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Jan 11, 2024 • 11min

Thu Jan-11-2024: Generative AI on Upward Mobility, Microsoft CoPilot adoption, and OpenAI's moves

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel discusses OpenAI's strategic moves, including their response to copyright lawsuits and the launch of their new service, ChatGPT Team. OpenAI defends their use of copyrighted material for training AI technologies, stating it falls under fair use and emphasizes the transformative potential of AI in journalism. They have also launched ChatGPT Team, a subscription tier targeting small and medium-sized businesses, offering access to GPT-4 and various tools. The episode also touches on the mixed impact of generative AI on minority workforces and organizational challenges. Tune in to learn more about these important developments in the tech industry. Three things to know today 00:00 OpenAI's Strategic Moves: Defending Copyright Lawsuits and Launching Services for Diverse Sectors03:25 Microsoft's Copilot App Launch Unnoticed: No Impact on ChatGPT's Rising Installs and Revenue06:21 Generative AI's Mixed Impact on Minority Workforces and Organizational Challenges Supported by:  Skykick – Webinar on Jan 25 here!   💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 9min

Wed Jan-10-2024: Carta's Unconsented Investor Contact, CES 2024: AR and VR, HPE to buy Juniper

In this episode, we discuss three key tech news stories. First, we dive into the controversy surrounding Carta, a cap table management company, and its alleged unethical tactics. The CEO of a startup claims that Carta contacted investors without consent and attempted to sell shares without authorization. This incident has raised questions about Carta's trustworthiness and sparked similar experiences from other customers. Next, we explore the highlights from CES 2024, focusing on the shift in AR and VR terminology and its industrial applications. The event showcased the evolving landscape of augmented and virtual reality technologies and how they are being utilized in various industries. Lastly, we cover HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, signaling an AI-focused expansion. This move highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the tech industry and the strategic investments being made to capitalize on its potential. Three things to know today00:00 Unconsented Investor Contact by Carta Sparks Trust Issues in Startup Community03:44 CES 2024 Highlights Shift in AR/VR Terminology and Industrial Applications06:40 HPE Set to Acquire Juniper Networks in $14 Billion AI-Focused Expansion   💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 8min

Tue Jan-9-2024: NIST Report Highlights Key AI Attack Types, Self-Evolving AI Models, Vision Pro Date

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses the security and privacy risks associated with the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence systems. He highlights a report by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) that identifies four key types of attacks in AI: evasion, poisoning, privacy, and abuse. Dave also explores the barriers to the adoption of generative AI and the potential benefits it offers. He mentions the success of Snapchat+ in attracting 7 million paying subscribers and its use of generative AI features. Additionally, Dave covers the investment in Hatz AI, a platform that enables managed service providers to deliver AI as a service. He also discusses the future of AI-capable PCs and the release of Apple's Vision Pro headset. Three things to know today00:00 NIST Report Identifies Key Attack Types in AI: Evasion, Poisoning, Privacy, and Abuse02:55 Self-Evolving Tiny AI models, SnapChat Plus’ 7 million subs, and more05:54 The Vision Pro gets a release date    💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 9min

Mon Jan-8-2024: Tech Industry Job Growth and Cybersecurity Advances, Cloud Transformation Challenges

In this episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel discusses several key topics affecting the tech industry. He highlights the contrasting trends in job growth, with the tech industry seeing an increase in new positions in specialized tech firms, while tech occupations in non-tech sectors decline. Sobel also explores the potential for inflation to fall below the Federal Reserve's target, which could lead to rate cuts and relief for consumers. He then delves into the challenges faced by middle-market companies, which have experienced declining earnings and rising debt. The episode also covers the release of a new cybersecurity strategy for the healthcare sector, the Federal Trade Commission's reward for combating AI voice cloning, and the FBI's expansion of cyber-assistant legal attachés. Sobel concludes by discussing the need for specialized cybersecurity solutions in healthcare, the demand for services that bridge the gap between cloud technology and business value realization, and the importance of targeting non-IT stakeholders in funding cloud projects.Three things to know today 00:00 Tech Industry Sees Job Growth in Services and Cloud Infrastructure Amid Overall Tech Role Decline04:16 FBI, HHS and FTC all advance security with new programs06:44 Strategic Opportunity for Services Focusing on ROI in Cloud Transformations    💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 6, 2024 • 20min

