Best Amdocs Podcasts (2024)

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Reflecting on GenAI in the Workplace: Season Recap and Insights 17:11

1M ago17:11

17:11

Join Alex, the AI co-host of "Your Career: Choice or Chance?” for a special recap episode as we wrap up the second season. Alongside hosts Mike MacDade, Reetu Raina, and Yael Shur, we reflect on the key insights and memorable moments from our discussions on the intersection of GenAI and the workplace. From evolving attitudes towards AI to challenge…

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Skills First: Redefining How We Work 11:00

2M ago11:00

11:00

Join Yael Shur, Alex, the AI co-host, and Ora Nussbaum, a program manager in Amdocs People leading transformation Projects in HR, as they dive into the paradigm shift towards Skills-Based Organizations. Gain valuable insights into the fundamentals and practical applications of skills-based organizations, exploring their implementation and the benef…

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Guided Disruption™ in Action: Transforming with GenAI 14:19

3M ago14:19

14:19

Join Mike, Reetu, and Yael as they explore the concept of Guided Disruption™. Discover success stories, data-driven insights that guide ongoing improvements, and strategies for ensuring AI-driven disruptions align with company goals and values. Don't miss our AI co-host Alex's final out-of-the-box question, which will leave you thinking about the f…

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Navigating Privacy in the GenAI era 12:42

3M ago12:42

12:42

In this enlightening episode of "Your Career: Choice or Chance – GenAI in the Workplace," host Mike MacDade and Zvi Joseph, Deputy General Counsel, embark on a journey to unravel the intricate relationship between GenAI and individual privacy rights. With the expertise of Zvi, they explore the evolving landscape of privacy concerns amidst the rapid…

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Multimodality in AI with Itay Gadot 14:30

3M ago14:30

14:30

In this episode of "Your Career: Choice or Chance – Gen AI in the Workplace," host Yael Shur welcomes Itay Gadot, Marketing Strategy Executive, to explore the transformative impact of Multimodality in AI. Together, they delve into the intricate world of AI, unpacking the concept of Multimodality and its profound implications for the future of work.…

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Software Development Life Cycle in the AI Era - A New Design Process with Jeremy Smith 17:37

4M ago17:37

17:37

In this episode, Mike MacDade and Jeremy Smith, CTO-Engineering discuss the impact of GenAI on Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Together with AI co-host Alex, they dive into various phases of SDLC affected by GenAI, touching on planning, development, testing, and human collaboration aspects. They explore challenges, opportunities, and ethica…

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Exploring Gender Bias in GenAI with Laila Sprejer 9:57

4M ago9:57

9:57

Join host Yael Shur, for a special episode as we celebrate International Women's Day by diving into the intriguing world of GenAI and gender bias. Yael welcomes Laila Sprejer, an esteemed leader in data science and AI teams, to uncover the risks associated with biased data and the challenges faced by women in tech leadership roles. With the insight…

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Reskilling in the Age of AI with Mary Tsilov 13:46

5M ago13:46

13:46

In this episode, Mike MacDade and Mary Tsilov, Product Strategy Manager, dive into the impact of AI on traditional roles, focusing on the importance of reskilling in the product management landscape. They discuss the challenges faced by professionals and organizations and delve into strategies for effective reskilling initiatives. Throughout the co…

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The changing employee experience in the era of AI with Tzvia Reinhold 11:32

5M ago11:32

11:32

Reetu hosts Tzvia Reinhold, an Organizational and Occupational Psychologist and a manager in the Talent Management Team. In this episode, they explore the impact of AI on the employee experience, rethinking AI's role in the workplace, and addressing common fears and misconceptions employees have about AI and automation. With his last question, Alex…

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Augmenting Ourselves with AI: A Design Revolution with Mirit Cohen and Andrew Weigand 16:22

6M ago16:22

16:22

In this episode, Mike MacDade and Alex, the AI co-host, dives into the groundbreaking world of AI's influence on design with industry experts Mirit Cohen, an Interactive Designer, and Andrew Weigand, a Multimedia Professional. The episode navigates through reshaped creative processes, challenges faced in working with AI, opportunities arising, and …

