Today in Tech

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June 10, 2025 AI can track you. Right now. | Ep. 232
They don’t need to hack you. They just need Google — and AI.
Your home. Your phone number. Your family’s names. The layout of your living room. In 2025, this isn’t private. It’s searchable — and artificial intelligence is turning casual creepers into digital predators in minutes.
In this chilling episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Chris Wingfield of 360 Privacy, a former military intelligence officer turned digital defense expert. Together, they expose how AI-powered profiling tools can find everything about you using only public data — and how the line between online data and real-world danger has all but vanished.
:bomb: This is the end of privacy:
AI can now find your house, schedule, and even what’s in your closet
Stalkers and scammers are automating their attacks — no skills needed
Your photos, reviews, LinkedIn, Zillow listings? All being used against you
Data brokers are making billions selling your life
What you must do now to protect your company, family and yourself
This is your wake-up call. If you have a digital footprint, you're a target. And the worst part? AI never sleeps. It’s faster than law enforcement, smarter than scammers, and learning everything about you.
:skull: Watch this episode. Then take action.
:firecracker: Comment if you’ve felt exposed online.
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#AI #PrivacyCrisis #DigitalThreats #CyberStalking #AIProfiling #ChrisWingfield #TodayInTech
40 min
June 03, 2025 Why most leaders fail in a crisis — and how to fix it | Ep. 231
Being in a leadership role today is no easy task. With nonstop challenges coming from all directions—technology, global events, workplace culture shifts—it can feel like you're constantly being pulled in opposite directions.
In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw talks with Robert Siegel, Stanford lecturer and author of The Systems Leader, about how managers and executives can lead more effectively during turbulent times. Drawing from real-world examples and research, Robert shares a new leadership approach built for today’s fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
You’ll hear stories from leaders at companies like Nike, Box, and 23andMe—and learn how they manage competing demands like:
Delivering results while also driving innovation
Balancing global strategy with local needs
Showing strength without losing empathy
Keeping up with internal goals and external expectations
Whether you’re a CEO, a CIO, or managing a team for the first time, this conversation will give you a fresh, practical perspective on what modern leadership really requires.
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#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #SystemsThinking #ManagementTips #TechIndustry #StanfordGSB #BusinessStrategy #ModernLeadership #TodayInTech

50 min
May 27, 2025 “The smartphone is dead”? Why tech titans might be wrong | Ep. 230
Everyone from Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg is declaring the end of the smartphone era — but is it hype or reality? On this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw is joined by IDC analyst Ramon Llamas to explore whether smart glasses, earbuds, AI pins, or even brain implants will really replace your smartphone. From the rise of AR/VR wearables to the limitations of AI assistants, we dig into what’s coming, what’s hype, and why your phone isn’t going anywhere — yet.
🔍 Topics covered:
• Smartphone death predictions: fad or fact?
• Apple’s role in shaping the future of mobile
• Meta’s AR glasses, Neuralink implants, and the AI pin
• Foldables vs. wearables: what comes next?
• Why the smartphone still dominates
• Privacy concerns and the “creepy” factor of smart glasses
• What’s real, what’s gimmick, and what’s actually useful
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👇 Drop a comment: What would it take for YOU to give up your smartphone?
#Smartphones #ARGlasses #TodayInTech #ElonMusk #Apple #Meta #AI #Wearables #FutureTech #TechTrends #Neuralink #IDCanalysis
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47 min
May 20, 2025 Will synthetic data shape the future of AI training? | Ep. 229
As the demand for high-quality training data continues to surge, synthetic data is emerging as a game-changing tool in the world of AI development. But is it the silver bullet enterprises need—or a potential minefield of risks?
In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Alexius Wronka, CTO of Data and Growth at Invisible Technologies, to explore the advantages, limitations, and ethical challenges of using synthetic data to train large language models (LLMs) and enterprise AI systems.
:mag: Topics Covered:
What exactly is synthetic data?
Key benefits vs. human-generated data
Use cases in healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and enterprise AI
Dangers of model overfitting and data hallucination
Synthetic content, explainability, and detection tools
The Matrix analogy: Are we training AI inside simulations?
:point_right: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Today in Tech!
#SyntheticData #AITraining #InvisibleTechnologies #AlexiusWronka #TodayInTech #KeithShaw #EnterpriseAI #GenerativeAI #TechPodcast
27 min
May 13, 2025 How AI image generators are changing art and creativity | Ep. 228
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DALL·E are rapidly transforming how we create images, tell stories, and even build entire comic books. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw sits down with Michael Todasco — an AI advisor, creative technologist, and visiting fellow at San Diego State University — to examine the explosive growth of AI image generators and the big questions they raise.
Tadasco shares real-world classroom experiences showing how fast AI models evolve, explains how new image generation features are unlocking new forms of creativity, and discusses the legal and ethical issues around AI-generated art styles like Studio Ghibli and Disney characters. The conversation also covers how AI is being used to make pitch decks, logo designs, and slide presentations — sparking a debate about what jobs might be impacted next.
:pushpin: Key topics in this episode:
The rapid evolution of AI image creation tools
Real classroom examples of model improvements
The viral Studio Ghibli trend and copyright concerns
Creating comics and slideshows with AI-generated visuals
Future creative careers in the age of AI
:art: Whether you're a designer, writer, educator, or just curious about the future of creative work, this episode offers insights on where AI is heading—and what it means for human imagination.
:bell: Subscribe for more episodes on the future of technology, innovation, and AI trends.
#AIArt #ImageGeneration #MichaelTadasco #ChatGPT #CopyrightAI #TodayInTech #KeithShaw #CreativityAndAI #Dalle3 #OpenAI #TechTrends
41 min
May 06, 2025 Chatbots are out, AI agents are in: The future of customer service | Ep. 227
Generative AI is transforming customer service — but are companies ready? In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw talks with Glenn Nethercutt, CTO at Genesys, about the rise of AI-powered chatbots, agent copilots, and the shift toward empathetic, agentic AI in CX. From IVRs that frustrate to AI agents that anticipate your needs, we explore how companies are reimagining customer experiences.
:small_blue_diamond: Where companies fall on the 0–5 scale of AI-powered CX
:small_blue_diamond: Why "chatbot" is becoming a dirty word
:small_blue_diamond: How AI copilots improve customer and employee satisfaction
:small_blue_diamond: The surprising ROI of generative AI in customer service
:small_blue_diamond: What’s coming next: empathetic agents and full automation
If you're exploring how AI is reshaping the customer journey — from automation to augmentation to agentic orchestration — don’t miss this deep dive.
:brain: #AIinCustomerService #GenerativeAI #CX #Genesys #TodayInTech #AgenticAI #CustomerExperience #KeithShaw

