This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1027: 20 Years in the Can - Delete IP Law?, Recall Roll Out, Not Dire Wolves
Apr 14, 2025
Join car expert Sam Abuelsamid, SSD technologist Allyn Malventano, and the Digital Jesuit Fr. Robert Ballecer as they dive into tech's evolving landscape. They discuss the intriguing implications of potentially deleting IP law, the complexities of AI ethics, and Microsoft's delayed rollout of Recall AI. The conversation touches on agricultural tech innovations and how they blend modern farming with AI. They also reflect on the community built over two decades of podcasting, sharing humor and heartfelt moments that connect listeners and creators alike.
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USAA App Impact Story
- Scott Simmons worked on processes enabling USAA's innovative mobile check deposit app.
- Leo praised this feature on the show years ago, highlighting user appreciation from inside the team.
Challenges of US Manufacturing
- Manufacturing complex products like CPUs and electronics in the US overnight is unrealistic due to supply chain and expertise gaps.
- Automation and robotics mostly come from China, complicating US manufacturing ambitions further.
Trade Tariffs Are Complex
- OSHA and environmental regulations impact real tariffs beyond simple percentages, making trade calculations complex.
- Worst-case numbers are often quoted, not reflecting true economic effects of trade policies.