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Beyond Experimentation: Prof. Yoav Shoham's A121’s CEO, talks on Gen AI's Future and AI21 Journey 26:14

6M ago26:14

26:14

In this episode, Avishai sits down with AI pioneer Yoav Shoham. Yoav was a professor of computer science at Stanford for 28 years, where he was the director of the AI Lab. He is also a serial entrepreneur and has founded various companies across industries. Most recently, he co-founded AI21 labs. AI21 Labs aims to take AI to the next level and buil…

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Managing a Team of Humans and Machines with Esty Liani 15:00

6M ago15:00

15:00

Reetu Raina and Alex, the AI co-host, meet Esty Liani, Head of R&D, to explore the complexities of managing diverse teams of humans and machines. The discussion navigates the transition from technical expertise to leadership roles after AI advancements. Key Takeaways: Transitioning from technical expertise to leadership roles amidst AI advancements…

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Gen AI in the Service of Talent Acquisition with Adam Rogers 12:10

7M ago12:10

12:10

In this episode, Reetu Raina welcomes Adam Rogers, Talent Strategy Lead, for an insightful discussion about how Gen AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition. Don't miss our AI co-host Alex's final out-of-the-box question, which will leave you thinking about the future of talent management with AI. Key Takeaways: AI-driven tools are transforming tal…

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Thriving with New Skills with Vilma López Lemoine 12:19

8M ago12:19

12:19

In this episode, our host, Yael Shur Shmueli, Head of HR Amdocs technological and Corporate units welcomes Vilma López Lemoine, Technical Program Manager- Data Scientist, to uncover the skills and qualities individuals need to thrive in an AI-driven workforce. Don't miss our AI co-host Alex's final out-of-the-box question, which will leave you thin…

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Exciting new season is out! 5:05

8M ago5:05

5:05

Yael Shur Shmueli, Head of HR Amdocs technological and Corporate units, Mike MacDade, Head of Operations, Amdocs Strategy and Technology, and Reetu Raina, Head of Talent Management, come together again to set the stage for an exciting exploration of Gen AI's role in reshaping the workplace. Discover what to expect in the upcoming episodes and why t…

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GenAI and the Power of LLMs: Insights with Dr. Sharon Zhou 40:37

9M ago40:37

40:37

The journey through GenAI continues! In this episdoe, Avishai enjoys talking to Dr. Sharon Zhou, founder and CEO of Lamini. Sharon's PhD in GenAI from Stanford along with her business career made the dialog intriguing. Sharon studied both classics and computer science at Harvard, and she has risen to be a pioneer in the GenAI space, having recently…

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Insights from NVIDIA’s GenAI Journey - with Michael Kagan, CTO 34:53

10M ago34:53

34:53

In this exciting episode, Avashai is joined by Michael Kagan, CTO of NVIDIA. He and Avishai dive into the challenges and opportunities faced by organizations when it comes to the explosion of Gen AI. Michael has been at the forefront of the tech space and is passionate about the potential implications of AI, and has said that we are experiencing AI…

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Boomerang employees: a chance or a choice to come back? 13:46

10M ago13:46

13:46

Yael Shur Shmueli, Amdocs Head of HR Strategy and Technology Units hosts the final episode of the first season. Join her as she interviews her co-hosts Mike MacDade, Executive Chief of Staff, and Reetu Raina, Head of Talent Management Organization. Together they explore the growing trend of boomerang employees in the workplace. Key Takeaways: The c…

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Lessons and insights from Microsoft’s journey to GenAI for enterprises 0:43

10M ago0:43

0:43

Welcome back to Future of Tech! In this special season, Avishai sits down with some of the leading thinkers in Generative AI. In this episode, he is joined by Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President, Business Apps & Platforms at Microsoft. He and Avishai discuss what Microsoft is doing to educate their workforce about Gen AI, the impacts of Gen A…

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Navigating the workplace without a formal degree 13:13

11M ago13:13

13:13

Reetu Raina, Head of Talent Management, interviews Ayana Gisser, Head of Israel Communications and Social Media, about navigating the workplace without a formal degree. Ayana believes in the importance of formal education but notes that experience is just as important. Her career journey has been filled with opportunities and her willingness to ope…

