Open Channels FM

Open Channels FM is an independently owned podcast network about open source and the open web. Open Web Conversations looks at what's happening and where it's headed. Open Channels News covers the latest in open ...more

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October 13, 2026 • 00:05:34
Balancing AI Efficiency Costs and Value in Markdown Data and Open Source Security

Balancing AI Efficiency Costs and Value in Markdown Data and Open Source Security

In today's news, markdown streamlines AI input, AI-generated security reports increase workloads, and autonomous agent costs affect project efficiency

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October 08, 2026 • 00:08:07
The Balance of Human Content with the AI Transparency Report

The Balance of Human Content with the AI Transparency Report

Learn how Bob Dunn chose to create a AI Transparency Report for the Open Channels FM Podcast Network.

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October 07, 2026 • 00:06:10
Meta Opens Muse to DIY Hardware, GPT-6 Plays WoW Blind, and BootLoops

Meta Opens Muse to DIY Hardware, GPT-6 Plays WoW Blind, and BootLoops

Open Channels News host Robert shares AI's evolving role, highlighting Meta's Home Link for hardware integration, GPT-6 Astra's gameplay without visuals, and BootLoops enhancing...

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October 06, 2026 • 00:05:38
Open Source Maintainers Defend Against AI Spam,  Linux Data Trends and WordPress Accessibility Challenges

Open Source Maintainers Defend Against AI Spam, Linux Data Trends and WordPress Accessibility Challenges

AI-driven growth presents challenges in security and accessibility and infrastructure hurdles that technology teams cannot ignore.

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October 05, 2026 • 00:07:10
Technology’s Fast Feedback Loop with Triumph of the Nerds, Agile AI, and WordPress Security

Technology’s Fast Feedback Loop with Triumph of the Nerds, Agile AI, and WordPress Security

Faster tech means new challenges from AI feedback loops to WordPress security incidents.

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October 02, 2026 • 00:03:49
Beyond Rants, Productive Discussions and the Mystery of Poor Design Choices

Beyond Rants, Productive Discussions and the Mystery of Poor Design Choices

Bob Dunn reflects on online conversation styles and an infamous hardware design blunder, offering unsolicited solutions and food for thought.

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