NPI TechGuys
NPI TechGuys
Jay Hill / Sam Bushman
AI Surveillance, Job Cuts & The Future of Digital Privacy | TWR - 1/16/26
49 minutes Posted Jan 17, 2026 at 12:10 am.
Introduction & Show Overview
"Are You Dead?" App - China's Wellness Check-In Solution
Amazon's 30,000 Job Layoffs & AI Impact on Management
Verizon's 10-Hour Outage & $20 Credit
Starlink Free Internet for Iran
Alexa Plus Browser Launch & AI Assistant Competition
AI Strategy & Use Cases for Business
Radio & TV's Economic Impact ($1.19 Trillion GDP)
Smart TV Surveillance Lawsuit - Texas vs. Sony, Samsung & LG
Cable Companies Fight Back - Comcast & Spectrum's New Strategies
OpenAI's Sora 2 - Hyper-Realistic AI Video Generation
Closing Remarks
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Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the latest tech developments shaping our digital lives.
We explore China's controversial "Are You Dead?" wellness app, Amazon's massive 30,000-job AI-driven layoffs, and the shocking revelation that major TV manufacturers are secretly taking screenshots of your viewing habits.
Plus: Verizon's $20 outage credit, Starlink's free internet for Iran, Alexa Plus browser launch, and why cable companies are desperately trying to win back cord-cutters.
We also dive into OpenAI's hyper-realistic Sora 2 video generator and what it means for truth in media. Essential viewing for anyone concerned about privacy, AI's impact on employment, and maintaining control over technology in your life.