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.

The conversation explores how corporate restructuring, post-pandemic shifts, and economic strategies play a bigger role in workforce reductions than automation itself. Dr. Badeau also highlights how AI tools often require human oversight, maintenance, and decision-making, creating new roles even as others evolve.
And in a special note, Napoleon Liu ASUS Product Marketing tells us how ASUS integrates AI into its computers.

The discussion addresses the anxiety of young workers entering the workforce, how AI is often blamed for job reductions, and why human oversight remains essential in software development and operational environments. Dr. Bodo shares real-world examples and data to help listeners understand where AI is actually impacting jobs, how companies are restructuring, and what skills professionals need to stay competitive.

In this episode of AI Today, host Dr. Alan Badeau breaks down the latest wave of AI model releases — from OpenAI’s GPT-5 to Anthropic’s Claude 4.5 Sonnet. Dr. Bodo compares their strengths, weaknesses, and real-world performance, showing viewers how to get the most out of each system through smarter prompting and practical use cases. Whether you’re coding, creating, or just curious, this episode helps you choose the right model for the job.

On this week’s episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Bedo unpacks the rapidly evolving world of AI regulation across the U.S. — from federal executive orders and funding priorities to the clash between state and national policies. As governments race to maintain innovation and neutrality, Dr. Bedo explores how new laws, corporate influence, and local initiatives are redefining what responsible AI really means for businesses, educators, and everyday citizens.

AI Today: Dr. Alan and Khristopher Tawney show how AI, sensors & smart inspections manage risk, cut incidents, boost OSHA compliance, lower premiums, and turn safety data into savings in construction/manufacturing