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Rich and Matt dive into the complex intersection of technology, security, and information warfare. Starting with TikTok's recent controversies and the US government's push to force its sale, the discussion explores the challenges of regulating social media platforms amidst geopolitical tensions.

Moving to the battle against misinformation, an MIT study is using AI chatbots to counter conspiracy theories through factual, non-judgmental conversations - potentially reshaping deeply held beliefs. However, concerns arise about the potential misuse of AI models to spread tailored disinformation.

The pair also covers a novel hacking technique that exploits processor speed fluctuations to extract sensitive data from air-gapped systems, highlighting the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders.


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We sit down with Sanjay Sarma, the newly appointed CEO and Dean of the Asia School of Business, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. With AI technologies like ChatGPT on the rise, tertiary education is at a pivotal moment of change. Sarma will share his insights into how AI will influence educational practices, and the challenges and opportunities these technologies pose for future graduates. He brings a wealth of experience in open learning and academia to shed light on the future of learning in an AI-driven world. Discover how technology is reshaping education and redefining the roles of educators and students alike.
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As we mark World Password Day, we reflect on recent findings that highlight a concerning trend in Malaysia – the persistence of weak passwords like ‘123456’ and ‘password’, which remain alarmingly popular. This year, the launch of Pangkalan Data Utama (Padu) has underscored the chaos weak passwords can create, shaking public confidence in critical national databases meant to improve government policies and subsidy distribution.
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On this episode, Rich and Matt delve into the surprising potential benefits of anxiety. You might think anxiety is purely negative, but what if it could actually be harnessed as a powerful tool?

Recent research suggests that reframing how we view anxiety could unlock its hidden advantages. Instead of seeing it as a hindrance, scientists are finding that the heightened awareness and energy that anxiety brings can help people make better decisions, boost performance, and even fuel positive change.

From using eco-anxiety to drive climate activism, to channeling nervous energy into focused thinking before a big presentation, researchers are uncovering ways to turn anxiety's negatives into positives. We'll explore the science behind this counterintuitive idea and hear real-world examples of people putting anxiety's power to work.
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During an M&A, companies are not only acquiring a new business, but they are also getting access to whole new business systems and data, which could easily become a significant asset or a substantial liability if not managed properly.

In this episode, we are going to take a look at the world of M&A and how organisations can address potential data integration challenges before, during and after a M&A process.

To help us break down the common pitfalls faced by businesses during data integration in M&A, the challenges and risks as well as why this is pivotal for businesses to take into consideration, we speak with Praveen Kumar, Vice President for Asia Pacific at Rocket Software.
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Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage discuss a recent open letter signed by 200 music stars, including Nicki Minaj, REM, and Stevie Wonder, urging technology companies to refrain from developing AI technologies that could replace human songwriters and artists.

Do artists who have profited from their music but now fear AI encroachment on their livelihoods deserve our sympathy or is the profit of a few disguising the disenfranchisement of the many?
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