Thoughts On Tech & Things

Jason Michael Perry

Thoughts on Tech & Things helps you make sense of emerging technologies and what it means for work, life, and business. From AI to quantum and the systems shaping our future, Jason explains what's actually happening and why it matters, with rare clarity, curiosity, and a perspective grounded in real-world experience. Jason Michael Perry is a technologist, entrepreneur, and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PerryLabs, a technology company operating at the intersection of AI, robotics, quantum computing, and emerging technologies. With over two decades of experience spanning startups, government agencies, and Fortune 50 companies, Jason brings the rare ability to build what others are still trying to explain. Meet Jason Explore PerryLabs

  1. Is Your Next Outfit Designed by AI?

    16H AGO

    Is Your Next Outfit Designed by AI?

    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Janey Park, founder of The Digital Runway and global marketing strategist, to explore how AI is reshaping the fashion industry — from the design studio to your shopping cart. In this episode, they dig into fashion's long history of failed tech experiments (remember Google's touch-sensitive Levi's jacket?), the Vogue controversy over AI-generated models, virtual try-on tools that create a digital version of you from a selfie, and whether AI can actually have good taste. Janey brings more than 20 years of experience at brands like LVMH, Elizabeth Arden, and Nordstrom, and breaks down what's hype, what's real, and what every consumer should be paying attention to. Sponsors PerryLabs Invested in AI but not seeing results? You're not alone. PerryLabs helps organizations find what's working and build what's next. Start with our AI Assessment at PerryLabs.io World Trade Center Institute The growth path shouldn't stop at the border. WTCI provides the connections, knowledge, and global network Maryland's most ambitious leaders need to scale. Start your global journey at wtci.org Podcast Notes & Links The Digital Runway Newsletter — Janey Park AI Models in Vogue: Your Favorite Model May Not Be Real — CNN AI Has Officially Entered the Fashion Week Conversation — Vogue Fashion AI Expo Debuts During Paris Fashion Week 2026 — Fashion Week Online CFDA and OpenAI Launch Innovation Hub — WWD AI's Big Shopping Breakthrough — Business of Fashion Google's AI Try-On Feature Now Works With Just a Selfie — TechCrunch AI Is Shaking Up Fashion's Workforce — Business of Fashion / McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 Meta Sued Over Smart Glasses Privacy Concerns — TechCrunch Think Twice Before Buying or Using Meta's Ray-Bans — EFF Google + Levi's Project Jacquard — Levi Strauss & Co. Subscribe & Contact Subscribe to the Thoughts on Tech & Things newsletter: jasonmperry.com/newsletter Send feedback, questions, or guest suggestions: jasonmperry.com/contact Credits Thanks to the team at WYPR, our producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shania Mapson, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

    37 min
  2. What Is OpenClaw, Really?

    MAR 19

    What Is OpenClaw, Really?

    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Marcus Penny, VP of Technology and Digital Services at Bruce Bolt and founder of boutique AI consulting firm Techabo, to dig into one of the most talked-about — and least understood — tools in tech right now: OpenClaw. In this episode, they unpack what OpenClaw actually is, why it feels so different from anything we’ve seen before, and what it really means when an AI can wake up on its own schedule, manage a team of other AIs, and take actions on your behalf — whether you’re watching or not. Marcus brings a practitioner’s eye: real workflows, real failures, and a clear-eyed take on where the hype ends and the genuine opportunity begins. Podcast Notes & Links OpenClaw OpenClaw Security Fears Lead Meta, Other AI Firms to Restrict Its Use – Ars Technica After All the Hype, Some AI Experts Don’t Think OpenClaw Is All That Exciting – TechCrunch Apple Mac Mini Is Having a Moment Thanks to the OpenClaw Craze – Business Insider Personal Computer – Perplexity OpenAI Hires OpenClaw Creator Peter Steinberger – Fortune What Is Moltbook, the Viral Social Media Platform for AI Agents? – Mashable Subscribe & Contact Subscribe to the Thoughts on Tech & Things newsletter: jasonmperry.com/newsletter Send feedback, questions, or guest suggestions: jasonmperry.com/contact Credits Thanks to the team at WYPR, our producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shania Mapson, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

    29 min
  3. WTCI Agile Presents: Can You Trust What You See Anymore?

    FEB 18

    WTCI Agile Presents: Can You Trust What You See Anymore?

