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As we mark World Password Day, we reflect on recent findings that highlight a concerning trend in Malaysia – the persistence of weak passwords like ‘123456’ and ‘password’, which remain alarmingly popular. This year, the launch of Pangkalan Data Utama (Padu) has underscored the chaos weak passwords can create, shaking public confidence in critical national databases meant to improve government policies and subsidy distribution.
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On this episode, Rich and Matt delve into the surprising potential benefits of anxiety. You might think anxiety is purely negative, but what if it could actually be harnessed as a powerful tool?

Recent research suggests that reframing how we view anxiety could unlock its hidden advantages. Instead of seeing it as a hindrance, scientists are finding that the heightened awareness and energy that anxiety brings can help people make better decisions, boost performance, and even fuel positive change.

From using eco-anxiety to drive climate activism, to channeling nervous energy into focused thinking before a big presentation, researchers are uncovering ways to turn anxiety's negatives into positives. We'll explore the science behind this counterintuitive idea and hear real-world examples of people putting anxiety's power to work.
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During an M&A, companies are not only acquiring a new business, but they are also getting access to whole new business systems and data, which could easily become a significant asset or a substantial liability if not managed properly.

In this episode, we are going to take a look at the world of M&A and how organisations can address potential data integration challenges before, during and after a M&A process.

To help us break down the common pitfalls faced by businesses during data integration in M&A, the challenges and risks as well as why this is pivotal for businesses to take into consideration, we speak with Praveen Kumar, Vice President for Asia Pacific at Rocket Software.
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Rich Bradbury and Matt Armitage discuss a recent open letter signed by 200 music stars, including Nicki Minaj, REM, and Stevie Wonder, urging technology companies to refrain from developing AI technologies that could replace human songwriters and artists.

Do artists who have profited from their music but now fear AI encroachment on their livelihoods deserve our sympathy or is the profit of a few disguising the disenfranchisement of the many?
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In this episode, we looked into the transformative impact of AI on the future of work, with guidance from KPMG Malaysia's Executive Director of Business Transformation, People & Change - and lead for human rights Sharmini Ann Jacob. 

We unpacked the key findings of KPMG's recent report, exploring how AI was integrated into daily operations, the critical role of upskilling, and the adaptations required from middle management in the face of rapid technological changes. 

Our conversation illuminated the challenge of balancing technological advancements with human values and the ethical considerations inherent in AI integration.
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On this week's episode of weird science, Matt and Rich discussed killer worms (nope not those ones), super frequencies and tay-tay.
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