Sam Abuelsamid

Join Sam Abuelsamid, an automotive expert from Telemetry, Cathy Gellis, a tech-focused attorney, and Larry Magid, an internet safety advocate for kids, as they dive into pressing tech issues. They discuss the latest legal battles surrounding AI and privacy, including a significant court ruling on TikTok's operations. The conversation shifts to parental controls and tech’s responsibility in protecting minors online. Finally, they explore exciting innovations like augmented reality in cars and the challenges of navigating copyright laws in the digital age.

Sam Abuelsamid, an automotive expert and VP at Telemetry, Cathy Gellis, a tech-savvy attorney at TechDirt, and Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely.org, dive into the latest tech news. They reflect on the legacy of computing pioneer Bill Atkinson and discuss the legal intricacies of AI privacy issues. The trio also tackles the complexities of parental controls for online safety and explores how recent tax code changes are impacting tech layoffs. They provide insights into the evolving landscape of technology, law, and the importance of user privacy.

Expert Sam Abuelsamid discusses real-time OSes in cars, covering QNX, Wind River, and Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit. The hosts explore topics like Apple IDs, Apple podcast transcripts, and Microsoft's decision to separate Teams from Office. They also touch on Apple's immersive video experiences, including Vision Pro Spatial Personas and challenges faced by Apple in developing the ecosystem. The episode wraps up with a new theme song and discussions on hardware vulnerabilities in Apple Silicon.

In this engaging discussion, guests Sam Abuelsamid, a Guidehouse Insights expert on electric vehicles; Stephanie Brinley from S&P Global, specializing in automotive insights; John Beltz Snyder of Autoblog known for keen automotive analysis; and Gary Vasilash, founder of shinymetalboxes.net with a focus on design and culture delve into the future of transportation. Topics cover the impact of EV vs. ICE pricing and the growing market for autonomous vehicles, alongside insights into consumer behavior and the evolving automotive landscape.

Guests Mark Wakefield, Sam Abuelsamid, Gary Vasilash, and John McElroy discuss topics including advancements in Chinese NEVs, legacy OEMs' focus on pickups and potential for family SUVs, the evolution of software-defined vehicles, the lack of mindset in legacy OEMs, the potential and challenges of software-defined vehicles, and the perspectives on AI and software-defined vehicles.