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Technology and Consequences

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  1. 8시간 전

    From Algorithms to AI: How Reality Got Rewritten in 100 Episodes of TechSequences

    Six years after launching in the uncertainty of April 2020, Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle revisit the origins of TechSequences and the world that shaped it. What began as a conversation about contact tracing, digital privacy, and the early influence of “the algorithm” now reads like a snapshot of a more stable reality—one where truth still felt anchored and shared. In this milestone 101st episode, they reflect on how quickly that foundation shifted, and how the systems we once trusted to inform us have been transformed by an escalating competition for attention. As the Internet evolved from a collaborative frontier into a hyper-optimized commercial ecosystem, the incentives changed—and with them, our experience of reality itself. News became content, attention became currency, and AI accelerated everything: from the rise of synthetic media and “hallucinated” facts to the emergence of fully personalized information environments. Alexa and Leslie explore how these forces have blurred the line between signal and simulation, raising urgent questions about trust, consent, accountability, and whether a shared understanding of truth can still exist in an age of infinite, tailored persuasion. Looking ahead, the conversation turns to what comes next. If the past six years caught us off guard, what are we missing now? From the growing value of human authenticity to the risk of deepening digital divides, and the possibility of new innovation cycles beyond today’s tech giants, this episode is both a reflection and a reckoning. Six years in, TechSequences is no longer just tracking the evolution of technology—it’s grappling with how that evolution is reshaping reality itself, and what it means for the future we’re building. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

    39분

  2. 4월 15일

    Outpaced by AI: Can Radical Collaboration Save Small Business from Cyber Extinction?

    The human-speed defense of small business is being obliterated by the machine-speed offense of AI-driven cybercrime. Today, what large companies treat as a manageable risk is a terminal expense for small enterprises, with 60% of small enterprises shutting down within six months of a major attack. As AI-crafted phishing lures achieve a 54% click-through rate, traditional “awareness” training has become a shallow defense against an automated tide. We are at a strategic crossroads: do we outsource our security to Big Tech, wait for the government to mandate a minimum level of security, or return to the “radical collaboration” that built the Internet itself? Can we bake immunity directly into the Internet’s plumbing before the 400 million small businesses that form our economic backbone become mere collateral damage? Join us for a conversation with Brian Cute, the CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance. A veteran of Internet governance, he has held leadership roles at ICANN and the Public Interest Registry (the .org registry). He now leads The Global Cyber Alliance’s mission to deliver practical and effective tools to those most at risk in a fractured digital landscape. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, Verizon 110+ of the Latest Data Breach Statistics to Know for 2026 & Beyond ElectroIQ Small Business Stats 2025 SentinelOne 2026 CVE Forecast GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business Cyber Basics: A free three-week training series for small businesses The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

    43분

  3. 3월 25일

    The Cyber Defense Paradox: Nation-State Threats vs. Domestic Resources

    “The homeland has never been less secure.” This was the testimony of Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery to the United States Congress on the first day of the Committee for Homeland Security in 2025. Why? We are facing a new era of state-sponsored espionage where foreign adversaries l aren’t just stealing data—they are planting “sleeper bots” deep within our networks, waiting for the signal to strike. But even as US federal budgets rise, front-line defenses at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are struggling with massive staffing attrition and the sudden dissolution of critical advisory structures, such as the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB). Is the US equipped to defend against an enemy that is already inside, patiently waiting for the signal to strike? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nadya Bliss, the Executive Director of the Advanced Capabilities for National Security Institute at Arizona State University. Formerly, she was the founding group leader of the Computing and Analytics Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and past chair and current steering committee member of DARPA’s Information Science and Technology Study Group. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: Unconstrained Actors: Assessing Global Cyber Threats to the Homeland: The Committee on Homeland Security Hearing, Jan 22 2025 State-Sponsored Actors Compromise and Maintain Persistent Access to U.S. Critical Infrastructure CISA faces budget cuts, workforce loss amid cyber threats CSET; Securing Critical Infrastructure in the Age of AI Lawfare; The Cybersecurity Patchwork Quilt Remains Incomplete Computing Research Association; The Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition: Making Progress, But Still a Long Road Ahead National Academies Consensus Study Report; Cyber Hard Problems: Focused Steps Toward a Resilient Digital Future (2025) The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

