Tech'ed Up
360 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsWhat’s happening right now on the frontlines of tech? From the C-Suite and Capitol Hill to AI and quantum computing, Niki breaks down trending tech to help savvy listeners get even smarter.
A zippy conversation about emerging technology hosted by industry veteran Niki Christoff. Guests include experts, enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, CEOs, and reporters.
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Measuring Attitudes About AI
December 16, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBBritish tech advocacy consultancy, Milltown Partners, recently completed a first-of-its-kind study on international attitudes toward artificial intelligence. Director of Technology Policy, Leo Rees, says where you live - U.S., UK, France, or Germany - has a lot to do with how you feel about AI. Bonus: Stay tuned until the end of the episode, when Leo tells Niki about his adventure buying his first NFT. Read the study "Our Relationship with AI: Friend or Foe" Follow Niki on Twitter
Crypto 101: What the heck is web3? (Guest: Sheila Warren)
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSheila Warren sits on the executive committee of the World Economic Forum and leads its technology division. She joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about web3: what is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection -- not virgin nerds making money on Bitcoin.
WTF is Web3? • Sheila Warren (Crypto Council for Innovation)
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFounder of the blockchain and digital assets team at the World Economic Forum Sheila Warren joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about web3. What is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila, who is the inaugural CEO of the Crypto Council on Innovation, makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection. "You know, there's something really big that's happening here. And I think no matter where...
Crypto 101: WTF is web3?
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSheila Warren sits on the executive committee of the World Economic Forum and leads its technology division. She joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about web3: what is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection -- not virgin nerds making money on Bitcoin.
Crypto 101: WTF is Web3? • Sheila Warren
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFounder of the blockchain and digital assets team at the World Economic Forum Sheila Warren joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about web3. What is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila, who is the inaugural CEO of the Crypto Council on Innovation, makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection. "You know, there's something really big that's happening here. And I think no matter where...
Learning About Web3 • Sheila Warren
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFounder of the blockchain and digital assets team at the World Economic Forum Sheila Warren joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about web3. What is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila, who is the inaugural CEO of the Crypto Council on Innovation, makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection. Learn more about the Crypto Council Follow Sheila on Twitter Follow Niki on Twitter
Learning About Web3 with Sheila Warren
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFounder of the blockchain and digital assets team at the World Economic Forum Sheila Warren joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about web3. What is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila, who is the inaugural CEO of the Crypto Council on Innovation, makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection. Learn more about the Crypto Council Follow Sheila on Twitter Follow Niki on Twitter
Crypto 101: What the heck is web3?
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBFounder of the blockchain and digital assets team at the World Economic Forum Sheila Warren joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about web3. What is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila, who is the inaugural CEO of the Crypto Council on Innovation, makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection. Learn more about the Crypto Council Follow Sheila on Twitter Follow Niki on Twitter
WTF is Web3?
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBOur guest this week is Sheila Warren who sits on the executive committee of the World Economic Forum and leads its technology division. She joins Niki Christoff remotely for a quick conversation about Web3: what it is, how it relates to the metaverse, and why it’s been all over the news. Sheila makes the case that its potential is really about individual empowerment, not just making money on Bitcoin.
WTF is web3?
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSheila Warren sits on the executive committee of the World Economic Forum and leads its technology division. She joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about web3: what is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection -- not virgin nerds making money on Bitcoin.
Crypto 101: WTF is Web3?
December 09, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBSheila Warren sits on the executive committee of the World Economic Forum and leads its technology division. She joins Niki Christoff for a conversation about Web3: what is it, what does it have to do with the metaverse, and why is it all over the news? Sheila makes the case that the potential of decentralization lies in individual empowerment and connection -- not virgin nerds making money on Bitcoin.
Making Sense of the Metaverse • Emily Birnbaum (POLITICO)
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBTech lobbying and "influence" reporter Emily Birnbaum joins Niki Christoff in the studio for a quick conversation about what the metaverse is, why Facebook changed its name to Meta, and how close we are to this virtual 3D future. Do we really have to go there? "…If they [Facebook] dominate the metaverse, if they're one of the corporations that gets in there early, then they are going to dictate the rules of the road for other people, or potentially could." -Emily Birnbaum Follow Emily on ...
