumping (https://www.morpheus-research.com/backblaze/) IBM pledges $150 billion to boost U.S. tech growth, computer manufacturing (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/ibm-to-invest-150-billion-to-boost-us-tech-growth-computer-manufacturing.html) Economic Termites Are Everywhere (https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/economic-termites-are-everywhere) 40 years ago, Acorn fired up the first Arm processor (https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/arm_40/) Nonsense Between 2 Servers - S1E2 - Not THAT Hasselhoff feat. Dr. Kate Holterhoff (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6VrO8rl-iM) Fold 'N Fly » Paper Airplane Folding Instructions (https://www.foldnfly.com/) Conferences Cloud Foundry Day US (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/), May 14th, Palo Alto, CA, Coté speaking. KCD Texas Austin 2025 (https://community.cncf.io/events/details/cncf-kcd-texas-presents-kcd-texas-austin-2025/), May 15th, Whitney Lee Speaking Fr (https://vmwarereg.fig-street.com/051325-tanzu-workshop/)ee AI workshop (https://vmwarereg.fig-street.com/051325-tanzu-workshop/), May 13th. day before C (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/)loud (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/) (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/)Foundry (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/) Day (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-north-america/) Melbourne Wiz Meet-Up (https://www.wiz.io/events/melbourne-wizdom-meet-up-may-2025), May 13. Matt will be there NDC Oslo (https://ndcoslo.com/), May 21st-23th, Coté speaking. SDT News & Community Join our Slack community (https://softwaredefinedtalk.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-1hn55iv5d-UTfN7mVX1D9D5ExRt3ZJYQ#/shared-invite/email) Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Follow us on social media: Twitter (https://twitter.com/softwaredeftalk), Threads (https://www.threads.net/@softwaredefinedtalk), Mastodon (https://hachyderm.io/@softwaredefinedtalk), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/software-defined-talk/), BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/softwaredefinedtalk.com) Watch us on: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sdtpodcast), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3OJPV6h9tp-hbsGBLGsDQ/featured), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/softwaredefinedtalk/), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@softwaredefinedtalk) Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté (https://leanpub.com/digitalwtf/c/sdt) Sponsor the show (https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/ads): ads@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:ads@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Recommendations Brandon: Airpod Cleaner Kit (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3CKVRK3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1) Matt: Soul Coughing Live 2024 (https://li.sten.to/soulcoughinglive2024) Cooking with Beagles (https://www.instagram.com/beagleskiko/) Photo Credits Header (https://unsplash.com/photos/white-thermostat-at-62-mAwE-fqgDXc)
In this episode, Phil Gervasi and Justin Ryburn cover major developments in AI and networking, including Palo Alto Networks' $650M push into AI security, Alibaba's release of Qwen 3, and Meta's new Llama API. They also discuss Microsoft's AI-generated code stats, Asia's IPv6 milestone, and the massive Iberian power outage that disrupted internet traffic across multiple countries.
Employ Inc., the market-leading intelligent hiring suite, announces today the release of the 2025 Job Seeker Nation report, providing a data-driven look into how job seekers perceive the market, candidates' perspectives on AI, what makes employees leave or stay. https://recruitingheadlines.com/2025-job-seeker-nation-report/ Survale the employee survey tool has made an acquisition. CEO Jason Moreau made the announcement on LinkedIn. https://hrtechfeed.com/survale-acquires-the-candes-program/ Recruitics, the recruitment marketing platform, just announced the official launch of ApplyAnywhere™, a new solution built to turn every online channel into a candidate conversion engine and drive higher-quality hiring results. https://hrtechfeed.com/recruitics-unveils-applyanywhere-to-reduce-cost-per-quality-applicant-by-33-2/ PALO ALTO, Calif. — Lumber, the leading construction workforce management platform, announced its acquisition of BuilderFax, a digital credential management platform for construction craft workers. This move integrates BuilderFax's specialized credential wallet with Lumber's AI-powered suite, creating a first-of-its-kind solution to address critical workforce challenges and empower skilled craft professionals in advancing their careers. https://hrtechfeed.com/construction-workforce-management-platform-makes-acquisition/ SAN FRANCISCO — TeamOhana, the headcount management and compensation planning software uniting Finance, HR, and Talent teams, has secured $7.5 million in seed funding. This round, led by Lerer Hippeau and Collide Capital with participation from Sierra Ventures and Recall Capital, combined with a previous $4 million pre-seed round in October 2022, brings TeamOhana's total funding raised above $11.5 million. https://hrtechfeed.com/workforce-planning-tool-gets-7-5m/
Founders Bremond Berry McDougal and Lisa Cooper of Quite Literally Books talk about the launching of their new company with three releases in ought-to-be print books by women's writers including “The Pink House” (Nelia Gardner White), “The Home-Maker”(Dorothy Canfield Fisher), and “Plum Bun”(Jessie Redmon Fauset) looking to spark conversations about the American literary canon with who's included and who get to decide along with their true love and passion for books! Bremond is a graduate of UT-Austin with a B.A. in Spanish amassing a collection of thousands of books what she calls a reader's library ,while Lisa is a Lawyer by profession attended Amherst College & UT-School of Law, worked at a Bay Area law firm specializing in Immigration Law since '08 and worked as Communications Director at a school in Palo Alto, plus they share the stories behind the books and more! Check out the amazing lineup of books and more at www.quiteliterallybooks.com today! #bremondberrymcdougal #lisacooper #womenauthors #quiteliterallybooks #thepinkhouse #neliagardnerwhite #thehomemaker #dorothycanfieldfisher #plumbun #jessieredmonfauset #americanliterarycanon #utaustin #schooloflaw #library #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerquiteliterallybooks #themikewagnershowquiteliterallybooks Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.
