In Episode 37 of IT SPARC Cast - News Bytes, John and Lou break down the moment ChatGPT refused a shutdown command, raising questions about AI autonomy. They also explore Microsoft’s new Copilot training capabilities on internal company data, a breakthrough in quantum transistors, and the final nail in the coffin for the VGA standard. This episode delivers the week’s most important tech updates with expert insight and a dash of humor.

Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

00:47 - ChatGPT Refuses to Obey Shutdown Command

•A viral incident sparks debate about the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

•What really happened during the shutdown request?

•Implications for enterprise AI usage and safety protocols.

https://slashdot.org/story/25/05/25/2247212/openais-chatgpt-o3-caught-sabotaging-shutdowns-in-security-researchers-test 

04:47 - You Can Now Train Co-Pilot on Your Corporate Data

•Microsoft’s big reveal: training Co-Pilot on your own company’s data.

•Benefits for enterprise productivity and efficiency.

•Security concerns and how IT can stay in control.

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3989640/microsofts-vision-for-copilot-from-spell-check-to-idea-check.html 

11:01 - The World’s Fastest Quantum Transistor

•A new record in quantum tech pushes computing boundaries.

•What this means for future chips, AI, and cryptography.

https://science.slashdot.org/story/25/05/24/0337249/researchers-build-the-worlds-fastest-petahertz-quantum-transistor-they-predict-lightwave-electronics 

14:58 - RIP VGA

•The VGA video standard is finally being phased out.

•A nostalgic look back and what’s next for display technology.

https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/05/27/1824200/panasonics-new-laptops-could-be-the-final-death-knell-for-the-humble-vga-port 

17:37 - Mail Bag

•Listener comments on our Top Ten episode on the Top Ten Networking Companies That No Longer Exist.

18:51 - Wrap Up

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