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September 17, 2026Episode 3217 min

Global, Tech Leaders Weigh In On AI Development Debate

Companies like Anthropic and Open AI are going head-to-head with global political leaders, as well as players like NVIDIA, over whether or not to slow down AI innovation. In this episode, Esther Shittu discusses the current landscape of AI development, the arguments for each side of this debate, and the geopolitical and economic implications of these choices. Featuring: Esther Shittu, News Writer at TechTarget Today's episode covers… The landscape of AI regulation and key players Impact on open source and closed models Predictions and future outlook for AI regulation …and more! To learn more about AI, check out TechTarget AI & Emerging Tech . To watch our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, @EyeonTech . References: Enterprises in shaky spot amid calls for an AI slowdown AI CEOs call for slowing AI boom as billions flow to data centers

September 3, 2026Episode 3112 min

VMware Explore 2026 Insights: Private Cloud's Resurgence, NVIDIA Noticeably Absent

VMware Explore 2026 carried a noticeably different energy than in previous years, according to attendees. Beth Pariseau was on the ground at the conference and brings back the major headlines, emerging industry themes, and critical insights into how private AI and cloud infrastructure strategies are shifting in real time. Featuring: Beth Pariseau , Senior News Writer, TechTarget In today’s episode, we’ll cover… Kubernetes and Tanzu integration VMware Cloud Foundation VCF 9 migration Broadcom's private cloud strategy and more! To learn more VMware Explore 2026 coverage, check out IT Infrastructure . To watch video clips from our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, @EyeonTech. References: Enterprises make strides with private AI on-premises Broadcom CEO doubles down on private cloud at VMware Explore

August 27, 2026Episode 3010 min

Why NVIDIA’s Price Hike Could Hit Every IT Team

NVIDIA has been in a few major headlines in the last week. In this episode, we explore the company's latest financial results and strategic moves that have made the news, as well as the implications of the global memory shortage on enterprise IT. Featuring: Beth Pariseau , Senior News Writer, TechTarget In today's episode, we cover... Implications of anticipated price hikes for enterprise IT NVIDIA's potential acquisition of Hugging Face NVIDIA's announcements about AI systems and investment in Groq chips ...and more! To learn more about AI and IT Operations, check out TechTarget IT Infrastructure . To watch video clips from our podcast, subscribe to our YouTube channel, @EyeonTech . To listen to Beth's podcast, subscribe to IT Ops Query on Apple, Spotify, and other major podcasting platforms. References: Nvidia price hike will raise IT costs for all, analysts say | TechT... Nvidia Agrees to Buy Open Source AI Platform Hugging Face For $12.9 Billion

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