FluidTalks

On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje. The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us. This second episode covers students current thoughts on AI in the classroom. We’d like to sincerely thank Lancelot, Andrew & Chemutai from Class A, Alvin, Nicole & Jay from class B, Nyakundi, Arabella & Olive from class C, for agreeing to take part in this episode. Have a listen to these bright minds opinions.

On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje. The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us. This first episode covers Mr Machanje's thoughts on AI from a lecturer's perspective and his experience on how students interact with it.

The release of the Pixel 8 series of phones saw the announcement of some AI-powered photo editing features. In this episode we talk about them and some interesting philosophical questions.   The weeks news: Dependabot Not So Dependable -> Read More Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Satellite -> Read More A brand new Windows App Store -> Read More An upgrade on Teams -> Read More Amazon joins the race -> Read More To Find Out More About FluidTech: FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/ Research Materials: Google announcement #1: Read More Google announcement #2: Read More Google keynote: Read More Breakdown of camera features: Read More Summary of Google keynote: Read More Reactions: TechRadar: Read More Wired: Read More Tech Advisor: Read More 9to5Google: Read More The Verge: Read More (The comment section is also worth a look) Social Media Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast X - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

In this week’s episode, we look at the ongoing (as of the time of recording) antitrust case being faced by Google in the US. And is it a sign of more regulatory action to come against Big tech?   The weeks news: 1. You can find love on Tinder for $500 a month, if you qualify for its elite tier ->  Read More 2. Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Press Release -> Read More 3. Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off -> Read More 4. TikTok to provide monetization training to Kenyan creators -> Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share To Find Out More About FluidTech: FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/ Research Materials: In addition to the links provided above, The Verge has an excellent stream on the case that can be found here: Read More Microsoft antitrust: Read More Social Media Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast X - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

The world of super-apps is here with us, from WeChat to Mpesa. In this episode, Michael and Gloria dive into this subject, talking about Mpesa and the platform that powers its super-app.   The weeks news: 1. Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel -> Read More 2. PlayStation is buying premium headphone brand Audeze -> Read More 3. ‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen -> Read More 4. Apple Event - September 12 -> Watch 5. KFCB asks TikTok to disable live feature in Kenya -> Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share To Find Out More About FluidTech: FluidTech Global - Our Site Research Materials: Mpesa App Details -> Read More Mpesa launches a super app: Read More Read More Mini App (Program) Development Read More Read More Read More Misc. Material Read More Social Media Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

In this episode, we take a look at the petition presented to the national assembly. Are they really being realistic with this?   The weeks news: 1. Sega Purchase of Rovio, Maker of Angry Birds -> Read More 2. Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app -> Read More 3. Microsoft AI Recommends Ottawa Food Bank as a Tourist Destination -> Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share To Find Out More About FluidTech: FluidTech Global - Go to site Research Materials: 1. Speaker Wetangula receives petition to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More 2. MPs receive petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More 3. The dark side of TikTok | How Kenyans have turned TikTok into Sodom and Gomorrah -> Read More 4. TikTok bans in other countries -> Read More 5. What are gifts on TikTok and how much do they cost? -> Read More 6. Kenya leads world in TikTok usage – Report -> Read More 7. TikTok Statistics In 2023 (Users, Revenue & Trends) -> Read More 8. Senegal suspends TikTok -> Read More 9. Canada TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More 10. Australia TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More Social Media Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

In this episode, we take a look at the recent drama surrounding WorldCoin and demistify it.   The weeks news YouTube Blank homepage -> Read More Microsofts new default font -> Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share To Find Out More About FluidTech: FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/ Worldcoin Research Materials: The whitepaper link https://whitepaper.worldcoin.org/ The FAQs https://worldcoin.org/faqs Tools for Humanity https://www.toolsforhumanity.com/ Some of the points that may be worth looking into are: Who is the brains behind the coin? What tech did it use/ is using? Bio-metrics. Do the other apps collect this much? Are there or should there be concerns regarding security of data? How is it different from the other coins Additional Links: Tools For Humanity: https://www.toolsforhumanity.com/ Black Market Scans: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202305/worldcoin-may-have-a-biometric-data-black-market-problem Orb Hacks: https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/12/hackers-stole-passwords-of-worldcoin-orb-operators/ Communications Authority Statement: https://twitter.com/russellbrandom/status/1686727360006025216 Proof of Personhood App Fail(?): https://twitter.com/OurielOhayon/status/168636948073640755 Worldcoin in Kenya: https://worldcoin.org/blog/worldcoin/how-the-launch-works Worldcoin Audits: https://worldcoin.org/blog/worldcoin/worldcoin-protocol-security-audit-reports Social Media Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

After a lengthy break, co-hosts Michael and Gloria briefly discuss the saga around reddit, war between their CEO and developers, among other controversial decisions that are being made.   The weeks news WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minute -> Read More NFC technology is getting better range and charging capabilities -> Read More Amazon server outage makes some websites go dark -> Read More Millions of GitHub repos likely vulnerable to RepoJacking, researchers say -> Read More Meta forced to sell Giphy, takes 87% loss in Shutterstock deal -> Read More Google Domains to shut down as Squarespace prepares to take over -> Read More US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft’s attempt to buy Activision Blizzard -> Read More Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

The co-hosts, yet again, test their general knowledge on the vast world of Technology and its environs.   The weeks news How to spot an AI generated image - https://inews.co.uk/news/ai-generated-image-how-spot-tips-2236406 Apple Music Classical Shuffle in-availability - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213415 Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Video link - https://youtu.be/RMRhDl-rNmE FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/ Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