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Unit Shuffles: Navigating the Organizational Maze with Ela Radzi 16:24

11M ago16:24

16:24

Mike MacDade, Executive Chief of Staff, interviews Ela Radzi, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Programs and Operations, Saas and Data business unit, about the opportunities of moving in between units. Ela speaks about her career journey and why she finds internal mobility exciting. Key Takeaways: Moving has always been a choice: Ela says that twice i…

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Beyond the Acquisition: Embracing New Beginnings with Fiona Malone 13:45

11M ago13:45

13:45

Yael Shur Shmueli, Amdocs Head of HR Strategy and Technology Units, talks to Fiona Malone, Amdocs Network Business Operations Project Manager, about embracing new beginnings after an acquisition. Join them as Fiona shares her unique career journey, organization change and the opportunities and challenges that go with it. Key Takeaways: Career life …

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The Upskilling Edge: Excelling in the Digital Age with Itzhak Tueg 11:25

12M ago11:25

11:25

Reetu Raina, Head of Talent Management, talks to Itzhak Tueg, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implementation Manager, about the opportunities for upskilling and why it’s valuable to our careers. With a more than twenty-year career in software, Itzhak started in the testing domain and today manages production. Itzhak believes that his progress is…

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Maternity Leave and Back: Navigating the Transition with Iuliana Secrieru 14:55

1y ago14:55

14:55

Mike MacDade, Executive Chief of Staff, talks to luliana Secrieru, Product Manager in Digital Brands and Youth Product, about coming back and embracing leave. In this episode, luliana shares her personal experiences, talks about the different types of leave, and shares insights for colleagues who are considering taking leave. Key Takeaways: Embrace…

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The Art of Leadership versus Management with Sumit Kaul 11:38

1y ago11:38

11:38

In the sixth episode, Yael Shur, Amdocs Head of HR Strategy and Technology Units, talks to Sumit Kaul, Director of Service Delivery and Solution Sales, about the difference between management and leadership. Hear Sumit’s career journey and how working with multicultural teams has helped him better understand people. Key Takeaways: Management vs Lea…

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Unleashing your Professional Potential with Career Coaching ft. Hela Shaked 13:55

1y ago13:55

13:55

In this episode, Mike MacDade, Executive Chief of Staff, interviews Hela Shaked, HR Partner, about the importance of career coaching. Join them as Hela shares her personal journey and how career coaching helped her grow and develop. Key Takeaways: Career coaching- It’s an amazing opportunity that allows employees to stop and check if they are on th…

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Relocation for a Better Career and Self with Nati Oz Sinay 12:54

1y ago12:54

12:54

Join Reetu Raina, Head of Talent Management, and Nati Oz Sinay, Global Business Vice President, as they talk about relocation. Nati shares his personal experiences and what he thinks the advantages of relocation are. Nati relocated from Israel to the Philippines five years ago and this is his first relocation. Key Takeaways: Relocation is good for …

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The many paths to growth for technologists with Lalit Kale 15:22

1y ago15:22

15:22

Yael Shur Shmueli, Head of HR for Media, Network, Technology, Next & M&A, interviews Lalit Kale, Lead Platform Architect, on leading development - career growth for technologists without people management. Lalit has been working in IT for more than 17 years with different technologies. He shares what he finds exciting about his position and the wor…

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Diving into the Gen Z perspective with Shir Erlichman 16:27

1y ago16:27

16:27

Join Reetu Raina as she interviews Shir Erlichman, an HR Partner at Amdocs who has been with the company for three years. Shir most recently completed her MSc in Organizational Behavior at Tel Aviv University. As a Gen Z herself, Shir discusses with Reetu her career at Amdocs and shares some of the challenges that she has faced and how her career i…

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Navigating internal movement: What you need to know with Daphne Gottschalk 15:49

1y ago15:49

15:49

Join host Mike MacDade as he interviews Daphne Gottschalk, a business consultant at Amdocs who has been with the company for 19 years. Daphne has worked in a variety of roles, including as a VP of marketing, in talent management for HR and in mergers and acquisitions, and has the opportunity to live and work in the US and Israel. She shares her ins…

