208: Facial Recognition Fails, Chat GPT Downtime. Phishing Tactics Discussed on our Segment "LETTERS" as Elon Musk’s Decision to Reroute AI Chips from Tesla to his AI Startup. National Cognac Day | Air Date: 6/2 - 6/8/24

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

What happens when facial recognition technology gets it wrong? We unravel the cases of innocent people being misidentified as shoplifters. We'll touch on ChatGPT’s recent downtime, and the steps developers are taking to restore its functionality. For our European listeners, we'll detail how you can opt out of AI training using your social media posts—a privilege not available to U.S. users. We’ll also dissect Elon Musk’s decision to reroute AI chips from Tesla to his AI startup, XAI, and discuss the implications of Microsoft integrating AI into customer service call centers.
We explore the Facial Recognition Concerns and brace yourself for a deep dive into massive leaks from YouTube and security lapses affecting Grand Theft Auto’s newest game. These incidents underline the critical need for employee oversight. We’ll also focus on Elon Musk's controversial decision to divert AI chips from TESLA to his AI venture, XAI, exploring this move's ethical and legal ramifications.
Finally, we unpack the world of sophisticated email scams and phishing tactics. Learn about the intricate ways scammers manipulate email conversations and the differences between phishing attacks and scams. We’ll also explore how stories of old internet memes like “All your base are belong to us” play into the current digital landscape. Wrapping up on a lighter note, we'll share how technology is empowering coffee farmers and celebrate National Cognac Day, comparing the taste of cognac to bourbon.
Episode 208: Starts at :30
Episode 208: This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, Buckle up as we dive into the latest tech news and stories to keep you on the edge of your seat.
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--- [Now on Today's Show]
--- [Top Stories in Technology]

• Musk asked Nvidia to ship the AI chips booked for Tesla to X and xAI.
• 'I was misidentified as a shoplifter by facial recognition.
• Breaking News: Chat GPT is down
• Microsoft is extending its AI push to customer service call centers

--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]
Cognac Park Single Barrel Cellar No 5 - 2016 Petite Champagne| 90 Proof | $75

--- [Letters]
TechTime Staff share this week's informative emails that were received during the week. This includes scams, phishing emails, and all-out mistruths disguised as legitimate emails.
--- [This Week in Technology]
May 31, 1991 - All Your Base Are Belong To Us
--- [Marc's Whiskey Mumble]
Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey
--- [Technology Fail of the Week]
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from YouTube insider access tied to massive leaks
--- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]
Question: Is Facial Recognition every going to work?
--- [Nathan Nugget]
How to opt out of Instagram and Facebook Using Your Posts for AI
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]
Cognac Park Single Barrel Cellar No 5 - 2016 Petite Champagne| 90 Proof | $75

Mike: Thumbs Up
Nathan: Thumbs Down

Capitole

1. Tech Time Radio Broadcast Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Tech Talk (00:15:55)

3. Email Scam Tactics Revealed (00:27:13)

4. Phishing and Scamming in Technology (00:36:24)

5. Connecting People Through Coffee and Whiskey (00:41:24)