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In this episode of This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte is joined by Georgia Dow, Shoshana Weissmann, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, tackling a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from the ethical implications of AI in sensitive fields to the challenges of creating and consuming content in an increasingly commercialized digital landscape.

The panel grapples with the potential risks and benefits of AI-powered therapists and priests, stressing the need for human empathy and discernment in these emotionally charged roles.

They confront the harsh realities of the internet's "heat death," as the relentless pursuit of profits and engagement leads to a glut of low-quality content and erodes user trust.

The group reflects on the double-edged sword of democratized media, celebrating the value of supporting emerging voices while acknowledging the importance of professional standards.

As Twitter faces existential challenges, the panel surveys the social media horizon, evaluating alternative platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky, and weighing the implications of Jack Dorsey's departure from the Bluesky board.

Elon Musk's reckless tweets about taking Tesla private have come back to haunt him, with the Supreme Court upholding an SEC settlement requiring his Tesla-related posts to be vetted by a lawyer.

The FCC has cracked down on major telecom companies for the illegal sale of location data, while legislators push for reforms to prevent the government from exploiting privacy loopholes.

Congress continues its misguided crusade to protect children online, with ill-conceived age verification mandates and privacy-eroding measures that threaten the very foundations of digital security. The panel offers an impassioned critique of these shortsighted efforts.

The once-beloved video game Helldivers 2 serves as a cautionary tale of platform overreach, as a heavy-handed PlayStation Network login requirement sparks a massive player revolt and torpedoes the game's reputation.

Apple's quarterly results are analyzed, and all eyes are on Apple's upcoming event, where new iPads and an enhanced Apple Pencil are expected to take center stage. But the real buzz surrounds the rumored M4 chip and its tantalizing AI capabilities, hinting at a potential game-changer for the iconic brand.

The group geeks out over Disney+'s radical revival of X-Men '97 and Amazon's ambitious Fallout adaptation, complete with an immersive easter egg phone experience

The freewheeling discussion also touches on Shoshana's ingenious Alexa hacks for Sabbath TV viewing, a UK council's apostrophe apocalypse, the looming cicada invasion, and Fr. Robert's role as a guardian angel for the Vatican's feral felines.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Georgia Dow, Shoshana Weissmann, and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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The people are pushing for the ban of TikTok within the U.S. Trying to use your WiFi network while on your mobile hotspot. Why is my Safari browser constantly crashing on start up? Be aware when purchasing SD cards on websites like Amazon. What happens with data that is stored in your iCloud but not on your phone? Plus, Scott Wilkinson stops by to talk about the new TVs Sony announced recently.

Arc Browser available for Windows.
Heat Death of the Internet.
Apple reports second quarter results.
Meet the powerful tech insiders behind the push to ban TikTok
Can you use a WiFi network when using a hotspot on the AT&T network?
Scott Wilkinson and Sony's 2024 TV's.
A caller suggests some novels for Leo & Mikah to read.
A follow-up question to last week's show about images stored within BitWarden and the idea of a "secure delete."
Talking about the AT&T security breach that happened recently.
How does the iPhone manage files & data on your phone and within iCloud when handling older files and data from a previous iPhone?
After upgrading to Sonoma OS on my Mac, why is the Safari browser constantly crashing on startup for me?
How can I know when I'm purchasing a legitimate SD card on websites like Amazon?
Are there any bank institutions that offer 2FA through applications such as Authy or Google Authenticator rather than text messages?
How can I block outgoing traffic from Amazon's Alexa on my Ubiquiti network?
If I have a bunch of HDMI cables from over the years, how can I test the cables to tell which is HDMI 1.0 and the other is HDMI 2.0?
Why is my Windows Start menu disappearing after my machine goes to sleep mode?
What's the best way to encrypt a USB drive?


Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Scott Wilkinson

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Google is building a fart button into Android
The Rabbit R1 is loosely based on Android after all
Alphabet Leaps Into $2 Trillion Club as Results Show AI Strength
Google plans $3 billion data center investment in Indiana, Virginia
Google cuts hundreds of 'Core' workers, moves jobs to India, Mexico
Google workers fired for protesting Israeli contract file NLRB complaint
Meet the powerful tech insiders behind the push to ban TikTok
A Chinese Firm Is America's Favorite Drone Maker. Except in Washington.
FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data
The FCC just doled out big privacy fines. It could soon lose that power.
Supreme Court Rejects Musk's 'Twitter Sitter' Appeal in SEC Win
Twilio Founder Jeff Lawson Has Some Serious Plans for The Onion
Lawsuits test Tesla claim that drivers are solely responsible for crashes
Musk Wins China's Backing for Tesla's Driver-Assistance Service
Elizabeth Spiers: That Strange Piece of Metal Origami Embodies All Elon Musk's Flaws
Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles and public policy team
Supreme Court declines to block Texas pornography restriction
Bruce Perens proposes draft Post-Open Zero Cost License
Remember that Sora balloon video?
From Baby Talk to Baby A.I.
Related: Yann LeCun & AI as 4-year-old
Is history repeating itself? I have concerns.
The Cheyenne Supercomputer is going for a fraction of its list price at auction right now
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

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FY24 Q3 Earnings, AI Explorer, Github Copilot Workspace

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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GCHQ: No more default passwords for consumer IoT devices!
What happened with Chrome and 3rd-party cookies?
Race conditions and multi-threading
GM "accidentally" enrolled millions into "OnStar Smart Driver +" program
Steve recommends Ryk Brown's "Frontiers Saga"
SpinRite update
Passkeys: A Shattered Dream?
Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-972-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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Could Apple's announcement of its new iPad's next week be positioned as an AI-powered device? What happened with Apple IDs being reset suddenly for some users? Apple is replacing its titanium Apple cards from the 2019 batch. And Mercedes-Benz is planning not to adopt the next iteration of Apple's CarPlay in its vehicles.

Apple rivals retool to challenge the iPhone and Vision Pro.
Apple's OpenAI talks intensify as it seeks to add AI features.
Many people say their Apple IDs were inexplicably reset last night.
FCC fines AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing location data.
Apple starts replacing titanium Apple cards from 2019 batch.
Apple must open iPadOS to sideloading within 6 months, EU says.
Epic Games is dragging Apple back to court over anti-steering.
iPad used to fire modern weapons in old Ukrainian jets.
Mercedes-Benz won't let Apple CarPlay take over all its screens.
Why an iPhone can survive a drop from a plane, but not from your kitchen counter.
Picks of the Week:

Alex's Pick: Alpaka
Leo's Pick: Loctote
Andy's Pick: The Boston Public Library
Jason's Pick: Grammarly Desktop
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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