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Today in Tech
by Foundry
Host Keith Shaw and his expert guests discuss the latest technology news and trends happening in the industry. Watch new episodes twice each week or listen to the podcast.
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When Agents Start Talking to Each Other, What Could Go Wrong?
AI agents are moving beyond simple chatbots and isolated tasks. The next step is agent-to-agent communication, where AI systems operated by different companies could negotiate, exchange information, make decisions and even conduct business with each other. But what happens when those agents...
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AI Slop is Creating More Work, Not Less
AI was supposed to save us time. Instead, it may be creating a new problem: AI slop (polished-looking emails, reports, presentations, research and code that someone else has to review, fact-check and fix). In this episode, Today in Tech host Keith Shaw talks with Chris Bevil of Commvault about…
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Why Companies Aren’t Getting More Productive With AI
AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot are spreading rapidly through the workplace, but simply giving employees access to AI isn't the same as teaching them how to use it effectively. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw talks with Anthony Salcito, general manager of Enterprise at...
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Hackers Don’t Break In Anymore, Because AI Helps Them Blend In
Hackers are using AI, social engineering, and legitimate business tools to make cyberattacks look like normal work. Instead of breaking through security systems, they study how employees communicate, impersonate trusted vendors, manipulate email conversations, and exploit everyday business...
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Why Your Tech Stack is Breaking Your AI Strategy
AI was supposed to make businesses faster, smarter, and more agile. Instead, many companies are discovering that AI projects are stalling, pilots are failing in production, and existing technology stacks are becoming even more complicated. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw speaks with...
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Physical AI Explained: Why Robots Are Finally Learning Like Humans
Robots have been used in manufacturing for decades, but a new wave of physical AI is changing what they're capable of doing. Instead of following rigid, pre-programmed instructions, the latest robots can learn from demonstrations, adapt to changing environments, and make decisions in real time.…
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Your Workplace is Becoming a Cybersecurity Nightmare
Slack messages, shared documents, AI copilots, Microsoft Teams, email, and constant notifications were supposed to make work faster. Instead, they may be creating the perfect environment for cybercriminals. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw speaks with Rob Juncker, chief product and...
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Why AI Agents Fail: Companies Never Defined the Job
Companies are spending heavily on AI agents, but many deployments still fail to deliver measurable business value. The problem may not be the technology. It may be that organizations are asking AI agents to perform jobs that were never clearly defined. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith...
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Why Companies Spend More on AI, But Get Less Value
Companies are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, but many are still struggling to prove ROI, scale successful projects, or turn experimentation into real business value. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw speaks with Skylar Roebuck, chief technology officer at Solvd, about…
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AI is Breaking Tests and Job Interviews- what will replace them?
AI can help people pass exams, answer technical interview questions, and earn professional certifications, but can employers and educators still trust the results? In this episode, host Keith Shaw speaks with Sarah Toton, vice president of data forensics at Caveon Test Security, about how...
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Are Defenders Already Losing the AI Cyber War?
#TodayinTech Are cybersecurity teams already falling behind in the age of AI? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw chats with Evan Pena, founder and Chief Offensive Security Officer at Armadin, to explore how AI is transforming cyberattacks, cybersecurity defense, and the future of...
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Your AI agents might be making decisions you can’t see
AI agents promise to automate everything from research and customer support to sales and business operations. But what happens when those agents start making decisions on their own? In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw sits down with Postman co-founder and CEO Abhinav Asthana to explore…
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AI is Creating More Code, But is it Breaking Software?
AI coding tools promise faster software development, but speed may be creating a new problem: lower-quality software at scale. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw speaks with Dan Faulkner, CEO of SmartBear, about why AI-generated code could be outpacing the testing, review and quality...
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AI Can Write the Sales Pitch, But Can it Close the Deal?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world of sales, from automating CRM updates and RFP responses to generating outreach emails and analyzing negotiations. But as AI becomes more autonomous, a bigger question has emerged: what parts of sales should still stay human? In this episode of...
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AI is Making Business Scams More Convincing Than Ever
AI-powered scams are evolving far beyond traditional phishing emails. Today’s attackers are using generative AI to create more believable messages, fake invoices, realistic impersonations, and highly targeted business email compromise attacks designed to pressure employees into making fast...
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Are We Losing Control of AI Agents?
As companies rush to deploy agentic AI across their systems, these tools are moving beyond simple automation and starting to make real decisions, take actions, and access sensitive data with limited oversight. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw is joined by Gilad Shriki, co-founder of...
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Will AI Start Moving Your Money? The Rise of Agentic AI in Finance
AI is no longer just analyzing financial data — it’s starting to act on it. From influencing loan approvals to detecting fraud and even laying the groundwork for autonomous financial decisions, agentic AI is pushing into territory that raises big questions about trust, control, and…
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AI Agents are Here, But Your Data Still Isn’t Ready
AI has officially moved beyond experiments and into real-world production — making decisions, taking actions, and reshaping how businesses operate. But there’s a problem. Even as adoption accelerates, most organizations still haven’t fixed the one thing AI depends on: their data. In this episode…
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Can AI Become a Scientist? How Machines are Starting to do Research
Can AI move beyond being a research assistant and become an actual scientist? In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw speaks with Mayank Kejriwal, research associate professor at the University of Southern California and CEO of Grail, about the rapid evolution of AI in scientific research....
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AI’s Hidden Crisis: The Data Explosion Nobody is Ready For
AI is transforming businesses at lightning speed, but behind the scenes it’s creating a massive data problem that most organizations aren’t ready for. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw chats with Western Digital’s Ahmed Shihab to break down how AI is driving an unprecedented surge in...
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has been fined $375m: What this means for social media
Courts are no longer debating whether social media causes harm — they’re ruling that it does. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw speaks with Lisa Strohman, founder of the Digital Citizen Academy, about the legal tipping point that could reshape the entire social media ecosystem. From...
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Airport Tech Fix Travel Stress? Pittsburgh’s CIO on Predictive Analytics, Wi-Fi, and Cybersecurity
Airports have zero tolerance for downtime — but they’re also packed with aging infrastructure, tight security requirements, and nonstop passenger pressure. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Deepak Nayyar, Executive Vice President and CIO of Pittsburgh International...
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Why glasses-free 3D failed, and why it might finally work now
Glasses-free 3D tried to take over living rooms a decade ago—and flopped. So what changed? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with David Fattal, founder and CTO of Leia Inc., to break down why 3D TVs collapsed (hype, lack of content, and imperfect tech) and why the next...
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Will AI join the boardroom? Agents, ‘shadow boards’, decision power and security risks
Could AI soon have a seat on the board of directors? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Kevin Bocek, Senior Vice President for Innovation at CyberArk, about the rise of agentic AI in corporate leadership — starting with “AI shadow boards” that advise CEOs and potentially...
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Deepfakes, hallucinations, lawsuits: The new reality of AI risk insurance
AI is becoming a new “peril” for the enterprise (like a fire or flood), except it can trigger losses across privacy, cybercrime, business interruption, media liability, and even professional liability. So here’s the real question: can AI risk actually be insured? What happens when it isn’t? In…
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The hidden risk of vibe coding: Tech debt, quality gates, and junior devs
Vibe coding has gone from “kicking the tires” to shipping real software—but what does AI-powered vibe coding break along the way? In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw sits down with Scott Breitenother, CEO and co-founder of Kilo Code, to unpack how AI-assisted development is changing the...
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Hybrid AI teams are here: What happens when AI becomes your teammate?
AI is shifting from assistant to teammate — and that changes everything. In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw sits down with Karen Ng, EVP of Product at HubSpot, to break down what “hybrid AI teams” actually are, how companies are deploying AI agents alongside humans, and what that means...
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Why AI might be fueling your tech debt problem
AI is supposed to reduce technical debt, but what if it’s actually making the problem worse? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Gary Hoberman, Co-Founder of Unqork, and David Ferrucci, CTO of Unqork and former IBM Watson leader, to unpack how generative AI, low-code...
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Why 2026 Could be the turning point for self-driving vehicles
Are self-driving cars finally ready for everyday use, or is the hype still ahead of the reality? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Edwin Olson, CEO and Founder of May Mobility, to break down where autonomous vehicles truly stand as we head into 2026. From AI…
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Is the 2026 job market broken? AI, hiring and the trust problem
Finding a job has never been more automated or more frustrating. Candidates feel ignored. Employers feel overwhelmed. Trust in the hiring process is breaking down. On this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with futurist Cliff Jurkiewicz of Phenom to unpack what is really broken…
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The cancer breakthrough that saved his life — and could save thousands more
This episode of Today in Tech is different. Instead of talking about enterprise software or cybersecurity, we step inside one man’s fight for survival — and the revolutionary medical technology that helped save his life. Keith Shaw is joined by Douglas Meijer (co-chairman, Meijer Inc.) and Dr....
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How AI really remembers, and why agents will keep forgetting
Most people assume AI “remembers everything” — every chat, every command, every conversation. But that’s not how today’s systems actually work. On this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw talks with Manifest AI CEO Jacob Buckman about how AI memory really works under the hood, why chatbots feel…
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Why every AI agent can be hacked
AI agents are exploding across the enterprise—but security hasn’t caught up. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Michael Bargury, co-founder and CTO of Zenity, about why every AI agent is inherently vulnerable, how zero-click attacks work, and what companies must do now…
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Why SMBs struggle with AI, but how they can also win
AI may be reshaping the enterprise world — but what about small and mid-sized businesses? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Ed Keisling, Chief AI Officer at Progress Software, about the unique challenges and opportunities SMBs face when adopting AI. From limited…
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Ambient agents are here: The next leap in enterprise AI automation
Most companies are still learning how to use chatbots and copilots—but what happens when AI doesn’t wait for a prompt? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Bhavin Shah, CEO of Moveworks, about the rise of ambient agents: AI tools that proactively take action across...
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Can AI and Human Creativity Coexist? The Battle for the Future of Visual Content
Can AI and human creativity truly coexist—or are we watching the beginning of the end for original artistry? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw dives deep into the future of visual content with Allesandra Sala, Shutterstock’s Head of AI and Data Science. Together, they explore how...
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Inside Shadow AI: The Hidden Cyber Threat Already Inside Your Company
Shadow AI is already inside your company—and your security team can’t see it. Employees are using AI tools without approval, confidential data is leaking into public LLMs, and attackers are weaponizing AI faster than we can secure it. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by...
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Why AI upskilling is failing, and how you can fix it | Ep. 255
In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Yvette Brown, co-founder of XPROMOS and a leading voice in generative AI education. They dive deep into the growing disconnect between AI adoption and employee readiness — with new research revealing that many AI projects are failing...
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The hidden legal dangers of AI hiring tools, agentic decision-making | Ep. 254
As companies rush to implement AI and automated decision-making tools, they may be walking into a legal minefield. On this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with attorney Rob Taylor from Carstens, Allen & Gourley about the growing legal risks tied to agentic AI, automated hiring…
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Why Zero Trust is struggling, and how AI could save it | Ep. 253
Zero trust was once the leading cybersecurity strategy, but has it lost momentum? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Morey Haber, Chief Security Advisor at BeyondTrust, about whether zero trust is failing or simply misunderstood. They explore why many companies struggle...
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Why AI is thought of as a ‘friend’; could agents do your shopping? | Ep. 252
Are shoppers starting to trust AI like a person? Host Keith Shaw talks with Brett Leary of Accenture about research showing users treat GPT-style tools as trusted advisors — and how that shifts product discovery, brand loyalty, and the future of shopping agents.
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AI certifications: Hype or helpful? | Ep. 251
In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Sydnee Mayers, Product Lead for AI at Cribl, to explore the fast-growing world of AI certifications. As tech companies, cloud providers, and universities race to offer AI training programs, how can professionals know which...
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AI in hiring and the new freelance economy | Ep. 250
AI is reshaping both sides of the job market—from how companies hire to how freelancers win work. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Dave Bottoms (SVP & GM of Marketplace at Upwork) about AI-powered hiring, instant interviews, the surge in demand for AI skills, and how...
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What most companies miss about AI readiness | Ep. 249
Most companies are racing to adopt generative and agentic AI — but many are skipping the most important steps. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Prem Natarajan, EVP, Chief Scientist, and Head of Enterprise AI at Capital One, for a candid discussion about what true AI...
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Quantum Computing in 2025: The tipping point is here | Ep. 248
For decades, quantum computing seemed like science fiction — complex, mysterious, and always “in the future.” But in 2025, that narrative is changing. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Murray Thom, VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, to explore how…
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Agentic AI is expanding attack surfaces | Ep. 247
As enterprises embrace agentic AI, the cybersecurity challenges are multiplying. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Lee Klarich, Chief Product Officer at Palo Alto Networks, to explore the growing concerns around AI security — from prompt injection and rogue agents…
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Pega’s Alan Trefler: Why most AI projects fail | Ep. 246
Artificial intelligence is powerful, but are businesses using it the wrong way? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Alan Trefler, Founder and CEO of Pega, to discuss why so many AI projects are failing and how companies can still unlock real value from generative AI…
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How AI is revolutionizing physical security and threat protection | Ep. 245
From spotting weapons and detecting smoke to predicting where incidents are most likely to occur, artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of physical security. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw and guest James Benum explore how AI-powered cameras, drones, and large…
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Why your resume isn’t making it past AI | Ep. 244
Is AI helping or hurting your job search? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Cliff Jurkiewicz, Vice President of Global Strategy at Phenom, to uncover the truth behind applicant tracking systems (ATS), the rise of generative engine optimization (GEO), and the new...
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The future of AI: What's broken, what's next? | Ep. 243
Generative AI has been hyped for years — but is it delivering real value? In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw talks with Ketan Karkhanis, CEO of ThoughtSpot, about what’s really working in AI, what isn’t, and where the technology is headed next. From replacing dashboards with AI agents…
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