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About Voltec Tech Talk
A podcast wherein upcoming and interesting technology trends and developments are discussed. Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ to check out our other content.
- Publisher
- John Hughson, Sherbaz Hashmi
- Category
- society & culture · technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 3 Jan 2020
- Latest episode
- 24 Feb 2021
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
24 Feb 2021
Crypto Craze
This episode is regarding the recent news and developments surrounding various cryptocurrencies, as well as crypto features which should be of interest to those engaged in De-Fi (decentralized finance) We also discuss recent news regarding the social media platform Parler. https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/news/xrp-finds-strong-support-in-japan-amid-cryptocurrency-delisting/ (https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/news/xrp-finds-strong-support-in-japan-amid-cryptocurrency-delisting/) Forbes: As Bitcoin Surges 15%, Here's What Wall Street's Saying About The Cryptocurrency's Meteoric Resurgence (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanponciano/2020/11/18/bitcoin-surges-15-what-wall-street-saying-about-the-cryptocurrency-meteoric-resurgence/?sh=4ac5428e53f3) https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-institutions-suddenly-give-a-damn-about-bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-institutions-suddenly-give-a-damn-about-bitcoin) https://www.9news.com.au/technology/us-man-has-just-2-password-attempts-left-or-will-lose-300-million-bitcoin-fortune/fa9c5c1b-23bc-4107-a6f1-a3e288747027 (https://www.9news.com.au/technology/us-man-has-just-2-password-attempts-left-or-will-lose-300-million-bitcoin-fortune/fa9c5c1b-23bc-4107-a6f1-a3e288747027) https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerhuang/2021/12/29/the-chinese-mining-centralization-of-bitcoin-and-ethereum/?sh=548d913c2f66 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerhuang/2021/12/29/the-chinese-mining-centralization-of-bitcoin-and-ethereum/?sh=548d913c2f66)
21 Jan 2021
Location Tracking: Is privacy a thing of the past?
This episode is about some of the ways in which big Tech are overreaching and inviting themselves into your mobile devices, learning about who you are, (as a potential consumer) knowing what you are doing, or perhaps scariest, where you are. Referenced information is as follows: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/11/22169905/google-apple-removing-location-tracking-data-sale-government-advertisers (https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/11/22169905/google-apple-removing-location-tracking-data-sale-government-advertisers) https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/05/13/mobile-location-data-and-covid-19-qa (https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/05/13/mobile-location-data-and-covid-19-qa) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/nov/26/microsoft-productivity-score-feature-criticised-workplace-surveillance (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/nov/26/microsoft-productivity-score-feature-criticised-workplace-surveillance) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/02/microsoft-apologises-productivity-score-critics-derided-workplace-surveillance (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/02/microsoft-apologises-productivity-score-critics-derided-workplace-surveillance) https://www.wired.com/story/google-fitbit-project-nightingale-antitrust/ (https://www.wired.com/story/google-fitbit-project-nightingale-antitrust/) https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/3/21312383/google-fibit-acquisition-antitrust-data-regulatory-eu-scrutiny (https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/3/21312383/google-fibit-acquisition-antitrust-data-regulatory-eu-scrutiny) https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-privacy-app-alternatives/ (https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-privacy-app-alternatives/) https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2020/10/27/heres-how-2020-created-a-tipping-point-in-trust-and-digital-privacy/?sh=5a7fd9ff4fc5 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2020/10/27/heres-how-2020-created-a-tipping-point-in-trust-and-digital-privacy/?sh=5a7fd9ff4fc5) https://cointelegraph.com/news/ciphertrace-develops-monero-tracing-tool-to-aid-us-dhs-investigations (https://cointelegraph.com/news/ciphertrace-develops-monero-tracing-tool-to-aid-us-dhs-investigations)
21 Jan 2021
Commercial Misdirection in Tech: When are we being lied to?