43 min
April 29, 2025 How Insider Threats Are Evolving in 2025 | Ep. 226
Insider threats are no longer just about disgruntled employees. In 2025, threat actors are recruiting from within—sometimes using underground "job boards" to find insiders willing to sell credentials, plant malware, or steal data. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Ryan LaSalle, CEO of Nisos, about how insider threats are evolving and how companies can detect and prevent them.
:mag: Topics covered:
How North Korean IT workers infiltrated U.S. companies remotely
The rise of “polyworking” and fraudulent employment scams
Real-world examples of sabotage and credential brokering
Warning signs of insider threats: mental health, financial duress, disengagement
Why remote and hybrid work has made detection harder
Balancing employee trust with cybersecurity monitoring
:loudspeaker: Don’t miss this important discussion if you work in InfoSec, HR, or IT management.
:+1: Like this video, subscribe to our channel, and comment below with your thoughts or experiences!
#Cybersecurity #InsiderThreats #RemoteWork #ITSecurity #TodayInTech #Nisos #KeithShaw #RyanLaSalle #Infosec #DataBreach #WorkplaceSecurity
25 min
April 22, 2025 Is your data already gone? Fighting back against Big Tech & hackers | Ep. 225
Can individuals and organizations still take control of their data — or has the privacy battle already been lost?
In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Ron DeJesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend (formerly with Grindr and Tinder), to explore the evolving challenges of data privacy, corporate surveillance, and cyber threats.
Topics discussed include:
The long-term impact of data collection by Big Tech and hackers
Why seemingly harmless apps request access to sensitive data
Consumer rights under state privacy laws — and how to exercise them
The potential (and risks) of AI in managing personal data
Whether it’s still feasible to “go off the grid” in today’s connected world
The growing role of transparency, regulation, and digital hygiene
Ron shares expert insights based on years of operational experience in privacy, offering actionable advice for both individuals and businesses looking to navigate a more complex digital landscape.
If you care about digital rights, data security, and where privacy is headed, this is an essential conversation.
:pushpin: Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments.
#DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #TodayInTech #KeithShaw #RonDeJesus #Transcend #AIPrivacy #ConsumerRights #BigTech #DigitalSecurity #TikTokPrivacy #DarkWeb #BraveBrowser #SignalApp #ApplePrivacy #TechPodcast
37 min
April 17, 2025 Marc Benioff: Why 2025 Will Be the Year of AI Agents | Ep. 224
Is AI about to cause the biggest workplace disruption in 25 years? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff to explore the rise of AI agents—and how they’re already transforming major companies like Singapore Airlines, Disney, Lennar, and Pandora.
Marc shares insights from his recent global travels, real-world use cases of Salesforce AgentForce, and why AI agents go far beyond ChatGPT-style tools. From multi-language support in seconds to revenue-driving personalization, this conversation uncovers how digital agents are reshaping the future of work, healthcare, and customer experience.
:mag: Topics Covered:
Why AI agents are bigger than generative AI
Real-world enterprise use cases (Disney, Lennar, Singapore Airlines, etc.)
The economic model behind agentic AI
Job loss vs. reskilling debate
AI’s future in medicine and customer service
What’s next for Salesforce and AI innovation
:brain: “Technology isn’t good or bad—it’s what we do with it,” says Benioff, reflecting on 26 years of Salesforce innovation.
:tv: Don’t miss this in-depth and honest discussion about the future of AI, enterprise technology, and what it means for businesses and workers alike.
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#MarcBenioff #AIagents #Salesforce #TodayInTech #KeithShaw #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #AI2025 #DigitalTransformation #TechInterview #GenerativeAI #AIinBusiness #OpenAI #ChatGPT #AgentForce #AIJobs #Reskilling #FutureOfWork
45 min
April 08, 2025Why companies keep pouring money into failing AI projects | Ep. 223
Generative AI is hot—but are companies wasting their money? 🤖💸
Host Keith Shaw dives into surprising new findings with Brett Roscoe (Informatica) and Blake Andrews (Independent Financial). A global survey of top data leaders reveals that many generative AI projects are "stuck in the mud," yet budgets keep growing.
👀 What’s behind the disconnect—and will it continue in 2025?

👉 In this episode:
Why AI projects are failing to deliver
What data leaders are really saying
Whether AI investment is still worth it

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into tech, AI, and data trends!

#ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #AIBudget #TechTrends #Informatica #DataLeadership #AIProjects #KeithShaw #AIsurvey #FutureOfAI

Google rolls out cheaper AI model as industry scrutinizes costs
https://www.infoworld.com/article/3818503/google-rolls-out-cheaper-ai-model-as-industry-scrutinizes-costs.html

Nearly one in three genAI projects will be scrapped
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3478532/nearly-one-in-three-genai-projects-will-be-scrapped.html
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