AI Today (Audio)

In this episode of AI Today, Jen Gaudet and Dr. Allen Badeau explore one of the most critical and often overlooked elements of artificial intelligence strategy in 2026: privacy by design, data governance, and regulatory compliance.

As AI adoption accelerates across industries, many organizations still approach privacy as a legal afterthought rather than a foundational architectural decision. This conversation breaks down why security, compliance, and ethical data management must be built into AI systems from the earliest planning stages. When privacy is ignored upfront, companies face increased risk, costly remediation, and long-term damage to trust.

In this special holiday episode of AI Today (aired 12-24-25), Dr. Alan Bodo reveals the Top 10 AI products set to reshape 2026, from next-generation large language models to breakthrough tools in voice, video, search, and enterprise AI.

The episode covers industry leaders like Claude, Gemini 3, ChatGPT, and creative powerhouses such as Midjourney, while also spotlighting rising innovators including Perplexity, ElevenLabs, and AI Studios.

Plus, Dr. Bodo delivers an exclusive hands-on review of the NVIDIA DGX Spark, a game-changing desktop AI supercomputer that brings petaflop-level performance to developers, startups, and small businesses—without relying solely on the cloud.

If you want to understand where AI is headed in 2026, how these tools impact real businesses, and which technologies truly matter beyond the hype, this episode is essential viewing.

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau explores the rapidly expanding world of AI-powered wearables and asks a provocative question: when was the last time your phone or your device checked on you? From smartwatches and rings to glasses, clothing, and biometric sensors, this episode breaks down how wearable technology has evolved from simple step counters into intelligent systems that continuously collect, analyze, and act on personal data.

In this highly anticipated episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau presents his annual technology forecast for the year ahead, counting down the top 15 technology trends that will define 2026. Designed for small businesses, professionals, and everyday users, this episode explores how emerging technologies are converging faster than ever and why the future is closer than most people realize.

Dr. Badeau reflects on the accuracy of previous predictions and explains why 2026 marks a pivotal shift driven by convergence, maturity, and acceleration across multiple platforms. From artificial intelligence and quantum computing to cybersecurity, confidential computing, and nanotechnology, the episode highlights how once-separate technologies are now working together to reshape industries and daily life.

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial markets, moving beyond headlines and hype to explain what AI is actually doing behind the scenes. Rather than offering investment advice, Dr. Badeau breaks down how AI-driven systems are used in areas like algorithmic trading, risk management, portfolio construction, and financial planning helping listeners understand the tools that increasingly influence modern markets.

The conversation begins with a clear look at algorithmic trading and how AI models process massive streams of data prices, volume, volatility, news, and market sentiment in real time. Dr. Badeau explains why machines can react at speeds humans simply cannot, while also highlighting the limitations and risks that come with relying on automated systems. From predictive modeling and pattern recognition to sentiment analysis and portfolio optimization, the episode outlines the four primary ways AI is applied in today’s financial landscape.