Welcome to the Metaverse
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBTech lobbying and "influence" reporter Emily Birnbaum joins Niki Christoff in the studio for a quick conversation about what the metaverse is, why Facebook changed its name to Meta, and how close we are to this virtual 3D future. Do we really have to go there? Follow Emily on Twitter Follow Niki on Twitter
What’s the Metaverse? (Guest: Emily Birnbaum)
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBPOLITICO reporter Emily Birnbaum, who covers tech lobbying and influence, joins Niki Christoff in the studio for a quick conversation about what the metaverse is, why Facebook changed its name to Meta, and how close we are to this virtual 3D future.
Making Sense of the Metaverse with Emily Birnbaum
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBTech lobbying and "influence" reporter Emily Birnbaum joins Niki Christoff in the studio for a quick conversation about what the metaverse is, why Facebook changed its name to Meta, and how close we are to this virtual 3D future. Do we really have to go there? Follow Emily on Twitter Follow Niki on Twitter
What’s the Metaverse & Why is Facebook 'Meta'?
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBOur guest this week is reporter Emily Birnbaum who covers tech lobbying and influence for POLITICO. She joins Niki Christoff in the studio for a quick conversation about what the metaverse is, why Facebook changed its name to Meta, and how close we are to this virtual 3D future.
What’s the Metaverse?
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBOur guest this week is reporter Emily Birnbaum who covers tech lobbying and influence for POLITICO. She joins Niki Christoff in the studio for a quick conversation about what the metaverse is, why Facebook changed its name to Meta, and how close we are to this virtual 3D future.
Making Sense of the Metaverse • Emily Birnbaum
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBTech lobbying and "influence" reporter Emily Birnbaum joins Niki Christoff in the studio for a quick conversation about what the metaverse is, why Facebook changed its name to Meta, and how close we are to this virtual 3D future. Do we really have to go there? Follow Emily on Twitter Follow Niki on Twitter
Welcome to the Metaverse (Guest: Emily Birnbaum)
December 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBPOLITICO reporter Emily Birnbaum, who covers tech lobbying and influence, joins Niki Christoff in the studio for a quick conversation about what the metaverse is, why Facebook changed its name to Meta, and how close we are to this virtual 3D future.
Thanks from Tech’ed Up
November 25, 2021 07:00 - 51 seconds - 669 KBHappy Thanksgiving from Tech’ed Up! Niki is popping into your feeds to thank you for tuning in and supporting the show since our launch just two months ago. We’ll be back in the studio next week with tech reporter Emily Birnbaum to unpack the metaverse.
Understanding Disinformation & Troll Farms
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDisinformation expert Camille François sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building fake online influencers. Plus, what's the difference between misinformation and disinformation? It's a game of cat and mouse between bad actors and teams trying to make social media safer. Learn more about Graphika Follow Niki on Twitter
Cybersecurity: Battling Disinformation • Camille François
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDisinformation expert Camille François sits down in the studio with Niki to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building fake online influencers. Plus, what's the difference between misinformation and disinformation? It's a game of cat and mouse between bad actors and teams trying to make social media safer. Learn more about Graphika Follow Niki on Twitter
Disinformation Campaigns Explained • Camille François
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDisinformation expert Camille François sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building fake online influencers. Plus, what's the difference between misinformation and disinformation? It's a game of cat and mouse between bad actors and teams trying to make social media safer. Learn more about Graphika Follow Niki on Twitter
Disinformation Campaigns Explained with Camille François
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDisinformation expert Camille François sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building fake online influencers. Plus, what's the difference between misinformation and disinformation? It's a game of cat and mouse between bad actors and teams trying to make social media safer. Learn more about Graphika Follow Niki on Twitter
Disinformation & Troll Farms
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDisinformation expert Camille François sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building fake online influencers. Plus, what's the difference between misinformation and disinformation? It's a game of cat and mouse between bad actors and teams trying to make social media safer. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
Disinformation, Troll Farms & Fake Influencers
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOur guest is Camille François, an expert in disinformation and misinformation campaigns. She sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building online influencers. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
How Does a Troll Farm Work?