    45분

  4. 2월 18일

    The Algorithm’s Original Sin: Inside the Legal War Over AI Training Data

    The fundamental rules of creativity and ownership, established in law since the time of the printing press, are now collapsing under the weight of Generative AI. Its rapid-fire creation is built upon billions of human-authored works, leading to the “Original Sin” of the algorithm: the unauthorized copying of protected content for training. This conflict has ignited high-stakes lawsuits—from the New York Times challenging the AI input phase to the music industry battling against the creation of “almost identical” outputs—forcing the legal system to confront the “Authorship Challenge” and the threat of voice cloning. Join us as we explore the legal and ethical price of convenience with our guest, Dr. Andrés Guadamuz, a Reader in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Sussex and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of World Intellectual Property. Dr. Guadamuz’s groundbreaking research illuminates how centuries-old copyright principles must adapt to find a functional middle way that protects human ingenuity while allowing for technological innovation. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: A Scanner Darkly: Copyright Liability and Exceptions in Artificial Intelligence Inputs and Outputs Do Androids Dream of Electric Copyright? Comparative Analysis of Originality in Artificial Intelligence-Generated Works Record Companies Bring Landmark Cases for Responsible AI Against Suno and Udio in Boston and New York Federal Courts, Respectively IP/ENTERTAINMENT CASE LAW UPDATES: New York Times v. Microsoft Corp. The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

    49분

  5. 1월 28일

    How AI is Solving Medical Imaging’s Biggest Problems

    When the disruptive power of Artificial Intelligence is discussed, the fate of the radiologist is often the cautionary tale: a specialist whose job is supposedly obsolete. In fact, the opposite is true. We face a severe global shortage of medical imaging specialists, worsened by a 10% annual increase in studies. Not to mention burnout, as specialists have to interpret more than one image per second just to keep up. AI is emerging not as a threat, but as a critical complement. AI is poised to offer opportunities beyond better diagnosis and access to care.  Join us as we explore the future of diagnostic imaging  with our guest, Dr. Akshay Chaudhari, Assistant Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Data Science at Stanford, and the co-founder of Cognita Imaging, a pioneering clinical AI company. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: The growing demand for imaging services: key trends shaping the future Deep learning in radiology: an overview of the concepts and a survey of the state of the art with focus on MRI Using AI to Catch Aneurysms in Routine, Nonvascular Chest CTs Data-Efficient AI for Accelerating MRI Acquisition Mandating Limits on Workload, Duty, and Speed in Radiology The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

    41분

  6. 1월 7일

    Dual Crisis: The splintering of the open Internet

    We assume the internet is a resilient, always-on utility. But is it?  Today, the principles that made the Internet an open, unified platform are under threat. Why? Simply put, because of a convergence of policy overreach and technical mandates that threaten to create a slow, expensive, and insecure “splinternet.” This threat is complicated by a push for “digital sovereignty”, as was most recently on display at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), where the core principles of openness, multi-stakeholder governance, and decentralization were challenged. How do we preserve the utility we all rely on from being choked, fragmented, and/or controlled? Join us for a conversation with Sally Wentworth, the President and CEO of the Internet Society (ISOC). Formerly the Assistant Director for Telecommunications and Information Policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and a leading voice in bridging the gap between technical experts and global policymakers. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: Russia blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple’s FaceTime, state officials say How Pakistan Accidentally Took Down YouTube for the World in 2008 The PRC’s Evolving Cyber Laws and Implications for Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy and Integration The Fight to Overturn FOSTA, an Unconstitutional Internet Censorship Law, Continues Statement on behalf of the Internet Society at WSIS+20 HLM The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

  7. 2025. 12. 10.

    Digital Dementia: the high cost of convenience

    Have you ever experienced that moment of panic when you can’t recall a familiar phone number or navigate without a map app? This growing reliance on external memory—known as the “Google Effect”—is a real-world example of how we’ve outsourced core cognitive functions to our devices. Over a decade ago, a neuroscientist warned of “Digital Dementia,” cautioning that the over-outsourcing of tasks like calculation and navigation would lead to a measurable decline in our mental faculties. Today, that crisis is accelerating, amplified by Generative AI, which now takes over more complex mental powers, threatening the cognitive reserve crucial for preventing later-life dementia. But the consequences of this digital reliance extend far beyond the mind. Join us as we explore the price we are paying for entertainment and convenience with our guest, one of Germany’s most prestigious neuroscientists, Professor Manfred Spitzer. As a medical doctor, psychologist, and philosopher, he has dedicated his career to bridging neuroscience and education, and his work illuminates how technologies designed to save us time are actually undermining the fundamental structures of our mind and body. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: Wuhan Study Insight on Screen Time and Eye  The Lancet Global Health: Expanding our understanding of the global impact of physical inactivity The Neurobiology of Addiction The Effects of Digital Addiction on Brain Function and Structure of Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

  8. 2025. 09. 03.

