In this episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam and Jay dive into the growing trend of AI middleware platforms like 1min.ai, which offer lifetime access to multiple large language models through a single dashboard. They explore whether this model is sustainable or just another “too good to be true” flash in the pan, and speculate about a future where users interact with AI through unified task-based interfaces that automatically select the best model for the job.The conversation shifts to Windows 11’s newest features and bugs; including a controversial AI-powered Quick Machine Recovery, a puzzling GPU-eject prompt, and the sudden disabling of the emoji search function in Windows 10. Microsoft’s continuing efforts to push admin automation and uninstall restrictions come under fire as Jay and Sam discuss user control, sandboxing failures, and security trade-offs.Finally, the hosts highlight major security mishaps, from a critical Chrome vulnerability affecting multiple browsers to McDonald’s AI-based job applicant data breach impacting over 64 million users. Add in a Call of Duty hack through the Microsoft Store and it’s clear: trust in tech ecosystems is being tested on every front.