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From Attacker's Weapon to Everyday Baseline: How AI Took Over the Archive
AI went from 2% of archive posts in 2022 to 32% in 2025, but the shift is toward governing and living with it, not offense overtaking defense.
Six Hours, Five Strangers, and a Song the Machine Could Not Write | A Music Evolves Conversation with Gregoire Gensollen, Producer and Chief Operating Officer of Tucker Tooley Entertainment
A Hollywood producer puts five musicians who have never met in a room with a six-hour clock, then hands a generative AI tool to his host and gives him thirty minutes. What comes out of that comparison says more about creative labor than it does about the technology.
Before the Robots Run. More reflections from RSAC 2026 — The Power of the Community and the Machines We Invited In. | Written By Marco Ciappelli & Read By Tape3
This was my twelfth RSA Conference. I know that because I remember the first one, 2012, and I've been counting ever since — not out of habit, but because each year feels like a chapter in a longer story I'm trying to read in real time. Twelve years of standing in that same building in San Francisco, watching an indust
From Sampling to Scraping: AI Music, Rights, and the Return of Creative Control | A Musing On The Connection Between Music, Technology, and Creativity | Music Evolves: Sonic Frontiers with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9
Let's explores how generative AI is reshaping music — from training data scraped without permission to the tools being built to detect and defend creative ownership. This episode questions what we might lose when machines generate emotion at scale, and whether human-made music will soon be prized for its imperfection.
Lo-Fi Music and the Art of Imperfection — When Technical Limitations Become Creative Liberation | Analog Minds in a Digital World: Part 2 | Musing On Society And Technology Newsletter | Article Written By Marco Ciappelli
Lo-Fi Music and the Art of Imperfection — When Technical Limitations Become Creative Liberation | Analog Minds in a Digital World: Part 2 This newsletter series will explore the tensions, paradoxes, and possibilities of being fundamentally analog beings in an increasingly digital world. We're not just using technology;
We Have All the Information, So Why Do We Know Less? | Analog Minds in a Digital World: Part 1 | Musing On Society And Technology Newsletter | Article Written By Marco Ciappelli
This newsletter series will explore the tensions, paradoxes, and possibilities of being fundamentally analog beings in an increasingly digital world. We're not just using technology; we're being reshaped by it while simultaneously reshaping it with our deeply human, analog sensibilities.
The First Smartphone Was a Transistor Radio — How a Tiny Device Rewired Youth Culture and Predicted Our Digital Future | Musing On Society And Technology Newsletter | Article Written By Marco Ciappelli
This 1950s Device Was Actually the First Smartphone — And It Changed Everything Before smartphones, social media, and digital revolution, there was the transistor radio - the device that accidentally created the first personal media bubble and changed youth culture forever.
We're Becoming Dumb and Numb: Why Black Hat 2025's AI Hype Is Killing Cybersecurity -- And Our Ability to Think | Random and Unscripted Weekly Update with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Sean and Marco expose Black Hat 2025's AI marketing problem on Random and Unscripted: every vendor claimed "agentic AI" while CISOs couldn't tell them apart. Using the Greek myth of Talos, they warn we're surrendering decision-making to imperfect systems, creating echo chambers that make us "dumb and numb" to reality.
Creative Storytelling in the Age of AI: When Machines Learn to Dream and the Last Stand of Human Creativity | A Conversation with Maury Rogow | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
I sat across - metaversically speaking - from Maury Rogow, a man who's lived three lives—tech executive, Hollywood producer, storytelling evangelist—and watched him grapple with the same question haunting creators everywhere: Are we teaching our replacements to dream? In our latest conversation on Redefining Society an
From Black Hat to Black Sabbath / Ozzy: AI Agents and Guitars (again!) + Entry Level Cybersecurity Jobs, Robots Evolution, and the Weekly Recap You Didn’t Expect | Random and Unscripted Weekly Update with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin are back with another random and unscripted weekly recap—from pre-Black Hat buzz and AI agents to vintage wood guitars, talent gaps, and Glen Miller debates. This week’s reflection hits tech, music, and philosophy in all the right ways. Tune in, ramble with us, and subscribe.
