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  • WTCI Agile Presents: Can You Trust What You See Anymore?
    Episode: WTCI Agile Presents
    Episode Title: WTCI Agile Presents: Can You Trust What You See Anymore?

    Host Jason Michael Perry brings a special live episode from the
    World Trade Center Institute Agile Global Innovation Series
    ,
    hosted in partnership with the
    Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
    .
    Joined by panelists
    Tina Williams-Koroma
    ,
    Yolanda Reid
    , and
    Joel M. Benge
    , with an introduction from
    Eddie Resende
    ,
    Jason explores how cybersecurity is evolving in a world where AI can fake voices, faces, writing styles — even entire digital identities.

    The conversation moves beyond traditional hacking and into something more foundational: what happens when reality itself becomes
    manipulatable? From deepfake fraud to AI agents running autonomous businesses, this episode unpacks how trust is becoming the most
    important — and most fragile — infrastructure we have.

    Podcast Notes & Links
    • Real or AI-generated:
      https://www.npr.org/2025/11/30/nx-s1-5610951/fake-ai-videos-slop-quiz
    • Molty – AI-driven social personas and automation experiments:
      https://www.molty.me/
    • Moltbook – AI-powered social network concept:
      https://www.moltbook.com/
    • Project Vend 1 – Anthropic research on autonomous AI running a small business:
      https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-1
    • Project Vend 2 – Follow-up research on AI autonomy and economic impact:
      https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-2
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        Credits

        Special thanks to the
        World Trade Center Institute
        and the
        Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
        for hosting this event.
        Thanks to the team at WYPR, producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shanya Mapso, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

        1 hr
      • Is Solving Disability the Real Test of Emerging Technology?
        Episode 9: Is Solving Disability the Real Test of Emerging Technology?
        Episode 9: Is Solving Disability the Real Test of Emerging Technology?

        Show: Thoughts on Tech & Things

        Host: Jason Michael Perry
        Guest: Rebecca Rosenberg, Founder & CEO of Rebokeh

        Show Description

        Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Rebecca Rosenberg, Founder & CEO of Rebokeh, to explore how technology is reshaping what it means to see — and what accessibility can teach us about innovation. From everyday tools like glasses to emerging vision and mobility technologies, they unpack how design that meets people where they are can expand independence, dignity, and opportunity.

        Jason and Rebecca dig into the business and human sides of accessibility: why companies overlook a trillion-dollar market, how designing for difference can spark better products, and where frontiers like AI vision and neural implants might take us next. They also ask the big question — when technology doesn’t just restore ability but changes perception, what does that mean for being human?

        Podcast Notes & Links
        Core sources referenced in the episode
        • Accessibility at CES – CES
        • Rebecca Rosenberg Speaker Profile – CES
        • Global Economics of Disability 2024 – Return on Disability Group
        • Brain Implant Restores Partial Vision – BBC News
        • Moltbook and AI Social Agents – The Guardian
          • Additional links mentioned
          • NAQI Logix
          • Waymo as a blind person (Reddit thread)
          • Moltbook (site)
          • Moltbook (Wikipedia)
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              • Credits

              Thanks to the team at WYPR, our producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shania Mapson, and PerryLabs’ Head of Operations and Marketing, Myrna Martinez.

              29 min
            • How Is AI Rewriting the Job Market?

              Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Chris Frew, founder and CEO of BioBuzz and CEO of Workforce Genetics, to explore how AI is reshaping the job market — not just by changing what work looks like, but how people get hired in the first place.

              In this episode, they dig into what Jason calls an “AI arms race” in hiring, where job seekers and employers are both using automation at scale. From AI-powered résumé tools and applicant tracking systems to first-round interviews conducted by bots, Chris breaks down how recruiters are navigating record application volumes — and what candidates can do to stand out when every résumé suddenly looks perfect.

              Podcast Notes & Links

              • How AI Is Impacting Job Growth – JPMorgan
              • AI, Jobs, and the Résumé Wars – Thoughts on Tech & Things Newsletter
              • Teal Resume Builder – AI-Powered Job Application Tool
              • LazyApply – Automated AI Job Application Tool

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                Credits

                Thanks to the team at WYPR, our producer Sam Bermas-Dawes,
                and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at
                PerryLabs.

                26 min
              • What Happened at CES 2026?

                Host Jason Michael Perry returns from Las Vegas with a special CES 2026 edition of

                Thoughts on Tech & Things. Jason breaks down the Consumer Technology Association’s 2026 megatrends, including
                Longevity, Intelligent Transformation, and Engineering Tomorrow, and connects them to
                what actually showed up at CES. From Nvidia’s vision for “Physical AI,” to robots,
                and life sciences

                With far more conversations than we could fit into a single episode. Additional

                interviews and extended demos from CES are available on
                our YouTube channel and social feeds using the links below.

