TWiT Newsletter July 21, 2025
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Coldplay, Mass Surveillance, and OpenAI
On This Week in Tech, Leo Laporte and guests Abrar Al-Heeti, Iain Thomson, and Devindra Hardawar discuss a range of hot topics, including the Coldplay kiss-cam incident that raises questions about our evolving surveillance state, Amazon Ring's role in mass surveillance and techno-authoritarianism, and OpenAI's performance on the world's most prestigious math competition. The panel also tackles the fierce battle for AI talent, the explosion of secret offers, and Trump's stablecoin bill, which could deliver a win for the crypto industry.
Live Events Just for Club TWiT Members
Exciting Club TWiT events are coming your way!
- Thursday, 1PM PT: Join Leo and Richard Campbell for a live PC-building session, where Richard will guide you through selecting components, assembly tips, and troubleshooting.
- Friday, 2PM PT: AI User Group—Share how you're integrating AI into your work, discuss practical uses, and share challenges with fellow members.
- Friday, Aug 8th, 1PM PT: Join Leo Laporte and Stacey Higginbotham for a discussion on the science fiction novel "This Is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.
Don't miss these exclusive events—join the Club TWiT Discord to participate.
Exploring AI Ethics
This week on Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent is joined by Emily Forlini from PCMag to discuss Synchron's headquarters and Beeper's relaunch after being acquired by Automattic. They also explore the potential risks of OpenAI's new agentic AI service and Emanuel Maiberg's findings on a service hosting nonconsensual AI models.
EFF's Tool for Better Online Privacy
On Security Now, Steve Gibson explores the EFF's "Cover Your Tracks" tool for better online privacy. This tool allows users to test their privacy against various trackers, helping them stay secure. Steve discusses the test results and shares insights into protecting your digital identity.
Tech Tip: Dictating Emails on Your Phone
In Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Bob's question about dictating emails on their phone. Mikah explores some solutions and tools that can help make this process easier and more efficient.
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