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Host Keith Shaw and his expert guests discuss the latest technology news and trends happening in the industry. Watch new episodes twice each week or listen to the podcast.

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Is the 2026 job market broken? AI, hiring and the trust problem

Finding a job has never been more automated or more frustrating. Candidates feel ignored. Employers feel overwhelmed. Trust in the hiring process is breaking down. On this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with futurist Cliff Jurkiewicz of Phenom to unpack what is really broken in the 2026 job market. Is the problem the economy, or the way companies hire? They dig into AI-driven hiring tools, resume filtering, ghosting, unrealistic job requirements, flawed job descriptions, and why many companies are using AI incorrectly. The conversation also explores how candidates can adapt, how recruiters should rethink hiring, and what “human plus AI” work really looks like going forward. If you’re hiring, job hunting, or just trying to understand where work is headed next, this episode breaks down what needs to change before the system breaks even further.

45 min
JAN 27

The cancer breakthrough that saved his life — and could save thousands more

This episode of Today in Tech is different. Instead of talking about enterprise software or cybersecurity, we step inside one man’s fight for survival — and the revolutionary medical technology that helped save his life. Keith Shaw is joined by Douglas Meijer (co-chairman, Meijer Inc.) and Dr. Brandon Mancini of BAMF Health to tell the astonishing story of how an often-overlooked cancer treatment called theranostics helped identify and target tumors that surgery and radiation couldn’t reach. After traveling overseas to receive life-saving care, Doug returned with a mission: bring this breakthrough to the United States so other patients wouldn’t have to leave the country for hope. In this deeply personal conversation, they explore: * What it feels like to receive a life-changing diagnosis * How precision medicine is replacing “one-size-fits-all” cancer treatments * Why theranostics acts like a guided missile against cancer — sparing healthy cells * How a new wave of AI is accelerating imaging, diagnosis, and personalized care * The barriers that still keep cutting-edge treatments out of reach for many patients * Why the future of cancer care may finally be shifting toward real cures This is a story about technology — but more importantly, it’s about hope, perseverance, and saving lives. If you or someone you love has faced cancer, this episode shows what’s now possible — and why the next decade could be the most hopeful in cancer treatment history. Learn more about theranostics and patient programs at bamfhealth.com.

32 min
JAN 20

How AI really remembers, and why agents will keep forgetting

Most people assume AI “remembers everything” — every chat, every command, every conversation. But that’s not how today’s systems actually work. On this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw talks with Manifest AI CEO Jacob Buckman about how AI memory really works under the hood, why chatbots feel so different from humans, and what has to change for true long-running digital agents to become reality. Jacob explains concepts like short-term vs. long-term AI memory, context windows, KV caches, and “scratchpad” summaries in plain language. He uses analogies from medicine and the movie Memento to show why current AI tools can ace a single conversation but struggle to stay on task over hours, days, or projects. They also dig into hallucinations, why simply “making models bigger” isn’t enough, and how new architectures like power retention aim to give AI a more human-like ability to remember what actually matters over time. You’ll learn: * Why AI remembers everything inside a chat window but almost nothing between sessions * How today’s memory tricks (summaries, scratchpads, huge context windows) still fall short * How memory limits hold back reliable AI agents for coding, research, and creative work * Why better long-term memory could cut hallucinations and boost trust in business use cases * What “power retention” is — and how it could reshape the next generation of AI systems

42 min
JAN 13

Why every AI agent can be hacked

AI agents are exploding across the enterprise—but security hasn’t caught up. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Michael Bargury, co-founder and CTO of Zenity, about why every AI agent is inherently vulnerable, how zero-click attacks work, and what companies must do now to reduce their risk. Bargury explains how attackers can hijack AI agents with simple persuasion, plant malicious “memories,” and silently exfiltrate sensitive data from tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Salesforce, and Cursor, often without users ever clicking on anything. You’ll learn: * Why AI agents are always vulnerable by design * How prompt injection = persuasion, not just a technical bug * What zero-click agent attacks look like in the real world * How attackers can weaponize shared docs, Jira tickets, and email automations * Why there is no such thing as a “fully secure” agent platform * Practical steps to monitor, contain, and manage AI agent risk Chapters 0:00 – Introduction, overview: Why every AI agent can be hacked 1:00 – First enterprise AI attack on Microsoft Copilot 3:15 – Systemic vulnerabilities and why things got worse 4:35 – Why agents are always gullible by design 6:10 – Prompt injection vs simple persuasion 8:00 – Zero-click attacks explained 10:30 – Hacking ChatGPT via Google Drive & shared docs 13:40 – Planting malicious “memories” in your AI 15:30 – The Cursor + Jira “apples” exploit for stealing secrets 20:10 – Thousands of exposed Copilot Studio agents on the internet 23:30 – Goal hijacking: convincing agents to change their mission 24:50 – Dumping Salesforce data via a customer-success agent 26:50 – Soft vs hard security boundaries for AI 28:15 – What vendors fixed—and what they can’t fix 31:10 – Why “secure AI platform” is a myth 33:30 – What enterprises must own in the shared responsibility model 36:20 – Treating agents like risky insiders to monitor 39:00 – How AI security needs to evolve next 40:57 – Closing thoughts

