In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses the security and privacy risks associated with the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence systems. He highlights a report by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) that identifies four key types of attacks in AI: evasion, poisoning, privacy, and abuse. Dave also explores the barriers to the adoption of generative AI and the potential benefits it offers. He mentions the success of Snapchat+ in attracting 7 million paying subscribers and its use of generative AI features. Additionally, Dave covers the investment in Hatz AI, a platform that enables managed service providers to deliver AI as a service. He also discusses the future of AI-capable PCs and the release of Apple's Vision Pro headset.
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Mon Jan-8-2024: Tech Industry Job Growth and Cybersecurity Advances, Cloud Transformation Challenges
In this episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel discusses several key topics affecting the tech industry. He highlights the contrasting trends in job growth, with the tech industry seeing an increase in new positions in specialized tech firms, while tech occupations in non-tech sectors decline. Sobel also explores the potential for inflation to fall below the Federal Reserve's target, which could lead to rate cuts and relief for consumers. He then delves into the challenges faced by middle-market companies, which have experienced declining earnings and rising debt. The episode also covers the release of a new cybersecurity strategy for the healthcare sector, the Federal Trade Commission's reward for combating AI voice cloning, and the FBI's expansion of cyber-assistant legal attachés. Sobel concludes by discussing the need for specialized cybersecurity solutions in healthcare, the demand for services that bridge the gap between cloud technology and business value realization, and the importance of targeting non-IT stakeholders in funding cloud projects.
In this bonus episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel is joined by legal tech expert Colin S. Levy. With his extensive experience in the legal industry, Colin provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and the legal field. The conversation explores the current state of legal tech and offers a reality check for IT service providers. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in delivering IT services to the legal sector.
In this episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel discusses Microsoft's new AI move with the introduction of a co-pilot key on Windows 11 devices. He also highlights a study on the use of ChatGPT in the workplace and the launch of the GPT Store by OpenAI. Additionally, Sobel covers Jeff Bezos' investment in Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, and addresses employee concerns about the impact of AI on their careers. He also shares insights on evolving authentication methods and metrics for CTOs in the boardroom. Finally, he discusses the weaponization of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the need for more female representation in the IT industry.
In this episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel covers several important tech news stories. He discusses the release of the final rule for CMMC 2.0 and its implications for defense contractors and MSPs. He also highlights the new guidelines for using generative artificial intelligence in the National Science Foundation's merit review process, as well as the Air Force's new policy on commercial generative AI testing. Dave also shares the UK Supreme Court's ruling on AI patents and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's request for feedback on its Secure by Design whitepaper. Lastly, he talks about the struggles of Windows 11 to gain market share. Overall, these stories have significant implications for MSPs and cybersecurity service providers, and Dave provides insights on how they can navigate these developments and leverage them for their clients.
In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses the thriving MSP software market, Apple's open source multimodal LLM called Ferret, and OpenAI's preparedness team to monitor and test AI technology for safety. He also highlights TechIsle's top 10 SMB and mid-market predictions for 2024, including the surge of "anything as a service" and increased PC expenditures for AI. Additionally, he discusses the New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for using copyrighted articles without permission, and Microsoft's launch of CoPilot for iOS and iPadOS. Dave emphasizes the importance of Apple's entry into the open-source LLM landscape, the increasing value of content, and the responsibility of dataset creators to prevent the misuse of AI.
In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave interviews Mike Psenka, CEO of Moovila, to explore the concept of autonomous project monitoring and management. Mike explains that Moovila's approach is different from traditional project management platforms, offering a unique solution to streamline project management processes. Tune in to learn more about how Moovila applies AI to enhance project monitoring and management.
In this episode, Dave Sobel explores the future of distribution in the technology industry. After struggling to come up with a clear answer, he interviews…
In this bonus episode, Dave Sobel interviews Gerwai Todd, the CEO of TimeZest, about customer experience and industry trends in the Managed Service Provider industry.…
In this episode, Dave Sobel makes predictions for the year 2024 in the IT and managed services industry. The predictions include the rise of compliance…