Best Artificial Intelligence Called SAM Podcasts (2024)

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Infinity. Perplexity. Resentment. 1:00:49

5M ago1:00:49

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On a chilly 1st December, Sam takes us to the Bermudas (only virtually, sadly) – to the “Jurassic Park of crypto” that Michael Lewis (of Moneyball, The Big Short and so much more fame) describes with trademark virtuosity in his fly-on-the-wall tale of almost-first-trillionaire-cum-felon, Sam Bankman-Fried (“SBF”), of FTX-Alameda infamy. A self-decl…

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Explaining ChatGPT in Nine Minutes 9:00

7M ago9:00

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Keeping with our tradition of bringing “human consumable” understanding of all things technology, we give you a nine minute overview of ChatGPT. Let us remember what this is really all about – processing data. With this technology, we are processing data faster. The fuel is data. What you need to be aware of is the data quality that is being proces…

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Two rants and a wry smile 58:07

8M ago58:07

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In a distinctly un-Friday 13th Feeling, the @Podnosticators Three gathered for the 78th time to pick through the familiar themes of politics and social media, separately and intermingled. Spoiler alert: this episode may contain rants. The rest is politics Sam started by reviewing the remnants and the impact of the recent U.K. party political confer…

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Setting up your Artificial Intelligence Sandbox for about $100 6:45

8M ago6:45

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Do you really feel safe experimenting with AI right now? I mean really safe? The answer, at best, should be I am not sure. Well, that is a good answer. So, for $100 investment, plus approximately $40 a month, you can set up a completely independent environment and play all you want. And maybe some of that playing around can then be translated into …

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Data, Information, Information Technology, Information Management – let us take a look 6:20

8M ago6:20

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Yes, we are in the information age, and moving out of the internet age. The key driver in the information age – the fuel/oil is data, that organizations can use to create information that has value. Let us discuss these terms and the concepts of an Information Strategy.By Sam Holcman

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What can Wayne Gretzky Teach Technology Personnel, EA’s. and BA’s? 7:10

8M ago7:10

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Wayne Gretzky is a G.O.A.T. – Greatest Of All Time. He holds many records in the National Hockey League. But what can he teach us as Technology Professionals, Enterprise Architects or Business Architects? Have a listen to this Podcast!By Sam Holcman

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The Attack on Google Search 6:45

8M ago6:45

6:45

Much is being speculated and written about the numerous world-wide legal issues facing Google. Perhaps addressing these legal issues can be done by Google removing the word “search” and replacing it by “Forum” – The Google Forum. Why? Because Google is not a search engine. Yes, we need a real search engine. This broadcast outlines how Google (and o…

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Commentary on 5 Signs Your Agile Practices Will Lead to Digital Disaster 7:30

8M ago7:30

7:30

This recent article in CIO caught my attention. The article describes the five practices this author feels is a cause of digital innovation implementation issues. Practice two specifically caught my attention. Practice two is “You’re retaining waterfall planning but demanding agile delivery”. My analysis and commentary suggest, if this author has a…

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Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who will be the sexiest chatbot of them all? 1:00:02

8M ago1:00:02

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Another month, another deepish dive by the three podnosticators of the SmallDataForum – who Sam describes as “Thomas = the philosopher-academic and historical context-setter; Neville = the champion experimenter and enthusiastic evangelist; and Sam = the dabbler, observer, and sceptic.” This time, we dive into generative (as well as degenerative) ar…

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The Importance of the Number 7 6:30

9M ago6:30

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Why aren’t our Stakeholders reacting to our Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture deliverables we provide? Perhaps one reason is that we expect “one and done” – we provide them with the deliverables and expect their understanding and reaction. Well, this is where the number seven has relevancy. Have a listen!…

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Shadow AI – It is here and will make Shadow IT look like child’s play 8:00

9M ago8:00

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Shadow AI! – the use of public AI engines by stakeholders – both business and technology professionals, outside the prevue of the Technology Organization. Everything from privacy, customer data, trade secrets, confidential data, and personal data is exposed outside of the Enterprise walls. It is now time to look at these possibilities and establish…

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Rethinking the Cloud First Approach 6:30

9M ago6:30

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A technology department's goal should be to put the computing processing and storage in the right location that supports the Enterprise's needs and business objectives. We suggest that an Architected Cloud approach – that optimizes both on-premises and off-premises environments is not only gaining traction but is optimal. We explore the reasons for…

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The Deliverables String Test 8:30

9M ago8:30

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As a practicing Enterprise Architect or Business Architect, have you inventoried all of the deliverables you produce in your Architecture? Then have you taken that inventory and mapped it to your Stakeholders? That is what we refer to as the Deliverables String Test. This broadcasts overviews the very effect technique to optimize your Architecture …

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Selecting an Enterprise Architecture Methodology; A Ratings and Evaluation Handbook 8:30

9M ago8:30

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This Handbook is designed to help you evaluate an Enterprise Architecture methodology on a quantitative basis. Twenty-six distinct criteria are divided into five categories: objectives, properties, components, functions, and services. Each criterion is presented in the form of a question, followed by a discussion to guide you in evaluating the meth…

