Today in Tech

Google announced its ChatGPT rival, Bard A.I., which looks to be integrated into search engines in the same way that ChatGPT is being integrated by Microsoft into Bing. Keith chats with Alex Lawrence, Ph.D., a professor at Weber State University about these latest developments, as well as how students are embracing the tools to augment their learning in his classes.

There is additional evidence that technology that should have helped us during the Covid-19 pandemic likely did more harm than good. Keith and Chris discuss their frustration with collaboration software, educational learning platforms and Zoom fatigue.

The level of innovation occurring across the technology landscape is happening in small hops rather than large leaps. Keith talks with analyst Jack Gold about where technology can still be innovative to get people excited about new products that move us forward as society.

Wading through the testimony in the Senate hearing exploring the TicketMaster failure during the Taylor Swift presale, it becomes clear that it’s easier to blame ‘bots rather than innovate.

The pendulum of power is shifting back towards employers as tech layoffs, a softening economy and other office workplace and hiring trends hit the world of work.

Massive layoffs are beginning to hit companies that are not specifically technology companies, indicating a slowing economy. However, for workers with specific technology skills, there’s a silver lining in this news.

The big game is coming, and Keith gets a sneak peek at how digital technologies are being used to support logistics for public safety, utilities and other city services in a discussion with Feroz Merchhiya, CIO and CISO for the city of Glendale, Arizona.

More governments and universities are looking at banning TikTok on their networks, as well as banning ChatGPT and other AI technologies from students who might use the tools to “cheat.” Is this a good idea, or would it create a new generation of rogue users? 

ChatGPT and generative AI continues to take the Internet by storm, with new tools and applications popping up almost daily, and concerns and thoughts raised about intellectual property and how the tool can be used for nefarious purposes. Are we at the beginning of an AI revolution or is it just a mismash of publicity stunts being created? 

We look at the recently concluded CES 2023 to see whether any new technologies launched at the largest consumer electronics tradeshow will make its way into the home or office or on the roads.