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Connecting the Dots - 6-25-2025

Connecting the Dots - 6-25-2025

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In This Episode: In today’s episode, Alex and Morgan explore the intersection of people, productivity, and privacy in tech. From a major workforce shakeup in the dating app world to command-line tools built for AI coders—and a bold bet on encryption technology—you’ll get the insights behind the headlines and why these stories matter to real people and real businesses.

💔 Segment 1: Bumble’s Bold Restructure

Dating app giant Bumble is undergoing a significant workforce reduction as part of a broader restructuring strategy. We unpack what’s driving the layoffs, how the company plans to evolve, and what this signals about the current tech labor market and investor expectations.

💻 Segment 2: Google’s Gemini CLI: AI for Devs

Google is rolling out its new Gemini Command Line Interface (CLI)—an open-source, AI-powered tool aimed at developers. We break down what it does, how it stacks up in the competitive AI coding assistant market, and what it means for the future of developer productivity.

🔒 Segment 3: Zama’s $73M Bet on Privacy

Paris-based Zama just closed a major Series A funding round to advance its fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) technology. We explain what FHE is, why it’s considered a holy grail for secure computing, and how it could revolutionize data privacy in both AI and blockchain applications.

🔁 Recap

A company in transition, a new tool for devs, and a moonshot in encryption—today’s stories show that innovation doesn’t just shape products, it reshapes industries. Whether it's people, code, or data—tech is moving fast, and we’re here to help you connect the dots.

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