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Enterprise Architecture Definitions – the What Definition and the How Definition 5:20

9M ago5:20

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Significant confusion remains as to what Enterprise Architecture is and what it produces. We suggest one reason for this confusion, is the Certification and Training Organizations that are providing an Enterprise Architecture definition that parallels what they teach. Let us look at the different foci.…

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AI and Lawsuits – A Brief Status Report 11:10

9M ago11:10

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We now have numerous lawsuits that have been filed again both AI providers, and more concerning to the general population, lawsuits that are filed against those that are using AI in decision making. Four general categories of concerns are outlined: Privacy, Copyright Infringement, Responsible party in the use of AI generated decisions and expressio…

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Cloud Provider Hacked? Now what? 6:30

9M ago6:30

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A recent incident with a cloud service provider has left their clients with absolutely nothing in their accounts, no data, mail, applications etc. This includes the two backups that the cloud provider had believed were secure and safe. We have a suggestion that all need to consider.By Sam Holcman

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Overhyped Technologies or Marketing – Which is it? 7:30

9M ago7:30

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We define hype and marketing and compare these terms. We then list just a few of the “new” technologies that are in the press recently and leave it to the listener to determine the hype or marketing category. Yes, we have suggestions!By Sam Holcman

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The three sceptics of the apocalypse 1:03:00

9M ago1:03:00

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Scepticism, questioning, and an ever-present gnawing uncertainty whether what Them In Power tell us is the case actually is the case – these are three hallmarks of we three Podnosticators at the Small Data Forum. And these three qualities are all present in abundant spades as we enter our fourth, quarter-century of podcasts in fresh-minted episode …

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What is Strategy? Part 4 – Begin with One Sentence. 7:30

9M ago7:30

7:30

In this fourth episode of What is Strategy, we discuss the one sentence that is vital in developing your Strategy.By Sam Holcman

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What is Strategy? Part 3 – Fool’s Gold 6:00

9M ago6:00

6:00

In this third episode of What is Strategy, we discuss Fool’s Gold, so you will not be fooled!By Sam Holcman

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What is Strategy? Part 2 6:00

9M ago6:00

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In this second installment of What is Strategy, we will continue our dialogue on What is Strategy and emphasize what makes a compelling and competing Strategy.By Sam Holcman

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What is Strategy? 5:30

9M ago5:30

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In this first installment of What is Strategy, we will define what is Strategy.By Sam Holcman

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Questions to ask your EA or BA consultant advisor prior to engagement 8:00

9M ago8:00

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We suggest eight questions that you ask your potential Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture Consultant/Advisor/Potential Hire, prior to spending hard earned money.By Sam Holcman

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Business Architecture Defined 6:49

10M ago6:49

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We define Business Architecture, from a Stakeholder perspective and Practitioner perspective, and how Business Capabilities are developed and defined.By Sam Holcman

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Continuous Digital Transformation – The Move-Ahead Alternative 5:45

10M ago5:45

5:45

The latest published statistics are documenting a digital transformation failure rate of between seventy and ninety five percent. WOW! We suggest a “Succeed-Fast” approach that is Business-Goal aligned. Select areas that are most critical/important to the organization, which will engage the stakeholders directly due to their interest in a specific …

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Ontologies=Architecture Flows and Hierarchies = Implementation 6:15

10M ago6:15

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Ontologies=Architecture Flows and Hierarchies = Implementation. It is not one or the other – it is both for Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture. If your Enterprise or Business Architecture efforts are not getting the results or recognition you believe should be there, it is highly likely that what are presenting is not architecture and…

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Causation, Contributing, Correlation, Coincidence. Four Very Different Words! 6:15

10M ago6:15

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In the Artificial Intelligence – Internet Age, these four words are rarely discussed, yet they are extremely important when we read or hear something. How do you determine which one of these you are seeing, when a conclusion is drawn. Some real thoughtful analysis needs to be done.By Sam Holcman

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The Key Sentence and Key Step To Begin Digital Transformation 6:10

10M ago6:10

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Unfortunately, studies show an alarming failure rate in digital transformation efforts. Our analysis indicates two contributing factors to this failure rate – no fully defined Goal for the digital transformation effort and beginning the transformation by documenting the current business state prior to first defining the desired business state and o…

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Laying the Foundation for your AI Environment 5:50

10M ago5:50

5:50

Yes, AI data is already a mess. The excuse phrase we use is AI is “hallucinations”. Well, another term to use is “mistakes”! But let us stop looking out the rear view mirror and look how we can harness the AI engine for our competitive advantage. How – by building out your data foundation. The right time to do this is when data starts coming in the…

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R.E.A.L. Enterprise Architects – More Important Than Ever! 6:30

10M ago6:30

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Federal labor statics now confirm an almost four percent month to month decline in host computer costs and server costs, while cloud services are increasing almost two- and one-half percent. Cloud computing as a default is no longer a strategy. R.E.A.L. Enterprise Architects have the ability to provide an analysis on a case-by-case basis, as to dep…

