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How Enterprises Actually Get ROI From AI — With Globant CEO Martin Migoya
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-21 16:30
Let's talk about how AI is changing the business world and where it might lead with Martin Mcgoya, the chairman and CEO of Globent in an interview today brought to you by Globent. Martin, great to see you. Welcome to the show.>> Great to see you, Alex. Thank you so much. Thank you so much for having me here.>> It's great to have you here. You have a view into many many businesses and a question we've been asking on the show is, is AI actually helping businesses. And if so, how is it helping businesses.So ju ...
Erotic ChatGPT, Zuck’s Apple Assault, AI’s Sameness Problem
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-20 19:07
Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Sam Altman says ChatGPT will start to have erotic chats with interested adults 2) Also, more sycophancy? 3) Is sycophancy the lost love language 4) Is erotic ChatGPT good for OpenAI’s business? 5) Is erotic ChatGPT a sign that AGI is actually far away? 6) OpenAI’s latest business metrics revealed 7) Google’s AI contributes to cancer discovery 8) Anthropic’s Jack Clark on AI becoming self aware 9) Is Zuck poaching ...
Amazon's Panos Panay: The Reality of Building Alexa Plus and AI Assistants
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-16 20:55
Panos Panay is Amazon’s head of Devices & Services. Panay returns to Big Technology Podcast to discuss Alexa Plus's delayed rollout, when the assistant is releasing to everyone, and the challenge of building these products. Tune in for specifics on compatibility, usage spikes, and what “day one” means when you have hundreds of millions of customers. We also cover the future of computing, from phones to wearables and home devices. Hit play for a grounded look at what’s real now—and what’s coming next. --- Wa ...
Is the AI Boom About to Break Security? — With Grady Summers, CEO of Netwrix
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-15 16:30
AI Adoption and Impact - Networks aggressively leans into AI to gain a competitive edge in a crowded industry, viewing it as essential for growth and innovation [1] - AI is expected to create jobs by increasing developer efficiency and meeting unmet demand, rather than simply cutting costs [1] - AI usage is progressing from augmentation (refining existing processes) to automation (supplementing or replacing tasks), with examples including customer service and deal desk automation [1][2][3][4] - Networks monitors AI usage to ensure responsible and efficient application, addressing concerns about wasteful spending [32] Building vs Buying AI Solutions - Networks prioritizes building AI solutions in-house, leveraging APIs and cloud code, rather than solely relying on off-the-shelf products or outsourcing AI development [8][9][10] - The company believes that internal AI development is critical for long-term innovation and differentiation [8] - A key challenge with AI is ensuring alignment and proper scoping, as even mediocre developers can move 10x faster, potentially leading to misdirected efforts [11][12][13][14][15] Cybersecurity Implications of AI - AI introduces a new threat vector and expands the attack surface for cyber security, requiring CISOs to reassess security strategies [35][37] - AI-powered voice spoofing poses a significant risk, potentially enabling attackers to impersonate executives and extract sensitive information [40][42] - The sophistication and volume of attacks have increased due to generative AI, making phishing emails more convincing and requiring greater vigilance [57][58][59] - AI models can inadvertently expose sensitive data by granting users access to information they have permissions for but shouldn't necessarily see [63] Talent and Skills in the Age of AI - AI is expected to amplify the capabilities of good developers, making them even more valuable, while potentially exacerbating the shortcomings of average developers [19][20][21] - The company emphasizes the importance of thorough planning, customer understanding, and well-defined specifications before implementing AI-driven development [14][15]
Will AI Kill Software? — With Salesforce Co-Founder Parker Harris
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-14 17:45
Parker Harris is Salesforce’s co-founder and the CTO of Slack. Harris joins Big Technology to discuss the future interface of business software as AI shifts work from monolithic UIs into conversational workflows.We also cover data governance and security, DIY-AI failures and adoption realities, post-training vs. pre-training progress, and when fine-tuned domain models beat general ones. Hit play for a clear, executive-level roadmap—real examples, sharp challenges, and a look at the future. --- Want a discou ...
AGI or Bust, OpenAI’s $1 Trillion Gamble, Apple’s Next CEO?
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-13 16:52
AI Investment & Market Dynamics - The AI investment frenzy raises the question of whether it's AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) or market collapse [1] - OpenAI's potential $1 trillion infrastructure investment could significantly impact the global economy [1] - The podcast delves into the potential consequences of wagering the global economy on one company's success in AI [1] AGI & Technological Aspects - Discussion on the definition of AGI and factors making it less likely [1] - Examination of the disconnect between AI research and investment [1] - Consideration of Sora and copyright issues [1] Economic Impact & Financial Aspects - Analysis of the economic impact of AI investment [1] - Discussion on AI's contribution to US GDP growth [1] - Exploration of the economic consequences of AI's potential failure [1] Company Specifics - Details on OpenAI's massive computing deals and economics [1] - Information on the OpenAI and AMD deal [1] - Speculation on the future of AI companies' valuation [1]
How Business Software Transforms In The Age Of AI — With Zeb Evans
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-10 16:30
Let's talk about how AI will change the core of business software with Zeb Evans, the founder and CEO of ClickUp in a YouTube exclusive brought to you by ClickUp. And I'm thrilled to be here with Zeb today. Zeb, great to see you. Welcome to the show. Excited to be here, Alex. So, I want to start with you um talking about user interfaces. I was having a conversation with an investor yesterday about how AI has the possibility to change the way that we interact with software. So the way that this investor desc ...
Anthropic Product Head: AI Model Development Is Accelerating — With Mike Krieger
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-08 18:56
AI Model Development & Strategy - Anthropic 通过内部工具加速 AI 模型开发 [1] - Anthropic 的 Sonnet 4.5 发布 [1] - 下一代模型改进的方向值得关注 [1] - 模型编排可能是各实验室之间的核心差异化因素 [1] Industry Comparison & Future - AI 开发与社交媒体的比较 [1] - AI 内容是否会流行 [1] - 企业 AI 的发展路径 [1]
OpenAI and AMD's Megadeal, Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s Bumpy Start. Meta vs. Apple
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-06 22:21
M.G. Siegler of Spyglass is back for our monthly tech news discussion. Today we discuss OpenAI and AMD's megadeal, whether the AI investment cycle is a disaster waiting to happen, and how NVIDIA might feel about the arrangement. We also discuss Sam Altman and Jony Ive's struggles in developing their own AI device and how all tech companies seem to be building the same AI enabled ambient computing. Finally, we pour one out for the Vision Pro. Tune in for a deep discussion of tech's biggest news with one of t ...
Where Are The AI Startups? — With Rick Heitzmann
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-10-06 13:07
Rick Heitzmann is the founder and managing partner of FirstMark Capital. Heitzmann joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss whether AI startups can compete against the ChatGPTs of the world, or whether the big AI bots have ingested all the opportunity. Tune in to hear Heitzmann break down the economics of AI investing today and whether the application layer is investable. We'll also break down the big funding deals in AI today, looking at the potential for the frenzy to pay off. Tune in for a sensible discus ...