By Robert Enderle, Enderle Group

The entertainment world has been set ablaze by the “Tilly Norwood” controversy and for good reason. The revelation that a beloved character in a well received show was not a real person but a fully AI-generated “synthetic actor” has become a flashpoint for a debate raging in Hollywood (AI Commissioner example). For many actors, it represents an existential threat that their craft is on the verge of being rendered obsolete by code. While their fear is understandable, history shows us that trying to ban a transformative technology is a fool’s errand. 

By Daniel W. Rasmus, Serious Insights

Rasmus highlights key lessons from industry leaders on successful AI deployment in organizations. Drawing from discussions with experts like Saanya Ojha of Bain Capital Ventures, Moveworks President Varun Singh, and thought leaders from TigerGraph, Semedy, and TopQuadrant, the article emphasizes designing AI projects with clear success metrics, including measurable ROI. Despite the MIT NANDA report noting that most AI pilots fail to reach production or deliver ROI, the takeaway is not AI’s failure but the need for organizations to ground AI initiatives in business realities. Success hinges on narrow project scopes, workflow integration, robust data foundations, and scalable design principles that ensure accuracy and governance. Knowledge graphs, enhanced by techniques like GraphRAG, play a vital role in contextualizing and scaling AI to meet enterprise needs, offering a practical playbook for achieving sustainable AI returns.

By Rob Enderle, The Enderle Group for TechSpective

In the complex world of enterprise IT, decisions around software support often feel like a Faustian bargain. Companies invest millions in mission-critical applications from giants like Oracle, SAP, and now, increasingly, VMware. With that investment comes the assumption that the vendor’s own support will be the most effective lifeline. However, a growing number of enterprises are discovering a powerful alternative: third-party support providers like Spinnaker Support. Far from being a niche solution, third-party support is emerging as a strategic imperative, offering significant advantages, particularly as organizations navigate the transformative landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Rex M. Lee, My Smart Privacy, Interviewed by NTD News 

Rex Lee, a cybersecurity expert, shares his thoughts on the U.S. government allowing Nvidia and AMD to sell lower-end AI chips to China.

By Rex M. Lee, Security Advisor, My Smart Privacy

Critical infrastructure operators, defense industry contractors, state and local governments, technology firms, AI data centers, utilities, and the oil & gas sector all face escalating cybersecurity threats, regulatory pressures, and operational risks tied to their reliance on commercial telecom carriers. Owning licensed spectrum and deploying private LTE (pLTE) networks offers not only long-term security and data sovereignty, but also strategic financial benefits.

By Daniel W. Rasmus

Technological revolutions rarely arrive on schedule. They come with fanfare, bold promises, and heavy investment, but their impact often hides in the shadows before it bursts into the open. Artificial intelligence now finds itself in this awkward in-between space. Boardrooms are abuzz with talk of generative AI strategies; enterprises are pouring billions into pilots and partnerships; employees are experimenting with chatbots and copilots. Yet in measurable business terms, most of these efforts appear to fail to deliver returns on the investments.

By Rex M. Lee, Security Advisor, My Smart Privacy

The unprecedented Trump–Intel deal has sparked debate about U.S. tech leadership, national security, and taxpayer accountability. By converting CHIPS Act funds into a 10% equity stake in Intel, Washington is reshaping industrial policy—but at what cost?

Interview with Rex Lee By Don Ma with NTD News

Rex M. Lee, cybersecurity adviser, discussed the U.S. government's deal with Nvidia and AMD to get a cut of revenue from sales of some chips in China.

The Trump administration confirmed an unprecedented deal with Nvidia and AMD to give the U.S. government 15 percent of revenue from sales of some advanced chips in China. For a deep dive, NTD spoke to Rex Lee, cybersecurity adviser at My Smart Privacy and tech journalist.

By Rex M. Lee, Security Advisor/Tech Journalist

A critical vulnerability in Erlang/OTP SSH, tracked as CVE-2025-32433 with a CVSS score of 10.0, has been actively exploited since May 2025, targeting operational technology (OT) networks worldwide. Reported by Hacker News, this flaw, patched in April 2025 with releases OTP-27.3.3, OTP-26.2.5.11, and OTP-25.3.2.20, stems from a missing authentication issue, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code without credentials. About 70% of attacks hit OT environments, with 85% targeting healthcare, agriculture, media, and tech sectors in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, India, and Australia. Added to CISA’s KEV catalog in June 2025, exploitation involves reverse shells and industrial port attacks, posing risks to critical infrastructure. Urgent patching and enhanced network monitoring are crucial to mitigate this severe threat to national and economic security.

By Rob Enderle

China’s breakthrough in indium selenide wafer production signals a new phase in its high‑stakes technology race with the U.S.

Assessing the accuracy of the viral claims versus the scientific reality reveals a more nuanced but equally profound story about the future of technology, geopolitics, and the very materials that will power our world.

Let’s unpack what this breakthrough means for China, the West, and the future of semiconductors.