Where Human Insight Meets AI Innovation – John Binks presents The Bots & Bosses Podcast: The Future Begins Here. Dive into a one-of-a-kind podcast that fuses human creativity with AI-powered perspectives. It’s smart, thought-provoking, and unlike anything you’ve heard before. Now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and more! Visit www.BotsandBosses.com for the full line of Bots & Bosses books, Music, articles and more!
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Episode 0015 - CISA’s Quantum Leap The First Glimpse at PQC-Enabled Product Categories
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12:12This episode explains the federal government’s urgent push to adopt post-quantum cryptography, led by CISA and driven by White House directives, including a December product-category list and a 2035 migration goal. Listeners learn which NIST-standard FIPS algorithms matter, which product categories are in scope (networks, endpoints, cloud, identity…
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Episode 0014 - AI’s Invisible Footprint The Environmental Cost of Smart Machines
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12:41Episode 14 explores the often-overlooked environmental impacts of artificial intelligence — from massive electricity and water use in data centers to rare mineral demand and growing e-waste. It explains how efficiency gains can be offset by the rebound effect as AI use expands. The show outlines five practical responses: standardized measurement, g…
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Episode 0013 - Ops Evolved From DevOps to Agentic AIOps Navigating ITs Next Frontier
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22:26You're listening to the Bots and Bosses podcast, the only show where robots and humans attempt to work side by side. Presented by John Binks, technologist, author, and your AI wrangling tour guide. So buckle up and let's deep dive. This episode explores 'agentic AIOps'—the combination of generative AI for diagnosis and agentic AI for autonomous act…
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Eposode 0012 -ChatGPT-5 Is Here What It Changes for Everyday Work and for the Enterprise
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17:22In this episode of Bots and Bosses, John Binks takes us on an insightful journey into the world of Chat GPT-5. Discover how this revolutionary AI model breaks barriers, transitioning from merely assisting to actually completing complex real-world tasks. Learn about its impressive 400,000-token context window, advanced API controls, and tiered capab…
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Episode 0011 - CISAs Thorium A New Era in Malware Defense
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18:44Welcome to episode 11 of the Bots and Bosses podcast, presented by John Binks. Today we delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology, and real-world business. In this episode, originally aired on August 1st, 2025, we explore the groundbreaking innovation in cybersecurity presented by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Securi…
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Episode 0010 - Trump's AI Action Plan Innovation, Infrastructure, and Diplomacy
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31:04In this episode of the Bots and Bosses podcast, presented by John Binks we delve into the ambitious AI action plan unveiled by President Trump at the Winning the AI Race Summit. The episode dissects this bold 28-page blueprint aimed at solidifying America's global leadership in artificial intelligence. Listeners will explore the plan's three pillar…
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Episode 0009 - LLM Confidence Under Pressure Overconfident Yet Easily Swayed
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15:28Join John Binks from Bots and Bosses as he presents the intriguing world of AI behavior, focusing on large language models and their human-like traits of overconfidence and underconfidence. Inspired by a recent Google DeepMind study, this episode explores the paradox of AI confidence, shedding light on why AI models may seem overconfident initially…
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Episode 0008 - Did the Bot Do It? Legal Finger Pointing in the AI Age
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11:08Welcome to this episode of the Bots and Bosses podcast, where John Binks presents the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and legal responsibility. As AI systems evolve and sometimes operate unpredictably, we explore the pressing question: when AI systems commit unlawful actions, who holds accountability? Drawing from recent congres…
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Episode 0007 - McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Leak Compromises Data of 64 Million Applicants
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8:32Welcome to the latest episode of Bots and Bosses, where we dive into the intricate details of a major data breach involving McDonald's AI hiring tool, McHire. This breach exposed sensitive information of 64 million job applicants and raised critical questions about data security in AI-powered systems. Join us as John Binks presents unpacks the vuln…
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Episode 0006 - FEMA's Enduring Value - Debunking FEMA's Review Council Disaster Myths
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20:29In this episode, we delve into today's FEMA Review Council (7/9/2025) meeting and the intense debate surrounding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its role in disaster response. With recent disasters like the flooding in Texas and New Mexico as a backdrop, we explore two major perspectives: a call for radical reform, possibly even …
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Episode 0005 - AI on Track and Screen F1 and Hollywood Collide
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13:51In this electrifying episode of "Bots and Bosses," we explore the thrilling intersection of Formula One racing and Hollywood. Discover how cutting-edge technology, particularly AI, is revolutionizing both the racetrack and the new Brad Pitt F1 film. Uncover the staggering amount of data involved in F1, with AI and machine learning as secret weapons…
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Episode 0004 - Loudoun Data Center Capital of the World
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34:40Welcome to the Bots and Bosses podcast, where today's episode delves into the surprisingly physical manifestation of our digital world. Presented by John Binks, we explore Loudoun County, Virginia, the unsuspecting epicenter of the internet, home to the highest density of data centers globally. This episode unpacks how this once-rural area became a…
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Episode 0003 - Cognitive Impact of AI on Human Writing and Brain Activity
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22:28In this episode of the Bots and Bosses podcast, we delve into the intriguing impact of AI and search engines on cognitive processes. Discover how these digital tools, while convenient, might carry hidden costs to deep learning and critical thinking. We explore a groundbreaking study combining EEG and NLP techniques to reveal how our brains respond …
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Episode 0002 - From Federal to Fabulous Your LinkedIn Career Guide
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11:23Welcome to "The Deep Dive," a transformative episode of the Boss and Bosses podcast, where we delve into the art of leveraging LinkedIn as more than just a digital resume. We explore critical strategies for professionals facing career transitions, particularly from government to the private sector. This episode provides actionable insights on revam…
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Episode 0001 - Rise Up Keep, Pushing the Grind Acclaimed Album Review
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4:57In this episode of the Boss and Bosses podcast, explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity. Dive into a groundbreaking music review of the album Rise Up, Keep Pushing the Grind by Bots and Bosses, a collaboration between acclaimed author John Binks and a finely tuned AI accompanist. The discussion centers around the innovati…
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Episode 0000 - Bots & Bosses Podcast, Why We're Here
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9:41Welcome to the Bots and Bosses podcast, the innovative show where technology and humanity intertwine to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Produced by John Binks, a veteran technologist and best-selling author, this episode serves as an introductory dive into the mission and insights behind the podcast. In this first episode…
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