Josh Meyer

In this engaging discussion, Josh Meyer, founding engineer at Tollbit, dives into the exciting world of AI agents and their integration with large language models. He shares insights on BrowserPassport, a novel solution for AI agent authentication. The conversation also highlights the challenges of web security and the innovative frameworks shaping AI technology. Josh emphasizes the unique advantages of being in San Francisco for AI startups, offering a fascinating glimpse into the future of AI and its potential impact on publishing and decision-making.

Garrett Graff, a journalist and historian known for his work on national security, joins Josh Meyer, a domestic security correspondent at USA Today. They dive into Trump's controversial nominations of Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and Kash Patel as FBI chief. The discussion reveals concerns about Gabbard's ties to authoritarian regimes and Patel's intent to dismantle the FBI. They analyze the potential implications for U.S. national security and the broader challenges these nominees might face in confirmation.

Josh Meyer, co-founder of Coqui, discusses the exciting world of voice cloning technology, highlighting how it can infuse emotional expression into AI-generated voices. He emphasizes the importance of community collaboration in speech technology, especially for marginalized languages and ethical considerations. The conversation touches on the transformative influence of speech tech in everyday applications and reassures that machine learning is here to enhance human roles rather than replace them. Meyer also champions the idea that anyone can contribute to open-source projects, regardless of technical skills.