This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI's “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUxUPJv5g4) 516 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUxUPJv5g4) Runner-up Titles Just Fine The SDT “Fine” Scale Callback Asynchronous Friendship I would love to get to know you better…over text Send you Jams to the dry cleaners. JSON Take it xslt-easy! Rundown OpenAI OpenAI in talks to pay about $3 billion to acquire AI coding startup Windsurf (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/16/openai-in-talks-to-pay-about-3-billion-to-acquire-startup-windsurf.html) The Cursor Mirage (https://artificialintelligencemadesimple.substack.com/p/the-cursor-mirage) AI is for Tinkerers (https://redmonk.com/kholterhoff/2023/06/27/ai-is-for-tinkerers/) Vibe Coding is for PMs (https://redmonk.com/rstephens/2025/04/18/vibe-coding-is-for-pms/) OpenAI releases new simulated reasoning models with full tool access (https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/04/openai-releases-new-simulated-reasoning-models-with-full-tool-access/) Clouded Judgement 4.18.25 - The Hidden Value in the AI Application Layer (https://cloudedjudgement.substack.com/p/clouded-judgement-41825-the-hidden?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=56878&post_id=161562220&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=2l9&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email) OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google (https://www.theverge.com/news/653882/openai-chrome-google-us-judge) The Creators of Model Context Protocol (https://www.latent.space/p/mcp?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email) Judge finds Google holds illegal online ad tech monopolies (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/17/judge-finds-google-holds-illegal-online-ad-tech-monopolies.html) Intuit, Owner of TurboTax, Wins Battle Against America's Taxpayers (https://prospect.org/power/2025-04-17-intuit-turbotax-wins-battle-against-taxpayers-irs-direct-file/) Relevant to your Interests Switch 2 Carts Still Taste Bad, Designed Purposefully To Be Spat Out (https://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-2-carts-still-taste-bad-designed-purposefully-to-be-spat-out/1100-6530649/) CEO Andy Jassy's 2024 Letter to Shareholders (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-2024-letter-to-shareholders) Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says AI costs will come down (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/10/amazon-ceo-andy-jassys-2025-shareholder-letter.html) Happy 18th Birthday CUDA! (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-2024-letter-to-shareholders) Honeycomb Acquires Grit: A Strategic Investment in Pragmatic AI and Customer Value (https://www.honeycomb.io/blog/honeycomb-acquires-grit) Everything Announced at Google Cloud Next in 12 Minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OpHbyN4vEM) GitLab vs GitHub : Key Differences in 2025 (https://spacelift.io/blog/gitlab-vs-github) Old Fashioned Function Keys (https://economistwritingeveryday.com/2025/04/11/old-fashioned-function-keys/) Fake job seekers are flooding U.S. companies that are hiring for remote positions, (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/08/fake-job-seekers-use-ai-to-interview-for-remote-jobs-tech-ceos-say.html) NetRise raises $10M to expand software supply chain security platform (https://siliconangle.com/2025/04/15/netrise-raises-10-million-expand-software-supply-chain-security-platform/) Mark Zuckerberg's antitrust testimony aired his wildest ideas from Meta's history (https://www.theverge.com/policy/649520/zuckerberg-meta-ftc-antitrust-testimony-facebook-history) How Much Should I Be Spending On Observability? (https://www.honeycomb.io/blog/how-much-should-i-spend-on-observability-pt1) Did we just make platform engineering much easier by shipping a cloud IDP? (https://seroter.com/2025/04/16/did-we-just-make-platform-engineering-much-easier-by-shipping-a-cloud-idp/) Google Cloud Next 2025: Agentic AI Stack, Multimodality, And Sovereignty (https://www.forrester.com/blogs/google-next-2025-agentic-ai-stack-multimodality-and-sovereignty/) iPhone Shipments Down 9% in China's Q1 Smartphone Boom (https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/18/iphone-shipments-down-in-china-q1/) Exclusive: Anthropic warns fully AI employees are a year away (https://www.axios.com/2025/04/22/ai-anthropic-virtual-employees-security) Synology requires self-branded drives for some consumer NAS systems, drops full functionality and support for third-party HDDs (https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/nas/synology-requires-self-branded-drives-for-some-consumer-nas-systems-drops-full-functionality-and-support-for-third-party-hdds) Porting Tailscale to Plan 9 (https://tailscale.com/blog/plan9-port?ck_subscriber_id=512840665&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=[Last%20Week%20in%20AWS]%20Issue%20#418:%20Another%20New%20Capacity%20Dingus%20-%2017270009) CVE Foundation (https://www.thecvefoundation.org/) The Cursor Mirage (https://artificialintelligencemadesimple.substack.com/p/the-cursor-mirage) There's a Lot of Bad Telemetry Out There (https://blog.olly.garden/theres-a-lot-of-bad-telemetry-out-there) Gee Wiz (https://redmonk.com/rstephens/2025/04/04/gee-wiz/?ck_subscriber_id=512840665&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=[Last%20Week%20in%20AWS]%20Issue%20#418:%20Another%20New%20Capacity%20Dingus%20-%2017270009) Nonsense Silicon Valley crosswalk buttons hacked to imitate Musk, Zuckerberg's voices (https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/14/silicon-valley-crosswalk-buttons-hacked-to-imitate-musk-zuckerberg-voices/) A Visit to Costco in France (https://davidlebovitz.substack.com/p/a-visit-to-costco-in-france) No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon (https://apnews.com/article/china-robot-half-marathon-153c6823bd628625106ed26267874d21) Metre, a consistent measurement of the world (https://mappingignorance.org/2025/04/23/150-years-ago-the-metre-convention-determined-how-we-measure-the-world/) Conferences DevOps Days Atlanta (https://devopsdays.org/events/2025-atlanta/welcome/), April 29th-30th. 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This week, we're taking you along for the ride from Jersey Boys at Palo Alto Players! From the harmonies to the heartbreak, we're breaking down everything we loved about this high-energy production of the Tony Award-winning musical.Plus, we've got an exclusive treat for our listeners: use promo code BILLBOARD for a special discount on tickets!Hit play, and let's walk like a man through one of Broadway's biggest jukebox hits!Follow us:Instagram | @broadwaywithajandsarahWebsite | BroadwaywithAJandSarah.com
