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NPI TechGuys

NPI TechGuys

Written by: Jay Hill / Sam Bushman
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Welcome to NPI Tech Guys, your go-to radio show for cutting-edge Managed IT Services! Are you tired of unresponsive, slow service from your current IT provider? Discover a world where network security, data protection, and expert support come together seamlessly. Stay tuned to learn how to transform your IT experience and never worry about downtime again! Call us at 866-986-NEWS and let's make IT great together!Copyright 2026 NPI TechGuys Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Are We Heading for a Digital Dark Age? Fox Buys Roku, Jeff Bezos vs AI Job Fears | 06-20-26

    Are We Heading for a Digital Dark Age? Fox Buys Roku, Jeff Bezos vs AI Job Fears | 06-20-26
    Jun 20 2026
    Sam and Jay tackle a provocative warning: Are we sprinting toward a digital dark age? With SSDs degrading, file formats becoming obsolete, and data volumes exploding, your grandkids may inherit terabytes of corrupted files they can never open. Then, Fox makes a bold $22 billion move to acquire Roku and control both content and the platform it runs on - a massive bet on ad-supported streaming as subscription burnout hits consumers hard. Jeff Bezos stirs debate at the Viva Tech conference in Paris by predicting AI will actually cause labor shortages, not mass unemployment. Plus, a new study shows it's remote work - not AI - that's hitting young college graduates hardest in the job market. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Digital dark age warning 1:29 - What is bit rot and why your saved files may not last 3:57 - Microsoft's glass cube and the problem with long-term data storage 6:29 - How much of our data do we actually need to preserve? 9:32 - AI as the solution for sorting and curating massive photo libraries 15:04 - Fox acquires Roku for $22 billion - reshaping how America watches TV 18:20 - Subscription burnout: why Fox is betting on free, ad-supported streaming 21:16 - Jeff Bezos contradicts AI job loss fears at Viva Tech Paris 22:25 - Remote work, not AI, is driving unemployment among young graduates Call to Action: Want a tech partner who actually protects your business? Visit networkprovidersinc.com or npitechguys.com. And if cybersecurity keeps you up at night, grab the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook or call 385-446-5500.
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    25 mins
  • $500 Million on AI in One Month: The Real Cost of Uncapped AI Access | 06-12-26

    $500 Million on AI in One Month: The Real Cost of Uncapped AI Access | 06-12-26
    Jun 12 2026
    Sam Bushman and developer Ben Bushman break down the jaw-dropping story of a company that burned $500 million in a single month after giving employees uncapped access to Claude. Is AI actually worth the cost? Sam and Ben do the honest math on ROI, productivity gains, and what businesses should really be paying per employee. Plus: Anthropic hits a $1 trillion valuation, AI agents are now the #1 tool in software development, what "fan out" means and why it'll blow up your token budget, and why agents falsely report completed tasks 8% of the time. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - The $500 million AI spending story 4:14 - Anthropic valued at $1 trillion 13:37 - Is $100/month for AI actually worth it? The honest math 15:33 - AI productivity: should employees share the gains? 13:37 - Back from break: AI agents move beyond chat 15:38 - The real difference between AI and automation 16:38 - Arena data: #1 use of AI agents is software development 18:32 - "Fan out": multi-agent research and the token cost 22:54 - Agents lie 8% of the time — what that really means 24:33 - Defining tasks: what computers think vs. what we think 24:47 - Wrap-up Call to Action: Want to put AI to work in your business without the $500 million surprise? Visit networkprovidersinc.com for a free consultation, or grab the free Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook to protect your business while you scale with AI. Call 385-446-5500 to get started. Subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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    25 mins
  • Is AI Lying to You? The Truth About Agents, Automation & the Coming AI Reckoning | 06-10-26

    Is AI Lying to You? The Truth About Agents, Automation & the Coming AI Reckoning | 06-10-26
    Jun 10 2026
    Sam Bushman and developer Ben Bushman dig into a major new Arena research study revealing just how often AI agents fail to complete tasks and why. From the "windshield scraper" problem to Google secretly installing a 4GB AI model on your computer, this episode is a must-watch for anyone relying on AI in their business. Plus: Micron hits $1 trillion, Apple bets on on-device AI, the FROST browser fingerprinting attack, and a frank conversation about where AI is really headed. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & welcome 0:37 - Arena AI research study: AI agents fail more than you think 1:23 - AI + automation: understanding tasks, tokens & prerequisites 12:08 - Micron tops $1 trillion on AI chip demand 15:33 - Apple shifts to on-device AI (and what it'll cost you) 16:46 - Google Chrome secretly installs a 4GB AI model on your PC 19:00 - FROST attacks: how websites can spy through your hard drive 22:38 - Free AI training event from Network Providers 24:39 - Wrap-up & final thoughts Call to Action: Ready to put AI to work for your business the right way? Visit networkprovidersinc.com to learn how Network Providers can guide your AI strategy, from system setup to security. Get the free Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook or call 385-446-5500. And subscribe so you never miss an episode of Tech Watch!
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