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75: The bots…the bots are coming for us! Jan 31, 2021

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With more than half of all web traffic estimated to be bots do you sometimes feel like the bots are coming for us? Nick and Brett sure do, and that is why this week they decide to dive into the world of internet bots. Nick shares what exactly a “Bot” is and how bots can be both good and bad depending on how they are used. After explaining the brief history of bots, the different types of bots, and the impact that AI will have on bots Nick and Brett wrap things up by discussing two of the most well-known events that brought the concept of bots into the mainstream. (WARNING: If you happen to be a scalper using bots to purchase graphics cards and game consoles so no one else can have a chance to purchase one this episode may not be for you…😅).

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74: The Most Interesting Tech of CES 2021 Jan 24, 2021

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In this week’s episode, Nick and Brett chat about some of the most interesting pieces of tech from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). From smart masks to robots to transparent TV’s, this year’s CES had it all! Nick and Brett also talk about how some of the concept tech introduced by Samsung, LG, and GM signal where their companies are heading with a greater focus on AI, in-home tech, and sustainable transportation.

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73: SolarWinds and WhatsApp: Two Conundrums of Data Privacy & Security Jan 17, 2021

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The Artificial Podcast is back for our 2021 season! Nick and Brett kick things off by diving into the recent SolarWinds hack that compromised the networks of a handful of U.S. federal agencies and thousands of private companies. The wrap things up, Nick and Brett talk about recent Terms of Service and Privacy Policy changes to WhatsApp and how users are responding to the news. Each of these events will have a lasting impact on data privacy and security as we know it and will undoubtedly continue to draw the public’s attention towards these growing problems in the months and years to come.

Links to articles referenced in this week’s episode:

How to Get Rich Sabotaging Nuclear Weapons Facilities, Matt Stoller – BIG by Matt Stoller: https://bit.ly/3bHYU8G

SolarWinds hack officially blamed on Russia: What you need to know, Laura Hautala – CNET: https://cnet.co/3nOxSip

WhatsApp users are really Facebook customers now – it’s getting harder to forget that, Alex Hern – The Guardian: https://bit.ly/3nWOtR0

Check out The Perfect Weapon on HBO Max: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-perfect-weapon

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72: 2020 – A Year in Review and Predictions for 2021 Dec 14, 2020

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In this week’s episode, Nick and Brett are together once again! After a VERY long year, Nick and Brett decide to review and reflect on 2020, how the year has affected them, and what they have learned. Nick and Brett also reflect on The Artificial Podcast and reminisce over some of their favorite episodes while also giving a sneak peek into what they have planned for next year. To wrap things up, Nick and Brett dive into how COVID-19 has led to a boom in emerging technology, and they attempt to predict what could in-store for all of us in 2021 and beyond.

Thank you to every single one of our guests this year who gave their time to chat with us and share how they are moving the needle forward in emerging tech. We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to all our listeners from around the world who help to keep our show going each week.

We hope that you have a fun and safe holiday season, and we will see you in 2021!

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71: Robert Scoble | Apple’s Next “One more thing” Dec 07, 2020

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Robert Scoble works with companies that are implementing Spatial Computing technologies, though he is taking some time off after finishing his latest book The Infinite Retinato spend time with his young kids. He is a futurist and technology strategist and is the author of four books about technology trends, being the first to report on technologies from autonomous vehicles to Siri. Robert has previously held roles that include being a strategist at Microsoft, a futurist at Rackspace, Chief Strategy Officer at Infinite Retina, and the producer and host of a video show about technology at Fast Company.

This week, Nick chats with Silicon Valley insider Robert Scoble about Apple’s next “One more thing”. Robert talks about how he has had a passion for technology since a very young age, and how growing up in Silicon Valley has influenced his journey to become one of the most well-known tech futurists and industry insiders. Robert dives into what he believes will be Apple’s next product, and how this product is going to usher in a completely new paradigm of how humans use and interact with technology. Nick and Robert also talk about 2021, and why next year is anticipated to be a major turning point for data privacy and security.