    Episode: WTCI Agile Presents Episode Title: WTCI Agile Presents: Can You Trust What You See Anymore? Host Jason Michael Perry brings a special live episode from the World Trade Center Institute Agile Global Innovation Series , hosted in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School . Joined by panelists Tina Williams-Koroma , Yolanda Reid , and Joel M. Benge , with an introduction from Eddie Resende , Jason explores how cybersecurity is evolving in a world where AI can fake voices, faces, writing styles — even entire digital identities. The conversation moves beyond traditional hacking and into something more foundational: what happens when reality itself becomes manipulatable? From deepfake fraud to AI agents running autonomous businesses, this episode unpacks how trust is becoming the most important — and most fragile — infrastructure we have. Podcast Notes & Links Real or AI-generated: https://www.npr.org/2025/11/30/nx-s1-5610951/fake-ai-videos-slop-quiz Molty – AI-driven social personas and automation experiments: https://www.molty.me/ Moltbook – AI-powered social network concept: https://www.moltbook.com/ Project Vend 1 – Anthropic research on autonomous AI running a small business: https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-1 Project Vend 2 – Follow-up research on AI autonomy and economic impact: https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-2 Subscribe & Contact Subscribe to the Thoughts on Tech & Things newsletter: jasonmperry.com/newsletter Send feedback, questions, or guest suggestions: jasonmperry.com/contact Credits Special thanks to the World Trade Center Institute and the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School for hosting this event. Thanks to the team at WYPR, producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shanya Mapso, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

    1 hr
  4. Is Solving Disability the Real Test of Emerging Technology?

    FEB 11

    Is Solving Disability the Real Test of Emerging Technology?

    Episode 9: Is Solving Disability the Real Test of Emerging Technology? Episode 9: Is Solving Disability the Real Test of Emerging Technology? Show: Thoughts on Tech & Things Host: Jason Michael Perry Guest: Rebecca Rosenberg, Founder & CEO of Rebokeh Show Description Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Rebecca Rosenberg, Founder & CEO of Rebokeh, to explore how technology is reshaping what it means to see — and what accessibility can teach us about innovation. From everyday tools like glasses to emerging vision and mobility technologies, they unpack how design that meets people where they are can expand independence, dignity, and opportunity. Jason and Rebecca dig into the business and human sides of accessibility: why companies overlook a trillion-dollar market, how designing for difference can spark better products, and where frontiers like AI vision and neural implants might take us next. They also ask the big question — when technology doesn’t just restore ability but changes perception, what does that mean for being human? Podcast Notes & Links Core sources referenced in the episode Accessibility at CES – CESRebecca Rosenberg Speaker Profile – CESGlobal Economics of Disability 2024 – Return on Disability GroupBrain Implant Restores Partial Vision – BBC NewsMoltbook and AI Social Agents – The Guardian Additional links mentioned NAQI LogixWaymo as a blind person (Reddit thread)Moltbook (site)Moltbook (Wikipedia) Subscribe & Contact Subscribe to the newsletterFeedback / questions / guest suggestions Credits Thanks to the team at WYPR, our producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shania Mapson, and PerryLabs’ Head of Operations and Marketing, Myrna Martinez.

    28 min
  5. What Happened at CES 2026?

    JAN 15

    What Happened at CES 2026?

    Host Jason Michael Perry returns from Las Vegas with a special CES 2026 edition of Thoughts on Tech & Things. Jason breaks down the Consumer Technology Association’s 2026 megatrends, including Longevity, Intelligent Transformation, and Engineering Tomorrow, and connects them to what actually showed up at CES. From Nvidia’s vision for “Physical AI,” to robots, and life sciences With far more conversations than we could fit into a single episode. Additional interviews and extended demos from CES are available on our YouTube channel and social feeds using the links below. Companies Mentioned at CES 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Consumer Technology Association (CTA) NVIDIA Boston Dynamics Waymo Richtech Robotics Withings NAQI Logic InstaFarm LEGO Featured Interviews & CES Video Interviews Boston Dynamics — Training Robots for the Real World Waymo — Autonomous Vehicles and the Road to Baltimore Richtech Robotics — Service Robots and Physical AI Withings — Smart Health Devices & Continuous Monitoring (Part 1) Withings — Hydration & Health Signals (Part 2) NAQI Logic — Facial Muscle Control for Accessibility & Robotics InstaFarm — Vertical Indoor Farming for Homes & Restaurants LEGO — Hands-On Demo of LEGO Smart Blocks Subscribe & Contact Subscribe to the Thoughts on Tech & Things newsletter: jasonmperry.com/newsletter Send feedback, questions, or guest suggestions: jasonmperry.com/contact Credits Thanks to the team at WYPR, Director of Digital Kyle Leslie, producers Sam Bermas-Dawes and Shanya Mapson, and Myrna Martinez, Head of Operations and Marketing at PerryLabs.

    22 min

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Thoughts on Tech & Things helps you make sense of emerging technologies and what it means for work, life, and business. From AI to quantum and the systems shaping our future, Jason explains what's actually happening and why it matters, with rare clarity, curiosity, and a perspective grounded in real-world experience. Jason Michael Perry is a technologist, entrepreneur, and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PerryLabs, a technology company operating at the intersection of AI, robotics, quantum computing, and emerging technologies. With over two decades of experience spanning startups, government agencies, and Fortune 50 companies, Jason brings the rare ability to build what others are still trying to explain. Meet Jason Explore PerryLabs

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