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Tech Gumbo

We started Tech Gumbo in Nov 2014 as a conversational show of news, information & updates about the past, present & future of all things technology in a topical, interesting and digestible way.

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22:01

The Jetson’s vs. Reality, Maga Dream Girl, OpenAI’s...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/04/09

News and Updates:The Jetsons Predicting 2062: As we approach the show’s fictional 2062 setting, modern tech like eVTOLs (flying cars) and video calling have arrived, though the "nine-hour workweek" remains a distant dream. AI Attention Harvesting: Viral "MAGA dream girl" accounts like Jessica Foster use AI-generated imagery of fake soldiers to gain millions of followers, funneling users toward paid adult content sites. Adult Mode Shelved: OpenAI has "indefinitely" paused plans for an erotic

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21:59

Social Media Negligence Rulings, Utility...

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2026/04/06

News and Updates:Historic Liability Verdict: A California jury awarded $6 million to a plaintiff, ruling Meta and Google were negligent in designing addictive platforms that caused mental health issues. Big Tobacco Comparison: Legal experts view these verdicts as a "bellwether," potentially triggering a wave of litigation similar to the 1990s crusade against the tobacco industry. New Mexico Penalties: A separate New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for failing to protect young users

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22:02

Interview: Dr. Andrew Dalovisio with Director...

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2026/04/02

Interview:Andrew Dalovisio with Director Cellular Therapy w/ Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Immunotherapy: How immunotherapy intersects with technology CAR-T cell therapy Long Term: Potential future of cancer treatments using technology

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22:10

Meta Liability Verdict, Australian Ban Gaps, NY AI...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/03/30

News and Updates: Meta Liable in New Mexico: A jury found Meta violated state law by failing to protect children from predators, ordering the company to pay $375 million. This marks the first time Meta has been held accountable in a jury trial regarding child safety and deceptive trade practices. Encryption Rollback: Following pressure regarding law enforcement's ability to track predators, Meta announced it will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram later this year. Addiction

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22:02

Apple’s 50-Year Legacy, Gemini’s Office Overhaul, and...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/03/19

News and Updates:Wozniak on Apple at 50: Steve Wozniak reflects on Apple’s start, noting they didn’t predict the future but focused on being one step ahead of the competition. Apple’s Biggest Hits: From the Apple II to the iPhone, Apple revolutionized tech by mastering the human interface and maintaining absolute control over its ecosystem. Apple’s Biggest Misses: Not every bite was sweet; products like the Apple III, Pippin, and the recent Vision Pro struggled due to high costs and

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22:02

BYD Battery Breakthrough, Windows 12 Rumors, and...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/03/16

News and Updates:BYD’s Next-Gen Battery: BYD revealed its second-generation Blade battery, featuring 5% higher energy density and significantly improved efficiency compared to the original lithium iron phosphate packs. Windows 12 Speculation: Rumors suggest a late 2026 Windows 12 launch focused on AI and modular design, though experts remain skeptical of this aggressive release timeline. Server 2016 Sunset: Microsoft announced that extended support for Windows Server 2016 ends January 2027, urging

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22:02

Microsoft Discord Chaos, Power Grid Risks, AI Fast...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/03/12

News and Updates:Microsoft Copilot Discord Backlash: Microsoft’s attempt to ban the term "Microslop" on its Copilot Discord server backfired, leading to massive spamming and the eventual temporary closure of the community. Data Center Grid Risks: Sudden disconnections of Virginia data centers from the power grid have sparked reliability concerns, as simultaneous shifts to backup power can destabilize regional energy supplies. Surge in Energy Demand: Projections indicate data centers could consume

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22:02

Dark Web Explained, NFL Streaming Inquiry, 25Gbps...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/03/09

News and Updates:Dark Web Definition: The dark web is a decentralized, unindexed portion of the deep web requiring specialized software like Tor for anonymous, often unregulated, online communication. Legal vs. Illegal: Accessing the dark web is legal in the U.S., but engaging in illicit activities like buying stolen data or illegal substances remains prosecutable. FCC Sports Inquiry: The FCC is investigating the migration of live sports to paid streaming services, citing concerns over consumer

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22:09

Teen AI Trends, Waymo’s Human Helpers, Remote...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/03/05

News and Updates: Pew Research on Teen AI Usage: A Pew study reveals 54% of U.S. teens use AI for schoolwork. While many use it for research, others admit to frequent chatbot-assisted cheating. Waymo Using Gig Workers: Waymo is paying gig workers $20–$24 to manually close robotaxi doors. The driverless Jaguars cannot move if passengers leave doors ajar after exiting. Waymo Clarifies Human Assistance: Waymo defended its use of overseas assistants to "guide" vehicles in complex traffic, stressing

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22:14

Global Teen Social Media Bans, Discord Delay, Meta...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/03/02

News and Updates:Global Push to Ban Teens: Moves to bar younger teens from social media are spreading globally, with France and Spain implementing or proposing bans for ages 14 to 16. Mental Health Concerns: The initiatives reflect growing political will to address concerns that social-media use is linked to rising teen anxiety and depression. Tech Company Pushback: Social-media companies like Meta and Snap argue age-limit measures are blunt instruments that could push teens to less safe

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21:53

AI Political Warfare, Microsoft Ditches OpenAI,...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/02/26

