Today in Tech

Host Keith Shaw and his expert guests discuss the latest technology news and trends happening in the industry. Watch new episodes twice each week here or listen to the podcast.

Ep.344

Quantum computing in 2025: From sci-fi to real-world solutions

In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Murray Thom, VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, to explore how quantum computing is no longer theoretical, but powering real business outcomes across logistics, finance, pharmaceuticals, and beyond.

Ep.344

Sep 30, 2025 44 mins

Healthcare Industry Retail Industry Transportation and Logistics Industry

Ep.343

How agentic AI is expanding the attack surface

As enterprises adopt agentic AI systems, the cybersecurity risks are evolving rapidly. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Lee Klarich, Chief Product Officer at Palo Alto Networks, about how AI agents are increasing the complexity and scale of the attack surface. The discussion covers real-world vulnerabilities, new threat vectors like prompt injection and rogue agents, and what security teams must do to adapt.

Ep.343

Sep 23, 2025 44 mins

Cyberattacks Generative AI Security Practices

Ep.342

Why are so many AI projects failing?

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 and agentic AI.

Ep.342

Sep 17, 2025 38 mins

Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Architecture Generative AI

Ep.341

How AI is disrupting physical security and threat protection processes

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 language models are improving response times, reducing false alarms, and helping security teams work smarter.

Ep.341

Sep 9, 2025 34 mins

Advanced Persistent Threats Generative AI Threat and Vulnerability Management

Ep.340

Why your resume isn't making it past AI

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 AI-powered job hunt.

Ep.340

Sep 2, 2025 46 mins

Generative AI IT Jobs Resumes

Ep.339

AI's future: What is broken, and what's next?

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 to transforming onboarding, customer service, and engineering productivity, Ketan shares how companies can move beyond the headlines and focus on ROI, culture, and trust.

Ep.339

Aug 26, 2025 47 mins

Artificial Intelligence Generative AI

Ep.338

Why does AI still hallucinate?

Generative AI has revolutionized how we write, code, and create—but it still hallucinates. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Byron Cook, Distinguished Scientist and VP at AWS, to break down why AI continues to make things up—and what we can do to stop it.

Ep.338

Aug 19, 2025 35 mins

Artificial Intelligence Developer Generative AI

Ep.337

Why your entire workforce should become AI experts

AI isn’t just for data scientists anymore. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Red Hat Distinguished Engineer Mo Duffy about how businesses can empower everyone — from HR to marketing to customer support — to become fluent in AI.

Ep.337

Aug 12, 2025 33 mins

Artificial Intelligence Generative AI IT Training

Ep.336

Why enterprise browsers will unlock productivity, improve user experience

Is your web browser still built for consumers — but your business has moved on? In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw sits down with Bradon Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, to explore the rise of enterprise browsers — purpose-built tools that enhance security, improve user experience, and unlock productivity in a browser-first world.

Ep.336

Aug 5, 2025 37 mins

Browsers Enterprise Generative AI

Ep.335

Is Google search dying? How genAI is reshaping the internet

Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are shaking up the world of search — and putting pressure on Google’s dominance. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Thais Castello Branco, Head of Marketing and Strategy at Exa, about how AI is transforming how we search, how businesses are adapting, and what the future of discovery looks like.

Ep.335

Jul 29, 2025 37 mins

Generative AI Google Search Web Search

Ep.334

How AI will bring new apps, experiences to maps

Are we at a crossroads in mapping innovation? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Marc Prioleau, executive director of the Overture Maps Foundation, about how artificial intelligence, open data, and community-driven efforts are reshaping the future of digital maps.

Ep.334

Jul 22, 2025 47 mins

Developer Generative AI Maps and Navigation Software

Ep.333

Inside the North Korean IT job scandal

A shocking new investigation reveals how North Korean operatives used generative AI tools to pose as remote tech workers, land real jobs, and send stolen salaries—and potentially sensitive data—back to the DPRK. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Brett Winterford, VP of Okta Threat Intelligence, about the rise of “wage mole” campaigns, deepfake video interviews, and how companies were tricked into hiring fake personas with stolen identities.

