What happens when artificial intelligence learns to move—and virtual battlefields feel more real than the front lines? The convergence of AI, robotics, and virtual reality is rapidly transforming modern warfare, pushing the boundaries of how militaries train, fight, and make decisions. From autonomous ground units that adapt in real time to VR combat simulations that prepare soldiers for high-stakes missions, this tech trifecta is reshaping the future of defense. On this episode of WMD, Dr. T...
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What happens when artificial intelligence learns to move—and virtual battlefields feel more real than the front lines? The convergence of AI, robotics, and virtual reality is rapidly transforming modern warfare, pushing the boundaries of how militaries train, fight, and make decisions. From autonomous ground units that adapt in real time to VR combat simulations that prepare soldiers for high-stakes missions, this tech trifecta is reshaping the future of defense. On this episode of WMD, Dr. T...
What happens when artificial intelligence learns to move—and virtual battlefields feel more real than the front lines? The convergence of AI, robotics, and virtual reality is rapidly transforming modern warfare, pushing the boundaries of how militaries train, fight, and make decisions. From autonomous ground units that adapt in real time to VR combat simulations that prepare soldiers for high-stakes missions, this tech trifecta is reshaping the future of defense. On this episode of WMD, Dr. T...
When machines can choose to kill, what happens to the rules of war? Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems—known as LAWS—are no longer the stuff of science fiction. These AI-powered systems can identify, target, and engage enemies without direct human input, raising critical questions about accountability, ethics, and the future of warfare. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz hands off the mic to York College Cybersecurity Management majors Charlie Malone and Nate Rugh who unpack how LAWS ...
What happens when creativity meets code? From virtual fitting rooms to AI-generated clothing lines, technology is stitching itself into the fabric of fashion—changing not just how we shop, but how we define style itself. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz hands over the hosting seat to York College Business Analytics major Devin Gasiorowski. He’s joined by streetwear innovator Elijah Clay, who brings a firsthand perspective on how AI is influencing not just high fashion, but the cult...
From robotic surgical assistants to AI that reads X-rays faster than doctors, intelligent machines are revolutionizing hospital care. These technologies aren’t just tools—they’re teammates, streamlining logistics, enhancing precision, and diagnosing illness with unprecedented speed and accuracy. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz hands over the mic to York College Cybersecurity Management students Jasmine Wright and Halie Brackbill. Together, they step into the hospital of the future...
From surgical assistants to delivery bots, robots are quietly transforming hospitals from the inside out. These machines don’t just automate—they augment, assisting with everything from precision surgeries to sterilization, patient monitoring, and even emotional support. On this episode of WMD I hand off the hosting microphone to YCP Cybersecurity Management student Fernando Paulino Tavarez and Gavyn Miller who are experiencing first-hand how robotics and the Internet of Things are reshaping ...
The future of driving may not involve any driving at all. From highway autopilot to fully autonomous taxis, self-driving cars promise to revolutionize how we move through the world. But behind the sleek dashboards and lidar sensors are complex ethical questions, safety concerns, and infrastructure challenges that society is only beginning to confront. On this episode of WMD I hand off the hosting microphone to YCP Cybersecurity Management student Brayden Rampulla, who takes a ride into the wo...
What if the next cybersecurity breach didn’t start in a server room—but in a game lobby? As video games become more immersive, social, and connected, they're also becoming prime battlegrounds for digital threats. On this episode of WMD Dr. Tamara Schwartz welcomes YCP Business Analytics graduate Kaitie Ciano and Cybersecurity Management graduate Zach Deal to the show to explore how the mechanics of gaming—and the rise of virtual reality—are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. From gamified...
Baseball has always been a numbers game—but now, it’s a game powered by artificial intelligence. What started with Moneyball and the rise of sabermetrics has evolved into a new era where machine learning models optimize lineups, predict pitch outcomes, and even generate scouting reports. On this episode of WMD Dr. Tamara Schwartz welcomes YCP cybersecurity management majors Jason Cassidy and Evan Hughes to the show. We discuss how AI is reshaping player development, in-game strategy, and fron...
Baseball has always been a game of stats—but now, it’s a game of sensors, too. From smart bats that measure swing speed to connected stadiums that track every pitch, step, and fan reaction, the Internet of Things is transforming America’s pastime into a real-time data machine. On this episode of WMD Dr. Tamara Schwartz welcomes YCP cybersecurity management majors Ryan Partlow and Aaron Hershberger to the show. They explore how IoT is reshaping the way players train, coaches strategize, and te...
