The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven wonders of the world. Its dimensions are mind-blowing and mysterious. Do we know how it was built exactly? Where was the tech? Does the math add up?ChaptersIntroFour points of the Great Pyramid of GizaPerimeter and π (pi)Location and speed of light432 Hz healing frequencyMystery of pyramid age and Pharaoh KhufuPeru's Nazca lines and the golden ratioQuestionsLinks:https://youtu.be/RyDi31IK5N4?si=e8cRpmxFN0WZ8HHyhttps://archive.org/details/booksonfiredestr0000pola/page/n9/mode/2up=======Steve Ispas and David Lam on Silicon Valley Front Row (SVFR) podcast#pyramid #egyptians #mathematics

A tech and human rights abuse case against Cisco from 2011 is brought back into the light. Lawmakers ask the Trump administration to support the case, holding the tech company liable for its Golden Shield project. It's alleged that Cisco's tool allows the Chinese Communist Party to monitor people, specifically Falun Gong practitioners.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:39 CCP persecutes Falun Gong community02:16 Why Falun Gong practitioners sued Cisco03:25 The return of the lawsuit, and Cisco's claims04:54 Cisco presentation to the CCP06:19 The Golden Shield project08:33 Pattern of spies stealing proprietary tech09:39 QuestionsLinks:https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/lawmakers-urge-trump-admin-to-back-falun-gong-lawsuit-against-cisco-5938083https://hrlf.net/direct-litigation/our-cases/doe-vs-cisco-systems/Steve Ispas and David Lam on Silicon Valley Front Row (SVFR)#Cisco #CCP #surveillance

Billionaires invested millions against Zohran Mamdani when he ran in the NYC mayoral race. The 34-year-old is now the mayor-elect of New York city. He has experience as a state assemblyman and wants to run the city, but will the city thrive from the promises of free buses, childcare, and rent freeze? Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Billionaires spent millions in mayoral race 01:49 Promises from Zohran Mamdani 02:29 Democratic socialist vs. communist 03:05 Steve's experience with communism 06:30 Free stuff and appeal? 09:01 Mamdani's thoughts on billionaires (Meet The Press) 09:46 Discussion on young generation 11:48 Questions ============= This is a new channel—Silicon Valley Front Row—where we talk tech from a dialectical lens. You’ll hear both sides: the innovations that inspire us, and the challenges we must confront—addiction, dependency, and the loss of human touch. Subscribe to learn about AI trends, Silicon Valley startups, and the future of technology from those inside the world’s innovation capital. ============= Steve Ispas and David Lam on Silicon Valley Front Row podcast #Mamdani #nycmayor #socialism

ChatGPT controls more than 81% of the market of artificial intelligence chatbots, currently putting it ahead of the competition.Ahmed Banafa, the top tech voice on LinkedIn, joins us on Silicon Valley Front Row to discuss Sam Altman, AI, and how a chatbot got pushed to frustration while arguing with professor Banafa.============Source:https://gs.statcounter.com/ai-chatbot-market-share#chatgpt #chatbot #artificialintelligence

Every interaction with AI like Chat GPT has a hidden cost. The consumption of water for data is a concerning impact of AI. The discussion highlights the intersection of climate change and sustainability, urging a shift towards more eco-friendly practices.

Is there a circular network of AI companies investing with one another? What would happen if one company, whether Nvidia, OpenAI, Oracle or another supplier, to fall out of the nework? Ahmed Banafa, tech professor at San Jose State University and the top tech voice on LinkedIn, joins us on Silicon Valley Front Row. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:35 AI companies and chipmaker investing 03:16 Risk of circular AI deals 05:51 Lobbyists and tech race with China? 08:12 Questions for audience Circular AI Investments? Nvidia, OpenAI, and more #openai #artificialintelligence #nvidia #circulardeals #monopol #oligopoly #oracle #jensen #altman #amd

