268: TechTime Radio: Guest Nick Espinosa looks at ads in everyday devices, including Samsung Fridges, and Windows 11. Deepfake Case Exposes legal gaps in AI Abuse, Google Removes 224 Fraudulent Apps | Air Date: 9/23 - 9/29/25

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

Prepare yourself for a sobering look at the increasingly invasive world of technology monetization. Nick Espinosa, Chief Security Fanatic, joins the Tech Time crew to expose how tech giants are finding alarming new ways to serve us advertisements – from Samsung refrigerators with built-in ads to Microsoft's new full-screen "scoop" ads in Windows 11 that you can't escape. As Nick bluntly puts it, "We're never going to get rid of ads. They are trying to monetize absolutely everything."
The conversation takes a disturbing turn when examining the recent deepfake case in Scotland, where a man received only a fine after creating and sharing non-consensual nude images with a woman's face. This landmark case highlights the inadequacy of current legal frameworks to address AI-generated content that causes real psychological harm. Meanwhile, Google's takedown of 224 Android apps involved in a massive ad fraud operation generating 2.3 billion daily requests raises serious questions about mobile device security.
OpenAI's forthcoming $4 ChatGPT Go plan signals a potentially revolutionary shift in how we'll access information. This budget-friendly AI service, already available in India and Indonesia, raises fascinating questions about the future of search and whether "better thinking" will become a premium service only available to those willing to pay for it.
The team also examines how AI might impact child development, with Mike offering compelling arguments about the dangers of using technology as a substitute for human interaction. His concern that "it's not human development, it's human replacement" resonates deeply as we consider the implications of AI companions for our youngest generation.
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1. Show Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)

2. ChatGPT Go: OpenAI's New Budget Plan (00:02:16)

3. Deepfake Images and Prosecution (00:09:17)

4. Android Malware Ad Fraud Campaign (00:14:36)

5. Whiskey Tasting: Baker's Bourbon (00:19:25)

6. Nick Espinoza on Cybersecurity Threats (00:22:13)

7. Mike's View on AI in Child Development (00:39:29)

8. Technology History: CompuServe Launch (00:44:38)

9. Mark's Whiskey Mumble Review (00:47:30)

10. Meta's Ray-Ban AI Glasses Demo Failure (00:51:01)