Silicon Secrets and AI Safeguards: From Soham Parekh's Moonlighting Scandal to TikTok's Legal Lifeline and Beyond

In this episode, we delve into a range of groundbreaking stories from Silicon Valley to skincare trends, starting with Soham Parekh's serial moonlighting across multiple startups, a revelation that stirred the tech community. We then explore an unusual legal move where US Attorney General Pam Bondi assures tech giants immunity against liabilities for supporting TikTok amidst a federal ban, challenging Congressional law. In the realm of cybersecurity, the OWASP's analysis unveils the top threats to Large Language Models and Generative AI systems by 2025, highlighting the importance of robust security measures. Switching gears to education, a study from M.I.T reveals the impact of AI on learning and memory, indicating a superficial grasp of content when AI is used. In a lighter vein, Aquaphor emerges as a Gen Z skincare sensation on TikTok, illustrating the power of social media in revitalizing brands. Lastly, we cover how Fourth of July celebrations are getting a high-tech makeover with AI-powered drones and augmented reality apps, About:

Stan Berteloot is a French journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.
As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.
Sources:

• https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/03/who-is-soham-parekh-the-serial-moonlighter-silicon-valley-startups-cant-stop-hiring/
• https://www.wired.com/story/pam-bondi-trump-tiktok-letters-google-apple-microsoft/
• https://dzone.com/articles/owasp-top-10-llm-security-risks
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/opinion/aritificial-intelligence-education.html
• https://www.fastcompany.com/91363370/the-internet-is-in-love-with-aquaphor
• https://qz.com/july-fourth-fireworks-shows-ai-drones-ar-tech