Digital Ascent

Show notes / Episode #0037 · Live 17 Mar 2025

Apple’s AI Delayed, Skype’s Shutdown, and Russia’s Chatbot Manipulation plus Interview with Dave from Kroll

Apple Intelligence Delays

We discuss Apple’s decision to delay key AI-powered Siri features, leaving many wondering what Apple Intelligence can actually do at launch.

Goodbye, Skype

We also bid farewell to Skype as Microsoft officially announces its shutdown after more than two decades.

Russian Propaganda in AI Chatbots

Reports reveal that Russian propaganda is influencing AI chatbots by flooding search engines with disinformation.

Interview: Dave from Kroll

We sit down with Dave from Kroll, an expert in cybersecurity and incident response, to discuss ransomware trends, defensive strategies, and what happens when companies decide to pay the ransom.

Watch & Listen

Twitch: https://twitch.tv/TheDigitalAscent
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheDigitalAscent
Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/digitalascent/

Hosts & Credits

  • Hosts: Brent, Matt, Shaun
  • Guest: Dave (Kroll)
  • Technical Design / Production: Brent

Sources

Next liveLive now Follow on Twitch for show dates