Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Outsmart Financial Fraud Before It Strikes. Join Vijay Giri, a seasoned Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a leading authority in fraud prevention and investigation, as he pulls back the curtain on the world of financial crime. With over 15 years of hands-on experience protecting institutions and individuals, Vijay now shares his expertise through TheFraudExaminer.com—your go-to resource for fraud awareness, real-life case breakdowns, and actionable defense s ...
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"The Edge AIsle" brings you to the forefront of artificial intelligence and edge computing, powered by Hailo.ai. In this podcast, we explore how edge AI is reshaping industries from smart cities and intelligent video analytics to autonomous vehicles and retail innovation. Join industry experts and thought leaders as they share insights into how Hailo’s AI processors are transforming the way industries function, enabling real-time deep learning and AI-driven applications directly on edge devi ...
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An application technology podcast series with industry engineers that promises to keep you up to speed on some of the embedded semiconductor industry’s newest, fastest-growing and most exciting technologies, applications, and design techniques used by renowned industry engineers. Experience endless episodes packed with entertaining discussion topics that cover the latest ins and outs of embedded systems as well as how to thrive in trending markets while avoiding common design pitfalls and st ...
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From Payment Processor to Russian Spy Network: The Wirecard Conspiracy That Fooled a Nation"
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11:13Welcome to "The Fraud Examiner" - I'm Vijay, and joining me today is Priya for what might be the most extraordinary financial crime story of our generation. Picture this: A company worth $28 billion vanishes overnight. €1.9 billion in cash simply... disappears. And one of Europe's most wanted fugitives is now reportedly running Russian spy networks…
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The podcast comprehensively covers: Case Analysis: Kashif Mirza's ₹42 lakh Instagram fraud scheme Psychology: Social media manipulation and reverse authority bias Red Flags: Six key warning signs to identify Ponzi schemes Protection Strategies: Practical advice for fraud prevention Regulatory Context: IRDAI guidelines and financial sector implicati…
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What happens when love, celebrity, and AI collide? In this gripping episode, we unravel the true story of a French woman who was emotionally manipulated and defrauded of $850,000—by someone pretending to be Brad Pitt. With deepfake videos, romantic poems, and false promises, the scam unfolded over 18 months, leaving heartbreak and financial ruin. W…
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When AI Deceives: The $25 Million Deepfake CFO Scam in Hong Kong
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40:32In this gripping episode of The Fraud Examiner, we uncover one of the most sophisticated frauds in corporate history — the $25 million AI deepfake scam that shook a global engineering firm in Hong Kong. Criminals used artificial intelligence to create a realistic video call impersonating the company’s CFO and tricked a finance employee into executi…
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Revolution at the Edge: AI’s New Frontier in Embedded Systems
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29:00Edge AI was once a niche topic, but now it’s driving higher productivity and enabling smarter devices by deploying AI models directly on embedded systems at the network edge. These systems perform tasks like detecting people, body positions, or recognizing hand gestures with increasing accuracy and speed. In this episode of our special Executive In…
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North Korean Hackers & the $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist: A Deep Dive into the Bybit Breach
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47:11In this gripping episode of TheFraudExaminer, host Vijay Giri unpacks the world’s largest crypto theft — a $1.5 billion Ethereum heist by the North Korean Lazarus Group targeting the Bybit exchange. Learn how this state-sponsored cybercrime was executed through social engineering, AWS exploits, and smart contract manipulation. Understand the money …
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Anil Ambani: Unraveling a Corporate Fraud Empire
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30:48In this explosive episode of The Fraud Examiner, host Vijay Giri unpacks the ongoing multi-agency crackdown on Indian business magnate Anil Ambani. 🚨 What’s inside? ₹3,000 crore Yes Bank loan fraud case Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at 35 locations SEBI’s 5-year ban on Anil Ambani and ₹25 crore penalty Hidden Swiss bank accounts worth ₹814 cro…
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Supreme Court Landmark Ruling: "Fraud Unravels Everything"
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10:55In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed the fundamental legal principle that any judgment obtained through fraud is a nullity, coining the doctrine: "fraud unravels everything." Emphasizing judicial integrity, the Court held that such fraudulent orders or judgments—whether from lower courts or even from the Supr…
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The Fraud Triangle: Pressure, Opportunity, Rationalization in the Digital Age
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29:20The episode explores Cressey's Fraud Triangle, a fundamental model explaining the motivations behind fraudulent acts through three interconnected elements: pressure, opportunity, and rationalisation. It highlights how these elements have evolved in the digital age, with modern pressures including gig economy precarity and unrealistic corporate targ…
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CFE Certification: Your Ticket to High-Impact Fraud Jobs (Salary Boost + Career Growth)”