This episode pertains to various instances of misdirection on the behalf of companies such as Apple and Samsung over the years, the ramifications for such behaviors, and whether this may be a changing phenomenon. Referenced items include: -https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/30/italy-fines-apple-12m-iphone-water-resistance/?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4&fbclid=IwAR0vwu6yF9VHG9VWMzcUoLkvLMmO-F9jnuEyjqCMA3hPx3ep6MTrmC7cuC4 (https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/30/italy-fines-apple-12m-iphone-water-resistance/?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4&fbclid=IwAR0vwu6yF9VHG9VWMzcUoLkvLMmO-F9jnuEyjqCMA3hPx3ep6MTrmC7cuC4) -https://www.channelnews.com.au/apple-sued-for-misleading-notch-advertising/?fbclid=IwAR1vmPuiju1RFMlOlFhPlgro_iCsCPcHK7bzw3HsPajg3x-bQPt1zYsZIIs (https://www.channelnews.com.au/apple-sued-for-misleading-notch-advertising/?fbclid=IwAR1vmPuiju1RFMlOlFhPlgro_iCsCPcHK7bzw3HsPajg3x-bQPt1zYsZIIs) -https://www.businessinsider.com/false-advertising-scandals-2016-3?r=AU&IR=T&fbclid=IwAR2LoHet7AOrLWTE9pHl66mmXobon1vWB-6MdnxItCWTh3wW6S1YENjcunA (https://www.businessinsider.com/false-advertising-scandals-2016-3?r=AU&IR=T&fbclid=IwAR2LoHet7AOrLWTE9pHl66mmXobon1vWB-6MdnxItCWTh3wW6S1YENjcunA) -https://www.thedrum.com/news/2019/07/12/samsung-australia-sued-consumer-watchdog-misleading-advertising (https://www.thedrum.com/news/2019/07/12/samsung-australia-sued-consumer-watchdog-misleading-advertising) -https://www.smh.com.au/technology/accc-takes-google-to-court-for-misleading-consumers-on-targeted-ads-20200727-p55fra.html (https://www.smh.com.au/technology/accc-takes-google-to-court-for-misleading-consumers-on-targeted-ads-20200727-p55fra.html) -https://theconversation.com/the-accc-is-suing-google-for-misleading-millions-but-calling-it-out-is-easier-than-fixing-it-143447 (https://theconversation.com/the-accc-is-suing-google-for-misleading-millions-but-calling-it-out-is-easier-than-fixing-it-143447)
28 Nov 2020
The Present State of AI
A broad discussion with no lack of segues, surrounding the state of AI technology in our time as well as how we see it continue to unfold. Resources discussed in the video: Multimodal Sarcasm Detection: (https://venturebeat.com/2020/11/18/ai-researchers-made-a-sarcasm-detection-model-and-itse-soo-impressive/?fbclid=IwAR0itpBdF3f-EWNfU__8zRdYYewXwidWBmpyEcJkPqEmvd4daHMb0KJqxes (https://venturebeat.com/2020/11/18/ai-researchers-made-a-sarcasm-detection-model-and-itse-soo-impressive/?fbclid=IwAR0itpBdF3f-EWNfU__8zRdYYewXwidWBmpyEcJkPqEmvd4daHMb0KJqxes)) The 2020s will be about major advances in language-based AI tasks: (https://hbr.org/2020/09/the-next-big-breakthrough-in-ai-will-be-around-language (https://hbr.org/2020/09/the-next-big-breakthrough-in-ai-will-be-around-language)) GPT-3 BBC article: (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53530454 (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53530454)) GPT-3 Patient Chatbot tests: (https://artificialintelligence-news.com/2020/10/28/medical-chatbot-openai-gpt3-patient-kill-themselves/ (https://artificialintelligence-news.com/2020/10/28/medical-chatbot-openai-gpt3-patient-kill-themselves/)) IBM's AI Alzheimer's tests: (https://artificialintelligence-news.com/2020/10/23/ibm-ai-predicts-alzheimers-better-standard-tests/ (https://artificialintelligence-news.com/2020/10/23/ibm-ai-predicts-alzheimers-better-standard-tests/)) New light-powered AI chip: (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201118080758.htm (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201118080758.htm)) Intuitive AI design TED talk: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR5N2Jl8k14&ab_channel=TED (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR5N2Jl8k14&ab_channel=TED)) SCI-FI (but not really) Dron TED talk: (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slaughterbots (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slaughterbots) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlO2gcs1YvM&ab_channel=CSConsulting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlO2gcs1YvM&ab_channel=CSConsulting)) OpenAI Projects (Check these out for an awesome understanding of how AI is being used in wide ranging activities, particularly Multi-Agent Interaction): (https://openai.com/projects/ (https://openai.com/projects/)) Chaser the genius Border-Collie: (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/remembering-chaser-the-smartest-dog-in-the-world/ (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/remembering-chaser-the-smartest-dog-in-the-world/))
17 Nov 2020
Censorship: Now, and Throughout the Ages
Censorship This week we take a historical tour of past empires' censorship of discussion, and consider the learnings we can take away from them, whilst contemplating the best way forward in terms of censoring internet-based discussion. Resources referenced: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/instagram-negative-comments-hidden/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/instagram-negative-comments-hidden/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBDFowUx668&ab_channel=BigThink (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBDFowUx668&ab_channel=BigThink) https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/publications/empire-of-illusions-film-censorship-eugenics-and-aboriginal-spect (https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/publications/empire-of-illusions-film-censorship-eugenics-and-aboriginal-spect) http://forgetoday.com/2020/03/24/social-media-censorship-a-safety-measure-or-a-threat-to-free-speech/ (http://forgetoday.com/2020/03/24/social-media-censorship-a-safety-measure-or-a-threat-to-free-speech/) https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21518097/fcc-social-media-censorship-moderation-ajit-pai-section-230-nypost-biden (https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21518097/fcc-social-media-censorship-moderation-ajit-pai-section-230-nypost-biden)
14 Oct 2020
Holding Social Media Giants Accountable
