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Signals: DevTalk with Michael Dowden

Signals: DevTalk with Michael Dowden

By: Michael Dowden
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Welcome to Signals, the podcast where we step back from the hype to really look at what's shaping technology and the industries around it. In each episode, we talk with industry experts to surface real trends, question our assumptions, and unpack why things work the way they do today. We're not just focused on what's new, but on the decisions, defaults, and debates that got us here, and what they might mean in the long run. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • AIOps: Smarter Systems or Bigger Risks?

    AIOps: Smarter Systems or Bigger Risks?
    Jun 24 2026
    In this live podcast episode, host Michael Dowden sits down with Christian Schneider and Torsten Köster to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on software operations. They distinguish between AI for Ops (using AI to enhance day-to-day analytics) and Ops for AI (the specialized observability required to monitor non-deterministic AI applications). The conversation also covers the architectural principles, observability requirements, and security controls needed to safely deploy AI at scale, along with the growing role of AI in software development and the future of IT operations.
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    48 mins
  • The Human Core of Engineering in the Age of AI

    The Human Core of Engineering in the Age of AI
    Jun 10 2026
    In this episode, our experts address a deceptively complex question: What is AI actually doing to the software industry? Not as a tool or a trend, but as an accelerant. They dig into why agility seems strangely quiet, whether the software crisis was ever really solved, and what all these rapid changes mean for the way we build and think about software.
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    58 mins
  • Making Accessibility the New Standard in an AI-Driven World

    Making Accessibility the New Standard in an AI-Driven World
    May 27 2026
    In this episode, host Michael Dowden sits down with Jemima Abu, a senior product engineer, to explore how web accessibility is not just an optional business requirement but a fundamental responsibility to build useful products for all users. They unpack the dual role of AI, illustrating how it can inherit human biases to produce flawed code while also serving as a powerful tool for accelerating essential tasks such as alt-text generation and transcript proofreading. Ultimately, the episode calls for a mindset shift toward intentionality, urging developers to leverage new technologies to create more inclusive digital experiences that can stand the test of time.
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    48 mins
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