Advances in Everyday Tech with Leo Laporte
Easy Prey31 Tammi 2024

Advances in Everyday Tech with Leo Laporte

Advances in technology are increasing at a rate we've never experienced before. Many will need to decide how much privacy they're willing to give up for the sake of convenience and the impact that AI will have on that decision. Today's guest is Leo Laporte. Leo is a broadcaster, author, tech pundit, the former host of The Tech Guy weekly radio show, and the founder and host of Twit.tv which is a podcast network focused on technology.

Show Notes:

  • [1:20] - Leo has been in broadcasting since 1976. He explains how he got into the industry.

  • [5:02] - Eventually, Leo found himself learning more about technology which led to him writing for magazines.

  • [9:32] - In 2004, Leo started a podcast network.

  • [13:02] - Podcasting didn't peak until 2018 and Leo already had a lot of podcast content online.

  • [15:13] - Leo explains that if he were to start Twit.tv now, it would be a completely different business.

  • [19:01] - Although technology has advanced, Chris admits he still loves listening to the radio and often has it on in the background.

  • [21:40] - What motivated Leo to keep up was the terror and desperation callers showed when asking him questions.

  • [24:09] - The goal has always been to educate people on technology but it is harder now than ever with how fast things are changing.

  • [26:46] - A common problem right now is pig butchering. It is also becoming more and more apparent that many scammers are laborers.

  • [31:04] - People in the field have to have the hope that people are good and we can help each other.

  • [32:29] - Leo shares the experience of his ex-wife falling victim to a scam.

  • [35:14] - A lot of people have the misconception that social media sites like Facebook operate like smaller businesses.

  • [37:22] - Initially, AI like ChatGPT was pretty basic, but as it improves over time, scammers will be even stronger.

  • [39:42] - What sounds impossible right now will be not only possible but a reality soon.

  • [42:37] - If you are willing to give up some privacy, there are some real benefits you will get out of that.

  • [44:17] - Leo shares what he expects will be available by the end of this year.

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