Ep.333

Jul 15, 2025 34 mins

Cybercrime Remote Access Security Remote Work

Ep.332

How AI is fueling the counterfeit economy – and what you can do about it

In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw interviews Roei Ganzarski, CEO of Alitheon, about the alarming rise of counterfeit goods—and how advanced technologies like generative AI, 3D scanning, and global e-commerce are making the problem worse. From fake pharmaceuticals and automotive parts to luxury items and skincare products, counterfeiters are now targeting high-risk, high-value industries with near-undetectable fakes.

Ep.332

Jul 8, 2025 38 mins

Generative AI Manufacturing Industry Physical Security

Ep.331

What are quantum cities? How AI, real estate and civic tech are shaping the future

As the world reimagines life after the pandemic, a bold new vision for city development is emerging—Quantum Cities. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw interviews Chase Garbarino, co-founder and CEO of HqO, to explore how artificial intelligence, commercial real estate innovation, and digital infrastructure are converging to fuel the next wave of urban transformation.

Ep.331

Jul 1, 2025 42 mins

Critical Infrastructure Government Predictive Analytics

Ep.330

Online learning: What's next for higher education, skills training?

Five years after the pandemic forced schools online, what's the real future of distance education in a world shaped by AI, hybrid models, and evolving student needs? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Evan Kropp, Executive Director of Distance Education at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications.

Ep.330

Jun 24, 2025 45 mins

Education Industry Education and Training Software IT Skills

Ep.329

Why AI agents are the new cybersecurity nightmare

AI agents are revolutionizing productivity, but they’re also creating a massive, growing security crisis for businesses. In this episode of Today in Tech, we chat with Clarence Hinton, Chief Strategy Officer at CyberArk, exploring the alarming findings from a new identity security survey covering over 2,600 cybersecurity leaders across 20 countries.

Ep.329

Jun 17, 2025 36 mins

Data and Information Security Generative AI Identity and Access Management

Ep.328

AI is turning your online data into a real-world threat

AI tools are making it faster and easier than ever to find personal details about anyone, often turning harmless online information into real-world risk. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Chris Wingfield, a former military digital targeter and now SVP at 360 Privacy, about how generative AI is transforming online surveillance. They explore how scammers, stalkers, and even corporate actors use AI to weaponize public data — and what individuals and businesses can do to protect themselves. From Google searches to Zillow listings and LinkedIn profiles, your digital trail is more dangerous than you think.

Ep.328

Jun 10, 2025 39 mins

Cybercrime Data Privacy Internet Security

Ep.327

Leadership Chaos: How to stay steady when everything is shifting

In this episode of Today in Tech, Keith Shaw talks with Robert Siegel, Stanford lecturer and author of The Systems Leader, about how managers and executives can lead more effectively during turbulent times. Drawing from real-world examples and research, Robert shares a new leadership approach built for today’s fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Ep.327

Jun 3, 2025 49 mins

Employee Experience IT Leadership

Ep.326

Why do tech titans keep trying to 'kill' the smartphone?

Everyone from Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg is declaring the end of the smartphone era — but is it hype or reality? On this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by IDC analyst Ramon Llamas to explore whether smart glasses, earbuds, AI pins, or even brain implants will really replace your smartphone. From the rise of AR/VR wearables to the limitations of AI assistants, we dig into what’s coming, what’s hype, and why your phone isn’t going anywhere — yet.

Ep.326

May 27, 2025 46 mins

Apple Augmented Reality Smartphones

Ep.325

Why synthetic data is reshaping the future of AI training

As the demand for high-quality training data continues to surge, synthetic data is emerging as a game-changing tool in the world of AI development. But is it the silver bullet enterprises need—or a potential minefield of risks? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Alexius Wronka, CTO of Data and Growth at Invisible Technologies, to explore the advantages, limitations, and ethical challenges of using synthetic data to train large language models (LLMs) and enterprise AI systems.

Ep.325

May 20, 2025 26 mins

Data Engineering Data Science Generative AI

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