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOur guest is Camille François, an expert in disinformation and misinformation campaigns. She sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building online influencers. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
Misinformation, Disinformation & Troll Farms
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDisinformation expert Camille François sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building fake online influencers. Plus, what's the difference between misinformation and disinformation? It's a game of cat and mouse between bad actors and teams trying to make social media safer. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
Battling Disinformation • Camille François
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDisinformation expert Camille François sits down in the studio with Niki to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building fake online influencers. Plus, what's the difference between misinformation and disinformation? It's a game of cat and mouse between bad actors and teams trying to make social media safer. "How the hell are you going to know whether something that's fake has been propagated by someone who's there trying to deceive you, or whether it's your...
What Drives Disinformation?
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOur guest is Camille François, an expert in disinformation and misinformation campaigns. She sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building online influencers. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
What's a Troll Farm?
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOur guest is Camille François, an expert in disinformation and misinformation campaigns. She sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building online influencers. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
What's Driving Disinformation?
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOur guest is Camille François, an expert in disinformation and misinformation campaigns. She sits down in the studio with Niki Christoff to explain what a troll farm is, how they operate, and the business of building online influencers. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
Cyberspace: The National Security Mission
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBOur guest is Niloo Razi Howe, a cybersecurity expert with 25 years of experience as a tech investor. She sits down with Niki Christoff to talk about all things cyberspace -- from cyberbullying and ransomware to disinformation and surveillance. And as hard as these problems are, really smart people are starting to engineer solutions to fix them. You can watch the unedited episode on YouTube and follow Niki on Twitter @nikichristoff.
How to Make Cyberspace Safer
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBOur guest is Niloo Razi Howe, a cybersecurity expert with 25 years of experience as a tech investor. She visits the studio to talk with Niki Christoff about all things cyberspace -- from cyberbullying and ransomware to disinformation and surveillance. As hard as these problems are, smart people can engineer solutions to fix them.
Why is Cyberspace a Hot Mess?
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBNiloo Razi Howe, a cybersecurity expert with 25 years of experience as a tech investor, visits the studio to talk with Niki Christoff about all things cyberspace -- from cyberbullying and ransomware to disinformation and surveillance. It's important to our national security mission that smart people engineer solutions to these problems. Watch video content on YouTube.
Cleaning Up Cyberspace with Niloo Razi Howe
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBCybersecurity expert and tech investor Niloo Razi Howe visits the studio to talk with Niki Christoff about all things cyberspace -- from cyberbullying and ransomware to disinformation and surveillance. It's important to our national security mission that smart people engineer solutions to these problems. Watch Niloo's TED Talk Follow Niki on Twitter
Cleaning Up Cyberspace • Niloo Razi Howe
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBCybersecurity expert and tech investor Niloo Razi Howe visits the studio to talk with Niki Christoff about all things cyberspace -- from cyberbullying and ransomware to disinformation and surveillance. It's important to our national security mission that smart people engineer solutions to these problems. "We have a distributed cyber Pearl Harbor happening. There's so much coming at us from so many dimensions. It's time to wake up." -Niloo Razi Howe Watch Niloo's TED Talk Follow Niki on T...
Cleaning Up Cyberspace
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBCybersecurity expert and tech investor Niloo Razi Howe visits the studio to talk with Niki Christoff about all things cyberspace -- from cyberbullying and ransomware to disinformation and surveillance. It's important to our national security mission that smart people engineer solutions to these problems. Watch Niloo's TED Talk Follow Niki on Twitter
Cyberspace: Ransomware, Cyberwar & Solutions
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBOur guest is Niloo Razi Howe, a cybersecurity expert with 25 years of experience as a tech investor. She sits down with Niki Christoff to talk about all things cyberspace -- from cyberbullying and ransomware to disinformation and surveillance. And as hard as these problems are, smart people can engineer solutions to fix them. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
Surviving a Cyber Attack with Stevan Bernard
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBRetired head of global security for Sony Pictures Stevan Bernard wrangled a targeted North Korean cyber attack. In this episode, he walks host Niki Christoff through the hours, days, and weeks after state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the corporate computer network. The conversation covers cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, the Lazarus Group, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of having a survival mentality. Learn more about Stevan Bernard Follow Niki...
