Are We Letting AI Think for Us? | SolarWinds TechPod #105

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We’re more dependent on technology than ever—and AI is changing how we make decisions. But what happens when the systems fail? Or when bad actors decide to “pull the plug”? This clip dives into a scary but necessary question: 👉 Are we losing our ability to critically think and problem-solve by relying too much on AI? 👉 Is AI leveling the playing field—or quietly taking over human decision-making? A must-watch conversation about innovation, outages, AI risk, and why having a backup plan matters more than ever. ⚠️🤖 Connect with SolarWinds: THWACK IT Community: http://thwack.solarwinds.com/ SolarWinds Academy: https://support.solarwinds.com/solarwinds-academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SolarWinds LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/solarwinds Instagram: http://instagram.com/solarwindsinc/

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