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70: Misha Feigenson | Math, Language, and More: Voice Tech and The Future of Learning Nov 29, 2020

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Michael (Misha) Feigenson is an educator, physicist, and entrepreneur. In 2012, together with his wife Miriam he started an app development company to build mobile apps to help young parents like themselves. Their Sound Sleeper app became one of the most popular baby sleep apps in the App Store with more than 5 million downloads. In 2018, together with Fred Park, a teacher and instructional coach in the Massachusetts Public School System, Misha started Thinking Cap Innovation – a startup that uses voice technology and virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa, to help students master fundamental math skills and learn languages. As true proponents of screen-free learning, Misha and his team work to bring high-quality and affordable education technology to pre-schools around the world.

In this week’s episode, Nick chats with Misha Feigenson of Thinking Cap Innovations about the future of learning and how voice technologies like Amazon Alexa will play a very large role. Misha shares how started working with voice technology after starting a successful mobile app development company in 2012, and how his scientific background has allowed him to create learning-focused voice applications for Alexa. Nick and Misha talk about the current model most people use when learning a new language and how voice can be used to integrate storytelling to aid in the process of learning new languages. Misha also talks about his passion for using voice technology to help children with disabilities be more successful in the classroom.

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Email: michael@thinkingcapinnovations.com

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Website: https://www.thinkingcapinnovations.com/

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69: Donald Buckley | Voice Tech & Media: “Alexa, find me something to watch” Nov 22, 2020

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As former Chief Marketing Officer of Showtime Networks, Inc., Donald oversaw the marketing, distribution, and subscriber acquisition marketing, creative and digital media divisions, branding, promotions, media, CRM/analytics and operations, broadband, and emerging platform initiatives for the network that included Showtime, Showtime Sports, and Showtime Documentary Films. He created the marketing organization that launched Showtime’s streaming service in 2015, designed its strategic positioning, and helped to drive its subscriber growth well beyond launch projections. Prior to Showtime, Donald served as the SVP of Marketing and Digital for Warner Bros. Pictures creating the company’s first digital division while also co-founding Warner Bros. Online. Donald currently provides consultation to startups, programmers, agencies, analysts, and investors on topics ranging from OTT, SVOD, streaming media, Voice, media, and marketing.

In this week’s episode of The Artificial Podcast, Nick chats with Donald Buckley who is the former CMO of Showtime Networks. Donald talks about his journey working for some of the world’s largest media companies and how throughout his entire career he has always placed emphasis on the importance of new technology in the world of entertainment media. Donald and Nick discuss the impact voice technology will have on the entertainment industry and how Amazon Alexa is already easing the pain of discoverability on streaming platforms. Donald also shares how he thinks AI will play a role in media, and how he envisions the future of voice technology playing an integral role in how people find and consume new content.

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68: Pete Dulcamara | Humanity-Centric Innovation Nov 15, 2020

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Pete Dulcamara is the Chief Scientist and Technical Vice President for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation. He is responsible for developing technology strategies at the enterprise level, building technical talent globally, and fostering a culture of scientific excellence and value creation.

In this week’s episode, Nick chats with Pete Dulcamara of Kimberly Clark Corporation about Human-Centric Innovation, and the impact that exponential technologies are going to have on humanity over the next 10 years. Pete shares his story and talks about the journey that led him into the role of KCC’s first Chief Scientist. Pete also dives into his concept of Humanity-Centric Innovation and how the needs of humanity, new business models, and exponential technologies will merge to create a creative collision that is going to usher in a new era of scientific discovery for humanity. Nick and Pete also talk about the role that a company like Kimberly Clark Corporation can play in this concept with KCC products being used by more than 1-2 billion people each day.

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Email: peter.b.dulcamara@gmail.com

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BREAK - U.S Presidential Election Nov 08, 2020

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In light of the recent results of the 2020 U.S Presidential Election, we will not be posting a new episode this week. Instead, Nick shares his thoughts on the outcome of the election and makes a statement for democracy. We will be returning next week featuring a conversation between Nick and Pete Dulcamara of Kimberly Clark Corporation.

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