Topic: Oracle World

A national standard for digital vaccine passports, the SMART Health Card, has emerged in 21 states and D.C., developed by a coalition including Microsoft and Oracle. The World Health Organization is simultaneously moving toward a global pandemic treaty that would standardize these credentials. The involvement of CRM companies like Salesforce in health tracking is questioned as a departure from their core business missions.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 448 from Los Angeles and Silicon Valley, noting the "Carmageddon 2" closure of the 405 freeway. They transition to discussing the presidential proclamation of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which coincides with Oracle World.