ChatGPT Goes Rogue, RIP VGA, and Train Co-Pilot on Your Data

In Episode 37 of IT SPARC Cast - News Bytes, John and Lou break down the moment ChatGPT refused a shutdown command, raising questions about AI autonomy. They also explore Microsoft’s new Copilot training capabilities on internal company data, a breakthrough in quantum transistors, and the final nail in the coffin for the VGA standard. This episode delivers the week’s most important tech updates with expert insight and a dash of humor.Show Notes00:00 - Intro00:47 - ChatGPT Refuses to Obey Shutdown Command•A viral incident sparks debate about the boundaries of artificial intelligence.•What really happened during the shutdown request?•Implications for enterprise AI usage and safety protocols.https://slashdot.org/story/25/05/25/2247212/openais-chatgpt-o3-caught-sabotaging-shutdowns-in-security-researchers-test 04:47 - You Can Now Train Co-Pilot on Your Corporate Data•Microsoft’s big reveal: training Co-Pilot on your own company’s data.•Benefits for enterprise productivity and efficiency.•Security concerns and how IT can stay in control.https://www.computerworld.com/article/3989640/microsofts-vision-for-copilot-from-spell-check-to-idea-check.html 11:01 - The World’s Fastest Quantum Transistor•A new record in quantum tech pushes computing boundaries.•What this means for future chips, AI, and cryptography.https://science.slashdot.org/story/25/05/24/0337249/researchers-build-the-worlds-fastest-petahertz-quantum-transistor-they-predict-lightwave-electronics 14:58 - RIP VGA•The VGA video standard is finally being phased out.•A nostalgic look back and what’s next for display technology.https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/05/27/1824200/panasonics-new-laptops-could-be-the-final-death-knell-for-the-humble-vga-port 17:37 - Mail Bag•Listener comments on our Top Ten episode on the Top Ten Networking Companies That No Longer Exist.18:51 - Wrap UpThanks for tuning in to IT SPARC Cast!Follow and connect with us on social:IT SPARC Cast🔗 @ITSPARCCast on X🔗 SPARC Sales on LinkedInJohn Barger🔗 @john_Video on X🔗 John Barger on LinkedInLou Schmidt🔗 @loudoggeek on X🔗 Lou Schmidt on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.