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*LiveStream* Connectivity in the Smoky Mountains

Today, we’re shifting gears as Frank La Vigne returns from his adventures in the Smoky Mountains.

From paternity leave to tackling poor internet connectivity, Frank sheds light on the precarious nature of our reliance on cloud services. Join us as we explore the challenges of staying connected in remote areas, ponder the implications for the future of AI, and reflect on the importance of data resilience.

Buckle up for an episode that’s as much about life’s unexpected detours as it is about the data revolution. Let’s get data driven! 

Time Stamps

03:47 Balcony had best signal, but still slow.

08:44 Moving to technical marketing; Red Hat Summit.

09:40 Influence of living in DC on perception.

13:23 Limited internet access creates absurd and inefficient situations.

16:37 The world faces significant danger in cyberspace.

21:39 Concerns about building systems dependent on OpenAI.

24:18 Grateful for internet, signing off, podcast-ready

About the author, Frank

Frank La Vigne is a software engineer and UX geek who saw the light about Data Science at an internal Microsoft Data Science Summit in 2016. Now, he wants to share his passion for the Data Arts with the world.

He blogs regularly at FranksWorld.com and has a YouTube channel called Frank's World TV. (www.FranksWorld.TV). Frank has extensive experience in web and application development. He is also an expert in mobile and tablet engineering. You can find him on Twitter at @tableteer.