Guest host Jon Swartz is joined by Stephen Foskett, Gina Rosenthal, and Ira Winkler to unpack the urgent challenges facing AI diplomacy and governance. The gang discusses the contradictions in AI advocacy and the dangers flagged by the Future of Life Institute, emphasizing the need for genuine ex...

The economic crisis in open source highlights the burden of infrastructure costs on developers and the urgent need for new business models. Recent developments in app development and wealth distribution are discussed, along with the freeloader problem that threatens sustainability. Companies are ...

Mike, Chris Blask and Jeff Reich dive into the implications of a $100 billion investment commitment that NVIDIA is making to OpenAI.

Then the gang looks at the rise of cyberattacks involving artificial intelligence (AI) technologies before delving into the reasons why systems remain vulnerable t...

Alan, Mike. Mitch, JP Morgenthal and Wickey Wang dive into the controversy surrounding the imposing of $100,000 annual H-1B visa fees by the Trump administration to reduce the number of foreign IT workers allowed to work in the U.S.

Then the gang takes a look at Google’s artificial intelligence ...

Alan, Mike, Mitch and Jack Poller break down today’s cybersecurity challenges in the age of AI. The gang looks at the risks AI introduces, why regulation matters, and how basic security hygiene and stronger authentication remain critical. They also examine how AI is being operationalized with Mon...

Nvidia is weighing an investment in Intel, drawing parallels to Microsoft’s pivotal Apple stake decades ago. Meanwhile, YouTube marks its 20th anniversary as it sharpens its AI and monetization strategy to keep pace with TikTok. But TikTok’s U.S. operations are under fire, with Oracle stepping in...

Alan, Jon , Chris , Jack and Teri Robinson discuss AI is reshaping HR and workplace dynamics. From automation and integration to trust and data privacy, the role of AI agents is rapidly evolving. We break down key announcements from Workday’s user conference, explore the impact on job security, a...

A new Spielberg movie is mentioned as the conversation introduces the speakers. The focus shifts to the funding and management of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database, stressing the need for private sector involvement and a new overseeing organization. The discussion also cover...

Alan, Mitch, Stephen, Chhaya and JP dig into evolving AI safety concerns, California’s push for tech regulation, and fears that new laws could stifle innovation while favoring large companies. They also weigh the importance of data centers for startup ecosystems, with zoning laws shaping developm...

AI is reshaping the workplace, pressuring clerical and paralegal jobs while exposing skill gaps and governance failures. Success demands trust, expertise and safety, with domain-specific models and sound principles guiding AI in software development.

Alan, Mike, Jon, Tom Hollingsworth, Robert Reeves and Garima Bajpai discuss the degree to which there is now a leadership crisis when it comes to driving innovation.

Then the gang takes a look at a JFrog initiative to modernize DevOps for the age of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) before as...

Software supply chains face significant vulnerabilities, especially from phishing attacks that target developers. These attacks can result in widespread malware and security breaches. Many cyber attacks are simpler than they seem, highlighting the need for better verification processes. The organ...

AI is moving fast, but hype often overshadows reality. The gang breaks down adoption hurdles, compliance challenges, and security risks facing enterprises. With investment dollars pouring in and open source projects rising, engineers face the tough job of balancing innovation with ethics.

Mike, Mitch, Tracy Ragan, Jack Poller and Futurum Group analyst Guy Currier dive into the root cause of a wave of cyberattacks being made against Salesforce software-as-a-service(SaaS) application environments.

Then the gang turns its attention to the reasons why Atlassian is buying The Browser ...

Alan, Mike, Jon, Jack Gold, Teri Robinson and Garima Bajpai kickoff the show by delving into how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies provided by Microsoft will be used this season on NFL sidelines.

Then the gang dives into the probability that vulnerabilities being created by AI coding too...

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella and Futurum Group analyst Guy Currier dive into what's driving growing local resistance to massive data center projects that are needed for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Then the gang takes a look at the human factors that are slowing d...

Alan, Mike, Tracy Ragan, Jack Poller and Stacy Thayey dive into the latest cybersecurity accusations being leveled at firms in China before delving into the degree to which creating a new class of cyber privateers might help improve cybersecurity.

Then the gang takes a look at an architecture-as...

AI is transforming jobs and the economy, with potential risks rising ahead of the upcoming elections. The Techstrong Gang highlights recent layoffs tied to AI adoption, drawing parallels to the industrial revolution, and debates the balance between innovation and disruption.

The team also explor...

Mike, Jon, Teri Robinson and Tom Hollingsworth dive into the merits of an xAI lawsuit that accuses Apple and OpenAI of engaging in an "anticompetitive scheme" to limit the distribution of rival artificial intelligence (AI) agent software.

Then the gang takes a look at how Broadcom is managing VM...

Alan, Mike, Chris Blask, Kate Scarcella, Futurum president Dan O'Brien and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, dive into a report that projects by 2029 the revenue value of the semiconductor market will exceed half a trillion dollars by 2029 before debating ...

In this episode of the Techstrong Gang, host Alan Shimel is joined by JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett to discuss the implications of the U.S. partnership with Intel, which includes a 10% government stake. The conversation raises concerns about government involvement in production and how it cou...

Alan, Mike, Mitch, Jack Poller and Dr. Stacy Thayer debate the DevSecOps significance of a software understanding being led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) before diving into an effort to shift more responsibility for data privacy further left along with application...

Alan, Mike, Jon, Ira Winkler, Fred Wilmot, Jack Poller and Lisa Martin, CMO Advisor for the Futurum Group dive into an emerging payola scandal roiling the CISO community before discussing the degree to which back doors into IT environments might ever be closed.

Then the gang debates the merits o...