Join Ashish Rajan in this episodeas he dives deep into the evolving world of cloud security with Sergej Epp, formerly of Deutsche Bank and Palo Alto Networks, now with Sysdig.Discover why traditional security approaches fall short in today's dynamic cloud-native environments, where workloads resemble swarms of drones rather than predictable trains. Sergej explains the critical shift from basic posture management (CSPM/CNAPP) towards runtime security, emphasizing the need for an "assume breach" mindset.Learn about the staggering reality that over 60% of containers now live for less than a minute and the immense challenges this poses for detection, incident response, and forensics.This episode covers:The evolution from traditional security to cloud-native and runtime security.Why CNAPP/CSPM is like a map, but runtime security is the essential radar.The complexities of modern incident response with ephemeral workloads.Key strategies for Security Operations Centers (SOC) adapting to the cloud.The importance of visibility, data collection, and tools for hybrid and even air-gapped environments.How AI is starting to aid security operations and forensics.Guest Socials: Sergej LinkedinPodcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube- Cloud Security Newsletter - Cloud Security BootCampIf you are interested in AI Cybersecurity, you can check out our sister podcast - AI Cybersecurity PodcastQuestions asked:(00:00) Introduction: Cloud Security & The One-Minute Container Problem(01:31) Meet Sergej Epp: 20+ Years in Cybersecurity (Deutsche Bank, Palo Alto, Sysdig)(02:44) What is Cloud Native Today? From Train Stations to Airports with Drones(05:34) Runtime Security Explained: Why It's Crucial Now(11:05) The Evolution of Cloud Security: Beyond Basic Posture Management(13:49) Incident Response Evolution: Tackling One-Minute Containers(18:34) Who Needs Runtime Security? Platform Engineers, SOC Teams & More(21:01) Runtime Security as a Platform: Beyond Detection to Prevention & Insights(24:45) Cloud Security Program Maturity: From On-Prem to Cloud Native SOC(29:20) AI in SOC Operations: Speeding Up Forensics & Context
Is today's AI hype cycle just dot-com boom 2.0? In this episode, host Sophia Matveeva talks with David G. Ewing, who lived through the original tech bubble (literally in a closet in Palo Alto!) about the striking parallels between then and now. Listen to learn lessons from dot-com history to navigate today's AI boom. Listen to learn: Why the "more things change, the more they stay the same" when it comes to tech hype cycles The surprising success factor that determined which dot-com companies survived (and what it means for AI) A powerful career strategy that helps you thrive amid tech disruption Why measuring AI's impact requires looking beyond traditional ROI metrics For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/251-lessons-from-the-dot-com-era-for-today-s-ai-hype Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Wild West of Tech: Lessons from the Dot-Com Era 10:02 Navigating the AI Hype 19:53 Building Infrastructure for Success in AI 29:45 The Hydra vs. Phoenix Analogy About Our Guest David G. Ewing is the founder of Content Lion, a next-generation AI centralisation and enterprise content management system. He brings decades of technology experience and a pragmatic approach to digital transformation. Resources Mentioned David's blog: davidgewing.com David's podcast: Content Kingdom David's company: contentlion.com Book recommendation: "What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars" For thinking about risk and Black Swan events: Nassim Taleb's "The Black Swan" Connect with Tech for Non-Techies Visit techfornontechies.co to learn more about our courses, community, and resources designed specifically for non-technical founders, corporate innovators, and professionals navigating the digital world. For more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on: Apple Spotify YouTube Amazon Podcasts Stitcher Pandora FREE COURSE: 5 Tech Concepts Every Business Leader Needs To Know
What is a good working life in the 21st century? And how do we get there? In the latest episode of Design Emergency, our cofounder, Alice Rawsthorn, explores these issues with the pioneering social designer and social activist Hilary Cottam, who conducted five years of intensive research into how we could – and should – redesign all aspects of work, for her new book, The Work We Need: A 21st Century Reimagining..Hilary traveled throughout the UK and US – from the post-industrial cities of Barnsley and Grimsby in northern England, to Palo Alto, the tech capital of the US – to discover what workers and their employers thought of the logistics of their working lives, and how they can be redesigned to make them fit for purpose. Hilary also tells Alice how the “new industrialists”, the new generation of business leaders who recognise the urgent need for radical change, are already making progress...We hope you'll enjoy this episode. You can find images of the projects Hilary describes on our Instagram @design.emergency. Please join us for future episodes of Design Emergency when we will hear from inspiring global design leaders whose work is at the forefront of forging positive change. .Design Emergency is supported by a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Part 2, Kundan tell us about her decision to move to San Diego for college, where she would join