# Cloud Computing on The No Agenda Show Cloud Computing comes up in 44 chapters across 43 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2008 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 44 - **Episodes:** 43 - **Discussed:** October 2008 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Vivek Kundra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vivek-kundra.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Call Centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/call-centers.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Gmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmail.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Gpu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gpu.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 44 ### Data Privacy, Local Computing vs. Cloud Storage - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 1:13:54–1:16:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/data-privacy-local-computing-vs-cloud-storage.md The hosts advocate for local computing and the use of open-source operating systems like Linux to avoid data harvesting by large corporations. They criticize the public's willingness to upload personal data to the cloud while simultaneously fearing government surveillance. The discussion emphasizes that privacy is a choice made through hardware and software habits. Keywords: [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [windows 10](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-10.md), [cloud storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [data harvesting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-harvesting.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), local compute ### Allbirds AI Pivot and the GPU-as-a-Service Bubble - **Episode:** [1861: Cone of Uncertainty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-19 - **Time:** 1:49:17–1:58:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1861-cone-of-uncertainty/chapter/allbirds-ai-pivot-and-the-gpu-as-a-service-bubble.md Footwear company Allbirds has announced a pivot to become "New Bird AI," a GPU-as-a-service and AI-native cloud provider. This move is compared to the dot-com bubble, where companies added ".com" to their names to boost stock prices. The hosts discuss the broader "Neo Cloud" trend where companies rent out decentralized GPU power rather than building massive, expensive data centers. Keywords: allbirds, new bird ai, [gpu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gpu.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md) ### Linux Desktop Adoption, Windows Cloud Frustrations, Microsoft 365 Outage - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 15:05–19:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/linux-desktop-adoption-windows-cloud-frustrations-microsoft-365-outage.md Growing frustration with Windows 11 advertisements and forced cloud integration is reportedly driving a slow increase in Linux desktop adoption. Technical hurdles, such as configuring the Rodecaster audio interface on Linux, are being overcome by enthusiasts seeking more user control. Meanwhile, a major 36-hour Microsoft 365 outage recently disrupted corporate email for global entities like Marriott. Keywords: [linux](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linux.md), [windows 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-11.md), [microsoft 365](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-365.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [rodecaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rodecaster.md) ### Local AI Models and GPU Requirements - **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-09 - **Time:** 2:03:45–2:06:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/local-ai-models-and-gpu-requirements.md Running high-quality AI models locally requires significant hardware investment, with top-tier NVIDIA GPU stacks or Apple M4 Super Pro systems costing between $10,000 and $15,000. Local hosting is preferred by some for consistency, as cloud-based models can vary based on data center variables. The segment also touches on the financial stability of companies like OpenAI and the potential for government intervention in the AI race against China. Keywords: [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [gpu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gpu.md), [ai models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-models.md), apple m4, [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md) ### OpenAI Strategy Shift and Government Contracts - **Episode:** [1788: chatJCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-07 - **Time:** 1:47:05–1:52:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1788-chatjcd/chapter/openai-strategy-shift-and-government-contracts.md OpenAI is offering its Enterprise product to federal agencies for just one dollar, a move interpreted as a sign of a sales struggle. The company is also releasing "open weights" for some models to compete with Meta's Llama and China's DeepSeek. This shift suggests that the high cost of cloud operations is forcing AI companies to let users run models on their own hardware. Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [deepseek](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deepseek.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md) ### Larry Ellison, Oracle Earnings, AI Infrastructure Investment - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 1:33:00–1:36:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/larry-ellison-oracle-earnings-ai-infrastructure-investment.md Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison discussed the company's 2025 guidance and the massive infrastructure requirements for artificial intelligence. Ellison, who recently transitioned to Chief Technology Officer, emphasized that the "race goes on forever" to build better neural networks. Oracle's stock performance remains tied to its ability to provide the compute power necessary for the next generation of AI models. Keywords: [larry ellison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-ellison.md), [oracle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oracle.