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14:12Explore the growing importance of CFE certification in combating sophisticated fraud schemes. Discuss career benefits, salary increases, and professional recognition that comes with certification.By Vijay Giri
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Powering the Future: Silicon Carbide and the Rise of Wide Bandgap Tech
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18:26Wide Bandgap technologies have been widely adopted around the world. As more customers are aiming for higher efficiency, greater power density, and reduced energy losses, design engineers are seeing the clear path forward is through Silicon Carbide or GaN technology. In this episode of our special Executive Insights series, host Riccardo Collura sp…
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Idea to Implementation: Fast-tracking Innovation with MCU/MPU Design Enablement
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12:11Embedded designs typically start with choosing the right microcontroller or microprocessor, for everything from robots to smart wearable devices. As the central function control of the system, it is essential to choose an MCU or MPU solution that will give engineers the ability to meet their evolving requirements, and to bring their innovative desi…
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Beyond Sight: Choosing the Right Sensors for Next-Gen Machine Vision
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29:41Machine vision in applications continues to grow in demand, so engineers must decide on the right sensors for their designs. For many of these applications simply giving designs the ability to "see" the world around them is not enough. In this episode Todd talks with Steve Harris Senior Director of Marketing of Industrial and Commercial Sensing at …
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Securing the Edge: Exploring Advanced FPGA Technology
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17:12In today's embedded design, engineers have the capability to include System-on-Chip (SoC) FPGAs, which not only provide the flexibility of a programmable logic matrix, but embedded processing cores as well. FPGAs are also offering more advanced layers of security today for both design and data protection. In this episode of our special Executive In…
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Visionary Designs: How Microcontrollers Keep Up with Advanced Machine Vision
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24:42From vehicles to industrial equipment, users have begun to expect systems to recognize and react to the objects around them based on visual interpretation. Engineers often rely on more complex processors to do this in the design, and in this episode Todd speaks with Louis Gobin, ST Micro's Product Marketing Engineer on if microcontrollers are catch…
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Powering Progress: Silicon Carbide's Impact on Embedded Designs
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18:06New technology, new material are coming into the market, helping customers speed up their development, while getting better performance, higher efficiency and higher power density. In this episode of our special Executive Insights series, host Ricardo Gallura speaks with Clayton Pillon, Vice President of SiC Business Unit at Microchip about how Sil…
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Wired for Success: Navigating Interconnect in Embedded Systems
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17:25In a world that talks more about wireless, there is still a need for a physical connection for most of our electronicss both for communication and power. Connectors and cabling remain a critical part of our designs, and that hard physical layer is challenged with needs to be more resilient, more capable, and cost effective. In this episode, Todd ta…
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Nirav Modi PNB Scam: Unravelling the Billion-Dollar Bling
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17:38"The Billion-Dollar Bling: Unravelling the Nirav Modi PNB Scam," a podcast episode of The Fraud Examiner. The episode details the nearly $2 billion fraud perpetrated against Punjab National Bank (PNB) by celebrity jeweller Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi, highlighting the mechanisms of the fraud, the key players, the timeline of events, the f…
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The Deepfake Deception: Unmasking the Growing Threat of AI-Powered Scams
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14:06In this crucial episode, we delve into the alarming rise of deepfake scams and their potential to revolutionize fraudulent activities. We break down the technology behind these hyper-realistic manipulated media, exploring how they are created and why they are becoming a preferred tool for fraudsters. Join us as we dissect various deepfake scam typo…
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The Gift That Keeps On Taking: Unmasking the Hidden Cyber Risks in Gifted Electronics
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13:06This episode summarises the potential cybersecurity risks associated with receiving new and pre-owned electronic devices as gifts. The conversation between Sopiya and Vijay highlights various vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals, turning well-intentioned presents into potential gateways for data theft, malware infection, and priv…
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Bollywood assistant director loses Rs 3.4 lakh to KYC fraud
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7:56A report on a specific instance of KYC fraud where a Bollywood assistant director was deceived into revealing sensitive financial information, leading to a significant financial loss. The article details the modus operandi of the fraudsters, who impersonated bank officials and used a fake link to steal the victim's account details,…
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Lucknow Housing Scam-Millions Lost Through Fake Documents
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8:34A report details a significant fraud in Lucknow. Criminals allegedly scammed millions of rupees from individuals seeking housing under the Duda housing scheme. The perpetrators are accused of forging signatures of the District Magistrate and project officer to issue fake allotment letters. Victims, including a domestic worker, were convinced to pay…