    What is Literacy in the Age of AI?

    The way we learn and communicate is being fundamentally reshaped by generative AI, a force as significant as the printing press. Traditional definitions of literacy are now insufficient. This shift demands a new “grammar” of literacy that embraces multimodal interaction, algorithmic processes, and AI’s synthetic capabilities. AI both generates and interprets content, raising the question of whether students should still laboriously learn to write when a machine can do it instantly and flawlessly. Join us as we talk with Dr. Mary Kalantzis and Dr. Bill Cope, renowned professors from the University of Illinois. We’ll discuss how their cutting-edge research explores how AI can support literacy by scaffolding human effort. This AI-assisted practice fosters “cyber-social literacy learning,” an approach that merges traditional literacy with the ethical and social competencies needed to navigate the AI landscape. We’ll explore how to harness the transformative potential of AI while preserving human agency and creativity. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: Literacy in the time of Artificial Intelligence  Generative AI Comes to School (GPTs and All That Fuss): What Now? Multiliteracies: Life of an idea A multimodal grammar of artificial intelligence: Measuring the gains and losses in generative AI On cyber-social learning: A critique of artificial intelligence in education The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

    50분

  9. 2025. 08. 13.

    The promise of Ambient Intelligence for Healthcare

    Many of us have witnessed the heart-wrenching journey of relatives or loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, often long after the disease’s subtle onset. But what if we could detect these conditions much earlier, before precious years of potential intervention are lost? Join us as we delve into the advent of AI driven ambient intelligence, where cameras no larger than a sticky note quietly observe daily life, and algorithms analyze minute changes in gait, sleep patterns, and even facial expressions. We explore the promise of democratizing early detection using everyday devices, but also confront ethical questions on privacy, ensure meaningful consent, and prevent algorithmic bias when AI enters our most intimate spaces. Our guest is  Dr. Ehsan Adeli, the Director of AI/Innovation in Precision Mental Health and a Faculty Affiliate of Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence.  Ehsan is also the Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, where he holds appointments in Computer Science and Biomedical Data Science. With a PhD in artificial intelligence and computer vision and postgraduate training in biomedical imaging and computational neuroscience, he unpacks how these “digital biomarkers” could transform healthcare from reactive to proactive. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: Illuminating the dark spaces of healthcare with ambient intelligence  Ambient Intelligence, Human Impact A new era of ambient intelligence in healthcare Digital Health Technologies for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Alzheimer’s disease digital biomarkers multidimensional landscape and AI model scoping review The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

    38분

  10. 2025. 07. 02.

    Data Dollars:  Exploitation of your data is more lucrative than selling products

    Each time you swipe a loyalty card, you’re not just saving on groceries—you’re feeding a powerful data machine known as retail media. What began as a scheme to offer loyalty discounts has morphed into a multibillion-dollar industry where retailers like Kroger, Walmart and Amazon turn consumer behavior into advertising gold, offering brands precision targeting based on detailed shopping habits. This model yields slim profits on groceries but massive margins—up to 90%—on data-driven ads.  Amazon, the dominant player with $56 billion in ad revenue and 77% of U.S. retail ad spend, now sells ad tech to competitors, deepening its surveillance-based advantage. As this power grows, it disrupts journalism by diverting ad dollars away from news and raises alarm about privacy, competition, and fairness in the supply chain. Join us for a conversation with Karina Montoya Guevara of the Center for Journalism & Liberty at the Open Markets Institute in Washington, about the consequences of a model that treats consumers as both audience and product in an increasingly concentrated data economy. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: How the new rules of online advertising helped to drive the Kroger-Albertsons merger The New Gold Rush in Advertising Is Your Shopping List  Policy Brief – Retail Media: The Battle for the Next Advertising Monopoly  Amazon’s Ad Business Enters New Dangerous Territory in 2023  FTC Details How Amazon Aims to Deceive Customers and Harm Sellers  The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

    39분
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