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We birthed ragTech (yes, camel case) to chat about the real side of tech. Picture it as the convos you'd overhear in a tech office, minus the overly intense jargon. Join us for chaotic laughter as we confess how half the time, we can't figure out what we're doing at work. We're the ones arguing about light mode versus dark mode, diving into random topics, and just keeping it real—because life in tech is more than lines of code.

  1. 7月11日

    Is AI a Bubble? The Promise of AGI vs. Reality

    As three techies who know more about AI than the typical person, we're often asked the question by friends around us if AI is a bubble... and we've hesitated to give a straight answer until now. We break down this topic not from a "should I buy the stock" angle, but from the perspective of people who work in tech and watch this thing unfold from the inside every day.We define what an economic bubble actually is (comparing it to previous bubbles like the housing crisis, dotcom collapse), look at exactly what promise AI companies are selling to get those trillion-dollar valuations, talk about why "artificial intelligence" is a branding choice and not just a descriptor, get into LLMs vs. world models and why leading researchers are already calling LLMs a dead end, and end up somewhere none of us expected — asking whether society is even structured to receive the value AGI would create.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:30 What is a Bubble?5:00 Bubbles in History (Housing Crisis + Dotcom)11:00 Is AI the Next Bubble?14:30 The Promise of AGI18:30 AI is a Branding Decision22:00 Measuring AI's ROI30:00 The Reality Gap40:00 AI and Human Society48:00 The Data Problem (Model Collapse)52:00 Final Thoughts✨Follow us on our socials!- Website: https://ragtechdev.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragtechdev/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KfM9JTWsDQ5QoMYEh489d- More Links: https://linktr.ee/ragtechdev

  2. 6月29日

    Is using AI ethical? | Data Privacy, Creative Rights and Intentional AI | Ep. 51

    Is AI ethical? That's the question we're exploring in Episode 51 of RAG Tech. Prompted by Natasha's recent talk on responsible AI at the AI Collective, the three of us sat down to have an honest conversation about data privacy, creative rights, and what intentional AI use actually looks like in practice. We cover: • The Ghibli AI controversy: how OpenAI trained on Studio Ghibli's iconic hand-drawn art without consent or compensation, and why that's different from human artistic inspiration • Data privacy by default: your photos, videos, and emails are being used to train AI models unless you explicitly opt out (and yes, Gmail was sued for $400B+ over this) • The environmental cost of AI: did you know generating a single AI image uses roughly as much energy as charging a full iPhone? • Intentional AI: Natasha's framework for asking: what is the actual cost of using AI for this task, and is it worth it? • Why women's skepticism of AI • The call to action: sit in the uncomfortable space between championing AI and understanding its ethical costs ✨Follow us on our socials!- Website: https://ragtechdev.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragtechdev/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KfM9JTWsDQ5QoMYEh489d- More Links: https://linktr.ee/ragtechdev

    Is using AI ethical? | Data Privacy, Creative Rights and Intentional AI | Ep. 51

  3. 6月13日

    Is Coding Relevant in 2026?

    Still wondering if coding is “over” in the age of AI?In this episode of RagTech, Natasha, Saloni, and Victoria unpack one of the biggest questions in tech right now: Is coding still relevant in 2026, or are we moving into something bigger?From real-world hiring shifts to DevOps, prompt engineering, system design, and AI app security, this is an honest conversation about where software work is heading next, and what skills will actually matter in the years ahead.We also share a special milestone with you: RagTech won ✨Best Podcast Award ✨ at the Youth Creator Awards by Scape. Thank you for being part of this journey with us 🙏🙏If you are a student, junior developer, career switcher, founder, or working professional trying to stay relevant in an AI-first world, this episode is for you.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:What do you think will matter more in 2026: coding skill, engineering thinking, or AI fluency?✨Follow us on our socials!- Website: https://ragtechdev.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragtechdev/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KfM9JTWsDQ5QoMYEh489d- More Links: https://linktr.ee/ragtechdevTimestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction and some good news![00:03:52] Is coding still relevant in 2026?[00:06:42] Understanding DevOps and AI infrastructure[00:12:02] Coding as a basic global requirement[00:19:01] Language agnostic learning and AI tools[00:22:07] New horizons for AI app developers[00:28:13] Risks for non-technical users and production[00:34:41] Closing remarks and future resources

  4. 5月31日

    Is AI the New Colonialism? The Global South Fights Back ft. Sudhir Tiku

    75% of the world's population lives in the Global South. Yet, they're locked into the lowest tiers of the AI economy: data labeling, ghost work, and passive consumption. We sit down with Sudhir Tiku, author of "AI in the Global South: Power, Progress, and Policy," to unpack what it actually takes for developing nations to stop being spectators and start shaping their own technological futures. From data colonisation and frugal innovation to ghost workers and the Right to Imagine — this episode asks who AI is really being built for, and what needs to change. 🎙️ Guest: Sudhir Tiku Author — AI in the Global South: Power, Progress, and Policy (World Scientific, Available on Amazon)Founding Member, Alliance for AI and Humanity (Singapore)Member, International Association for Safe and Ethical AI (USA)Founder, MyFund Charity (free education for 10,000 girls)⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Hook2:33 Intro2:41 Introductions5:05 The Inspiration7:18 What is Global South?10:11 Biggest Misconceptions13:11 Productive Inclusion15:29 Technological Agency17:54 Policy & Governance21:06 Real-World Impact26:26 Ethics & Philosophy30:50 Risks of Exclusion34:58 Why It Still Matters37:09 Key Takeaways42:19 Outro✨Follow us on our socials!- Website: https://ragtechdev.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragtechdev/- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ragTechDev - More Links: https://linktr.ee/ragtechdev