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [earnings call](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/earnings-call.md) ### Microservices Architecture and System Vulnerability - **Episode:** [1679: No Jet No Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-21 - **Time:** 1:17:38–1:23:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1679-no-jet-no-deal/chapter/microservices-architecture-and-system-vulnerability.md The modern internet relies heavily on "microservices"—subsystems like Snowflake or CrowdStrike that perform specific tasks for larger platforms. When these centralized services fail, they can trigger cascading outages across unrelated industries, highlighting the risks of a "microservices architecture" where core boot processes are dependent on external third-party updates. Keywords: [microservices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microservices.md), [snowflake](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snowflake.md), [ticketmaster](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ticketmaster.md), [dns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dns.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md) ### Google Employees, Project Nimbus Protest - **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md) - **Published:** 2023-12-17 - **Time:** 1:01:49–1:04:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/google-employees-project-nimbus-protest.md Google employees protest the company's involvement in Project Nimbus, a cloud computing contract with the Israeli government. Protesters label the project as material support for a system of apartheid. The hosts note Israel's significance as a major technology and processor design hub for U.S. companies like Intel. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [project nimbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-nimbus.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [apartheid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apartheid.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md) ### AI Integration in Business and "Clippy on Steroids" - **Episode:** [1610: p-doom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-23 - **Time:** 1:20:18–1:24:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1610-p-doom/chapter/ai-integration-in-business-and-clippy-on-steroids.md The practical application of AI in the corporate world is described as "Clippy on steroids," focusing on automated meeting transcripts and calendar integration. Microsoft's primary goal is to sell Azure cloud compute cycles to companies building their own fine-tuned language models. The hosts remain skeptical of the revolutionary claims, viewing it as a resource-intensive tool for call centers and data retrieval. Keywords: [microsoft teams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-teams.md), azure cloud, [llm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/llm.md), [call centers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/call-centers.md), clippy, compute cycles ### Economic Outlook and the Decline of China - **Episode:** [1498: Junk Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1498-junk-fees.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-30 - **Time:** 40:34–47:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1498-junk-fees/chapter/economic-outlook-and-the-decline-of-china.md A former New York banker shares insights on long-term investment strategies, favoring cloud computing and payment networks like MasterCard over traditional holdings. The banker posits that China's era of dominance is over due to a severe population decline, predicting the U.S. will remain the dominant economy through immigration and network theory. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [population decline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-decline.md), [mastercard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastercard.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [credit suisse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-suisse.md) ### Amazon CIA Cloud Services, Commercial Baseline Security - **Episode:** [1345: Peak Woke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-10 - **Time:** 1:24:52–1:27:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke/chapter/amazon-cia-cloud-services-commercial-baseline-security.md The CIA's relationship with Amazon for cloud services is detailed, revealing that the agency runs a "commercial baseline" clone of Amazon's infrastructure within its own secure facilities. This symbiotic relationship allows the CIA to share threat intelligence with Amazon to improve security for all cloud users. The hosts question the extent of data sharing between the two entities. Keywords: [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [aws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aws.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), ec2 ### Project JEDI Contract, Amazon and Microsoft Competition - **Episode:** [1111: Eleven Eleven](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-11 - **Time:** 24:05–26:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1111-eleven-eleven/chapter/project-jedi-contract-amazon-and-microsoft-competition.md The security breach involving Jeff Bezos's personal data is framed as a potential liability for Amazon's bid for the Department of Defense's Project JEDI contract. The $10 billion cloud computing initiative requires high-level security clearances, leading to speculation that the leak could benefit competitors like Microsoft. The discussion posits that a CEO unable to secure personal "dick pics" may be viewed as a risk for national security data. Keywords: project jedi, [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [amazon web services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-web-services.md), [microsoft azure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft-azure.md) ### Amazon Prime Growth, Infrastructure Dependency Risks - **Episode:** [1026: DE-ISIS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1026-de-isis.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-19 - **Time:** 2:07:23–2:10:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1026-de-isis/chapter/amazon-prime-growth-infrastructure-dependency-risks.md Jeff Bezos recently announced that Amazon Prime has surpassed 100 million paid members globally. The show's hosts discuss the dangerous level of societal and economic dependency on Amazon's infrastructure, including its CIA cloud contracts and S3 bucket hosting. A sudden failure or shutdown of Amazon could potentially trigger a significant economic depression due to the sheer volume of businesses and services reliant on its platform. Keywords: [jeff bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [amazon prime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-prime.