Are we on the brink of a privacy apocalypse, or is this just the next step in our technological evolution? As smart glasses become more advanced, the line between helpful augmentation and invasive surveillance grows increasingly blurry.

In this episode, Chris and Yaniv dive into the recent hack of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses by Harvard students, exploring the implications for privacy, AI, and the future of augmented reality.

They also discuss the unexpected connection between nuclear power and AI, Mark Zuckerberg's changing public persona, and the ongoing drama in the WordPress community.

In this episode, you will:

Discover how Harvard students turned Meta's smart glasses into powerful surveillance tools
Explore the ethical implications of AI-powered facial recognition in everyday life
Learn about the growing link between nuclear power and AI data centers
Find out why Zuckerberg is flaunting his wealth and what it means for tech culture.
Understand the ongoing conflict between WordPress and WP Engine
Examine the challenges of maintaining mental health as a successful founder
Gain insights into the evolving relationship between open-source projects and commercial entities
Consider the impact of COVID-19 and social changes on tech leadership styles

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Credits

Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Content Strategist: Carolina Franco

Intro Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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