  5. 5月2日

    Are AI Companions a Threat to Intimacy? We Ask this Artist who Created An AI Boyfriend ft. Inch Chua

    What if you could code your perfect soulmate?Artist and singer-songwriter @thisisinch joins us to discuss her upcoming musical "Myles: Soulmate in a Box" — a story about building an AI companion when dating apps just aren't cutting it anymore.Inch takes us behind the scenes of her decade-long journey from learning Python during COVID to creating a deeply personal exploration of artificial intimacy. We dive into what she discovered about herself in the process, why the "perfect" partner might not be what you actually want, and how dating apps are designed to keep you swiping instead of finding connection.We also get into the uncomfortable questions: How is AI-generated content reshaping our expectations of intimacy? Can circuits truly understand love? And why does tech's masculine energy need more balance?Watch  @Thisisinch  's musical 🎭 Myles: Soulmate in a Box May 13–31 at KC Arts Centre (every day except Mondays) Get tickets and use your SG Culture Passes on https://www.srt.com.sg/show/myles/! ragTech Hosts: - Natasha Ann, Software Engineer- Victoria Lo, Solutions EngineerCHAPTERS:0:00 Hook2:05 Intro2:14 Introductions2:54 What was Inch's process in creating a musical on AI and intimacy?5:48 Self-discovery: building your perfect soulmate reveals who you are8:32 About Myles: The Perfect Soulmate10:04 Dating apps: designed to keep you swiping, not find love12:56 AI companionship: helpful bridge or relationship replacement?16:28 How AI is reshaping our expectations of intimacy20:04 Physical intimacy and AI-generated content27:28 Is tech too masculine? The case for balance34:10 Outro✨Follow us on our socials!- Website: https://ragtechdev.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragtechdev/- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KfM9JTWsDQ5QoMYEh489d- More Links: https://linktr.ee/ragtechdev

  6. 4月25日

    Does AI-Generated Music Have a Soul? We Asked a REAL Artist ft. Inch Chua

    What is art in the age of AI? In this episode of ragTech, we're joined by Inch Chua  —singer-songwriter, composer-producer, (and MasterChef finalist) —to explore whether AI-generated music has a soul, if software engineers can be artists, and why human judgment will always matter. We dive deep into the ethics of generative AI, the lack of IP guardrails in the "AI race," and why AI is statistically the definition of mediocrity. Inch also shares insights from her upcoming musical "Myles: Soulmate in a Box," which explores AI and artificial intimacy. Book tickets to "Myles: Soulmate in a Box" showing from 13 - 31 May 2026 at https://www.srt.com.sg/show/myles/! Singaporeans, be sure to use your SG Culture Pass! 🎙️ Hosts: Natasha Lum — Software Engineer Victoria — Solutions Engineer 🎤 Guest: Inch Chua — Singer-songwriter, Composer-producer, Artist KEY TOPICS: - The purpose of art: reflecting society as it is - Why AI is "statistically mediocrity" - Can software engineers be artists? (Spoiler: yes) - AI-generated music vs. human-created art - IP, ethics, and guardrails in the AI race - Vocaloids, Turing tests, and "interjected imperfection" - CloudFlare's lava lamps and true randomness Deep fakes and the future of trust 🔗 CONNECT: Inch's Website: https://www.thisisinch.com/ Inch's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisinch/ Inch's Youtube:  @ThisIsInch Myles (musical) 13 - 31 May 2026: https://www.srt.com.sg/show/myles/ ✨Follow ragTech on our socials! - Website: https://ragtechdev.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragtechdev/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KfM9JTWsDQ5QoMYEh489d - More Links: https://linktr.ee/ragtechdev 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of tech, creativity, and humanity.#AI #GenerativeAI #AIMusic #ArtificialIntelligence #MusicIndustry #Creativity #TechPodcast #RagTech #InchChua #AIEthics

  7. 3月3日

    Is your favorite AI app just a wrapper?

    Most AI companies don't actually own their AI. They're calling someone else's model and slapping a UI on top, and that has serious implications for you as a user AND as a founder.In this episode, Saloni, Natasha and Victoria (3 techies) break down:- What AI wrappers actually are (and why you probably use one daily)- How these companies compete on prompts, not technology- The real risks: pricing dependency, zero transparency, and an easily stolen business model- A real story of a company that secretly harvested user data to build their own model- Whether you're building an AI startup, investing in one, or just using AI tools every day, you need to hear this.

  8. 2月6日

    Why Hiring a CTO Is Harder Than You Think

    Everyone says “just hire a CTO.”In reality, that advice hides one of the hardest hiring problems in startups.In this episode, we talk about why finding a good CTO is so difficult, not because there aren’t enough engineers, but because the CTO market is a red ocean. Too many mismatched expectations, unclear roles, and founders hiring for titles instead of outcomes.We break downwhat founders usually get wrong when hiring a CTOwhy great CTOs are rare and often invisiblethe difference between a senior engineer and an actual CTOand how this single hire can quietly make or break a startupIf you’re a founder, early employee, or tech leader thinking about the CTO role, this episode will help you see the problem more clearly before making a costly mistake.

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We birthed ragTech (yes, camel case) to chat about the real side of tech. Picture it as the convos you'd overhear in a tech office, minus the overly intense jargon. Join us for chaotic laughter as we confess how half the time, we can't figure out what we're doing at work. We're the ones arguing about light mode versus dark mode, diving into random topics, and just keeping it real—because life in tech is more than lines of code.

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