Artwork

Kandungan disediakan oleh Big Pond Podcasts and MSP Radio. Semua kandungan podcast termasuk episod, grafik dan perihalan podcast dimuat naik dan disediakan terus oleh Big Pond Podcasts and MSP Radio atau rakan kongsi platform podcast mereka. Jika anda percaya seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta anda tanpa kebenaran anda, anda boleh mengikuti proses yang digariskan di sini https://ms.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Aplikasi Podcast
Pergi ke luar talian dengan aplikasi Player FM !

California AI Bill Faces Opposition, ConnectWise Acquisitions, and AI in Sports Reporting

12:30
 
Kongsi
 

Manage episode 439586683 series 2555839
Kandungan disediakan oleh Big Pond Podcasts and MSP Radio. Semua kandungan podcast termasuk episod, grafik dan perihalan podcast dimuat naik dan disediakan terus oleh Big Pond Podcasts and MSP Radio atau rakan kongsi platform podcast mereka. Jika anda percaya seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta anda tanpa kebenaran anda, anda boleh mengikuti proses yang digariskan di sini https://ms.player.fm/legal.

The episode starts with California's AI safety bill, SB 1047. The bill, which mandates safety testing and third-party audits for advanced AI systems costing over $100 million, has garnered opposition from industry leaders and academics who fear it may stifle innovation, particularly for smaller firms and academic research. As Governor Gavin Newsom deliberates on the bill, the episode highlights the tension between ensuring safety in AI technology and fostering an environment conducive to innovation.

Sobel also covers the recent expansion of ConnectWise's MSP platform through the acquisitions of Axiant and Skykick. These acquisitions aim to enhance data protection and cloud management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs). The integration of these companies is expected to contribute to the development of ConnectWise ASIO, a comprehensive platform that combines various services, including professional services automation and cybersecurity solutions. The episode provides insights into the growth of Axiant and the implications of Skykick's acquisition, particularly in the context of cloud management.

The podcast further explores the implications of AI in governance, referencing the recent campaign in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where an AI chatbot named Vic ran for mayor but ultimately lost to the incumbent. Victor Miller, the campaign's proponent, aimed to promote AI governance through his organization, the Rational Governance Alliance. Despite the defeat, Miller remains committed to advocating for AI's role in public decision-making, emphasizing the potential for more efficient and unbiased governance.

Lastly, Sobel discusses the growing trend of AI-generated content, specifically ESPN's foray into AI-generated sports recaps for women's soccer. While the intention is to allow human writers to focus on more in-depth reporting, the initial AI-generated recaps have raised concerns about quality and nuance. The episode underscores the importance of human oversight in AI applications, suggesting that while AI can provide basic information, it may fall short in delivering the depth and context that quality journalism requires.

Three things to know today

00:00 California's AI Safety Bill SB 1047 Faces Industry Opposition Over Innovation Concerns as It Awaits Governor Newsom's Decision

04:52 ConnectWise Expands MSP Platform with Acquisitions of Axcient and SkyKick, Strengthening Data Protection and Cloud Management

06:37 MSP Sector Sees Growth with AI-Driven Tools, Enhanced Security Pledges, and Expanding Cloud Marketplaces

Supported by: https://getthread.com/mspradio/

https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/

All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/

Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/

Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/

Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/

Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech

Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com

Follow us on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

  continue reading

1495 episod

Artwork
iconKongsi
 
Manage episode 439586683 series 2555839
Kandungan disediakan oleh Big Pond Podcasts and MSP Radio. Semua kandungan podcast termasuk episod, grafik dan perihalan podcast dimuat naik dan disediakan terus oleh Big Pond Podcasts and MSP Radio atau rakan kongsi platform podcast mereka. Jika anda percaya seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta anda tanpa kebenaran anda, anda boleh mengikuti proses yang digariskan di sini https://ms.player.fm/legal.

The episode starts with California's AI safety bill, SB 1047. The bill, which mandates safety testing and third-party audits for advanced AI systems costing over $100 million, has garnered opposition from industry leaders and academics who fear it may stifle innovation, particularly for smaller firms and academic research. As Governor Gavin Newsom deliberates on the bill, the episode highlights the tension between ensuring safety in AI technology and fostering an environment conducive to innovation.

Sobel also covers the recent expansion of ConnectWise's MSP platform through the acquisitions of Axiant and Skykick. These acquisitions aim to enhance data protection and cloud management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs). The integration of these companies is expected to contribute to the development of ConnectWise ASIO, a comprehensive platform that combines various services, including professional services automation and cybersecurity solutions. The episode provides insights into the growth of Axiant and the implications of Skykick's acquisition, particularly in the context of cloud management.

The podcast further explores the implications of AI in governance, referencing the recent campaign in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where an AI chatbot named Vic ran for mayor but ultimately lost to the incumbent. Victor Miller, the campaign's proponent, aimed to promote AI governance through his organization, the Rational Governance Alliance. Despite the defeat, Miller remains committed to advocating for AI's role in public decision-making, emphasizing the potential for more efficient and unbiased governance.

Lastly, Sobel discusses the growing trend of AI-generated content, specifically ESPN's foray into AI-generated sports recaps for women's soccer. While the intention is to allow human writers to focus on more in-depth reporting, the initial AI-generated recaps have raised concerns about quality and nuance. The episode underscores the importance of human oversight in AI applications, suggesting that while AI can provide basic information, it may fall short in delivering the depth and context that quality journalism requires.

Three things to know today

00:00 California's AI Safety Bill SB 1047 Faces Industry Opposition Over Innovation Concerns as It Awaits Governor Newsom's Decision

04:52 ConnectWise Expands MSP Platform with Acquisitions of Axcient and SkyKick, Strengthening Data Protection and Cloud Management

06:37 MSP Sector Sees Growth with AI-Driven Tools, Enhanced Security Pledges, and Expanding Cloud Marketplaces

Supported by: https://getthread.com/mspradio/

https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/

All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/

Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/

Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/

Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/

Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech

Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com

Follow us on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

  continue reading

1495 episod

Semua episod

×
 
Loading …

Selamat datang ke Player FM

Player FM mengimbas laman-laman web bagi podcast berkualiti tinggi untuk anda nikmati sekarang. Ia merupakan aplikasi podcast terbaik dan berfungsi untuk Android, iPhone, dan web. Daftar untuk melaraskan langganan merentasi peranti.

 

Panduan Rujukan Pantas

Podcast Teratas