                Companies Mentioned at CES 2026

                • Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
                • Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
                • NVIDIA
                • Boston Dynamics
                • Waymo
                • Richtech Robotics
                • Withings
                • NAQI Logic
                • InstaFarm
                • LEGO

                  • Featured Interviews & CES Video Interviews

                  • Boston Dynamics — Training Robots for the Real World
                  • Waymo — Autonomous Vehicles and the Road to Baltimore
                  • Richtech Robotics — Service Robots and Physical AI
                  • Withings — Smart Health Devices & Continuous Monitoring (Part 1)
                  • Withings — Hydration & Health Signals (Part 2)
                  • NAQI Logic — Facial Muscle Control for Accessibility & Robotics
                  • InstaFarm — Vertical Indoor Farming for Homes & Restaurants
                  • LEGO — Hands-On Demo of LEGO Smart Blocks

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                    Credits

                    Thanks to the team at WYPR, Director of Digital Kyle Leslie,
                    producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shanya Mapson, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and
                    Marketing at PerryLabs.

                    22 min
                  • Do Hackers Hack Computers or People?

                    Host Jason Michael Perry
                    sits down with Tina Williams-Koroma, founder and CEO of
                    CyDeploy and
                    TCecure, to explore a simple but unsettling question:
                    do hackers hack computers — or do they hack people?

                    In this episode, they dig into how social engineering, AI-generated content, and human psychology
                    have become the primary attack surface for modern cyber threats. From deepfakes and impersonation
                    scams to spyware targeting journalists and activists, Tina explains why cybersecurity today is less
                    about breaking code and more about breaking trust — and how businesses and families can prepare for
                    the scenarios no system is ever fully trained to handle.

                    Podcast Notes & Links

                    • Adam Mosseri on Infinite Synthetic Content and the End of Visual Trust – The Verge
                    • Inside Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline – TechCrunch
                    • LG, Smart TVs, and the Growing AI Privacy Problem – Ars Technica
                    • What to Know Before Buying a Cheap Smart TV – BGR
                    • Waymo Shuts Down Autonomous Fleet Again After Power and Weather Disruptions – Futurism

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                      Credits

                      Thanks to the team at WYPR, our producer Sam Bermas-Dawes,
                      and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at
                      PerryLabs.

                      35 min
                    • Will the Space Economy Help Fix Earth?

                      Host Jason Michael Perry
                      sits down with Andrew Parlock, founder and CEO of
                      Space Phoenix Systems, to explore how the space economy is moving from science fiction
                      to everyday reality. From reusable launch systems to returnable payloads and zero-gravity manufacturing, they unpack how
                      falling launch costs are turning low Earth orbit into an operating environment — not a destination.

                      They dig into what this new economy means for business, sustainability, and the planet itself — from pharmaceuticals made in
                      orbit to satellite networks connecting oceans and deserts alike. Andrew also shares why Maryland is uniquely positioned in
                      this race and how companies like Space Phoenix are redefining access to orbit through logistics, not rockets.

                      Podcast Notes & Links

                      • SpaceX Sets Insider Share Deal at About $800 Billion Valuation – Bloomberg
                      • Nvidia-Backed Starcloud Trains First AI Model in Space – CNBC
                      • Jeff Bezos Says Data Centers Could Move to Space – CNBC
                      • Blue Origin’s New Glenn Reaches Orbit – Ars Technica
                      • Zero-G Manufacturing: A New Frontier for Space-Based Production – Science Simplified
                      • The Future of Space Stations After the ISS – NPR
                      • For All Mankind (Apple TV+) – Wikipedia
                      • LLM Infinite Loop of Business Pleasantries – Daring Fireball
                      • Two AI Chatbots Stuck in an Infinite Politeness Loop – Instagram Reel

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                        Credits

                        Thanks to the team at WYPR, producer Sam Bermas-Dawes, and Myrna Martinez, Head of
                        Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

                        38 min
                      • How Are Public Schools Preparing for AI?

                        Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Dawn Shirey, Director of Virtual Learning and Instructional Technology for Baltimore City Public Schools, to explore how one of the nation’s largest urban school systems is preparing teachers and students for the age of AI. They discuss the district’s new AI Guidance, how teachers are learning prompt-writing and responsible tool use, and why Baltimore chose a flexible, evolving framework instead of strict policy.

                        They also talk about how students and parents are responding to tools like Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, and what’s ahead with the district’s upcoming Day of AI — a hands-on event designed to make artificial intelligence accessible, understandable, and empowering for both educators and learners.

                        Podcast Notes & Links

                        • AI Guidance Overview – Baltimore City Schools
                        • Google Gemini and Gems for Education – Google
                        • Microsoft Copilot for Education – Microsoft
                        • AI Detector Flags Declaration of Independence as AI-Generated – Reddit
                        • Student Falsely Flagged “39–100% AI-Generated” Essay – Reddit
                        • AI Tools for Students – OpenAI
                        • ChatGPT Plus Now Free for College Students – Forbes
                        • ChatGPT for Teachers – OpenAI
                        • AI Chatbot Surveillance Tools Watching Kids in Class – Bloomberg
                        • Waymo Announces Expansion to Baltimore – WBAL
                        • Waymo Robotaxi Drives Through Active Police Standoff – Instagram

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                          Credits

                          Thanks to the team at WYPR, producer Sam Bermas-Dawes, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

                          29 min
                        • Why Are Data Centers Suddenly So Controversial?
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                          Host Jason Michael Perry
                          sits down with Jenny Abamu, education and infrastructure reporter for WAMU, to unpack Maryland’s rapidly growing data center boom — and the community backlash that’s followed. They explore how Governor Wes Moore’s push to make Maryland a data center hub has collided with local concerns about energy, land use, and environmental impact. From billion-dollar AI investments to zoning debates in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Jason and Jenny dig into why these massive, mostly unseen buildings have suddenly become so politically visible.