42 min
12/11/2025

Why SMBs struggle with AI, but how they can also win

AI may be reshaping the enterprise world — but what about small and mid-sized businesses? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Ed Keisling, Chief AI Officer at Progress Software, about the unique challenges and opportunities SMBs face when adopting AI. From limited budgets and data hurdles to the pitfalls of agentic hype and governance gaps, Ed explains how smaller companies can succeed by starting small, prioritizing outcomes, and enabling employees. Topics Covered: AI strategy differences: Enterprises vs SMBs Common mistakes SMBs make with AI Build vs. buy: Choosing the right AI tools Risk management, governance & explainability Realistic use cases and quick wins Agentic AI and the road ahead

35 min
12/09/2025

Ambient agents are here: The next leap in enterprise AI automation

Most companies are still learning how to use chatbots and copilots—but what happens when AI doesn’t wait for a prompt? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Bhavin Shah, CEO of Moveworks, about the rise of ambient agents: AI tools that proactively take action across enterprise systems before users even know help is needed. Discover how these autonomous agents are redefining workflows, slashing IT response times, boosting compliance, and delivering real ROI, far beyond reactive chatbots or copilots. Key topics: What makes ambient agents different from traditional AI agents Real-world examples from IT, HR, and enterprise automation How enterprises can integrate agents with tools like Slack, ServiceNow, and Salesforce Why trust, privacy, and gradual adoption are critical The psychology of automation and user behavior When and where we’ll see ambient agents become mainstream Subscribe for more deep dives into generative AI, automation, and enterprise tech.

47 min
12/04/2025

Can AI and Human Creativity Coexist? The Battle for the Future of Visual Content

Can AI and human creativity truly coexist—or are we watching the beginning of the end for original artistry? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw dives deep into the future of visual content with Allesandra Sala, Shutterstock’s Head of AI and Data Science. Together, they explore how generative AI is transforming the creative industry — from image perfection and stock photography disruption to copyright chaos, ethical dilemmas, and artistic identity. Discover: Why Shutterstock chose to embrace, not resist, generative AI How AI-generated content is both exciting and dangerously generic The ongoing legal battle over AI authorship and content ownership How artists can stay relevant (and possibly even thrive) with AI What ethical guardrails and transparency measures are needed now Whether a backlash to “too perfect” imagery is already underway Follow TECH(talk) for the latest tech news and discussion!

36 min
11/20/2025

Inside Shadow AI: The Hidden Cyber Threat Already Inside Your Company

Shadow AI is already inside your company—and your security team can’t see it. Employees are using AI tools without approval, confidential data is leaking into public LLMs, and attackers are weaponizing AI faster than we can secure it. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Etay Maor of Cato Networks, a cybersecurity expert and adjunct professor at Boston College, to reveal how Shadow AI is now one of the biggest threats to enterprise security. We discuss how AI tools slip past IT monitoring, why AI is now the weakest link, how attackers jailbreak AI models, and why agentic AI could open the next wave of cyberattacks. Etay also shares real-world cybercrime examples using AI—and what companies MUST do now to gain AI visibility, enforce policies, and prevent data leaks. Topics Covered: What is Shadow AI and why is it dangerous? 38% of employees sharing sensitive data with AI tools Why 90% of enterprise AI use is invisible AI misuse by employees and insider risks Jailbroken AI models and zero-knowledge threat actors AI-powered phishing, deepfakes & identity fraud Agentic AI and excessive permissions How to monitor, detect and contain Shadow AI

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11 Ratings

Spot On!

09/28/2023

peacelove67

This show helps me weed through advertising and industry hype. They ask the tough questions, not just about the tech but the ethical and societal consequences. Topics range broadly so if your first listen doesn’t grab you, it will be worth your while to listen to next week’s show. I tune in to know more about AI, Android, electric cars, home automation, iOS and more.
Rah-Rah Take On Tech Job Market

12/06/2024

Artair Geal

It’s hard to take a show like this seriously when it uses cooked unemployment numbers (did you take into account people falling off the UI rolls after a year of unemployment?), makes unfounded assumptions (yes, the unemployed are still learning, Captain Condescension), and basically paints a rosy picture where all is well, AI is fine, and hiring practices aren’t vile. Nobody asked for corporate cheerleading. Try digging down and REPORTING sometime.
Why is it not called Today in Apple?

11/16/2022

GavWrecker

Literally all they cover is Apple products and events.
Bordering on Recklessness

03/08/2020

AverageListener3000

I just listened to the first and last episode of this podcast, the one about FIDO security and a possible password-less future. The description of Zero Trust was inaccurate to put it mildly. But, the real problem was the core subject of passwords being replaced with biometrics. They did not discuss any of the problems with biometrics, like the fact that they cannot be changed or revoked like passwords can. They did not mention the risks of using SMS for 2FA due to SIM swap attacks, or the extreme measures some have suffered where criminals have cut off fingers to sign in to victims’ accounts. Hey, how about at least suggesting a password manager solution for the time being. These people know not of what they speak. Do not trust them.

Host Keith Shaw and his expert guests discuss the latest technology news and trends happening in the industry. Watch new episodes twice each week or listen to the podcast.