Surviving a North Korean Cyber Attack
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBRetired head of global security for Sony Pictures Stevan Bernard wrangled a targeted North Korean cyber attack. In this episode, he walks host Niki Christoff through the hours, days, and weeks after state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the corporate computer network. The conversation covers cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, the Lazarus Group, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of having a survival mentality. Learn more about Stevan Bernard Follow Niki...
Cybersecurity: Surviving a North Korean Attack • Stevan Bernard
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBRetired head of global security for Sony Pictures Stevan Bernard wrangled a targeted North Korean cyber attack. In this episode, he walks host Niki Christoff through the hours, days, and weeks after state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the corporate computer network. The conversation covers cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, the Lazarus Group, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of having a survival mentality. Learn more about Stevan Bernard Follow Niki...
Getting Hacked by North Korea
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBRetired head of global security for Sony Pictures, Steve Bernard, walks host Niki Christoff through his personal experience wrangling a North Korean cyber attack. What is the Lazarus Group? How do these hackers operate and how can you protect yourself? The conversation covers cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of having a survival mentality. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube
Hacked: How to Survive a Cyber Attack
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOur guest is Steve Bernard, former head of global security for Sony Pictures. He walks host Niki Christoff through his personal experience with a North Korean cyber attack. How do these hackers operate and how can you protect yourself? We discuss cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of a survival mentality. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
Surviving a North Korean Cyber Attack • Stevan Bernard
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBRetired head of global security for Sony Pictures Stevan Bernard wrangled a targeted North Korean cyber attack. In this episode, he walks host Niki Christoff through the hours, days, and weeks after state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the corporate computer network. The conversation covers cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, the Lazarus Group, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of having a survival mentality. "If you think that your employees are not al...
How to Survive Getting Hacked
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOur guest is Steve Bernard, former head of global security for Sony Pictures. He walks host Niki Christoff through his personal experience with a North Korean cyber attack. How do these hackers operate and how can you protect yourself? We discuss cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of a survival mentality. Watch the full unedited episode on YouTube.
How to Survive a Cyber Attack
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAs head of global security for Sony Pictures, Stevan Bernard wrangled a targeted North Korean cyber attack. In this episode, he walks host Niki Christoff through the hours, days, and weeks after state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the corporate computer network. The conversation covers cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, the Lazarus Group, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of having a survival mentality.
Surviving a Cyber Attack • Stevan Bernard
November 04, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBRetired head of global security for Sony Pictures Stevan Bernard wrangled a targeted North Korean cyber attack. In this episode, he walks host Niki Christoff through the hours, days, and weeks after state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the corporate computer network. The conversation covers cybercrime, gunslingers on the Dark Web, the Lazarus Group, multi-factor authentication, password managers, and the importance of having a survival mentality. Learn more about Stevan Bernard Follow Niki...
Crypto 101: What's the SEC doing?
October 28, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOur guest is Commissioner Hester Peirce of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). She joins Niki Christoff in the studio to chat cryptocurrency and regulators: the players and the stakes. Affectionately known as "CryptoMom," Commissioner Peirce outlines her vision of protecting investors and consumers while fostering new crypto projects. Watch the full unedited interview on YouTube.
Regulating Crypto (Guest: Commissioner Hester Peirce)
October 28, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBCommissioner Hester Peirce of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) joins Niki Christoff in the studio to chat cryptocurrency and regulators: the players and the stakes. Affectionately known as "CryptoMom," Commissioner Peirce outlines her vision of protecting investors and consumers while fostering new crypto projects. Watch the full unedited interview on YouTube.