her older sister, who'd been there for several years. But before that move south, she joined her sister and her sister's friends on a backpacking adventure in Europe. After some time there, Kundan and her sister went to India to visit family there. Then she came back to go to school. What began as the study of psychology gradually gave way for Kundan to take more and more art and film classes. Eventually, she re-declared as an art major. She graduated in five years, and among the friends she made in San Diego, one was set on living in New York and going to NYU. And then 9/11 happened, and everything changed. She'd had dreams of moving to New York and becoming an artist, but those plans were put on hold. After a short stint in Paris, in early 2002, Kundan moved to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. We take a brief detour to talk about Kundan's time in Paris, a city, she says, that will always be a part of her soul. It was in New York that Kundan says she really came into her own. She'd graduated college and was diving into the abyss of early adulthood, finding jobs, paying rent, etc. She also learned how to have fun. This meant, through her work at a music venue, absorbing all the acts that came through. She made lots of friends, too, through serving and bartending at the venue. It was in this job that she became friends with the one and only B.B. King. That was Kundan's first bartending job, at the club. She also did some “cater waitering” with a catering company in New York. But we'll get back to that. After New York, she pondered a couple different places to start the next chapter of her life. Her sister had quit practicing law and was writing for television in LA, so that was a possibility. But Kundan chose to be closer to her childhood home. Her adult life in The Bay began at a friend's house in Palo Alto while she “figured out how to get her way into San Francisco.” It was 2007, and she got a 9-to-5er as a receptionist at an engineering firm near the North Point Shopping Center. Then the bottom fell out of the economy and Kundan got laid off in 2008. We go on a bit of a sidebar about that shopping center (I worked nearby back then). Kundan used time after her layoff to travel. One of the first places she went was Memphis and Graceland, where she took her mom. There was a family trip to Spain. Then she traveled all over India with a friend for what turned out to be three months. Kundan talks at some length about the ups and downs and rewards of traveling. When she came back to The City, she needed to find a new place to live. A friend had told her about a bar in the Haight that might be a little intimidating, but Kundan didn't mind that. That bar was Zam Zam. Right away, she loved the place and made friends, including one woman she felt she knew from somewhere. Eventually, they figured out that she was Kundan's bartender back in New York. Small world, SF-style. That woman is responsible for Kundan's job at Zam Zam. What started out as her filling in has turned into 14 years or so behind the bar at one of my favorite San Francisco spots—Zam Zam. She found a place to live nearby and loved that she could walk to her new beloved bar, whether to work or connect with a friend or meet a stranger. We fast-forward a few years to when my life intersected with Kundan's. I was on a “Bourdain Crawl” with Bitch Talk Podcast shortly after the renowned chef and author passed away in 2018. When we got to Zam Zam that weekday in June, we lucked out that Kundan was behind the bar. Shortly into the recording of Kundan's retelling of Zam Zam's history, Erin of Bitch Talk turned to me and said, “This would be good for Storied.” And that's how our first episode with Kundan came to be. Based on that first meeting, Kundan talks about learning the history of the bar she works at. It happened thanks to many factors—her own love of history, the bar's unique story, visitors' consistent questions about the place, and the current owner's knowledge of his business. She goes on to talk about working at the bar the day that Bourdain died. Like a lot of people, he had meant a lot to Kundan. She had even considered culinary school after getting laid off. She worried that the day would be difficult, but it turned out to be the exact opposite—folks were there to honor the man. Then we back up a bit chronologically to talk about art coming back into Kundan's life. She'd never really stopped, but it wasn't front-and-center for her like it is today. A cousin (one of 26) commissioned her to make paintings for his new office. Soon after that, she got the job at Zam Zam, which allowed her the time and freedom to paint more, and so she did. A friend tapped her to be in a show, her first, in the Mission. And when Kundan and I recorded, the show that she curated (her first) was still up at Mini Bar. She shares a little more about how much Mini Bar means to Kundan. Kundan talks in some depth about the subject of her second appearance on Storied—Rootstock Arts, the arts nonprofit she started with her childhood friend, Sameer Gupta. For her, all the hassle and trouble and stress of doing an art show is nothing compared to the rewards, which are many. I have to agree, 100 percent. We end the episode with Kundan's thoughts on this season's theme (also the theme of next month's art show in South of Market): Keep it local. Photography by Nate Oliveira
