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Wed Feb-7-2024: Deepfakes and the Threat to Digital Identity, Earnings Report, Vision Pro Management

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Dave Sobel is a leading expert in the delivery of technology services with broad experience in both technology and business. He owned and operated a technology solution provider for over a decade, and worked for vendors leading community, marketing, product strategies, and M&A activities.

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Episode Description

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel discusses the impact of AI on digital identity. He highlights a recent case in Hong Kong where a finance worker was tricked into paying out $25 million to fraudsters using deepfake technology. Additionally, Dave mentions an underground website called OnlyFake that sells realistic fake IDs for just $15, posing a threat to cybersecurity. He also provides insights into tech earnings analysis, including trends in gaming, AI, and digital ads driving market trends. Lastly, Dave discusses Apple’s Vision Pro integration into IT management, which could be a potential game changer for enterprise.

Three things to know today

00:00 AI Deepfakes Challenge Digital Identity: $25 Million Scam and Fake ID Crisis
03:33 Tech Earnings Analysis: Gaming, AI, and Digital Ads Driving Market Trends
08:18 Apple’s Vision Pro Integrates into IT Management: Potential Game-Changer for Enterprise

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