Supporting Technology Adoption and Driving Revenue in the Legal Industry with Colin S Levy

  Supported by:  https://skykick.com/mspradio/ https://timezest.com/mspradio    Want to take my class?   https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/    💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 10min

Fri Jan-5-2024: Microsoft's Bold AI Move: Co-Pilot Key, Metrics Mastery in the Boardroom

In this episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel discusses Microsoft's new AI move with the introduction of a co-pilot key on Windows 11 devices. He also highlights a study on the use of ChatGPT in the workplace and the launch of the GPT Store by OpenAI. Additionally, Sobel covers Jeff Bezos' investment in Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, and addresses employee concerns about the impact of AI on their careers. He also shares insights on evolving authentication methods and metrics for CTOs in the boardroom. Finally, he discusses the weaponization of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the need for more female representation in the IT industry.Two things to know today 00:00 Microsoft's Bold AI Move: 'Copilot for Windows' Access via Dedicated Keyboard Key04:35 Metrics Mastery: Communicating Engineering Value in the Boardroom   Want to take my class?   https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/    💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 11min

Thu Jan-4-2024: CMMC 2.0's Final Rule; CISA Feedback on Secure-by-Design; Windows 11 Struggles

Four things to know today00:00 CMMC 2.0 Final Rule Released: Implications for Defense Contractors and MSPs  04:25 NSF, Air Force, and UK Supreme Court moves to note 07:02 CISA Seeks Feedback on 'Secure by Design' Principles - Implications for Cybersecurity Service Providers08:39 Windows 11 Struggles to Gain Market Share Amidst Windows 10 Dominance Supported by:  https://skykick.com/mspradio/ Want to take my class?   https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/    💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 11min

Wed Jan-3-2024: Thriving MSP Software Market, AI in Small Devices, AI Safety

Three things to know today00:00 MSP Software Market Thrives with 15.2% Year-Over-Year Growth03:28 Apple's Open-Source Multimodal LLM 'Ferret' Sparks Interest in Local AI on Small Devices06:14 OpenAI Forms 'Preparedness' Team to Monitor and Test AI Technology for SafetySupported by: https://movebot.io/  Want to take my class? https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/    💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 18min

Exploring Autonomous Project Monitoring and Management with Mike Psenka

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave interviews Mike Psenka, CEO of Moovila, to explore the concept of autonomous project monitoring and management. Mike explains that Moovila's approach is different from traditional project management platforms, offering a unique solution to streamline project management processes. Tune in to learn more about how Moovila applies AI to enhance project monitoring and management. Want to take my class? https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/   💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 11min

Tue Dec-12-2023: Patching and Security Vigilance, Log4j Exploits, AI and MSP Tools

In this episode of the Business of Tech, three important topics are discussed. First, the recent federal agency compromise serves as a wake-up call for the importance of patching and security vigilance. Next, the use of AI and MSP tools is highlighted as a reflection of industry trends. Lastly, Microsoft's commitment to ethical advancements in technology, specifically in relation to AI as a co-pilot, is explored. Research by Veracode reveals that thousands of businesses are still vulnerable to log4j exploits, emphasizing the need for regular updates and security vigilance. Additionally, an unidentified threat actor gained access to a U.S. federal government agency by exploiting a previously patched vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion.Three things to know today00:00 Federal Agency Compromise: A Wake-Up Call for Patching and Security Vigilance04:52 AI in MSP Tools: N-able's Latest Move Mirroring Industry Trends07:30 AI as Co-Pilot: Microsoft's Ethical Commitment in Technology AdvancementSupported by:https://timezest.com/mspradio/https://rfcode.com/mspradio/ CODE MSPRADIO for 30% off at checkoutWant to take my class? https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.comFollow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech  💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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