Artificial intelligence is reshaping software development, live broadcasting, and even competitive sports. In this episode, Alan Shimel, Mike Vizard, JP Morgenthal and Stephen Foskett, president of the Tech Field Day arm of the Futurum Group, examine what some are calling an “Eternal September” moment for open source software. Maintainers are increasingly overwhelmed by contributors using AI tools to generate code, raising questions about quality control, sustainability, and governance in the open source ecosystem.
The conversation then shifts to how major television networks such as NBC are deploying drones to cover the Winter 2026 Olympics, exploring what this signals about automation in live production and the future of broadcast technology. Finally, the gang delves into the rise of a robot prizefighting league emerging in China, highlighting how robotics, AI, and entertainment are converging in unexpected ways.