On this week’s episode, Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage are taking on more of your burning questions in another wide-ranging AMA. Topics veer from the sustainability of EV and lithium-ion battery cell production to the geopolitics of rare earth metals to the battle for food.

Is population growth outpacing food production, or is climate instability the bigger threat? How will AI reshape education, jobs, and society itself? And on a lighter note: which sci-fi dystopia do we seem to be replicating in real life?

Click now for a healthy dose of future shock.

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In this episode of Tech Talk, we explore CelcomDigi’s unique approach to driving digital transformation across Malaysia’s diverse business landscape. Afizulazha Abdullah, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at CelcomDigi, shares insights about innovative solutions designed for every stage of business growth, from small SMEs to large enterprises.

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The day has arrived! Matt Armitage takes on the questions you've been dying to ask. With Richard Bradbury at his side, Matt fields questions on everything from the dawn of Skynet to why he refuses to be the "boring one with the laser eyes." They dive into the complexities of AI, algorithms, and whether we should expect a future filled with rogue robots or a green-energy tech paradise.

Ever wondered if an AGI will grow up like a human, or if simple algorithms could be doing the heavy lifting in finance and medicine? Matt and Richard tackle these questions with a mix of awe, skepticism, and a fair bit of existential dread.

Join Matt and Richard for part one of this AMA session where no question is too big, too small, or too strange.

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Mobile fraud is a growing threat, and nowhere is it more pressing than in the APAC region, where digital fraud attacks are rising faster than the global average. With a 17% increase in fraud incidents within the financial services sector alone in 2023, it’s clear that businesses need to stay one step ahead to protect themselves.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by two experts at the forefront of the battle against mobile fraud: Joanna Fong, Chief Risk Officer at SHIELD, and Simon Revich, Head of Fraud Prevention at inDrive. Joanna will share how SHIELD is using AI to outsmart fraudsters, while Simon will offer an insider’s look at securing the fast-paced ride-hailing world.

Together, we’ll explore the latest tools and strategies for fraud prevention, from device intelligence to early detection systems that can spot suspicious activity before it escalates. Plus, we’ll also discuss how mobile fraud tactics are evolving and the innovative solutions that could redefine the future of fraud prevention.

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In today's episode of Tech Talk, we’re joined by Marcus Low, General Manager and VP for APJ at Sonar, a global leader in clean code solutions. With software development playing an increasingly critical role in Malaysia's digital economy, Marcus shares insights on the concept of Clean Code, why it’s essential in modern software, and how it contributes to reducing technical debt and minimising project risks.

Marcus discusses the unique challenges Malaysian developers face in implementing Clean Code practices and the evolving role of software companies in Malaysia’s economy, especially as the nation becomes a hub for data centres, cloud services, and other digital infrastructure. As AI-generated code becomes more prevalent, he addresses the governance measures needed to ensure quality and security in software, as well as the repercussions of poor code quality in a highly interconnected IT ecosystem.

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This week Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury dive into the future of 3D printing. A 3D-printed housing development in Texas promises to transform the building of affordable housing, leading the way in building durable, eco-friendly homes.

Later in the show, Matt shares new research showing that even advanced AI models like GPT-4 can fall for the same scams as humans, exposing risks as these systems increasingly support sensitive business operations. And the pair discuss new guidelines for password use.

Wrapping up the show, they explore a new frontier in robotics with an ultrasensitive robotic finger that can check pulses and detect lumps. Could this be the future of medical diagnostics, allowing precision palpation without a doctor’s hands?

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We've hit a big milestone: 300 episodes! And in typical fashion Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury have decided to celebrate it next week with an AMA-style episode diving into your biggest fears about the future. From AI taking over jobs to the role of Big Tech, healthcare, climate change, and the future of streaming services – nothing's off the table!

So, what are they on about today? Tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft turning to nuclear power, for starters. Matt seems strangely happy about the idea of small modular reactors (SMRs), if only to meet the massive energy needs of AI data centres.

Most of all, they spend most of the episode avoiding the real topic, thus outlining the effort paradox: why we avoid effort even when it’s good for us.

TLDR re:effort? Don’t forget to drop us your burning questions about the future on our socials. We’ll do our best to ease your existential tech dread!

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We dive into the transformative power of 5G and how it’s reshaping Malaysia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Our guest, Mohamad Yusman Ammeran, Vice President of Unifi Business, shares insights on how 5G is transforming MSMEs’ digital journeys. We explore how this next-gen technology enhances productivity, customer experiences, and tackles barriers like financial constraints and limited digital adoption. Yusman also discusses Unifi Business's initiatives to make 5G more accessible and support MSMEs in their digital transformation.

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In the modern tech landscape, AI is a constant topic of discussion. It’s crucial to understand how applications are evolving alongside AI, especially considering the real-world challenges businesses face, such as the recent banking issues here in Malaysia.

We speak with Chris Harris, Vice President of Global Field Engineering at Couchbase and our conversation will focus on several key areas:

- The hurdles businesses encounter when adapting and integrating AI into their mobile applications.

- The importance of data quality in these adaptive systems

- The necessary safeguards to protect user privacy.

Throughout our discussion, we'll also look at real-world use cases and examples of adaptive apps that have made a positive impact. Finally, we'll look ahead to the future of these technologies in the APAC region.

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After last week’s existential episode about Google’s NotebookLM and its instant podcast creation tool, Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage are still feeling a little obsolete.

This week they dive into the deeper implications of AI’s growing presence in our lives: and wonder whether everything is AI now? They explore AI’s growing creep into every aspect of science and technology.

New research suggests AI influences our memories and alters our perception as well as our trust in what we see and hear. A recent study shows how susceptible people are to manipulated images and videos—false realities conjured by AI tools.

Could AI change how we remember things, or even alter our sense of truth? And finally, a peek into whether our phones are really listening to us, with some surprising findings about your favorite AI assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.

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