Tech Transforms
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Displaying 2 items of Tech Transforms with the tag "critical infrastructure".
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Episode 136: Atoms, Algorithms, and Appetite: How AI Is Rewriting the Nuclear Playbook
November 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 1 min
artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, data centers, nuclear energy, nuclear safety, owl cyber defense, small modular reactors, tech transforms
As AI drives demand for around-the-clock electricity, technology companies are turning to nuclear power and bringing new capital, expectations, and urgency. This episode explores what that shift means for energy infrastructure, cybersecurity, and public trust. From advanced reactors to human oversight, they discuss how to embrace innovation while preserving the safety culture that nuclear power demands.
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Episode 106: Influence, Intel, and Insider Threats: The Human Side of Cyber Risk
September 24th, 2025 | 37 mins 56 secs
critical infrastructure, cyber, cyber defense, cybersecurity
Host Carolyn Ford interviews Julie Laurin, Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant with the Mining & Metals ISAC, on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. They unpack social engineering tactics like the ClickFix malware, the overlooked risks in critical infrastructure, and the geopolitical stakes of mining and minerals. Julie also shares candid perspectives on women in tech leadership, the strengths of neurodiverse professionals, and why empathy is essential in today’s digital age. A thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of technology, security, and human behavior.