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), s3, [economic depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-depression.md) ### Intel Spectre and Meltdown Processor Vulnerabilities - **Episode:** [997: Competitive Victimhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-07 - **Time:** 1:35–5:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/997-competitive-victimhood/chapter/intel-spectre-and-meltdown-processor-vulnerabilities.md Intel and other chip manufacturers face a deep-seated security flaw affecting processors made over the last decade. The vulnerability involves "speculative execution" where processors guess future tasks, potentially allowing attackers to read sensitive memory. Fixes for the bug are expected to slow computer performance by 12% to 30%, particularly impacting cloud services like Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azure. Keywords: [intel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intel.md), spectre, meltdown, [amd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amd.md), arm, [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), cpu ### CIA Cloud Migration, Episode 864 Artwork - **Episode:** [865: Wall of Phlegm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/865-wall-of-phlegm.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-02 - **Time:** 1:03:10–1:05:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/865-wall-of-phlegm/chapter/cia-cloud-migration-episode-864-artwork.md The CIA has reportedly completed a transition to cloud-based data storage, a move met with skepticism regarding security against Russian and Chinese hacking. Additionally, the hosts acknowledge the artwork for episode 864, titled "Putin Popularity Poll," created by artist Cesium 137, which featured a detailed No Agenda codebook design. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cesium 137](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cesium-137.md) ### Cisco Fog Computing, Congressional Recess Schedule - **Episode:** [744: Toxic Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-02 - **Time:** 16:08–19:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech/chapter/cisco-fog-computing-congressional-recess-schedule.md Cisco is promoting "Fog Computing" as a decentralized alternative to cloud computing for the Internet of Things (IoT), with an upcoming expo in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the Einstein cybersecurity program has been approved as Congress prepares for its August recess. The House of Representatives is scheduled to leave on August 3rd, leading to a rush to pass pending legislation. Keywords: [cisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cisco.md), fog computing, [internet of things](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-of-things.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [einstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/einstein.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md) ### FCC Consumer Help Center, Tom Wheeler Testimony - **Episode:** [744: Toxic Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-02 - **Time:** 1:41:48–1:47:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/744-toxic-speech/chapter/fcc-consumer-help-center-tom-wheeler-testimony.md FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler testified about standardizing consumer complaint forms and moving to a digital system. Wheeler noted that the previous paper-based system in Gettysburg would send 17 different forms for a single complaint, such as robocalls or commercial loudness. The FCC's IT team recently won an award from AFIRM, an industry-partnered organization, for its transition to cloud computing. Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [tom wheeler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-wheeler.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [robocalls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robocalls.md), affirm ### John Sculley, Moonshot Entrepreneurship and Customer Power - **Episode:** [737: Sculley and Heil](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/737-sculley-and-heil.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-09 - **Time:** 1:20–5:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/737-sculley-and-heil/chapter/john-sculley-moonshot-entrepreneurship-and-customer-power.md John Sculley discusses his book Moonshot and the shifting power dynamics in modern markets. He argues that technologies like cloud computing and data analytics have empowered customers, making traditional marketing less effective than technology-enabled word-of-mouth. Sculley emphasizes that transparency and customer experience now dictate the success of products over large advertising budgets. Keywords: [john sculley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-sculley.md), [moonshot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moonshot.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [data analytics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-analytics.md), [internet of things](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-of-things.md), [word of mouth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/word-of-mouth.md) ### Germanwings Crash Investigation and American Airlines iPad Glitch - **Episode:** [717: Juice Jacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/717-juice-jacking.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-30 - **Time:** 1:41:18–1:43:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/717-juice-jacking/chapter/germanwings-crash-investigation-and-american-airlines-ipad-glitch.md Adam Curry teases a future segment on the Germanwings crash, suggesting the official evidence regarding the cockpit voice recorder is flawed. He also reports on a "glitch" that grounded the American Airlines fleet after an iPad app update failed, highlighting the dangers of over-reliance on cloud-based technology in aviation. Keywords: [germanwings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germanwings.md), [cockpit voice recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cockpit-voice-recorder.md), [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [ipad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipad.md), electronic flight bag, [cloud computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md) ### IBM and Twitter Partnership for Watson Analytics - **Episode:** [666: Slavery Enrollment Month](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-07 - **Time:** 1:47:00–1:55:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month/chapter/ibm-and-twitter-partnership-for-watson-analytics.md IBM announced a landmark partnership with Twitter to integrate the social media platform's "firehose" of data into IBM's Watson analytics. CEO Ginni Rometty described data as a "new natural resource." 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