Techstrong Person of the Year, Apple’s AI Pivot, and Target’s Code Risk | TSG Ep. 998
Techstrong Gang
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15-Jan-2026
Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, Jon Swartz, Fred Wilmot, Gina Rosenthal, and Futurum Group analyst Guy Currier examine the merits of this year’s Techstrong Person of the Year award and what the selection says about leadership in the technology industry.
The discussion then turns to Apple’s decision to tap Google for AI support as it looks to improve Siri, a move that raises questions about platform strategy and competitive positioning. The episode closes with a look at the potential implications of a reported source code theft involving Target, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity and software risk concerns.
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