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How do we get to an EV future? | Ep. 22 Mar 06, 2023

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The number of electric vehicles (EVs) being deployed on the roads continues to escalate, but several challenges around battery technologies and electric grid infrastructures loom ahead. How will the world be able to meet the demand for these vehicles while also maintaining an affordable cost and not completely disrupt the power infrastructure? Keith talks with Nic Tat from Capgemini Invent about how utilities and battery experts are addressing these key challenges.

AI integrations escalate, TikTok bans head overseas | Ep. 21 Mar 03, 2023

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Keith and Chris look at the tech news of the week, including continuing AI integrations into other apps; TikTok bans continue in Europe and Canada; and why other parts of the world are returning to offices compared with America.

Why Apple will likely stay on the AI sidelines | Ep. 20 Feb 27, 2023

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Apple has stayed on the sidelines for a lot of the ChatGPT/AI tool gold rush of late, but could that change with an AI-boosted Siri? Keith chats with Computerworld’s Ken Mingis and Macworld’s Michael Simon about a bunch of Apple-related developments.

Old Gadgets, New Offices and Power Grid Stability | Ep. 19 Feb 24, 2023

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Keith and Chris look at the tech news of the week about how old gadgets become bricks or valuable properties; the latest on how offices are redesigning themselves to look more like homes; and the effects of increased attacks on the power grid system.

How tech optimism can help create a better future | Ep. 18 Feb 20, 2023

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Keith chats with author Justin Bean, author of “What Could Go Right?” about how technology and society can work together for a better future instead of focusing on crisis, doom and gloom.

Will ChatGPT backlash deter its potential? | Ep. 17 Feb 17, 2023

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Recent missteps and misfires around AI-integrated search functionality by Google and Bing, along with other examples of bad behavior dominated the news this week. Are these bumps in the road or cause for real concern? Keith talks with Jason Mars, Ph.D., from the University of Michigan about the future of the AI technology.

Zoom surge has workers exploring plastic surgery; and hiring TikTok interns | Ep. 16 Feb 15, 2023

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Technology tools such as Zoom and TikTok are causing employees to do some weird things as they return to the office; employers are looking to entice workers with mandatory ‘fun’ events, but this has many eyes rolling. Keith and Chris discuss the latest work trends affecting office culture.

We’re not ready for self-driving cars | Ep. 15 Feb 13, 2023

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As automakers continue to push new advances in autonomous vehicles, there are many potential potholes for consumers who expect a fully automatic, robot car. Keith talks with author Jason Torchinsky about some potential disasters on the road to full autonomy.

Cloning voices now easier with AI | Ep. 14 Feb 10, 2023

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The increasingly easy methods for cloning someone’s voice creates security challenges, especially when combined with video deepfaking technology and ChatGPT-style generative AI. Are technologists thinking about the potential troubles this could create?

ChatGPT faces competition while users continue to embrace new uses | Ep. 13 Feb 08, 2023

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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.

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