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Reward-Risk Balance with Today’s Hyper Technology Innovations 9:15

10M ago9:15

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The pace of technological innovations seems to be accelerating at a pace unseen before. Yet studies have indicated that seventy-five percent of respondents to a recent survey have a level of concern as to what they are hearing about these innovations. This broadcast outlines a balanced reward/risk approach as to analyzing these innovations moving f…

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Digital Transformation – What End State Are You Trying To Achieve 6:00

10M ago6:00

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There are several phases that we suggest organizations need to work though, to get to, what the organization considers is digital transformation. You sort of have a hint in this first sentence – what is the end state you desire to achieve through this effort. From that understanding, then look at business changes possibly required – especially proc…

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China discussing internet time limit for those under 18 years of age. 6:00

10M ago6:00

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Flowing through the Chinese government is a proposal to restrict internet usage on mobile devices for those under 18 years of age. Those limits range from a 40 minute limit to those eight and under to two hours for those 18 and under. Additionally, no internet between the hours of 10PM and 6AM. Food for thought for those of us outside China. Have a…

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Postal Mail, Email, Links, Text Messages – and Security 6:00

10M ago6:00

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I revived a real letter recently – yes, an envelope with a stamp and contents. I was not sure whether the envelope and some of the enclosed writing was handwritten, or computer generated. What did intrigue me was one of the notes that was in the content explaining why this organization used regular mail to get my attention. Have a listen and see wh…

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Questions to ask your EA or BA Instructor Before You Enroll. 8:00

10M ago8:00

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Do you actually know the credentials of your Business Architecture or Enterprise Architecture prior to you parting with your hard-earned money, or your company’s money? Not just the organization they work for, but who will be providing you with the training and knowledge you need to be successful? This broadcast outlines just a few simple questions…

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Think Simple and Complete, Not Minimal or Just Enough 6:00

10M ago6:00

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In the field of Business Architecture and Enterprise Architecture, some are trying to popularize the concept of just enough architecture or minimal viable architecture and resulting products. We suggest that underlying this trend is too much complexity in what is being represented – not level of detail, but its representation. This broadcast will d…

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SmallDataForum’s Diamond Jubilee 59:48

9M ago59:48

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After seven years of vigorous podnostication, the SmallDataForum reaches its diamond anniversary. Or semi-sesquicentennial (‘half one hundred and fifty’) as Sam (of course!) informs us. Seventy-five episodes of wondering and pondering about the strange times we live in, with absolutely no end in sight. Our almost hour-long Zoomwag starts with the b…

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Investigate Microsoft for Negligent Cybersecurity? Or do root cause analysis. 7:00

10M ago7:00

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A United States Senator – Senator Wyden – has asked the FTC, and DOJ to investigate Microsoft for its role in a previous cyber-hack and an email breach. I applaud this direction, but suggest that “picking” on Microsoft and looking at cybersecurity is, at most, only a start, and I may question that this is a good starting point. Let us do “root caus…

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Large data sources with bad data. Smaller data sources with good data. Which is better? 6:00

10M ago6:00

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Large bad data. Obviously not good and some have recognized this as “model collapse” – the bad data causes more bad data to be generated. Small bad data – nothing needs to be said here. Small (vetted, provenance-known) data – perhaps within your enterprise walls – perhaps the way to go, until large, good data that is used for training appears. When…

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Outputs and Outcomes - What are you producing from your Architecture Efforts? 6:30

10M ago6:30

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Outputs – something that is produced. Outcomes – the result of something. What is your “end state” that you are producing from your Enterprise Architecture or Business Architecture efforts? What are your Stakeholders seeing? Outputs or Outcomes? If it is Outputs, perhaps listening to this broadcast will explain the reception you are getting. Words …

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Model Collapse and AI 7:00

11M ago7:00

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There is a growing realization that AI large models are being trained on AI generated content. You may have to read this sentence again! In some circles, this is being called AI generated spam. And more of concern, as we enter the “political season” in the United States, the ease of which political disinformation, with AI generated disinformation w…

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The Software Development Maturity Model 8:00

11M ago8:00

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We describe the three maturity levels for organizations that write computer software and develop applications. Maturity Level 1 – Make to Order, Maturity Level 2 – Provide from Stock, Maturity Level 3 – Assemble to Order. Maturity Level three is the key to Enterprise Agility.By Sam Holcman

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Patch the Patch, and we spend our time and money doing this. 7:30

11M ago7:30

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A vendor releases a software update to address a serious flaw in their software. The treat was serious enough to cause the software vendor to rush out a patch. The patch itself had a problem. The response from the vendor? Back out the patch and await another patch! I thought this flaw was serious. It is still there. We need to get this madness stop…

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Hackers already are attacking EV charges – so what is new? 6:45

11M ago6:45

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Some of the newest software is being developed for electric vehicles charging stations. Guess what? Hackers are having a field day. What is the reaction of the government and industry? Continuing the whack-a-mole approach to after the fact security. The madness must stop. Just a bit of root cause analysis shows us the pathway.…

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