                          Together, they trace how the global race for AI compute — with trillions of dollars pouring into infrastructure from companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle — is reshaping everything from local power grids to public trust. It’s a look at how a technology most of us never see is transforming both the landscape and the conversation about Maryland’s economic future.

                          Podcast Notes & Links

                          • Find Data Centers Near You – Data Center Map
                          • AI Data Center Building Spree Hits $40 Billion in a Single Month – U.S. Global Investors
                          • Data centers spark fears of a Digital Cancer Alley in Louisiana – The Lens NOLA
                          • xAI Data Centre Emits Plumes of Pollution, New Video Shows – Gas Outlook
                          • Proposed Northern Maryland Route Unveiled for Controversial Piedmont Power Line – Maryland Matters
                          • Maryland Reboots Data Center Business with New Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act – Data Center Frontier
                          • Nvidia Posts Record Q3 Results Driven by Data Center Growth – CNBC
                          • OpenAI Taps Foxconn to Manufacture AI Hardware in the U.S. – CNBC
                          • OpenAI Has $1.4 Trillion in Data Center Commitments – TechCrunch
                          • Virginia Data Centers Could Raise Maryland Electricity Bills – CNN
                          • Maryland Could Be Hit With $800 Million Energy Bill Due to Virginia Data Centers – WMAR
                          • JMail – Epstein Email Interface

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                            Credits

                            Thanks to the team at WYPR, producer Sam Bermas-Dawes, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

                            24 min
                          • WTCI Agile Presents: What is Quantum?

                            Host Jason Michael Perry moderates a special live panel for theWorld Trade Center Institute's AGILE Global Innovation Series, digging into what quantum actually is, why it matters, and how Maryland became a powerhouse in the global quantum race.

                            The session opens with remarks from Jeremy Rosendale, VP of Membership & Business Development at the World Trade Center Institute, and Kim Mentzell, Director of the Office of Strategic Industries at the Maryland Department of Commerce, where she leads statewide strategy across cybersecurity, aerospace, AI, and quantum.

                            Jason is joined by three leaders shaping the region’s quantum ecosystem:

                            John Sawyer of the University of Maryland, who helped build the Mid-Atlantic Quantum Alliance; Jessica Ponds, CFO of Strangeworks and a voice in quantum commercialization; and Rick Muller, VP of Quantum Computing at IonQ and former national lab leader.

                            They break down the fundamentals — qubits, superposition, entanglement — and get into real-world business use cases, talent and ecosystem development, global competition, and the looming concept of “Q Day,” when today’s encryption may no longer be secure. The result is a rare, clear-eyed look at a field that’s equal parts exciting, confusing, and massively important for the future of industry.

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                            Credits

                            Special thanks to the team at the World Trade Center Institute. Thanks to the team at WYPR, producer Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shanya Mapson, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

                            1 hr 2 min
                          • What Happens When Google Search Traffic Falls to Zero?

                            Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Andy Janaitis, founder of PPC Pitbulls, to unpack what happens when Google search traffic falls to zero — and how businesses can survive the shift. As search engines turn into answer engines and clicks give way to conversations, Jason and Andy explore how SEO, PPC, and digital advertising are evolving in real time.

                            They dive into the rise of “Answer Engine Optimization,” the impact of AI-driven search from tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, and the new world of conversational commerce — including Shopify’s plan to let users shop directly inside ChatGPT. The conversation moves from the fundamentals of search to the future of discovery itself, asking the big question:

                            if you’re not in the answer, are you even visible anymore?

                            Podcast Notes & Links
                          • Wikipedia Says AI Is Causing a Dangerous Decline in Human Visitors – 404 Media
                          • Grokipedia: Elon Musk’s AI-Powered Encyclopedia – Wikipedia
                          • Perplexity AI’s Comet Browser Draws Amazon’s Ire – CNBC
                          • Shopify and OpenAI Bring Commerce to ChatGPT – Shopify Newsroom
                          • David vs. Digital Goliaths – HouseFresh
                          • Google’s AI Overview Is Crushing Publisher Traffic – NPR
                          • Apple’s Eddy Cue Testifies on Safari Search Decline – Fortune
                          • Mission Mourns Beloved Bodega Cat KitKat Killed by Self-Driving Car – Mission Local
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                            25 min

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                          Thoughts on Tech & Things helps you make sense of emerging technologies and what it means for work, life, and business. From AI to quantum and the systems shaping our future, Jason explains what's actually happening and why it matters, with rare clarity, curiosity, and a perspective grounded in real-world experience.