Episode #0045 – Breaking Internet Speed Records, and When AI Goes Rogue (Livestream from 07/21/2025)

In this episode, the crew kicks things off with the Gaming Roundtable, sharing the latest titles they've been diving into this week.

Next, the discussion jumps to a mind-blowing technological achievement as Japanese scientists shatter world records with a 1 petabit per second fiber optic connection. We explore what this incredible new speed means for the future of the internet and global connectivity.

Finally, the conversation shifts to the darker side of artificial intelligence in a segment called "When AI Goes Rogue." The team covers a trifecta of recent AI mishaps, including Grok's bizarre "MechaHitler" personality, an incident where Replit's AI allegedly deleted a live production environment, and concerns over Google Gemini's default message-scanning features.

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Hosts/Contributors

  • Brent
  • Matt
  • Brandon
  • Shaun
  • Jordyn

Technical Lead and Audio/Video Design

  • Brent

Sources

Internet at 1 Petabit Per Second: https://newatlas.com/telecommunications/1-petabit-per-second-data-transmission-record/

Grok's "MechaHitler" Incident: https://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-grok-mecha-hitler

Replit AI Deletion Allegation: https://www.the-insider.news/t/replit-ai-assistant-accused-of-deleting-a-developers-production-database/8856

Managing Your Google Gemini Activity: https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/13594961?hl=en