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The Killing IT Podcast


IT authors and entrepreneurs Ryan Morris, Karl Palachuk, and Dave Sobel provide commentary on the changing world of technology opportunities and emerging tech.

We want to expand the discussion from the SMB IT channel to all things tech - with one eye on the future and the other on profits. Join us!

Jun 21, 2022

Topic 1: Sentient AI?
 
Is it real? Should you lose your job over it? 
 
For starters, violating an NDA and whistleblowing are vastly different reasons to be fired. 
 
Besides, this so-called sentient AI could easily just be a complex game of 20 questions; pattern matching at it's best. That said, this freaked-out-ness might be a good indicator that we are getting too close to comfort.
 
https://www.wired.com/story/lamda-sentient-ai-bias-google-blake-lemoine/ 
 
 
 
Topic 2:
Will privacy legislation happen?
 
The internet was made for sharing data. Sooner or later, that 140 characters or less post about that weird thing your boss does with his hands would be inevitable! However, as individuals, we cherish our privacy and are entitled to at least an elective form of privacy.  
 
I mean, sharing your boss's quirks online is far from sharing your social security number or the name of your first born...Besides, he's a cool guy once you look pass his jazz hands. 
 
Additionally, enforcement of privacy laws are practical but sometimes that extra step is damning for commerce. 
 
https://www.protocol.com/newsletters/policy/federal-privacy-law-introduced?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1
 
 
 
Topic 3:  Digital Twins
 
A pop quiz for all you die hard Killing It listeners: "What is a digital twin?"
 
That's right, the digital twin has grown lungs and is making its way into the collective consciousness after its ten year stint as a dinner table tall tale. 
 
An impending existence adjacent to the metaverse, this digital representation shifts and grows with its physical world counterpart; kind of like your weird baby cousin who decides to parrot your every word and move, it is constantly growing and learning...
 
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61742884
 
 
 

 
 
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