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Introducing- Careers: is it choice or chance? 3:52

1+ y ago3:52

3:52

Yael, Mike and Reetu come together to introduce you to Careers: is it choice or chance? Learn about each host’s unique perspective and get excited about this season's roster of guests. Throughout the upcoming episodes, your hosts will explore upskilling, moving between units, working with Gen Z and more! Subscribe today to be the first to know abou…

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From Amateurs to World Cup, Intel AI is Poised to Benefit Athletes at Every Level with Jonathan Lee 0:33

1+ y ago0:33

0:33

This week, lace up your boots and be sure to stretch, because we have an exciting new Future of Tech to share with you! Avishai had a chance to sit down with Jonathan Lee, the Senior Director of Sports Performance Technology for Intel. If you never connected Intel and sports technology before, you certainly will after this conversation. In this liv…

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How Civil Engineering Can Guide The Future of Telecommunications with Mark Potter, CIO, Optus 0:31

1+ y ago0:31

0:31

We can be so passionate about tech that we can get caught up in its concepts and capabilities. But what is at the core of all technology? Our guest today, Mark Potter, the Chief Information Officer at Optus, says “that great technology is a result of people.” Mark’s fascinating career evolved from studying civil engineering to eventually working in…

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No-Code Automation Workplace – Go fast and simple With Chris Byers, CEO of Formstack 0:35

1+ y ago0:35

0:35

Intro: On this episode of Future of Tech, we speak to Chris Byers, CEO of Formstack. In 2010, Chris stepped in to lead Formstack as CEO for six months. Twelve years later, Chris has not only remained CEO, but the company has grown to 220 employees around the world and recently started fundraising at a billion dollar valuation. In this conversation,…

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Pioneering Solutions to Big Problems With Andrew Feldman, Co-founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems 0:36

1+ y ago0:36

0:36

What does it take to solve an intimidating problem that many feel is unsolvable? Andrew Feldman, Co-founder and CEO of Cerebras Systems, can tell you, because he and his team engineered an unprecedented technological breakthrough. They set out to build a new class of computer system to accelerate Artificial Intelligence work. In the end, they built…

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Promoting Financial Wellness Now and Into Your Future with Kristina Wallender, Chief Experience Officer of Human Interest 0:36

1+ y ago0:36

0:36

Kristina Wallender, Chief Experience Officer of Human Interest, discusses tackling the retirement crisis in the United States, where a vast majority of people will be unable to afford the life that they envision after work. She dives into how our psychological biases can negatively impact our decisions about long-term investing and how Human Intere…

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The Future of the Unicorn CFO, Ronit Maor, Earnix 0:36

1+ y ago0:36

0:36

Intro: How should businesses properly utilize a CFO? Today’s guest is Ronit Maor, the Chief Financial Officer at the insurance and banking software provider Earnix. With nearly two decades of CFO experience, she is the perfect person to talk to about the intricacies of the CFO position, and how it has changed over the years. On this episode of Futu…

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The Future of Sports Media with Asaf Peled, Founder and CEO of Minute Media 0:36

2y ago0:36

0:36

Intro: The odds of an entrepreneurial venture succeeding are, statistically speaking, not stacked in the founder’s favor. This is something that Asaf Peled, Founder and CEO of Minute Media, was well aware of when he left his career as a tech investor to found his own tech startup. Today, Minute Media owns 6 major media brands, is considered the thi…

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Addressing the Challenges of IoT Security, Nadir Izrael, CTO and Co-Founder, Armis Security 0:31

2y ago0:31

0:31

Cybersecurity has become increasingly complicated with the rise of the Internet of Things. How do we protect critical data as it transfers from 1st party to 3rd party devices and services? What are the challenges of modern-day cybersecurity? How can they be addressed? On this episode of Future in Tech, Nadir Izrael, Co-Founder and Chief Technology …

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The Future of Software Evaluation, Godard Abel, CEO, G2 0:36

2y ago0:36

0:36

Intro: Business leaders can reasonably feel overwhelmed, at times, with the volume of software solutions in the world that may or may not be helpful to their companies. On this episode of Future of Tech, Godard Abel, the Co-founder and CEO of G2, explains how G2 has created a marketplace where business leaders can check out useful software reviews.…

