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August 12, 2026Episode 2914 min
Black Hat's Biggest Shift: AI Attacks Are Here, and Getting Smarter
In this episode of Tech News This Week, we sit down with Sharon Shea, executive editor of TechTarget Cybersecurity, to recap Black Hat 2026. Sharon shares about the atmosphere around automated AI attacks, recommended strategies in this new era of AI and cybersecurity, and touches on what to watch in 2027. Featuring: Sharon Shea, executive editor of TechTarget Cybersecurity In today's episode, we cover... Characteristics of AI-enabled attacks The shift from hyping AI to operationalizing AI Perennial threats like critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and much more! Resources: Black Hat 2026: Key news, takeaways and security trends | TechTarget
July 25, 2026Episode 2820 min
OpenAI-Hugging Face Hack: What Happens When One AI System Attacks Another?
In this episode of Tech News This Week, Kelsey Sung sits down with Dark Reading Managing Editor Fahmida Rashid to unpack one of the most significant AI security stories of the year: an OpenAI test model that autonomously escaped its sandbox and targeted Hugging Face's production environment during an internal evaluation. The discussion explores how the incident unfolded, why it marks a milestone in AI-versus-AI attacks, and what it reveals about the limits of today's AI safety guardrails. They also examine the growing challenges around AI containment, enterprise security, and accountability as autonomous systems become more capable. Featuring: Fahmida Rashid , Dark Reading In this episode: How an OpenAI test model escaped its sandbox and targeted Hugging Face What the incident reveals about AI guardrails, containment, and safety frameworks Why AI systems can circumvent rules to accomplish assigned tasks The legal and liability questions surrounding autonomous AI behavior What CISOs and security teams should do now to prepare for AI-driven attacks As AI agents become increasingly autonomous, this conversation explores the new security realities organizations need to understand, from incident response planning to the future of AI governance. Resources: What the OpenAI-Hugging Face Hack Means for Enterprises When AI Attacks: OpenAI Models Autonomously Hack Hugging Face Hugging Face ‘Hacker’ Was Rogue OpenAI model
July 17, 2026Episode 2714 min
Understanding The Trump Executive Order on Frontier Models in AI
In this episode of Tech News This Week, Kelsey Sung and Kinza Yasar discuss the implications of an executive order released by President Trump regarding a voluntary review process AI frontier models. Featuring: Kinza Yasar , TechTarget We cover… The basic overview of the executive order Unanswered questions around the definition of frontier model The AI cybersecurity clearinghouse introduced in this executive order The executive order's impact on enterprise and AI vendor behavior …and more! Resources Trump AI order targets frontier model prerelease review
July 9, 2026Episode 2613 min
Microsoft Layoffs and the AI Effect: What You Need to Know
Tech companies acknowledge that AI is playing a role in job losses, but some might be growing more careful with their word choice in those acknowledgments. In this episode, we explore the recent Microsoft layoffs, the role of AI in driving these changes, and how companies communicate about AI's impact on employment. Featuring: Kelsey Ziser, Senior Editor at Information Week In today's episode, we cover... The role of AI in automation and job cuts Company messaging around AI and employment Economic and microeconomic factors influencing layoffs ...and more! Find us on YouTube at @eyeontech and subscribe to the Tech News This Week channel on Apple, Spotify and other major podcast platforms to get new episodes weekly. Resources 2026 tech company layoffs [Tracker]
May 22, 2026Episode 2515 min
What this week's Meta layoffs tell us about AI transformation progress
In this week's episode, we sat down with TechTarget News Director Jim O'Donnell to discuss the the recent wave of layoffs in the tech industry, focusing on Meta's strategic moves and the broader implications of AI transformation on employment, roles, and company culture. O'Donnell provides expert insights into how AI is reshaping the workforce and what the future might hold. In this episode, we cover: Meta's layoffs and AI strategy Changing workforce dynamics and soft skills Future challenges for new entrants in tech And more! Find more tech news headlines by reading our Weekly Roundup . Read more on techtarget.com/searchcio
May 15, 2026Episode 2419 min
Proof that vibe-coded apps are putting your organization at risk
A recent Red Access report revealed a staggering 5,000 vibe-coded apps in corporate environments, with 2,000 lacking proper security controls. This means sensitive data, including medical records, is floating around with no basic protections. TechTarget.com's Kelsey Sung and Dark Reading's Rob Wright talk about the rapid evolution of shadow AI in light of this report. Employees aren't just using unauthorized tools, they’re creating apps that could be serving up sensitive information to hackers on a silver platter. Dig into the Red Access report here: Red Access Request a Demo Stay in the loop on other tech news this week: https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/feature/Weekly-news-roundup-Googlebook-announced-WhatsApp-Incognito-Altman-under-fire-and-Foxconn-breach
April 17, 2026Episode 417 min
Novo Nordisk's OpenAI Partnership & How AI is Revolutionizing Drug Development
Novo Nordisk teamed up with OpenAI, a partnership intended to shorten timelines and improve accuracy in drug development. In this episode, Kelsey Sung interviews Cliff Saran of Computer Weekly about Novo Nordisk's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI. They explore how AI is transforming drug development, reducing timelines, and addressing challenges in healthcare innovation. This collaboration also hints at a future where AI might reduce the need for animal testing, a controversial but promising step forward in ethical research. Featuring: Cliff Saran, Computer Weekly Read more: Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to AI-power drug development
April 8, 2026Episode 524 min
Decoding US Cybersecurity and AI Legislation
In this episode of Tech News This Week, Sabrina Polin hosts cybersecurity reporter Becky Bracken of Dark Reading to unpack the latest trends in cybersecurity legislation, federal and state policies, and AI regulation. They explore the implications of recent executive orders, the role of the private sector, and what the US can learn from EU approaches to AI governance. Main Topics The absence of the U.S. government at RSAC 2026 and its implications for cybersecurity leadership Analysis of recent U.S. federal executive orders and state legislation on AI and cybersecurity The balance between regulation, innovation, and the private sector's role in shaping AI's future Insights into practical AI deployment, ethical considerations, and monitoring AI efficacy Upcoming key figures and reports in cybersecurity, including an exclusive interview with Chris Inglis Dark Reading Confidential podcast: Recent podcasts | page 1 of 1 | Dark Reading Follow Becky on LinkedIn: Becky Bracken | LinkedIn
March 19, 2026Episode 424 min
Behind 2026 Healthcare AI Trends: AI Adoption Grows, But Physician Confidence Is Shaky
AI utilization grew among physicians from 38% in 2023 to 72% in 2026. But doctors still harbor concerns about employing the tool. TechTarget senior editor Anuja Vaidya sat down with us to dig into this trend and explore what AI adoption in this risk-averse industry can tell business leaders across the economic landscape. In today's episode, we cover... AI use cases in healthcare Data privacy concerns The health IT regulatory landscape around AI and how physicians are finding guardrails amid deregulation Future trends in AI utilization ...and more! Read more on our websites. Data privacy, AI safety assurances key to physician adoption of AI How health systems are facilitating AI governance
March 13, 2026Episode 418 min
SaaS isn't dying, it's changing: How vendors & users are responding to agentic AI
The possibilities with agentic AI in SaaS seem boundless, but certain limitations may be the only thing keeping the “SaaSpocalypse” at bay. Informa TechTarget editors Beth Pariseau and Ben Lutkevich discuss how agentic AI is affecting the future of SaaS applications. In today’s episode, we cover… The impact of AI agents on SaaS vendors Real-world examples of AI transforming business processes Historical trends in IT centralization and decentralization …and more! Read more on our websites. SaaSpocalypse? Maybe not, but SaaS applications are changing
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