News and Updates:Anthropic launched a $20 million super PAC to support AI regulation, countering OpenAI-backed groups in a political battle over the future of industry safety guardrails. Microsoft AI lead Mustafa Suleyman confirmed plans to develop in-house frontier models by 2026, signaling a major strategic shift away from total reliance on OpenAI. The Pentagon threatened to cancel Anthropic’s $200 million contract after the startup blocked its AI from being used for autonomous weaponry and mass

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22:16

YouTube’s Legal Defense, Instagram’s Addiction...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/02/23

News and Updates: YouTube argued in a landmark addiction trial that it is an entertainment platform, not social media, comparing its algorithm to a helpful librarian rather than addictive gambling. Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified that 16-hour daily scrolling is "problematic" but not a clinical addiction, despite lawsuits linking excessive use to mental health issues. YouTube's 2025 revenue hit $60 billion, surpassing Netflix. Growth was driven by 325 million paid subscribers, NFL Sunday

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22:11

AI Metacognition Gains, Discord Age Checks, Ring’s...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/02/19

News and Updates:Research shows AI boosts creativity only for employees with strong metacognition—the ability to plan and refine thinking—allowing them to strategically expand knowledge and capacity. Discord will implement global age verification in March, defaulting all users to "teen-appropriate" settings unless they prove adulthood via ID, facial estimation, or behavioral metadata. Ring’s "Search Party" feature uses AI neighborhood camera scans to find lost dogs, sparking privacy fears that the

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22:11

LSU Cyber Defense and Energy Security Initiatives

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/02/16

Interview with Greg Trahan, LSU Assistant Vice President For Strategic Research Partnershipsand Dr. John Flake, Associate Vice President For Research, Professor Chemical Engineering LSU and U.S. Army Cyber Command signed an agreement to develop advanced cyber technologies, providing students and researchers access to defense labs and joint projects. Building on its NSA cyber designation, LSU will use unique industrial control system labs to identify and solve advanced cyberattacks against critical

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21:59

Firefox AI Kill Switch, Microsoft Trims AI Bloat,...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/02/12

News and Updates:Firefox adds a "kill switch" on February 24th to disable all AI features. This "AI control" menu offers granular settings for chatbots, translations, and summaries. Microsoft is reevaluating Windows 11 AI after user backlash. Underutilized features like Copilot in Paint/Notepad may be cut, while the "Recall" feature faces repositioning. xAI loosened Grok’s guardrails to boost engagement, causing a surge in sexualized content. Regulators are investigating reports of nonconsensual

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22:05

TikTok’s Data Pivot, 8K TV Market Collapse, EU EV...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/02/09

News and Updates:TikTok’s New U.S. Data Regime: TikTok USDS launched under American investors, but new terms enable aggressive tracking of precise location and sensitive data, including ethnicity and health, to ensure global interoperability. The Death of 8K Television: LG joined Sony and TCL in halting 8K production due to a lack of content and bandwidth hurdles, leaving Samsung as the sole remaining manufacturer. EU Electric Vehicle Milestone: In December 2025, fully-electric car registrations

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22:00

Trump’s AI Rules And Regs Making, PPG’s Speed Coat,...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/02/05

News and Updates:Trump’s AI Rules And Regs Making: The Trump administration plans to use Google Gemini to draft federal transportation regulations, prioritizing speed and "good enough" rules over traditional, years-long expert drafting. PPG’s Speed Coat: PPG launched an AI-developed automotive clear coat that reduces drying time by 50%, using deterministic AI to identify chemical combinations previously overlooked by human scientists. EU vs. Google AI: The EU initiated proceedings against Google

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22:01

TikTok’s New Deal And Service Outages, Censorship...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/02/02

News and Updates:TikTok Finalizes U.S. Deal: A new majority U.S.-owned entity, TikTok USDS, was formed with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. ByteDance retains under 20% to resolve security concerns. Massive User Growth: TikTok reported reaching 200 million U.S. users, up from 170 million, despite years of legal threats and a looming federal ban. Launch Weekend Outages: Shortly after the ownership transfer, TikTok suffered major U.S. outages. The company cited data center power failures, though users

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22:00

Grok Porn, Grok Breaks Policies, OpenAI Hardware,...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/01/29

News and Updates:Grok bans illegal porn generation- After global backlash and app-store scrutiny, X says Grok now blocks child porn and nonconsensual deepfakes, but only where legally required, underscoring reactive, profit-driven governance. Why Grok remains in Google Play- Despite Google Play policies explicitly banning AI-generated nonconsensual sexual content, Musk’s Grok remains approved for teens, exposing enforcement failures that leave minors and victims unprotected. Under Musk, the Grok

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21:59

Wing & Walmart’s Drone Expansion, Wikipedia at 25,...

Tech Gumbo ·

2026/01/26

News and Updates:Wing and Walmart Expand Drone Delivery: Scaling to 150 more stores, reaching 40 million Americans by 2027. The coast-to-coast expansion targets major hubs like LA, Miami, and Houston starting January 15th. Wikipedia Celebrates 25 Years: Founded Jan 15, 2001, the volunteer-led encyclopedia now hosts 7 million English articles. Despite AI challenges, it remains a resilient, neutral global reference through adaptive enterprise partnerships. Meta Abandons the Metaverse: Meta laid off

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