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The discussion highlights how traditional threats like malware, phishing, and unpatched software remain significant, but are being amplified and made more sophisticated by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. The episode also details practical steps that Android users can take to mitigate these risks. The overarching message is that while AI introd…
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Sambhal Swindle-a multi-state ring unpacked
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12:01Unpack the audacious 'Sambhal Swindle' on The Fraud Examiner. Host Sophiya and expert Vijay Giri reveal how a multi-state ring operated for seven years, targeting the vulnerable through forged documents and insider knowledge to defraud insurance companies of crores. A chilling case study in sophisticated deception.…
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Digital Siege: How Cyber Frauds Exploit Authority and Steal Millions
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8:02As India's digital transformation deepens, a chilling new form of cyber fraud has emerged, one that strikes at the heart of individual liberty and the very foundations of the legal system: "digital arrest." This insidious practice, characterized by the psychological manipulation and coercion of individuals under the guise of lawful detention, prese…
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Death by Deception: Unmasking India's Life Insurance Fraud Epidemic
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6:43Death by Deception" delves into the alarming rise of life insurance fraud in India. This episode uncovers the deceptive tactics used, the devastating impact on families and the industry, and explores the urgent need for stronger preventative measures.By Vijay Giri
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Silicon Carbide Insight: Powering and Investing in Wide Band Gap
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20:27So many applications where traditional silicon based device and wide band gap, silicon carbide and gallium nitride are widely implemented and used in among customers worldwide. In this episode of our Executive Insights series, host Ricardo Collura speaks with Angelo Rao- General Manager for Silicon Carbide and IGBT at ST Micro about the strategy an…
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49 Lakhs Lost: The Anatomy of a WhatsApp Investment Scam
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6:43A Mumbai pensioner lost ₹49 lakhs in a share trading scam. Fraudsters on WhatsApp lured her with fake profits on the "QuantsAIS" app, then coerced fund transfers. The promised returns never materialized.By Vijay Giri
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AI Video Forensic Validity – Hailo AI Ep 7
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15:55In this Edge AIsle episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving sphere of AI video forensics. As AI tools become ever more powerful, investigators face the challenge of sifting genuine data from AI-generated embellishments. Explore how AI-driven video enhancement is transforming the landscape of forensic evidence. Learn why distinguishing them is cri…
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Powering the Future: AI & Low-Power Embedded Processors
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26:50Artificial Intelligence has changed the server industry over the last few years, and along with Machine Learning it's already making significant inroads into the embedded space with capabilities like voice recognition, object detection, and smart sensing. In this episode Todd welcomes Daniel Hou, Technical Marketing Engineer at NXP to discuss how t…
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Securing Smart Systems: Data Confidentiality & Authentication
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18:21Making smart inferences on sensor data that's available out there, like vision, while being able to recognize humans and objects or audio, recognizing local voice commands has grown in demand over the last few years. Although smarter systems still have customers very interested, we're also seeing a high demand in securing those systems. In this epi…
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Automotive Edge AI: From Sensors to Silicon – Hailo AI Ep 6
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26:35Join us on the Hailo AI Podcast for a deep dive into automotive edge intelligence. In this episode, we explore the challenges of scanning in modern locomotives and the silicon innovations that are reshaping automotive AI. We discuss market dynamics of AI in ADAS and automated driving, explore critical performance metrics like TOPS AI, and examine h…
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Passive Power: The Backbone of Chip Technology
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19:42Without passive components like resistors, capacitors, and inductors even the most advanced chip technology has no path forward. Every circuit ever designed, both simple and complex, requires them and their availability and occasional lack there of has often been the key story of high growth market cycles. In this first episode of Season 5, Todd sp…
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Exploring Edge AI: Hailo’s Latest Innovations Ep 5
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50:19In this episode of the Hailo AI Podcast, we take you on a journey through the dynamic world of edge computing and AI. Learn how innovations in low-latency processing and on-device inference are setting new benchmarks in real-time analytics and decision making. Our conversation features insights on the different types of AI used at the edge—from per…
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AI-powered smart cameras are revolutionizing video analytics and image quality. In this Edge AIsle episode, we examine how Hailo’s AI vision processors, including the Hailo-15 family, are pushing the boundaries of video processing by seamlessly integrating AI into cameras. From enhancing video clarity to running advanced analytics like facial recog…