Soccer, or association football, originated in 19th-century England as a standardized version of various traditional ball games and quickly evolved into the world's most popular sport, governed globally by FIFA since 1904. But a lot has changed since the 19th century. This beautiful game is going digital. From AI-powered scouting tools to VAR’s controversial calls, technology is changing how the sport is played, coached, and consumed. Wearables track every sprint and heartbeat, while predicti...
Sports will never be the same. Algorithms are analyzing plays, wearables are tracking every movement, and fans are stepping into virtual stadiums from their living rooms. But as technology takes the field, it’s not just enhancing performance—it’s disrupting the very essence of the game. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz hands off the microphone to her YCP students, Cybersecurity Management major Devon Franz and Business Analytics major Toby Young who explore how data, AI, and immers...
In 1994, a barrier that had grounded generations of women finally lifted. Secretary of Defense Les Aspin formally opened combat aviation roles to female service members—a milestone born from years of determined advocacy and shifting military needs. Despite cultural resistance, these Gen X women demonstrated the personal courage to not just earn wings—but to fly into combat zones where no American woman had gone before. Yet even today, the legacy of their achievements faces challenges—not from...
AI is accelerating faster than the operational environment can adapt. From autonomous systems to decision-making algorithms, the speed of innovation is outpacing policy—and ethics. In this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz and YCP cybersecurity management student Bryce Durham confront some of the hard questions: When is it appropriate to take the human out of the decision cycle? Can legacy military systems be integrated with AI? And the ultimate dilemma—should a machine ever be allowed to k...
As the world becomes increasingly defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), quantum technology offers powerful capabilities, but not without strife and concern. From its role in optimizing supply chains to revolutionizing healthcare, this episode explores where quantum computing stands today and where it may take us next. Dr. Schwartz is joined by YCP Business Analytics major, Alyssa Russell to unpack the fundamentals of quantum computing and its growing impact acr...
When ChatGPT came on the scene a few years ago, educators at all levels were not sure what it means to include AI as part of the classroom experience. Some sought to exclude it from the classroom, while others sought ways to include education related to the applied use of AI tools. Three years later, the education sector still finds itself trying to figure out what it means to have AI as another tool to expand upon students’ learning opportunities, while managing the problematic uses. In this...
In a world where artificial intelligence is evolving faster than we can document or teach, staying current has become a moving target. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz talks with her colleague Dr. James Norrie, a Professor of Cybersecurity, Law & Strategy at the York College of PA, and the Founder and CEO of CyberconIQ, a human-centered cybersecurity company about the challenge of writing and educating in real time, when the facts may already be outdated by the time the i...
The movie Contact, starring Jodie Foster, features a memorable moment. While speaking with a group of students, Foster’s character—an astronomer searching for signs of extraterrestrial life—gazes up at the sky and says, “If it’s just us, it seems like an awful waste of space.” On this episode of WMD, we’re looking up—way up—into a mystery that has shifted from fringe theory to front-page news: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena—what most of us once called UFOs. What happens when pilots, scienti...
Video game environments like Roblox and Minecraft attract children as young as age 9. Although there are content restrictions, such as limited chat functionality, voice communications, and friend requests, many children bypass these protections, not understanding why they are in place. On this episode of WMD, Dr. Tamara Schwartz talks with Nevin Ferry, a cybersecurity management student at the York College of PA, about how radical ideologies are being spread through gaming platforms.
In an age of rapid technological change, AI-generated content is reshaping communication, decision-making, and even the way we think. But with this power comes complexity—how do we craft prompts that cut through noise, avoid bias, and drive meaningful outcomes? And how does disruption, from shifting industries to information warfare, challenge the way we use and trust AI? On this episode of WMD Dr. Tamara Schwartzwill be talking with Lisa Flynn, a human systems engineer and a doctoral researc...
The podcast where we explore the impact of technology, social change, and disruption. The VUCA – volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity - just keeps on coming! Season 4 begins February 19th!
What happens when artificial intelligence learns to move—and virtual battlefields feel more real than the front lines? The convergence of AI, robotics, and virtual reality is rapidly transforming modern warfare, pushing the boundaries of how militaries train, fight, and make decisions. From autonomous ground units that adapt in real time to VR combat simulations that prepare soldiers for high-stakes missions, this tech trifecta is reshaping the future of defense. On this episode of WMD, Dr. T...