The Business of Meetings – Episode 267: From Token to Transformative: Making Boards Work with Marc Stockli We are thrilled to welcome Marc Stockli, an accomplished entrepreneur from Switzerland, as our guest today. With over 20 years of business experience, Marc has chaired the Global Board of the Entrepreneurs Organization and has also become an author. Join us as Marc shares his journey and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming book, Make Boards Work. Bio: Marc Stockli: Marc O. Stockli has benefited from a unique perspective for many years in developing and writing this book. Marc has also been a public speaker to thousands of entrepreneurs in more than 30 countries. Marc has been exposed to board work from early on in his career. First, as a young investment banker, and later a strategy consultant for world-renowned professional services firms. Later on, as an entrepreneur and investor. In sum, he has prepared for, attended, and reflected on about 200 board meetings overall. This profound experience has been gained globally, allowing Marc to provide unique insights and disclose hidden opportunities. Marc O. Stockli is a co-founder and former CEO of Totemo, whose cybersecurity products are used by 1,500 corporations and more than 3.5 million licensed users. Totemo was sold to Palo Alto-based Kiteworks in December 2021. Marc is an active investor, board member, and coach for entrepreneurial companies and teams in technology and financial services. He acts in such capacity for Amwell (IPO on NYSE in September 2020), Beekeeper, Merantix, Lucy Security (sold to ThriveDX in February 2022), Vara, CleanHub, or Format Vermögen & Anlagen, to name but a few. Previously, Marc worked in corporate finance in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and New York, as well as strategy consulting with BCG. He holds a law degree from the University of St. Gallen HSG and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Marc recently served as the Global Chairman of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (“EO”, more than 19,000 members in more than 70 countries). Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Connect with Marc Stockli On LinkedIn
Chelsea Stewart was born in 1997 in San Mateo County, CA. She lives in San Mateo and works in Palo Alto, CA. Stewart is currently attending San José State University while working towards her MFA in Spatial Arts. Stewart completed a residency in the Cubberley Artist Studio Program in Palo Alto, CA, and currently works as the Gallery Manager at the Pamela Walsh Gallery in downtown Palo Alto. She was a 2022 Content Emerging Artist Awardee and featured in Content Magazine issue 14.3, “Perform,” published by SVCreates.Follow Chelsea's work:chelseaannestewart.comInstagram: chelsea_anne_stewart
Judge rules Google illegally monopolized ad tech, opening door to potential breakup AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk OpenAI's secret Yap score 4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack FTC v. Meta: the US argued Meta has a monopoly in the "personal social networking" market, which it claims includes only Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and MeWe Trump Signals Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming 'Very Soon' Tariffs making it impossible to shop for tech, applicances Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live on April 24, for real this time; fans still mad at $80 games Is this a Bad Therapist? Real Therapist Reacts to Adolescence Risks to children playing Roblox 'deeply disturbing', say researchers Hacked Crosswalks In Bay Area Play Deepfake-Style Messages From Tech Billionaires China's First Robot Marathon Runners Trip, Emit Smoke, Fall Apart OpenAI is building a social network Leaked: Palantir's Plan to Help ICE Deport People New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow, Nicholas De Leon, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit shopify.com/twit kinsta.com/twit oracle.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT
Judge rules Google illegally monopolized ad tech, opening door to potential breakup AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk OpenAI's secret Yap score 4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack FTC v. Meta: the US argued Meta has a monopoly in the "personal social networking" market, which it claims includes only Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and MeWe Trump Signals Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming 'Very Soon' Tariffs making it impossible to shop for tech, applicances Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live on April 24, for real this time; fans still mad at $80 games Is this a Bad Therapist? Real Therapist Reacts to Adolescence Risks to children playing Roblox 'deeply disturbing', say researchers Hacked Crosswalks In Bay Area Play Deepfake-Style Messages From Tech Billionaires China's First Robot Marathon Runners Trip, Emit Smoke, Fall Apart OpenAI is building a social network Leaked: Palantir's Plan to Help ICE Deport People New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow, Nicholas De Leon, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit shopify.com/twit kinsta.com/twit oracle.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT
Judge rules Google illegally monopolized ad tech, opening door to potential breakup AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk OpenAI's secret Yap score 4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack FTC v. Meta: the US argued Meta has a monopoly in the "personal social networking" market, which it claims includes only Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and MeWe Trump Signals Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming 'Very Soon' Tariffs making it impossible to shop for tech, applicances Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live on April 24, for real this time; fans still mad at $80 games Is this a Bad Therapist? Real Therapist Reacts to Adolescence Risks to children playing Roblox 'deeply disturbing', say researchers Hacked Crosswalks In Bay Area Play Deepfake-Style Messages From Tech Billionaires China's First Robot Marathon Runners Trip, Emit Smoke, Fall Apart OpenAI is building a social network Leaked: Palantir's Plan to Help ICE Deport People New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow, Nicholas De Leon, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit shopify.com/twit kinsta.com/twit oracle.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT
Judge rules Google illegally monopolized ad tech, opening door to potential breakup AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk OpenAI's secret Yap score 4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack FTC v. Meta: the US argued Meta has a monopoly in the "personal social networking" market, which it claims includes only Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and MeWe Trump Signals Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming 'Very Soon' Tariffs making it impossible to shop for tech, applicances Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live on April 24, for real this time; fans still mad at $80 games Is this a Bad Therapist? Real Therapist Reacts to Adolescence Risks to children playing Roblox 'deeply disturbing', say researchers Hacked Crosswalks In Bay Area Play Deepfake-Style Messages From Tech Billionaires China's First Robot Marathon Runners Trip, Emit Smoke, Fall Apart OpenAI is building a social network Leaked: Palantir's Plan to Help ICE Deport People New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow, Nicholas De Leon, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit shopify.com/twit kinsta.com/twit oracle.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT
Judge rules Google illegally monopolized ad tech, opening door to potential breakup AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk OpenAI's secret Yap score 4chan, the internet's most infamous forum, is down following an alleged hack FTC v. Meta: the US argued Meta has a monopoly in the "personal social networking" market, which it claims includes only Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and MeWe Trump Signals Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming 'Very Soon' Tariffs making it impossible to shop for tech, applicances Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live on April 24, for real this time; fans still mad at $80 games Is this a Bad Therapist? Real Therapist Reacts to Adolescence Risks to children playing Roblox 'deeply disturbing', say researchers Hacked Crosswalks In Bay Area Play Deepfake-Style Messages From Tech Billionaires China's First Robot Marathon Runners Trip, Emit Smoke, Fall Apart OpenAI is building a social network Leaked: Palantir's Plan to Help ICE Deport People New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Georgia Dow, Nicholas De Leon, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit shopify.com/twit kinsta.com/twit oracle.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT
EVEN MORE about this episode!Ready to fall in love again—at any age? Join the Golden Dating Doctors, Drs. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers, as they share heartwarming stories and powerful insights from their book Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating. From Gloria's journey of healing after losing her husband of 60 years to finding love with Frank online, this episode dives deep into the emotional, spiritual, and practical sides of dating later in life.Discover how to navigate love after loss or divorce, overcome societal stigma, and integrate new relationships into existing family dynamics. Gloria and Frank's candid reflections and personal experiences illuminate the beauty of second chances, the magic of signs from loved ones on the other side (hello, dimes!), and the incredible resilience of the heart.Whether you're newly single, dating again, or simply curious about love's evolution over time, this episode offers inspiration, humor, and real-world tips—including how a “dating buddy” can boost your confidence and how online dating can lead to unexpected joy.Guest Biography:Gloria Horsley, PhD is a licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical nurse specialist, and cofounder of the Open to Hope Foundation. She co-hosts the award-winning Open to Hope podcast and has authored or co-authored 10 books on grief and healing. A former faculty member at the University of Rochester and the Academy of Intuition Medicine, Gloria also serves on advisory boards for TAPS and the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation. Widowed after 60 years of marriage, she is the mother of four (including a deceased son) and grandmother to ten. She lives between Palo Alto, CA, and Scottsdale, AZ with her partner, Dr. Frank Powers.Frank Powers, PhD is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years in private practice in Scottsdale, AZ. A former professor and chairman of Arizona's Psychiatric Security Review Board, he trained in couples' therapy with Harville Hendrix's Imago Institute and studied under pioneering sex researchers Masters and Johnson. Frank holds degrees from George Williams College, Arizona State, Columbia, and Union Institute. An award-winning sculptor, he enjoys golf, pickleball, and tennis, and is stepfather to two daughters and a step-grandson.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Golden Dating Doctors Share Their Journey(0:13:28) - Navigating Divorce, Grief, and New Love(0:26:36) - Signs and Miracles(0:29:47) - Finding Love After Loss(0:43:43) - Navigating Dating (0:50:49) - Love and Relationships After Loss(0:56:35) - Intimacy in New RelationshipsSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTubeSubscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!
This week on the podcast in Thomas Boyden.Thomas is a graduate student competing for Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.He recently ran 28:06 for the 10K, putting him on the top-10 all-time list for Stanford outdoor 10K on the men's side.Having been in the sport for close on the decade, Thomas and I go through his journey in the sport, growing up in Salt Lake and being the class of his high school, to navigating his journey at one of the top universities in the country. Thomas has had an up-and-down journey throughout his time at Stanford due to injuries and other health-related issues. However, he is riding the wave of momentum and is one of the top guys to look out for in the NCAA.Being a Stanford guy, Thomas was one of the most articulate guests I have had on the show before. He is extremely thoughtful, intentional, and reveals a lot of critical lessons that he has learned throughout his time at Stanford.Thomas and I also discuss his transfer to BYU in the fall and what this means for the rest of his career.I hope you enjoy this episode of The Sunday Shakeout!