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Hailo AI - AI in Video Management Systems - Ep 3
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12:34The future of Video Management Systems (VMS) lies in AI scalability, and in this episode, we explore how AI enhances VMS capabilities to meet modern-day security challenges. Traditional video analysis systems rely heavily on manual monitoring, leading to inefficiencies and high costs. AI changes this by automating video analytics, providing faster …
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Edge AI is transforming the way cities approach public safety, offering a way to keep people secure while protecting their privacy. With urban surveillance systems becoming more sophisticated, the need to find a balance between security and personal freedoms has never been more crucial. Edge AI helps achieve this by processing data locally, reducin…
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Hailo AI - Evolution of AI on the Edge - Ep 1
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8:16In this Edge AIsle episode, we discuss the transformation of artificial intelligence at the edge, moving beyond traditional perception tasks and stepping into the realm of content creation with generative AI. This evolution has enabled machines to not only understand but also create, bridging the gap between visual intelligence and innovation. From…
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This is a wrap on another exciting season of The Current. Throughout this season, we've delved into the forefront of technological advancements, explored innovations, and engaged in stimulating conversations with industry leaders and experts. Thank you to all our guests this season. We look forward to Season 5!…
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A major goal of so many of our electronic designs is to allow our systems to achieve full autonomy. Whether we're looking at creating homes that adapt to our lives on the fly, factories that are fully automated with reduced need for personnel, or self driving vehicles, user expectations on our system's capabilities continues to rise. In this episod…
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Image sensors continue to improve in capability, but illuminating the source can often be a challenge as not every application is meant to stay out of the dark. In situations where light levels may be lower than we'd like, engineers can utilize light wavelengths like infrared that are invisible to the eye, but perfect for our electronics' vision. I…
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Power is one of the most fundamental problems engineers must solve in any design. Maximizing efficiency, minimizing size, and keeping costs and design complexity low becomes more strident when dealing with AC to DC power conversion where many off the shelf power supplies can greatly simplify designs. In this episode, Todd talks with Doug Bailey, VP…
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Field Programmable Gate Arrays have been critical to our designs as engineers where speed of execution is critical, parallel operation is required, and the ability to reconfigure hardware needs to be available. FPGA technology has been a backbone of communication infrastructure, military applications, and video and signal processing that has made o…
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Sifting through Microcontoller Technology
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31:13Microcontroller technology continues to be critical to the development of applications. What these incredible devices allow us to bring to our products is nothing short of amazing, but with more complexity required in our designs we're demanding more from them than ever. In this episode Todd talks with Daniel Hou, Technical Marketing Engineer at NX…
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The interconnection of devices brings a whole new range of threats to personal data, identities and safety. Embedded Security continues to be a key area where engineers must focus attention to ensure systems are not providing gateways for misuse of designs that can hurt our end users. In this episode, Todd speaks with Xavier Bignalet, Product Marke…
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Engineers continue to build a strong knowledge of designing wireless products for general communication. Now, that communication is getting more complex with needs for indoor location, mesh networking, and precise object tracking. In this episode, Todd speaks with Matt Rose, Senior Field Applications Engineer at Panasonic about new tools that are a…
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Embedded Security is often seen as incredibly complex, with engineers asking themselves the constant question of "how secure is secure enough?" To help answer that question, Todd chats with Patrick Carrier, Product Marketing Manager at Infineon. They discuss how to understand security and implementing it in our systems.…
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The semiconductor industry is expected to grow to over 1 trillion by 2033, but as we enter this year and the instability of the global market, will that still be the trajectory? In this first episode of Season Four, Todd discusses with our very own Karim Yasmine, Executive VP of Global Marketing, what the major areas of growth will be.…
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Artificial Intelligence in Next-Gen Designs
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14:54Artificial Intelligence is a key buzzword in the industry as we look to expand the capabilities of our embedded systems to operate with greater autonomy. In this episode, Todd speaks with Markus Mayr, Product Marketing Manager at ST about embedded engineers look to design this new technology into the next generation of our products.…
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Generation and utilization of electricity has been an area of engineering that is seeing rapid change over the last few years. We all want cleaner sources of energy, and with that requires new technologies to maximize the efficiency of how we generate that energy and utilize it. In this episode Todd talks to Hunter Freburg- Technical Marketing Engi…
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