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Lessons Learned from Transforming Global Brands with Marcus East, Chief Digital Officer at T-Mobile 0:31

2y ago0:31

0:31

How essential is technology to the success of a business? How can CDOs and CTOs best enable digital transformation in their organizations? Marcus East, Chief Digital Officer at T-Mobile, has been fascinated with technology ever since a teacher provided him with access to a computer when he was eight years old. This led him to work in technology for…

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AT&T’s Journey into a Digitized Ecosystem with Eric Boyer, EVP - Customer Technology Platforms, AT&T 0:27

2y ago0:27

0:27

This week we have a special episode of Future of Tech! Avishai recently got a chance to sit down with Eric Boyer, The EVP of Customer Technology Platforms at AT&T to discuss how current and future innovations are going to have massive ripple effects into the businesses of tomorrow. The world is more connected than ever because of the internet, and …

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The Future of Databases with Matt Cain, CEO, Couchbase 0:36

2y ago0:36

0:36

Databases are exciting! Matt Cain, the CEO of Couchbase, contends that databases are right in the middle of digital transformation and that this reality provides great meaning to Couchbase’s work. Tune in to learn about Matt’s position that leaders must first look inside themselves to uncover the best way for them to lead. Main Takeaways: Technolog…

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The Future of Backup and Disaster Recovery, Curtis Preston, Chief Technical Evangelist, Druva 0:31

2y ago0:31

0:31

With the increase of cyberthreats, how are backup and recovery techniques rising to the challenge? Today’s guest is W. Curtis Preston, the Chief Technical Evangelist at the data protection and management provider Druva. Also known in the industry as “Mr. Backup,” Curtis’ nearly 30 years of experience working in backup and recovery make him one of t…

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The Future of a Worldwide Workforce, Eynat Guez, CEO, Papaya Global 0:32

2y ago0:32

0:32

Regulations can be incredibly burdensome to companies operating globally. Managing workers and their pay across countries with very particular regulations can be extremely difficult. Yet, as the world is increasingly technologically connected and remote work has taken off, the workforce is likely to become even more internationally interconnected f…

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The Future of Securing the Developer's Lifestyle with Guy Podjarny, Founder, Snyk 0:26

2y ago0:26

0:26

Across industries, empowering creatives tends to lead to great results because they are the engine of whatever is being created. This is true for developers just as it would be for any sort of creative. As technology becomes more advanced and the world more interconnected, security concerns also become more pronounced too. Therefore, builders must …

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Future of Entrepreneurship and Building of Unicorns 0:31

2y ago0:31

0:31

Everyone who cares about business and investing either wants to be a unicorn or discover one. But what does it take to be a unicorn or to have the ability to find one in a business environment replete with so many other creatures? Gigi Levy Weiss, General Partner at NFX, knows what it is like to be a unicorn, to identify unicorns, and to support th…

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The Future of Transcriptions, Tom Livne, CEO, Verbit 0:38

2y ago0:38

0:38

It’s easy to typecast what a successful entrepreneur should be like: someone growing up awash in technology, attending a prestigious university to study in that area, and then building a unicorn. But that’s not how it always works. In fact, it may not be how it often works. There’s a different sort of entrepreneurial narrative. In this story, it’s …

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Cyber Threats and Cloud Security, Ami Luttwak, Co-Founder and CTO, Wiz 0:31

2+ y ago0:31

0:31

To really solve a new problem, it’s essential to look at the reality of the current issue itself. Though it can be helpful to use past context, sometimes that can be a trap because the “solutions” are old ones and don’t really apply to the current situation. With technology developing so quickly, there are entire foundational systems today that did…

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The Future of Authentication, Mickey Boodaei, CEO, Transmit Security 0:36

2+ y ago0:36

0:36

Mickey Boodaei, the CEO and Co-Founder of Transmit Security discusses how the world can move on from passwords. Mickey also explains what he’s learned about attracting and retaining talent, and he offers some guidance to the next generation of entrepreneurs. One of the great identity security concerns for consumers and businesses is the vulnerabili…

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