Solving for X with LocalME

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Solving for X with LocalME is a podcast at the intersection of urgent global issues and innovative solutions. Hosted by curious minds with a conscience, we explore how technology, AI and digital platforms are confronting challenges like climate change, misinformation, mental health, and inequality. We investigate whether the promises of tech actually match the outcomes, and we hold creators accountable. Expect transparent conversations, community-driven insights, and deep dives into the systems shaping our future. Solving for X means more than innovation-its integrity

Episodes

  1. MAY 13

    $16 Billion Lost: The Terrifying Rise of AI-Powered Scams in 2025

    Staying Safe Online: A Guide to the Latest Cybersecurity Threats for Everyday Users (2025) The cyber threat landscape in 2025 demands more than just vigilance – it requires strategic adaptation. We're seeing threats escalate in sophistication and impact, particularly: AI-Powered Deception: AI is supercharging phishing, smishing, and deepfake scams, making them hyper-realistic and harder to detect.   Persistent Ransomware: Tactics are evolving, targeting not just data encryption but also leveraging extortion and attacking a wider range of systems, including cloud environments.   Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk: Vulnerabilities in the supply chain remain a critical entry point, demanding increased scrutiny, especially in interconnected sectors like finance and healthcare.   These trends pose significant risks, especially for critical sectors like Finance and Healthcare where trust and data integrity are paramount. How are you evolving your defenses and ensuring resilience against these advanced threats in 2025?

    7 min
  2. Digital Health Checkup: Audit Tools for Kids and Seniors

    MAY 2

    Digital Health Checkup: Audit Tools for Kids and Seniors

    Welcome to the Local Matter Experts Podcast. In this episode, "Digital Health Checkup: Audit Tools for Kids and Seniors," where we dive into the practical side of securing digital lives for different generations. We'll explore the hands-on tools and methods we use in our signature SafeStart for Kids™ and Silver Shield for Seniors™ audits. Learn how we conduct a "digital health checkup," assessing everything from device inventory and app risks to network security, browser settings, password health, and potential scam exposures. Discover how these audits help identify vulnerabilities and provide the foundation for building digital resilience for families and seniors in your community. Tune in to understand the process that goes into protecting your loved ones from online threats and scams

    11 min
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Solving for X with LocalME is a podcast at the intersection of urgent global issues and innovative solutions. Hosted by curious minds with a conscience, we explore how technology, AI and digital platforms are confronting challenges like climate change, misinformation, mental health, and inequality. We investigate whether the promises of tech actually match the outcomes, and we hold creators accountable. Expect transparent conversations, community-driven insights, and deep dives into the systems shaping our future. Solving for X means more than innovation-its integrity

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