TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 182: Tech Mysteries: Iran’s Cyber Threats, AI Governance, and SantaGPT | Airdate: 12-5-23

Are you ready to unravel the intricate web of tech mysteries? Sit tight as we navigate through the cyber threats from Iran that could disrupt not just our information but our lives. This episode is packed with a plethora of knowledge, from how the default passwords on our devices might expose us to these threats, to the controversy surrounding school cell phone bans and the unique solutions some institutions are implementing to tackle this issue.

We dissect the recent alliance between Meta and IBM. We also dive into the ethical and regulatory considerations that come into play with the emerging AI governance. And to top it all, we’ve got Santa GPT on board, an AI-powered chatbot set to revolutionize gift-giving this festive season!

Our journey doesn’t end there. We’re also dusting off the pages of tech history and reliving the week of December 9th, 1968, to celebrate the inspiring achievements of Douglas Engelbert, the genius behind the computer mouse. And we’re wrapping things up in high spirits with our personal tech gift recommendations under $100, and an unforgettable nugget about AI and geese. So, plug in those earphones, lean back, and get ready for an exhilarating ride through the world of technology with us.

Episode 182: Starts at 1:47
This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, we expose the cyber threats from Iran that could disrupt U.S. water and factory systems and how you can protect yourself. We also debate the pros and cons of school cell phone bans and whether they help or hurt students’ learning and safety. We also investigate the new AI alliance between Meta and IBM and what it means for the future of artificial intelligence. We also uncover the truth behind Joan Donovan’s exit from Harvard and how it relates to Meta’s role in online misinformation.

Thank you for tuning in to Techtime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go “Hmmm” Technology news of the week for December 3rd – 9th 2023

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— [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 5:20

• Iran-linked cyberattacks threaten equipment used in U.S. water systems and factories – https://tinyurl.com/bddm7y9m
• Schools crack down on cell phones, sparking debate on safety and tech use – https://tinyurl.com/2tmjmexa
• Meta and IBM Launch AI Alliance, Promise to Be ‘Open’ – https://tinyurl.com/4wc877su
• Did Disinformation researcher Joan Donovan lose her job at Harvard University due to Meta? – https://tinyurl.com/25syhrmx

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Remus Repeal Reserve Series VI Bourbon | 100 Proof | $100 MSRP

— [TechTime’s Help for the Holidays]: Starts at 34:15
Today, we will talk about SantaGPT and 10 geek gifts under $100.00

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 42:59
December 9, 1968 Douglas Englebert creates the computer mouse

— [Marc’s Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 45:12
Marc Gregoire’s review of this week’s whiskey

— [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 49:09
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from Google Maps. Google Maps “Faster” Route Sends F1 Fans to the Desert, All Cars Get Stuck

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 51:55
Question: Following Instructions: Why are some humans reluctant to ask for directions?

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None – Ran out of Time

— [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 54:08
Remus Repeal Reserve Series VI Bourbon | 100 Proof | $100 MSRP
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