There is an upcoming congressional hearing involving the CEOs of the large social Media companies, Facebook, Twitter, and Google. This a politicized issue, but in this podcast we discuss the reasons for calling for such a hearing, drawing examples from both sides of the political spectrum whilst trying our best to maintain objectivity. References used: -https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/02/senate-panel-secures-top-tech-ceo-testimony-for-oct-28-425597 (https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/02/senate-panel-secures-top-tech-ceo-testimony-for-oct-28-425597) -https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-media-misinformation-social-media-elections-f11df03622f7d272faeccddeb95a641d (https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-media-misinformation-social-media-elections-f11df03622f7d272faeccddeb95a641d) -https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ceos-social-media-giants-testify-senate-hearing-73433414 (https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ceos-social-media-giants-testify-senate-hearing-73433414) -https://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/mcs/article/view/5655/627 (https://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/mcs/article/view/5655/6273)3 -https://extremism.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaxdzs2191/f/downloads/Nazis%20v.%20ISIS.pdf (https://extremism.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaxdzs2191/f/downloads/Nazis%20v.%20ISIS.pdf) -https://snap.stanford.edu/mis2/files/MIS2_paper_23.pdf (https://snap.stanford.edu/mis2/files/MIS2_paper_23.pdf) -https://cyber.harvard.edu/publication/2020/Mail-in-Voter-Fraud-Disinformation-2020 (https://cyber.harvard.edu/publication/2020/Mail-in-Voter-Fraud-Disinformation-2020) -https://journalistsresource.org/studies/society/race-society/white-supremacy-research-cyber-racism/ (https://journalistsresource.org/studies/society/race-society/white-supremacy-research-cyber-racism/) -https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/463453-former-white-supremacist-kicking-extremists-off-social-media-plays-into (https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/463453-former-white-supremacist-kicking-extremists-off-social-media-plays-into)
13 Oct 2020
A Tale of Alibaba: E-Commerce Giants and Cloud Computing
This episode we discuss the behind the scenes happenings of Alibaba, Chinese e-commerce giant, with a new portable cloud computing device, the extreme economic power wielded by corporations such as Alibaba, and more. Links used to research this topic are provided below: -https://www.alibabacloud.com/solutions/intelligence-brain/industrial (https://www.alibabacloud.com/solutions/intelligence-brain/industrial) -https://hbr.org/2018/09/alibaba-and-the-future-of-business (https://hbr.org/2018/09/alibaba-and-the-future-of-business) -https://www.alibabacloud.com/customers/cainiao-logistics (https://www.alibabacloud.com/customers/cainiao-logistics) -https://www.zdnet.com/article/alibaba-unveils-cloud-2-0-wuying-cloud-computer-and-xiaomanlv-logistics-robot/ (https://www.zdnet.com/article/alibaba-unveils-cloud-2-0-wuying-cloud-computer-and-xiaomanlv-logistics-robot/) -https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/5/26/in-land-of-big-data-china-sets-individual-privacy-rights (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/5/26/in-land-of-big-data-china-sets-individual-privacy-rights)
23 Sept 2020
Planned, Perceived, and other types of Obsolescence
Today we go deep into discussion regarding historical instances of intentional obsolescence as well as making some accusations of modern day companies who may (or may not) be guilty of similar misdeeds.
16 Sept 2020
Neuralink
A discussion about Neuralink, the exciting technology which aims to put a chip in your head to revolutionize the ways in which we interact with machines.
11 Sept 2020
Google Deepmind
The various projects of Google Deepmind, including AlphaGo, AlphaFold, and Alphastar
18 Aug 2020
Apple's New ARM Processors
Episode 9: Apple migrating from Intel to ARM processor chips Moore's Law and the Osbourne Effect
8 Aug 2020
Data Privacy, Anti-Encryption Law
Data Privacy and Anti-Encryption Law Contemporary data privacy legislation Anti-encryption: Tech vs. Politics The Snowden Effect Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ (https://www.voltec.io/) to check out our other content.
3 Aug 2020
Fake News and the Filter Bubble
Fake News and the Filter Bubble Digital Wildfires Disinformation Do humans naturally tend towards socially isolated filter bubbles? Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ (https://www.voltec.io/) to check out our other content.
22 Jul 2020
Automation: The Industrial Revolution vs. Now
Automation: History: Industrial Revolution vs current wave of automation Societal implications / Social Politics Economics Job vulnerability Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ (https://www.voltec.io/) to check out our other content.
22 Jul 2020
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Block-chain Technology and Cryptocurrency: Explanation Modern Applications Societal Implications State-backed offical cryptocurrencies Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ (https://www.voltec.io/) to check out our other content.
21 May 2020
COVID Tracking
COVID-19 Tracing Programs The nefarious The good Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ (https://www.voltec.io/) to check out our other content.
29 Apr 2020
COVID-19 and Automation
Episode 3 - Automation and COVID-19 Supply chain shock. Pandemic Modelling.
27 Mar 2020
3D Printing: What's it good for?
3D Printing technology: AI Design Trends and Applications Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ (https://www.voltec.io/) to check out our other content.
3 Jan 2020
Internet of Things, Machine Learning and 5G
Pilot : Tesla Cybertruck Internet of Things (IOT) 5G Machine Learning Visit our website at https://www.voltec.io/ (https://www.voltec.io/) to check out our other content.
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