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TechStuff Classic: The Samsung Story Part 1 Dec 01, 2023

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How did the company Samsung get its start? From its humble beginnings as a grocery and shipping company, we look at the complicated history of one of South Korea's most influential companies.

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Tech News: Elon Has Some Choice Words for ex X Advertisers Nov 30, 2023

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Elon Musk once again demonstrates his leadership style by telling advertisers who are pulling out of X to go eff themselves. Also, an update on the OpenAI leadership situation, how some researchers got ChatGPT to share more than it was supposed to and say goodbye to those inactive Gmail accounts.

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How Not to Achieve Diversity: Inventing Fake Female Keynote Speakers Nov 29, 2023

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Diversity and representation is important for all types of organizations. But one company decided the solution to finding the right women to serve as keynote speakers was to invent them. We look at the wild story of the DevTernity 2023 conference.

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Smart Talks with IBM - Salesforce & IBM: Revolutionizing Experiences with Generative AI Nov 28, 2023

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The capabilities of artificial intelligence are increasing at a breakneck speed. Companies must leverage generative AI to transform everyday customer and employee experiences. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein sits down with Susan Emerson, Senior Vice President of Product: AI, Analytics & Data at Salesforce & Matthew Candy, Global Managing Partner of Generative AI at IBM Consulting.

They chat about the latest evolution of the two tech innovators’ decades-long relationship, explore the opportunity AI presents for customer

experiences, and break down how better experiences will remove friction for all.

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Read more about elevating experiences in the CEO’s Guide to Generative AI from the IBM Institute for Business Value.

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Why is Meta's Andy Stone wanted by Russia? Nov 27, 2023

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While Meta communications director Andy Stone has ruffled more than a few feathers since joining the company in 2014, it seems that in Russia things are a bit more serious. Apparently, he's on a wanted list created by Russia's Ministry of the Interior. But why?

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TechStuff Classic: The National Facial Recognition Database Nov 24, 2023

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Are you an adult citizen in the US? If so, there's a 50% chance your face is in a law enforcement database. We look at this problematic law enforcement tool.

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Rerun: TechStuff In Front of a Green Screen Nov 23, 2023

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Where did green screen technology come from? How does it work? From the dawn of cinema to the latest Zoom meeting, we take a look at the tech that lets us combine different images into a single film or video.

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Binance Pleads Guilty Nov 22, 2023

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We get a very quick update on the OpenAI/Sam Altman situation and then turn our attention to the blockbuster news that Binance and its co-founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, have entered a guilty plea on charges that include money laundering. What does this mean for Binance in particular and cryptocurrency in general?

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Tech News: More Aftermath From OpenAI's Chaotic Weekend Nov 21, 2023

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We've got a few updates on what's going on after OpenAI's board of directors fired CEO Sam Altman (and then asked if he wouldn't mind coming back, please). Plus, X is looking at a pretty rough holiday season as advertisers flee the platform. And SpaceX deals with another exploding spacecraft. Plus more!

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The Fallout from OpenAI Firing CEO Sam Altman Nov 20, 2023

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In a dramatic turn of events, OpenAI's board of directors fired CEO and co-founder Sam Altman. Then they tried to hire him back. Then they announced a former Twitch CEO will lead the company. What the what?

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