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In this episode of 'Hashtag Trending,' host Jim Love discusses Duolingo's shift to an AI-first operational model, replacing hundreds of contractors with AI for specific tasks while emphasizing human oversight. The episode also covers OpenAI's new real-time shopping feature in ChatGPT, which could disrupt how users shop online by providing personalized recommendations and comparisons. Lastly, ASUS's innovative solution to graphics...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Kanye West's ban from Twitch just seven minutes into his first live stream for making inflammatory remarks. He also covers the return of 4Chan following a significant hack, and IBM's announcement of a $150 billion investment to enhance its quantum computing capabilities and green data center infrastructure. Additionally, Virgin Atlantic is experimenting with OpenAI's oper...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, the focus is on Anthropic's goal to demystify AI black boxes by 2027, spearheaded by CEO Dario Amodei. Elon Musk's social media platform X files a lawsuit against Minnesota's law criminalizing election-related deep fakes. Microsoft's Copilot faces disappointing adoption rates, likened to the infamous Clippy, and Google announces the end of software support for early versions ...

In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts Marcel Ganger, John Pinard, and Jim Love explore the transformative potential of AI in the contemporary world. They delve into the significance of the new paper 'Welcome to the Era of Experience' by AI pioneers David Silver and Richard Sutton. The discussion spans a range of topics including the evolution of AI training methods, the impact of AI on the workforce, and the concept of AI as au...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the European Union's substantial fines on Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act and their implications for digital competition. The episode also covers OpenAI's potential interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser amidst the US Department of Justice's antitrust trial against Google. Additionally, the show highlights a CNN report on the negative impact of socia...

In this episode of 'Hashtag Trending,' host Jim Love discusses warnings from Anthropic about the security risks posed by AI virtual employees expected to integrate into corporate networks next year. The episode also explores the potential impact of recent US immigration policies on its tech leadership and global competitiveness, especially concerning Chinese and other international students. Additionally, Apple faces scrutiny for m...

In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google's recent legal defeat over its ad tech monopoly, with the US District Court ruling that Google violated antitrust laws. The show also examines a new paper by DeepMind researchers outlining a roadmap for AI to exceed human intelligence through experiential learning. Furthermore, it covers Microsoft and Western Digital's initiative to recycle hard drives and recover rare ...

In this episode, host Jim Love conducts a captivating interview with Licenia Rojas, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at TD Bank. Licenia shares her journey from high school to becoming a leader in technology and architecture, highlighting the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and continuous learning. They discuss the evolving role of architecture, the transformative impact of technologies like AI, and the need for hu...

In this episode of hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers significant developments in tech: Nvidia's stock plunged nearly 7% due to new US export restrictions on its H20 chips for China, resulting in a $5.5 billion charge. Spotify restored its services after a widespread outage affected millions. Microsoft's April Windows updates left users frustrated amid mysterious issues and various errors. Lastly, Microsoft scales back AI data ...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers three major tech stories. OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI-powered social media platform to challenge X (formerly Twitter), with the aim of creating a healthier digital public square. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends the company's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp in a historic US antitrust trial, arguing they were legal and necessary in a rapidly evolving tech ...

In this episode, Jim Love discusses Microsoft's critical warning for Windows 11 users about the removal of the inetpub folder, a startling Lyft privacy incident where conversations were transcribed, and the implications of ChatGPT's new memory feature. Additionally, he explores the potential of AI to decode dolphin language through Google's Dolphin Gemma model.

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In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses President Donald Trump's temporary exemption of iPhones and laptops from 125% China tariffs amid market concerns. Researchers have developed new AI compression methods, potentially enabling powerful language models to run on consumer-grade hardware. Also, Meta faces a federal antitrust trial aimed at addressing its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The trial coul...

In this episode of Project Synapse, join our group of AI-obsessed IT professionals as they discuss the intriguing concept of AI-generated code, specifically focusing on 'vibe coding.' Marcel Gagne, a former system administrator turned author, dives deep into the history and potential of writing code through AI. The episode covers the evolution from early programming languages like COBOL and Fortran to modern AI coding tools like Cu...

In today's episode, we discuss Google's adoption of Anthropics Model Context Protocol (MCP) for its Gemini AI models, marking a potential shift towards MCP as a leading standard. We also delve into NVIDIA's recent dinner with President Trump leading to the reversal of export restrictions on AI chips to China, Microsoft's 365 Family subscribers facing unexpected license expiration issues, and the impact of increased US tariffs on Ch...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers how Apple swiftly airlifted iPhones to the US before new tariffs took effect, the emergence of AI tools monitoring US federal employees, and the latest major AI innovations. Discover Microsoft's Copilot Vision, Google's Workspace Flows, and Deep Seek AI's breakthrough models. Join us for a thrilling Thursday packed with exciting tech updates and AI advancements.

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers several significant tech stories. Shopify's CEO Tobi Lutke mandates that teams must prove AI can't do their tasks before hiring new staff, emphasizing AI as a crucial skill. Affordable laptops face price hikes due to new US tariffs, particularly affecting Framework's customizable models. Meta faces scrutiny for using an internal AI model variant in benchmarks without transpa...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the potential repercussions of new US tariffs on global IT spending and consumer tech prices. Research from IDC predicts a significant reduction in IT expenditure and possible project delays due to the tariffs announced by the Trump administration. The episode also explores how these tariffs could increase prices for popular consumer electronics, including iPhones and And...

Tech Updates: Google Leadership Change, TikTok Extension, and Canada's Clean Energy Move

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers several major developments in tech and energy. Google has appointed Josh Woodward to lead the development of its Gemini AI chatbot, following Sissy Chao's departure. President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations by 75 days ami...