A filmmaker survey from June 2025 found that almost 3/4 of respondents plan to use artificial intelligence in their films. But another survey found that "52% of U.S. consumers over the age of 16 would rather watch a 7/10 rated movie created by humans than a 9/10 rated movie created entirely by AI." Rudy Ruiz, an indie filmmaker in the Los Angeles area, joins Steve Ispas and David Lam on Silicon Valley Front Row to share his critical thoughts on AI in the filmmaking industry. ----------- Survey sources: https://www.documentary.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/%5BPreliminary%20Findings%5D%20Filmmaker%20Survey_%20Generative%20AI%20and%20Documentary%20Film%20.pdf https://www.baringa.com/en/about/media-centre/more-than-half-of-u.s.-consumers-prefer-films-made-by-humans-versus-ai-generated-content-new-report-from-baringa ------------- Indie Filmmaker Thinks AI Diminishes Creativity, Storytelling #artificialintelligence #ai #films #movies #creativity #aimovies #TillyNorwood

Thinking of starting a business? Jim Beach, founder of School For Startups, says $5,000 is enough to start a business. Jim joins Steve Ispas and David Lam on Silicon Valley Front Row to share his tips.Chapters00:00 Intro00:52 Steve started his first company02:42 Different types of entrepreneurship04:37 Spend no money if you don't have to05:40 Trend of AI in businesses06:11 Grit and perseverance08:10 Finding what works and 'doing it better'09:51 Passion vs. liking your business11:26 Family and faith11:43 Questions for the audienceInsights from entrepreneurs#startup #business #businesstips #entrepreneur #siliconvalley

AI actress Tilly Norwood debuted recently. Her creator says talent agencies showed interested in working with her.In this SVFR episode, we discuss the artificial intelligence actress and how Hollywood is reacting.Christina Corona, a journalist based in the Los Angeles-area, joins Steve Ispas and David Lam.Chapters00:00 Intro00:37 Diella, the AI government official00:59 Tilly Norwood01:38 Christina Corona joins us02:11 Creator of Tilly Norwood03:14 Christina explains reactions from tourists04:43 Video game actors strike against AI use06:57 Studying and dedication in acting08:21 Concerns of actor job loss10:35 Should AI be categorized with human actors?11:48 Questions for audience--------------------- What do you think about AI actors and actresses, such as Tilly Norwood? Would you watch an AI-generated movie? Would you work in a film alongside AI content or an AI actor?----------------------This is a new channel—Silicon Valley Front Row—where we talk tech from a dialectical lens. You’ll hear both sides: the innovations that inspire us, and the challenges we must confront—addiction, dependency, and the loss of human touch.Subscribe to learn about AI trends, Silicon Valley startups, and the future of technology from those inside the world’s innovation capital.⸻Tilly Norwood, The Hollywood AI Actress#artificiaintelligence #tillynorwood #hollywood

We've seen the ads. Billboards and banners encouraging to 'stop hiring humans.' Are robots taking over human jobs? Is this a concern for people?Steve Ispas and David Lam talk about the following topics in this episode of Silicon Valley Front Row.00:00 Intro00:21 Guardrails on AI?02:38 Job loss from AI04:21 'Stop Hiring Humans' ad, human motivation07:10 AI comparison with communism-----------------------❔ Has your job been affected by AI?Are you worried about your profession or craft in the future?Please let us know in the comment section.-----------------------This is a new channel—Silicon Valley Front Row—where we talk tech from a dialectical lens. You’ll hear both sides: the innovations that inspire us, and the challenges we must confront—addiction, dependency, and the loss of human touch.Subscribe to learn about AI trends, Silicon Valley startups, and the future of technology from those inside the world’s innovation capital.⸻Could ROBOTS Replace Human Jobs with Tech Ads and Layoffs?#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #SiliconValley #chatgpt #robots #Automation #openai #SteveIspas #DavidLam #BayAreaInnovators #SiliconValleyFrontRow #AIRevolution #technews #technology #TechnologyAndHumanity #TechPodcast #SVFR