The hidden legal dangers of AI hiring tools, agentic decision-making | Ep. 254
As companies rush to implement AI and automated decision-making tools, they may be walking into a legal minefield. On this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with attorney Rob Taylor from Carstens, Allen & Gourley about the growing legal risks tied to agentic AI, automated hiring, and the rise of ADM (automated decision-making) regulations.
Rob breaks down:
* Why AI tools used in hiring and insurance may trigger liability
* How companies are getting ADM compliance wrong
* What laws already apply even without new AI regulations
* Real-world examples like credit scoring, job screening, and sentiment analysis
* Why disclosure, explainability, and data retention are essential
* Who’s liable: the company or the AI developer?
Chapters
00:00 Legal risks in AI and ADM
01:00 Common mistakes companies make
06:00 High-risk use cases: hiring, credit, insurance
10:00 Disclosure and consent pitfalls
15:00 Explainability and record-keeping laws
20:00 Unintentional bias in hiring algorithms
28:00 Who is liable: developer or deployer?
34:00 What future lawsuits might target
37:00 Fixing flawed AI governance
41:00 Litigation as the great teacher
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Why Zero Trust is struggling, and how AI could save it | Ep. 253
Zero trust was once the leading cybersecurity strategy, but has it lost momentum? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Morey Haber, Chief Security Advisor at BeyondTrust, about whether zero trust is failing or simply misunderstood.
They explore why many companies struggle to implement zero trust effectively, the gap between intention and execution, and how vendor marketing may have added confusion to the conversation. Morey explains why identity and privileged access management are now critical, how lateral movement works during attacks, and why many AI agents are dangerously over-privileged.
Topics include:
The misconception that zero trust is a product
How AI is reshaping the need for zero trust
The role of identity in modern cybersecurity
Real-world deployment challenges and mistakes
Why secure-by-design is often an afterthought
This episode is ideal for IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone looking to better understand how zero trust fits into a world increasingly influenced by AI.
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Why AI is thought of as a ‘friend’; could agents do your shopping? | Ep. 252
Are shoppers starting to trust AI like a person? Host Keith Shaw talks with Brett Leary of Accenture about research showing users treat GPT-style tools as trusted advisors — and how that shifts product discovery, brand loyalty, and the future of shopping agents.
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AI certifications: Hype or helpful? | Ep. 251
In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw is joined by Sydnee Mayers, Product Lead for AI at Cribl, to explore the fast-growing world of AI certifications. As tech companies, cloud providers, and universities race to offer AI training programs, how can professionals know which certifications matter — and which ones might be outdated before you even finish them?
We break down:
The explosion of AI certifications post-ChatGPT
The most popular programs (Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Andrew Ng)
Why developer skills don’t always translate to working with AI
The difference between a “course” and a real certification
How employers actually view AI certs in hiring decisions
The skills (like prompt engineering) that still aren’t being formally taught
The lack of certifications for non-technical roles (sales, marketing)
Why AI certifications may never become standardized — and what to do instead
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AI in hiring and the new freelance economy | Ep. 250
AI is reshaping both sides of the job market—from how companies hire to how freelancers win work. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Dave Bottoms (SVP & GM of Marketplace at Upwork) about AI-powered hiring, instant interviews, the surge in demand for AI skills, and how freelancers can stay competitive without losing the human creativity and judgment that clients value.
What you’ll learn:
How AI is changing recruiting and interviews (speed, fairness, transparency)
The freelance skills in highest demand (prompting, model training, AI integration)
Smart ways freelancers use AI to boost productivity—without sacrificing quality
Trust, bias, and the future role of AI agents in the freelance economy
Watch to see how to thrive in the new freelance economy shaped by AI.
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