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Lenin quipped that "there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." The post Liberation Day drama of early April 2025, That Was The Week's Keith Teare suggests, will be remembered as one of those weeks. While the world isn't exactly ending, Keith suggests, the “West” - or at least a post Bretton Woods American centric west - is finished. He may well be right in seeing Trump's clownish tariffs as a symptom of American decline. But if the United States is the past and China the future, then where - Keith and I discuss - does that leave Silicon Valley? What becomes of supposedly pioneering American AI technology in a China centric world? And can traditional Big Tech leviathans like Apple and Google survive the end of the West? FIVE TAKEAWAYS * Shift in global economic power: Our conversation highlights a dramatic change in global trade patterns from 2000 to 2024, with China replacing the US as the dominant trading partner for most countries. This is visualized through maps showing the world changing from predominantly "blue" (US) to "red" (China).* Trump's tariff policy: Keith Teare argues that while Trump's tariffs may seem irrational, they represent a rational (though potentially harmful) attempt to slow America's relative economic decline. He suggests these policies aim to protect America's position even if they shrink the global economic pie.* Impact on Big Tech: We discuss how companies like Apple are vulnerable to tariffs due to their global supply chains, with predictions that an American-made iPhone would cost $3,000-$5,000 instead of $1,000. We also note that even service-oriented tech companies could face European tariffs in retaliation.* Historical significance: Keith characterizes the recent economic shifts as comparable to major historical events like the Bretton Woods agreement, suggesting this represents the end of the post-WWII economic order where America was the unambiguous world leader.* Silicon Valley's political divide: We touch on how Silicon Valley has shifted politically, with many tech elites supporting Trump's "America first" approach, while noting exceptions like Elon Musk who has criticized specific tariff policies. The Palo Alto based Keith observes that AI development remains a bigger topic of conversation in the Valley than politics.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
This week, we discuss the rise of MCP, Google's Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/o2bmkzXOzHE?si=bPrbuPlKYODQj88s) 514 (https://www.youtube.com/live/o2bmkzXOzHE?si=bPrbuPlKYODQj88s) Runner-up Titles They like to keep it tight, but I'll distract them Bring some SDT energy Salesforce is where AI goes to struggle I like words Rundown MCP The Strategy Behind MCP (https://fintanr.com/links/2025/03/31/mcp-strategy.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email) Google's Agent2Agent Protocol Helps AI Agents Talk to Each Other (https://thenewstack.io/googles-agent2agent-protocol-helps-ai-agents-talk-to-each-other/) Announcing the Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A)- Google Developers Blog (https://developers.googleblog.com/en/a2a-a-new-era-of-agent-interoperability/) MCP: What It Is and Why It Matters (https://addyo.substack.com/p/mcp-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters) 20 years of Git. 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Keywordssuicide prevention, mental health, Palo Alto, youth advocacy, cultural pressures, early education, stigma, hope, Karina Kedakia, Kevin HinesSummaryIn this episode of the Hinesights podcast, Kevin Hines interviews Karina Kedakia, discussing her journey from Palo Alto to her current role in mental health advocacy. They explore the impact of cultural pressures on youth mental health, the importance of early education in suicide prevention, and the need for destigmatization of mental health issues. Karina shares her vision for a more inclusive approach to mental health education, emphasizing the importance of reaching younger audiences and providing them with the tools to navigate their mental health challenges. The conversation concludes with a powerful message of hope for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.TakeawaysKarina Kedakia shares her journey from Palo Alto to mental health advocacy.Palo Alto High School experienced a troubling rise in suicides during Karina's time there.Cultural pressures, especially among high-achieving students, contribute to mental health struggles.There is a need for early mental health education targeting middle school students.Stigmatization of mental health issues remains a significant barrier to seeking help.Karina emphasizes the importance of teaching self-talk and mental resilience to youth.The suicide prevention community must reach younger audiences effectively.Karina advocates for a comprehensive mental health curriculum in schools.The conversation highlights the importance of community support in mental health.A message of hope is shared for young people facing mental health challenges.Sound Bites"Suicide prevention is very important.""You can control how you talk to yourself.""You matter to us. Please be here tomorrow."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:47 The Impact of Academic Pressure in Palo Alto05:51 The Need for Comprehensive Mental Health Education09:44 The Challenges in Suicide Prevention16:47 Destigmatizing Mental Illness and Providing Support19:54 The Power of Positive Self-Talk
Send us a textGeopolitics and cloud infrastructure collide in this eye-opening episode where we explore how escalating tariff wars are throwing data center construction plans into complete disarray. Tech giants planning massive cloud and AI expansions now face skyrocketing costs and unprecedented uncertainty as raw materials fall under new tariffs – creating a situation reminiscent of the COVID building materials crisis but on a vastly larger scale.Meanwhile, European cloud providers aren't sitting idle. We dive into the fascinating "Fulcrum Project," a bold initiative creating what they're calling "Trump-proof" cloud services. This ambitious federation of smaller European providers aims to redefine data sovereignty beyond just data location to who actually controls the cloud provider. With initial funding of one million euros, they're targeting SMBs who want local alternatives to hyperscalers that might be subject to foreign regulations.Security concerns dominate our discussion as we unpack Oracle's problematic handling of a significant cloud breach. Despite clear evidence from both attackers selling the stolen data and customers confirming their data was compromised, Oracle initially denied any breach occurred. This stark contrast between transparent security practices and corporate denial offers valuable lessons for organizations facing similar challenges.We also highlight a concerning surge in threat actors scanning for vulnerabilities in Juniper, Cisco, and Palo Alto network devices, with one vendor reporting 24,000 unique IP addresses attempting to access their portals within a month. Plus, we try to make sense of AWS's puzzling new Route Server offering, which resembles Azure's Route Server but fits awkwardly within AWS's existing architecture – leaving us scratching our heads about its intended use cases.Join us for these critical insights and share your thoughts on what cloud networking stories we should cover next time!Purchase Chris and Tim's new book on AWS Cloud Networking: https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Advanced-Networking-Certification-certification/dp/1835080839/ Check out the Fortnightly Cloud Networking Newshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkBWCGwXDUX9OfZ9_MvSVup8tJJzJeqrauaE6VPT2b0/Visit our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cables2clouds.comFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cables2clouds/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatj
AI Doomsday, Hot Robots, Google, palo Alto, Ivanti, CrushFTP, AI, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-465
This week, we discuss the shifting world of observability, the nightmare of “Configuration Hell,” and OpenAI's latest valuation. Plus, a surprise Broadway musical review! Runner-up Titles We say we're friends, but I don't really know them Observability 2025 I don't have any sympathy for anyone If you want to win observability, put on a musical Just is THE trigger word It's a well-known Hell The blog posts are making me angry Rundown CISO MUSICAL | Official Broadway Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W17F9Ho_38) Monitoring is back Observability 3.0 - bitdrift Blog (https://blog.bitdrift.io/post/observability-3-0) Another observability 3.0 appears on the horizon (https://charity.wtf/2025/03/24/another-observability-3-0-appears-on-the-horizon/) ControlTheory Secures $5M Seed Funding to Bring Controllability to Observability (https://www.controltheory.com/blog/controltheory-secures-5m-seed-funding-to-bring-controllability-to-observability/) What is (https://www.controltheory.com/blog/what-is-controllability/) Cloud veterans launch ConfigHub to fix 'configuration hell' (https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/26/cloud-veterans-launch-confighub-to-fix-configuration-hell/) DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Codebase In Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse (https://www.wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-social-security-administration-cobol-benefits/) OpenAI Exclusive | The Secrets and Misdirection Behind Sam Altman's Firing From OpenAI (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-real-story-behind-sam-altman-firing-from-openai-efd51a5d?st=GmdXEX&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) OpenAI closes $40 billion funding round, largest private tech deal on record (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/31/openai-closes-40-billion-in-funding-the-largest-private-fundraise-in-history-softbank-chatgpt.html) Relevant to your Interests How vibe coding will affect Engineering Managers (https://newsletter.manager.dev/p/effect-of-ai-on-engineering-managers) Mastering GitHub Copilot: When to use AI agent mode (https://github.blog/ai-and-ml/github-copilot/mastering-github-copilot-when-to-use-ai-agent-mode/) Using Spring AI 1.0.0-SNAPSHOT: Important Changes and Updates (https://spring.io/blog/2025/03/27/spring-ai-update-to-snapshots) Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Makes a Few More Long-Shot Bets (https://www.wsj.com/articles/former-intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-makes-a-few-more-long-shot-bets-01e7337f) Pat Gelsinger has joined VC firm Playground Global (https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-pro-rata-ad45da7c-2daa-4290-b379-bba556718155.html?chunk=2&utm_term=emshare#story2) Amazon Is Canceling a Major Alexa Privacy Feature on March 28: Should You Worry? 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This week our hosts, Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of N2K's daily space podcast, T-Minus), are sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. First, we start off with some more follow-up on EZ passes, along with the newest iteration, as Kailey Cornick shares that scammers target phone numbers rather than actual toll users, sending her SUN pass scam texts tied to her old Florida number. Dave shares the story of Palo Alto's Unit 42 researchers uncovering a massive campaign distributing thousands of fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms via websites and mobile apps, using brand impersonation, Ponzi-like schemes, and domain fronting to deceive victims, primarily in East Africa and Asia. Maria follows the story of a Queens man arraigned for allegedly scamming a 72-year-old Newton woman out of over $480,000 by posing as a DEA agent and coercing her into transferring her assets under the threat of arrest. Joe came across a Facebook video featuring an AI-generated ad falsely claiming Kelly Clarkson endorsed a weight loss product. These deceptive ads use AI to create convincing deepfakes, making it appear as if celebrities are promoting products they've never actually supported. Our catch of the day comes from listener Connor, who flagged a phishing email pretending to be from the Social Security Administration. The email urges the recipient to click a link to view an "important update," but the repetition of the message and a suspicious logo placeholder suggest it's a phishing attempt designed to steal personal info. Resources and links to stories: Investigating Scam Crypto Investment Platforms Using Pyramid Schemes to Defraud Victims Man Arraigned After Posing as Government Agent to Scam Senior out of Over $480,000 'I have terminal cancer and lost my life savings to whisky barrel scammers' Casks and Kegs Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.
In this week's episode of Market Mondays, we dive into the global economic storm brewing as Trump's proposed tariffs spark fears of a full-blown trade war. We unpack how these moves are shaking markets—from auto stocks taking a hit in Europe to Goldman Sachs raising the likelihood of a U.S. recession. Gold is hitting all-time highs, and we break down what that says about investor sentiment. Plus, we discuss which car brands, if any, might be worth a look right now, and whether major companies could start adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets as an economic hedge.We also take a deep look into the AI boom: who's set to benefit next in the ecosystem, and which companies are quietly leveraging NVIDIA's AI stack for future dominance. We review Dennis Fish's 2024 stock picks and play a high-stakes game of portfolio building from a curated list of major players like Netflix, HubSpot, Palo Alto, and Alibaba. To close out, we offer financial advice specifically for married couples looking to build together in uncertain economic times. Tap in!#MarketMondays #Gold #TrumpTariffs #AIStocks #Bitcoin #Recession #Investing #StockMarket #Finance #MarriedMoney #FinancialFreedom #EarnYourLeisure #NVDA #TradeWarTimestamps:12:10 – Biggest lesson learned this week15:55 – Gold hits all-time high21:38 – Trump's incoming tariff plans & market impact40:00 – Who will benefit next in the AI ecosystem?48:00 – Which company benefits most from NVDA's AI stack?52:30 – Dennis Fish's 2024 picks (CDNS, KLA, MELI) — Do we love them?57:00 – Building a portfolio from this stock list: INTU, ASTL, BKNG, HUBS, NFLX, PANW, PWR, BABA, CYBR1:08:30 – Trump tariffs shake Europe: Are any car stocks worth investing in?1:26:00 – Goldman Sachs raises recession odds to 35%: Trade war fallout1:31:00 – Will major companies start adding Bitcoin to hedge against downturns?1:34:10 – How uncertain are we as Q2 kicks off?1:48:00 – Financial advice for married couplesOur Sponsors:* Check out NerdWallet: https://www.nerdwallet.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy