Scam-Buster 3000: When AI Plays Sherlock In Your Inbox Tech Snippets Today With Joseph Raczynski podcast

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Let’s get a little technical today and do a deep dive into Ethereum and other blockchains. This was an educational discussion with Amir Forouzani, Co-founder & CEO, of Puffer Labs . The world, perhaps the US, is finally waking up to the power and potential of DeFi or decentralized finance. We are beginning to see what I termed in 2017 as the “Tokenization of all Assets” is starting to take shape. Now renamed RWA or Real-World Assets, it is leveraging blockchain technology to tokenize any asset, be it tangible or intangible. One of the impediments in this space has been regulatory, another purely technology. Today we will focus on the technological aspect of how Ethereum, the world’s first blockchain dedicated to smart contracts, and a platform for being the world’s computer, enables this. There are some concerns with Ethereum, which we hope to delineate here today with Amir, and some solutions, including Puffer’s product, UniFi. While Puffer is broadly recognized as a Liquid Restaking Protocol, the company has rapidly evolved into a leading innovator in Ethereum’s decentralized infrastructure. Since closing its $18 million Series A round in April 2024, Puffer has developed a clear mandate to unify the Ethereum ecosystem, addressing the longstanding fragmentation of the Ethereum network, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing proliferation of Layer 2 solutions. One of Puffer’s signature solutions, UniFi, is a based rollup to Ethereum set to transform the L2 landscape. UniFi is low-cost, capable of sub-second transactions, and allows asset withdrawal from L2 (UniFi) to L1 (Ethereum) within a minute, which is multitudes faster than any existing rollups. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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Cicero Speaks: AI Roleplay, Real Conversations, and the Future of Workplace Training - Doug Stephen 21:16

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This is a fascinating discussion today about the advancement of chatbots with real value. I speak with Doug Stephen - President, Enterprise Learning Division, CGS and their new product, Cicero. In a world of Agentic AI, chatbots like Sesame that have real-time interactions, with humanlike voice, intonation, and seemingly empathy, today we get to see this sort of technology in an iteration that helps people use an unscripted, customizable roleplay platform that dramatically enhances workplace training, powered by AI/XR. Here’s the gist: think about the most difficult conversation you’ve ever had at work. Maybe it was a delicate conversation with a boss or colleague. Now imagine being able to practice that conversation in a risk-free, AI-driven environment. That’s Cicero. Doug Stephen, who joined CGS in 1998 and leads the enterprise Learning, Channel and TeamworkAR™ divisions, has more than 20 years of industry experience. He was promoted to President of the enterprise Learning division in 2019, responsible for the division’s development, sales, operations and growth globally. He and his team created one of the first software as a service (SaaS) platforms dedicated to providing hosted learning systems to Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Stephen helped conceptualize, design and implement one of the largest virtual business communities supporting over 10,000 business partners, which resulted in the Gold Brandon Hall Award for Excellence. The CGS Learning team offers robust, agile, multi-touch, multi-approach programs that integrate across platforms, technologies and learning styles to help drive employee performance and business initiatives. Mr. Stephen oversees a proven program of channel partner recruitment, engagement, enablement and sales activation strategies, delivering substantial incremental partner sales for large and medium IT vendors. Through the CGS Channel Management division, his team manages programs for some of the world’s leading IT vendors and customers gain substantial incremental partner sales through effective recruitment, engagement, enablement and nurture programs. Mr. Stephen is well-known in the industry, having written articles and been quoted for such publications as CLO, Forbes, TrainingIndustry.com, Huffington Post and Information Week. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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AI, Blockchain, Assets, and the Future of Emerging Technology with Felix Hartmann 34:56

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Felix Hartmann, the German-American tech entrepreneur, futurist, and asset manager. As the driving force behind a pioneering frontier tech investment firm, Felix has been at the forefront of both crypto asset hedge funds and metaverse venture funds. In this episode, we delve into his unique journey, exploring how his German roots and American experiences have shaped his innovative approach to technology and finance. Discover the challenges and triumphs he's encountered while navigating the rapidly evolving landscapes of cryptocurrency and the metaverse. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of digital assets, this conversation offers valuable insights into the minds shaping tomorrow's technologies. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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What are the next attack vectors for criminals and how to fix a breach with Andy Maus 30:33

18 giorni fa30:33

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We are touching on cybersecurity today. What are the latest scams and technologies that are being used to help people part ways with their assets. It's unfortunate, but staying aware and vigilant is key. We focus on how you can stop the madness once it has started, with Andy Maus, Head of Cyber Recovery Services at DriveSavers. Ransomware attacks increased by 32% from Q3 to Q4. The fourth quarter was marked by new players emerging and established groups adjusting their strategies. In 2024 alone, 55 new ransomware groups emerged — a 67% increase in group formation from the previous year — indicating a rapid proliferation of smaller, more agile players in the cybercrime ecosystem. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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How do you prove someone is human?... with Terence Kwok 29:38

20 giorni fa29:38

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Today we discuss how emerging technology help help better verify someone is who they say they are. It's no easy task. Humanity Protocol, founded by Terence Kwok, is a decentralized, privacy-first digital identity blockchain, which has launch of Humanity Foundation, an initiative to advance decentralized identity technology and foster global adoption of Proof of Humanity solutions. The Foundation will be led by its founding directors, Yat Siu, Chairman of Animoca Brands, Mario Nawfal, Founder of International Blockchain Consulting, and Yeewai Chong, a seasoned investment professional from Morgan Stanley and Ortus Capital. Humanity Foundation will serve as the driving force behind Humanity Protocol’s ecosystem, with a mission to fund innovation, incentivize community growth, and explore transformative use cases for decentralized identity. At the core of Humanity Protocol is its Proof of Humanity framework, which kickstarts identity verification with privacy-preserving biometrics to establish human uniqueness. This foundational layer provides a secure and sybil-resistant way to authenticate users while preserving their privacy. Building on this biometric foundation, Humanity Protocol enables users to layer additional credentials—such as educational qualifications, employment history, and social reputation—onto their verified identity. This creates an extensible, decentralized, and open identity layer that empowers users to take ownership of their data and interact confidently across digital and physical domains. “Biometrics provide the ideal starting point for building a secure, decentralized identity system,” said Yeewai Chong, interim CEO of Humanity Foundation. “By anchoring Proof of Humanity in biometric verification, we unlock a world of possibilities for integrating diverse human attributes into a single, privacy-first identity framework.” Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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Are we at the end of human centered customer service? Dimitri Masin has ideas. 22:57

21 giorni fa22:57

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As someone who has overseen teams of customer success and service, this was a very interesting conversation. We are at a point where many of these human services can be replaced by machine. Listen to what is happening now with Dimitri Masin, CEO and Cofounder at Gradient Labs’. While AI-powered customer service isn’t new, regulated industries have been left behind due to strict compliance requirements and the high cost of mistakes. AI customer service agents can achieve 80-90% resolution rates, 75% cost savings, and a 98% quality assurance pass rate (compared to 90% for humans), outperforming both human agents and traditional bots. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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AI Warfare: Holly Levanto on Transforming Military Strategy from Booz Allen 26:44

25 giorni fa26:44

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This was a wonderful opportunity to speak with Holly Levanto, VP in Booz Allen’s AI practice about the current and future uses of AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming military operations and strategies, offering unprecedented capabilities in areas such as surveillance, data analysis, and autonomous systems. AI-driven technologies can enhance decision-making processes, improve the precision of weaponry, and optimize logistics, leading to more efficient and effective military actions. However, the integration of AI into the military also raises ethical and security concerns, particularly regarding autonomous weapon systems and the potential for unintended consequences. As nations continue to invest in AI research and development, the future of military operations will likely be shaped by the balance between leveraging these advanced technologies and addressing the associated risks. Ultimately, the responsible use of AI in the military could lead to enhanced security and stability, but it requires careful consideration of ethical standards and international regulations. Holly Levanto brings digital, analytics, and AI capabilities to Booz Allen clients, with more than a decade of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DOD) and other U.S. federal agencies. Her background includes working to advance digital readiness, adoption, strategy, workforce, and data-driven organizational transformation. In leading the delivery of AI domains, Holly applies a breadth of expertise spanning resilience, human performance, military readiness, health, and operations. As an AI adoption lead for Booz Allen’s chief technology team, Holly oversees the delivery of advanced solutions to enable the AI and digital transformation of U.S. defense organizations. In this role, she leads acceleration of digital and AI adoption for key DOD mission commanders operating worldwide. She oversees a team that is translating new data analytics capabilities into decision advantage for the warfighter at the edge in pursuit of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In addition, she drives the firm’s strategy and engagement of solutions in DOD’s Chief Digital and AI Office. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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NFTs 2.0: Zach Burks on Institutional Adoption Beyond the Art Hype 27:46

26 giorni fa27:46

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Are you sleeping on the potential of NFTs? Today I had a fantastic chat with Zach Burks, CEO & Founder at Mintable . As we all know now, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens are a derivative of blockchain technology. The mania peaked in 2021 with the likes of Bored Apes and CryptoPunks, the latter is still seen as the original grail in the industry, but even Punks have dropped in value from their highs. Beyond art, we are going to dig into where NFTs are going from here with institutions adopting this nascent technology. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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Revolutionizing LegalTech: Rob Scott on AI-Powered Contracts-as-a-Service 18:27

27 giorni fa18:27

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It has been a moment since we stepped back into the LegalTech arena. Today, I am happy to have Rob Scott who is revolutionizing the field of technology law as Chief Innovator of Monjur, a pioneering venture with a laser focus on transforming legal services for IT services firms. The focus of our discussion was on some of the latest advancements in LegalTech with AI. We did a deeper dive into Contracts-as-a-Service legal solutions, specifically designed for IT managed services and software providers. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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AI and Biometrics in Border Control with Petra Molnar of Harvard 24:40

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Today we focus on migration and technology, and the people caught in the middle. My guest, Petra Molnar, has written: The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence offers a global story of the sharpening of borders through technological experiments while also introducing strategies of togetherness across physical and ideological borders. Based on years of researching borderlands across the world, lawyer and anthropologist Petra Molnar’s The Walls Have Eyes is a truly global story—a dystopian vision turned reality, where your body is your passport and matters of life and death are determined by algorithm. Examining how technology is being deployed by governments on the world’s most vulnerable with little regulation, Molnar also shows us how borders are now big business, with defense contractors and tech start-ups alike scrambling to capture this highly profitable market. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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Unmasking AI Deception: Perry Carpenter's Guide to Digital Truth 26:20

5 weeks fa26:20

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Today, any image, video, or audio can be fabricated to extent that it is nearly, or almost impossible to tell. This show focuses on how we can combat AI deepfakes, deception and disinformation. My guest Perry Carpenter - Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 has written a book, “FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions” Perry has been called a “Deceptionologist”. He’s a cybersecurity researcher who’s been exploring the intersection of technology and humans for over two decades. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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Unlocking Digital Asset Value: Ledn's Crypto-Backed Loan Revolution with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo 26:57

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Did you know that if you are a holder of digital assets, you can take a loan out against those tokens? Ledn is a company that offers this service. I met with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn for a dynamic conversation about how this works. More about the company from CoinDesk: Cryptocurrency lending company Ledn is offering customers crypto-backed loans where all the assets remain locked up with a qualified custodian, as the company adapts its centralized finance approach to a post-FTX world. Ledn has done a brisk trade in standard loans to date, where bitcoin (BTC) posted as collateral can be further lent out to subsidize the loan. The firm has processed some $635 million of retail loans backed by Bitcoin, and over $4 billion on the institutional side. “The collateral must be held in custody, and that will always be a qualified custodian, whether that is with BitGo, or one of our banking or credit fund partners,” said Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo in an interview. “This is the first time this type of loan, which is done through a centralized entity that can offer 24 hour disbursements, is being offered outside the U.S. to international customers.” Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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Unlocking the Future: Inside Ledger's New Hardware Wallet with Ian Rogers 20:41

6 weeks fa20:41

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If you have ever wondered what the minds behind the biggest hardware wallet are like, this is for you. What an amazing conversation with Ian Rogers, CXO at Ledger . We dove into their newest kid on the block, Ledger Stax. In this video we get our first hand-on with the device as it hits the mitts of the early adopters. From Ledger: Web3 is all about digital freedom. But with freedom comes responsibility. Put simply, a crypto wallet is an interface that allows you to access and manage your funds on a blockchain. It acts as a sort of control panel, showing you exactly how much crypto you have. Plus, it allows you to communicate with the blockchain, sending and receiving valuable digital assets. You might say that your crypto wallet is the bridge between you and your crypto funds on the blockchain. However, despite the name, a crypto wallet does not contain your coins or tokens – those stay on the blockchain itself. Rather, its purpose is to secure the all-important private keys that allow you to access your blockchain address, and everything stored there. To understand how that works, let’s first look at what a crypto wallet is for. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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Revolutionizing the Cloud with Decentralized Computing, Founder Greg Osuri 14:11

6 weeks fa14:11

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What a world we live in today. We now have decentralized cloud computing. This is a thing. It will be an important means for businesses to access increasingly vital compute. I had an amazing opportunity to chat with the founder of Akash, Greg Osuri at Consensus recently. We dive headlong into the business and why it is a foundational change for enterprises. Akash is a decentralized and open-source cloud computing platform. The network connects server owners that need computing power to host applications with cloud computing resources through the Akash Marketplace, where users can buy and sell computing resources. Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to join the show, please reach out. For more information, please visit the following: Website: https://www.josephraczynski.com/ Blog: https://joetechnologist.com/ Podcast: https://techsnippetstoday.buzzsprout.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerazz/ X: https://x.com/joerazz…

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EtherMail: Turning Your Inbox into a Blockchain Gateway with Gerald Heydenreich 22:35

6 weeks fa22:35