Robots, Amazon Bans, and the Data Center Bigger Than Manhattan | 05-22-26
Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison dig into the tech headlines shaking up jobs, shopping, and the American landscape. Robotics firms are ditching sewing for gluing in garment manufacturing, and it could bring textile work back to the US. Amazon is using AI to flag and ban accounts that abuse returns, including Jay's own empty box saga. The public is turning on AI as job fears grow and graduation crowds boo speakers who mention it. Kevin O'Leary is pushing a data center in Utah bigger than Manhattan that could need 16 billion gallons of water a year. And Starlink is raising prices again. We keep an eye on tech so you don't have to. NPITechGuys.com. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and Welcome 1:13 - Robots Replacing Sewers in Garment Manufacturing 7:56 - Amazon Is Banning Accounts for Return Abuse 14:28 - AI Is Losing the PR Battle with the Public 19:50 - Utah Approves Data Center Bigger Than Manhattan 24:09 - Starlink Raising Prices Again Call to Action: Enjoyed the show? Subscribe and share it with someone who needs to stay ahead of tech. Visit NPITechGuys.com to catch every episode on audio and video. Need IT help for your business? Go to NetworkProvidersInc.com or get the Cyber Playbook at networkprovidersinc.com/cyber-playbook.