“Anything that is thought to be convenient, will have a way to be misused for harmful purposes” Michaels favorite quote when talking about AI. This time around, Deepfakes is the topic of discussion amongst the hosts. The weeks news 1. Spotify Launches Major App Redesign With Vertical Feeds, Aimed at Driving Users to Discover New Content - Read More 2. GPT-4 is OpenAI’s most advanced system, producing safer and more useful responses - Read More 3. The mushrooms you can wear and build with - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/ Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

Fun fact, Michaels intro to the topic was ChatGPT generated. The hosts delve into the AI arms race and its potential positive and negative effects. The weeks news TikTok sets 60-minute daily screen time limit for under-18s - Read More YouTube’s new head talks 2023 priorities, including AI, podcasting, Shorts and more - Read More Canada bans TikTok on government devices - Read More Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche are getting their own in-car app store — and yes, that includes TikTok - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/ Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

Why do some tech products require updates immediately after purchase? Is it possible for them to just come complete? Is there such a thing? Antony doesn’t think so. Have a listen to the co-hosts thoughts. The weeks news Microsoft ditches Yammer brand and goes all-in on Viva Engage - Read More What banning noncompetes could mean for the US workforce - Read More London has highest levels of working from home - Read More Ubisoft botched a ‘Division 2’ fix so badly it broke its ability to update the game - Read More The best use for AI eye contact tech is making movie stars look straight at the camera - Read More Amsterdam’s underwater parking garage fits 7,000 bicycles and zero cars - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share FluidTech Global - https://www.fluidtechglobal.com/ Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

Their work can be daunting with a very high potential of negative psychological and emotional interference. The three co-hosts talk about some of the content moderators have to scheme through. The weeks news Google’s AI-powered ‘multisearch,’ which combines text and images in a single query, goes global -> Read More Hubble Finds Hungry Black Hole Twisting Captured Star Into Donut Shape - Read More The new Microsoft Bing will sometimes misrepresent the info it finds - Read More Facebook moderator: ‘Every day was a nightmare’ - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fluidtalks/?viewAsMember=true Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

The major Tech layoffs have rocked the headlines in the past few days, the co-hosts discuss their thoughts and opinions on the matter with some interesting facts. The weeks news 1. Microsoft says services have recovered after widespread outage - Read More 2. Twitter officially bans third party clients - Read More 3. Asteroid-Mining Startup AstroForge to Launch First Space Missions This Year - Read More 4. Fortnite on iOS and Google Play will be 18+ starting on January 30 - Read More 5. Britain’s prime minister was fined because of this Instagram video - Read More 6. ExxonMobil accurately predicted climate change while publicly dismissing it - Read More Tune In. Listen, Enjoy and Share Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans

FluidTalks Ep86: How Smart Is Too Smart? Imagine your toilet flushing on voice command, or your fridge reminding you when a particular item is about to expire and should be consumed as soon as possible, the reality of smart homes is gaining popularity, to those who can afford it at least. Our co-hosts discuss smart homes and its pros and cons. The weeks news Apple unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max: next-generation chips for next-level workflows - Read More Getty images sue stability AI - Read More Twitter admits breaking third-party apps cites ‘long-standing API rules’ - Read More Inside Elon’s “extremely hardcore” Twitter - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/flui... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspo... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

Since its release to users on the world wide web in November 2022 by OpenAI, its disruption in the market has well felt by now. From therapy related questions to code completion requests, users seem to be asking all possible questions to the trained AI for their personal use. The co-hosts discuss this game changing product. The weeks news More than 30 Cameroon players have now failed tests enforced by governing body president Samuel Eto’o ahead of U-17 Afcon qualifiers -> Read More Instagram is removing Shop tab, moving Reels from the center spot in design overhaul next month - Read More Xbox Developer Direct Event Confirmed for January – Unlocked 577 - Read More Samsung Galaxy S23 release date, price, features and news - Read More OpenAI begins piloting ChatGPT Professional, a premium version of its viral chatbot - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fluid_talks/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/flui... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fluidtalkspo... Twitter - https://twitter.com/Fluid_Talks

On this week’s episode, the team talk about addiction focusing their attention specifically on Tech-Empowered Addiction (e-addiction). The weeks news How solar farms in space might beam electricity to Earth - Read More Meta Slapped with Nearly $300 Million Fine for Facebook Data Scraping Blunder - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Purchase and watch exciting movie content from Philit Productions -> Link

On this week’s episode, the co-hosts discuss the saga around twitters acquisition by Elon Musk. The weeks news Bitcoin plunges as Binance walks away from FTX bailout. Is this the new crypto crisis? - Read More US programmer sues Microsoft and OpenAI for open-source piracy - Read More US Seizes 50K Bitcoins Related to Silk Road Marketplace - Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share YouTube - YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w66UUadPuZc Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans

On this week’s episode, the co-hosts discuss a recently-published paper examining threats that face Business Collaboration Platforms, like Slack and Microsoft Teams, due to their third-party app model. While briefly addressing these threats, the co-hosts share their thoughts and address the question: Do third-party apps need stricter controls? The weeks’s news Next.js 13 -> Read More James Webb telescope spies 'Pillars of Creation' -> Read More Microsoft claims that GitHub now has a USD 1B ARR and 90M active users -> Read More Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Find the paper: http://www.earlence.com/assets/papers/slack-teams-security22.pdf Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans Purchase and watch exciting movie content from Philit Productions -> Link

On this weeks episode: The co-hosts react to Microsoft's new Surface products and share their thoughts and sentiments. Tune in. Listen, Enjoy and Share Bid on Antony’s NFT Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/bottled-humans