This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1056: The Big Sleep - The Great Router Ban
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Nov 3, 2025 
Join security expert Alex Stamos, tech policy guru Stacey Higginbotham, and journalist Jill Duffy as they explore the rise of AI in cybersecurity. They discuss how adversaries are automating exploits, raising alarms about corporate readiness. Topics include the recent push to ban certain routers due to security risks, the impact of AI on consumer devices, and the peculiarities of managing your digital legacy. Plus, learn about the implications of AI-driven fraud and the controversial ad-supported smart appliances.
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Leo's Emacs Session Ran Away With Him
- Leo spent three hours using Claude Code to clean his Emacs configuration and was amazed at the results.
- He found AI surprisingly competent even with older languages like Common Lisp.
Two Waves Of AI Coding Impact
- Vibe coding for amateurs will expand access to computing and data analysis, unlocking productivity for non-engineers.
- That benefit contrasts with different risks when enterprises adopt AI-enabled coding without controls.
AI Democratizes Coding, But Risks Remain
- AI-powered 'vibe coding' will democratize software creation and boost productivity for non-experts.
- Enterprises must add guardrails because the tools don't understand architecture, privacy, or compliance.
