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Join us as we reminisce about Y2K, the panic, the preparations, and the lessons learned 25 years later. We also discuss the implications for future technology like AI and potential cybersecurity crises. Plus, in our ‘Aware Much’ segment, Scott shares tips on protecting your data if your phone is stolen. Happy New Year and welcome […] The post Reflecting on Y2K: Lessons for the Next Tech Crisis and AI Safety appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Summary

Join us as we reminisce about Y2K, the panic, the preparations, and the lessons learned 25 years later. We also discuss the implications for future technology like AI and potential cybersecurity crises. Plus, in our 'Aware Much' segment, Scott shares tips on protecting your data if your phone is stolen. Happy New Year and welcome to our first episode of 2025!

Subtitle
Join us this week as we reminisce about Y2K, the panic, the preparations, and the lessons learned 25 years later!
Duration
21:43
Publishing date
2025-01-06 05:00
Link
https://sharedsecurity.net/2025/01/06/reflecting-on-y2k-lessons-for-the-next-tech-crisis-and-ai-safety/
Contributors
  Tom Eston, Scott Wright
author  
Enclosures
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Shownotes

Join us as we reminisce about Y2K, the panic, the preparations, and the lessons learned 25 years later. We also discuss the implications for future technology like AI and potential cybersecurity crises. Plus, in our ‘Aware Much’ segment, Scott shares tips on protecting your data if your phone is stolen. Happy New Year and welcome to our first episode of 2025!

** Links mentioned on the show **

Y2K at 25: Panic, preparation and payoff
https://mashable.com/article/y2k-25-years-later

Protecting your data when your phone is stolen – literally right out of your hands
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paulgurney_theft-security-phone-ugcPost-7270798464425332736-PyEi

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