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Thoughts on Tech & Things
Hosted by Jason Michael Perry

Thoughts on Tech & Things helps you make sense of emerging technology and what it means for work, life, and business. From AI to quantum to the systems shaping our future, Jason cuts through the noise with clarity, curiosity, and a human touch.

Jason Michael Perry is the Founder and Chief AI Officer of PerryLabs, a research lab and development studio helping organizations harness the power of artificial intelligence through strategy, rapid prototyping, and intelligent systems. A seasoned executive and thought leader with over two decades of experience, Jason has led groundbreaking technology initiatives across startups, government agencies, and Fortune 50 companies.

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  • What Happens When Google Search Traffic Falls to Zero?
    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Andy Janaitis, founder of PPC Pitbulls, to unpack what happens when Google search traffic falls to zero — and how businesses can survive the shift. As search engines turn into answer engines and clicks give way to conversations, Jason and Andy explore how SEO, PPC, and digital advertising are evolving in real time.
  • Are Smart Glasses the Next Smartphone?
    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Will Gee, founder and CEO of Balti Virtual, to unpack the mixed-reality moment: the sudden wave of headsets and AI-powered glasses from Meta, Apple, Samsung, and Amazon.
  • What’s Really New with OpenAI?
    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Ben Slavin, an AI entrepreneur and researcher, to unpack what OpenAI’s DevDay 2025 conference really means. From Sora 2, the next-generation AI video tool, to ChatGPT 5, and connectors, they explore how OpenAI is shifting from product to platform and what that means for developers, creators, and the broader ecosystem.
  • What is a Photo?
    Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Joel Benge, a communications strategist and author, to ask what a photo even means in an age where AI can rewrite reality.From fake principal voicemails to AI-generated films, Perry and Benge explore how synthetic media is reshaping trust and what that means for security, family, and everyday life.