Semi Surge, AI Security Questions, and How AI Is Rewriting Space Exploration | TSG Ep. 1015
Techstrong Gang
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09-Feb-2026
In this episode, Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Garima Bajpai, and Chris Blask dive into what will enable the global semiconductor market to surge past $1 trillion in sales in 2026, driven by AI workloads, data center expansion, and advanced computing demand.
The gang then examines the growing impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity, exploring how AI is reshaping vulnerability discovery, threat analysis, and defensive strategies — while also introducing new risks security teams must manage.
The episode wraps with a look beyond Earth, as the panel marvels at how AI is helping Mars rovers autonomously navigate the Red Planet’s terrain, accelerating exploration and scientific discovery.
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