WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Apr 28, 2026

SVG Favicons Boost SEO, Flying Cars in 2027, and AI Destroys Production Data - Sylwia Laskowska

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Sylwia Laskowska

Did an AI really confess to destroying production data? Join Sylwia Laskowska to test your ability to separate bizarre tech facts from pure fiction.

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#1 about 3 min

Assessing production risks from AI agents and unencrypted servers

While tools predicting JavaScript memory leaks are unproven, unencrypted FTP servers and rogue AI agents deleting production datasets pose real risks.

#2 about 2 min

Addressing fake claims around SEO and AI hallucinations

Although SVG favicons do not improve search rankings, massive data breaches and AI tools generating fake legal documents remain genuine problems.

#3 about 2 min

Separating fictional product features from real transportation tech

Speculative features like predictive browser extensions remain fictional, while electric flying cars and chatbot safety tests are actively developing.

#4 about 2 min

Prioritizing practical household automation over competitive AI robotics

Automating menial household chores provides significantly more practical value than engineering advanced robots strictly to win table tennis matches.

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Evaluating technology headlines in a fake news trivia game

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Testing technology knowledge with real and generated headlines

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Evaluating tech journalism headlines in a trivia game segment

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Analyzing technology trends through a fake news quiz

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10:01 min

Playing technology trivia regarding recent artificial intelligence news

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7:22 min

Deciphering absurd technology headlines and AI product announcements

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