How to Hack Global Activism with Tech, Music, and Purpose: A Conversation with Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen and Author of the book: “From Ideas to Impact” | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
Michael Sheldrick returns to Redefining Society and Technology to share how Global Citizen has mobilized billions in aid and inspired millions through music, tech, and collective action. From social media activism to systemic change, this conversation explores how creativity and innovation can fuel a global movement fo
ITSPmagazine Weekly Update | From AI Agents to Tape Mixes, to Guitars and Black Hat Buzzwords and much more with Marco & Sean | Random and Unscripted Weekly Update with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this weekly random and unscripted update, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin catch up on their latest stories, from AI agents replacing SOC analysts to mixtape nostalgia and vintage guitars made from NYC history. They also tease big things coming at Black Hat USA and reflect on why collaboration is core to ITSPmagazine
The Human Side of Technology with Abadesi Osunsade — From Diversity to AI and Back Again | Guest: Abadesi Osunsade | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
What happens when someone with a multicultural worldview, startup grit, and a relentless focus on inclusion sits down to talk about tech, humanity, and the future? You get a conversation like this one with Abadesi Osunsade. We touched on everything from equitable design and storytelling to generative AI and ethics. Thi
When We See Technology as a System of Systems, It Changes Everything — Us, Society… and Even the Robots | Random and Unscripted with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this Random and Unscripted episode, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin connect the dots between AI, robotics, connected systems, and human behavior. How do machines reshape society—and how do we reshape ourselves in response? A conversation born from their latest articles.
Bridging Worlds: How Technology Connects — or Divides — Our Communities | Guest: Lawrence Eta | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
In this episode of Redefining Society and Technology, I sit down with Lawrence Eta — global technology leader, former CTO of the City of Toronto, and author of Bridging Worlds. We explore how technology, done right, can serve society, reduce inequality, and connect communities. From public broadband projects to buildin
Why Humanity’s Software Needs an Update in Our Hybrid World — Before the Tech Outpaces Us | Guest: Jeremy Lasman | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
Is your mind still running on Windows 95? We explore passion, evolution, and the need to upgrade humanity’s inner software in a hybrid world.
Data Sovereignty and Security Challenges in the APAC Region: Simplifying Security with Zero Trust and AI-Driven Solutions | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Abbas Kudrati | On Location Coverage
Hear how Abbas Kudrati shares actionable insights on tackling ransomware, navigating AI challenges, and embracing Zero Trust strategies to strengthen cybersecurity foundations in the Asia-Pacific region. This engaging conversation also highlights the evolving role of AI in streamlining operations and staying ahead of a
Hacking Deepfake Image Detection System with White and Black Box Attacks | A SecTor Cybersecurity Conference Toronto 2024 Conversation with Sagar Bhure | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this episode of Sector 2024, Sean Martin, Marco Ciappelli, and security researcher Sagar Bhure discuss the escalating threat of deepfake technology and its implications for misinformation, financial fraud, and cybersecurity. Tune in to explore real-world examples and learn about innovative detection methods that aim
My Reflections from ITSPmagazine’s Black Hat USA 2024 Coverage: The State of Cybersecurity and Its Societal Impact | A Musing On Society & Technology with Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
My Reflections from ITSPmagazine’s Black Hat USA 2024 Coverage: The State of Cybersecurity and Its Societal Impact Each year, Black Hat serves as a critical touchpoint for the cybersecurity industry—a gathering that offers unparalleled insights into the latest threats, technologies, and strategies that define our col
The Implications of Generative AI on Digital Identity, Brand Protection, and Content Marketing: A Philosophical and Sociological Reflection | A Musing On Society & Technology with Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
Let's Talk About Brand Marketing | Beyond the Buzz: How to Create Lasting Impressions at the RSA Conference | "Good advertising does not just circulate information. It penetrates the public mind with desires and belief." – Leo Burnett
AI Development: Can Ethics Keep Up with Innovation? | A Conversation with Aric Perminter, Pam Kamath, Darrell Hawkins, and Taiye Lambo | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
This episode of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast features a dynamic panel discussing the transformative potential and inherent risks of AI across various industries. Join Sean Martin and experts Aric Perminter, Pam Kamath, Darrell Hawkins, and Taiye Lambo as they explore the balance between leveraging AI for productivi
Deepfakes, Publicity Rights, and the ELVIS Act: The Intersection of Intellectual Property, AI, and Your Likeness | A Conversation with JC Heinbockel | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Dive into this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity, where host Sean Martin and intellectual property lawyer JC Heinbockel explore the complexities of the ELVIS Act and the evolving landscape of rights of publicity in the age of AI. Discover how businesses can navigate the legal and ethical challenges of deepfake techno
The Generative AI Creative Renaissance: Breathing New Life in the art of Filmmaking and in our Society | A conversation with James G. Maynard | Redefining Society with Marco Ciappelli
In this episode of the Redefining Society podcast, host Marco Ciappelli delves into the fascinating world of generative AI with guest James G. Maynard, exploring how this revolutionary technology is transforming filmmaking, education, and society at large.
Celebrating 15 Years of Leadership in Cloud Security: Preview of CSA AI Summit at RSA 2024 with Jim Reavis and Illena Armstrong | An RSA Conference 2024 Conversation | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Join Sean Martin as he hosts an engaging discussion with industry experts Illena Armstrong and Jim Reavis to learn more about the upcoming AI Summit, where they delve into the evolving landscape of cloud security, generative AI technology, and the importance of shared responsibility in cybersecurity. Get ready to gain