13th October 2026 · Unity Place, Milton Keynes · during MK Tech Week
Episode 5

Episode 5: Open Models, Shadow AI, Vibe Coding and the End of SaaS as We Know It

With Lionel, Matthew & Andy · 40 min

The conversation delves into the closed source vs. open source debate, highlighting the challenges and risks associated with open source models. It explores the impact on enterprise and SMEs in AI implementation, as well as the security risks and shadow AI in businesses. The discussion also addresses the challenges of vibe coding and SMEs, emphasizing the need for a risk policy for AI in SMEs. The conversation delves into the SaaS industry, DIY software development, education and governance in AI, emerging markets for application security, regulation and standards in AI and software development, AI labs and open source debate, AI training and data privacy concerns, AI learning and reasoning capabilities, AI’s impact on medicine and drug development, and the dichotomy of AI’s potential and risk.

 

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