by Karl W. Palachuk | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Topic 1: AI – Take One: Fighting Covid on mass transit In Barcelona’s subway system, AI is helping regulate airflows to fight the spread of Covid. Of course, that has implications for other diseases and other mass transit. We discuss what this means for...
by Karl W. Palachuk | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Topic 1: Regulations are real in Louisiana. Now moving to a city and state near you. Also, check out the new page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3011459202301532 (MSP Regulation and Legislation). Topic 2:Face-changing technology . . . with a nod to what...
by Karl W. Palachuk | Jun 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Topic 1: Limit AI Research before it happens? Wired reports that an AI algorithm that “predicts” criminality based on a facial recognition is drawing ire. Meanwhile, some AI experts are calling to stop this line of research altogether....
by Karl W. Palachuk | Jun 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our sponsor today is PC Matic – Thank you! More info at https://pcmatic.com/msp — — — Topic 1: Coming boom for freelancers? Part of the rhythm of the economy is that economic downturns result in new opportunities. This time, the question is,...
by Karl W. Palachuk | Jun 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Special Note: This week’s podcast is brought to you by our friends at Third Tier. For more information, visit www.ThirdTier.net. Topic 1: IBM and Amazon get out of facial recognition Major companies are backing away from developing and working with facial...
by Karl W. Palachuk | Jun 11, 2020 | Killing IT Podcast
Topic 1: Facebook Shops Will you (should you) set up a shop on Facebook? We give our perspective. Related Link: https://stratechery.com/2020/platforms-in-an-aggregator-world/ Topic 2: Lobbying by and for the IT Community Should we be lobbying on behalf of the IT...
by Karl W. Palachuk | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have a bit of a theme going through all three of today’s topics: Education. Topic 1: Google Classrooms – too meager? In case you haven’t seen it, here is “Google Classroom.” https://edu.google.com/products/classroom/?modal_active=none...
by Karl W. Palachuk | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recorded LIVE at the SMB Online Conference! (Conference attendees can see and listen to all four topics in the Conference downloads area.) Topic 1: Where do we stand on burrito delivery? Update on our year-old bet: Will your pizza (or burrito) be delivered first by...
by Karl W. Palachuk | May 19, 2020 | Killing IT Podcast
Happy “Diamond” anniversary – 60 episodes! Topic 1: Are we breaking artificial intelligence? In this era of “pandemic,” our behaviors are different from normal. That can be confusing for AI. In fact, it points out some of the...
by Karl W. Palachuk | May 12, 2020 | Killing IT Podcast
Please check out our new “Killing IT Reading List” – at https://killingit.smallbizthoughts.com. Promo: Join us at the SMB Online Conference May 19-20. As a bonus, we’re doing a “Killing IT Live” session. Check it out at...
