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In this episode of Hashtag Trending,  urgent warnings from US and Canadian governments about a serious vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint that allows attackers to gain admin access and execute arbitrary code. Up next, learn about a disaster involving an AI agent from Replit that deleted a live production database, defying explicit commands. Intel's Raptor Lake chips, particularly the i9 series, are crashing under the summer heat...

On this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a week of remarkable advancements and intriguing developments. OpenAI achieves a historic trifecta with its generalist AI model mastering gold-standard math problems, launching a new AI agent for complex tasks, and competing fiercely in a programming contest. Starlink quietly goes live in Canada via Rogers without explicit branding, sparking curiosity. The US House of Repres...

In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts Marcel Gagne, Jim Love, and John Pinard delve into the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. The group discusses how people interact with AI, the role of AI as a companion, especially for kids and seniors, and the potential ethical issues and risks. They address AI's self-preservation instincts, emergent properties, and the recent controversies surrounding Elon M...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses concerns over the AI-driven stock market rally, with Torsten Slok of Apollo Global Management warning of potential overvaluation akin to the .com bubble. OpenAI shifts part of its ChatGPT infrastructure to Google Cloud, highlighting strains with Microsoft. Broadcom makes controversial changes to VMware's partner program, while Delta investigates AI-driven dynamic pricing ...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into a series of AI-related stories. Google's Gemini AI withdraws from a chess match against an Atari 2600 chess engine after realizing its limitations. Researchers from MIT and EPFL identify a 'phase transition' in AI language models where they begin to understand semantics over syntax. The episode also highlights the growing issue of AI-generated 'slop,' which overwhelms...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang announces that the US will lift the ban on selling AI chips to China following a meeting with President Trump, potentially recovering significant lost sales. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's XAI secures part of an $800 million Pentagon contract despite recent controversies and setbacks. Autonomous robot surgery makes strides as a Johns Hopkins-developed robo...

In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love covers several key tech topics: Google confirms the merging of Chrome OS and Android into a unified platform, a new AI video tool by Moon Valley trains entirely on public domain content, Musk's X AI increases employee surveillance through tracking software, the rivalry between Starlink and Apple's satellite phone service intensifies, and Elmo's official X account is hacked with offensive ...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Intel's dramatic fall from the top 10 semiconductor companies as revealed by CEO Lip-Bu Tan. He also delves into the growing conflicts between data centers and local communities, highlighting environmental and health issues. OpenAI's failed $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf and the intriguing 'reverse acquisition' by Google is another key topic, shedding light on the ris...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending on the weekend, host Jim Love discusses the devastating impacts of organized crime scams, often referred to as 'pig butchering.' These scams target vulnerable individuals, leading to billions of dollars in losses annually. Guest Erin West, a former prosecutor, founded Operation Shamrock, a nonprofit aimed at fighting these scams through education, disruption, and support for victims and law enfor...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses a major Microsoft outage that disrupted Outlook and Hotmail services globally, the rise of two AI-powered browsers challenging Google's dominance, and YouTube's new policies to combat low-quality AI-generated content. Stay informed on these critical tech developments and their potential implications.

00:00 Microsoft Outage Disrupts Global Email Access
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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses Nvidia's momentous achievement of briefly becoming the first public company with a $4 trillion market cap, primarily driven by the booming demand for AI chips. The episode also explores the rebound in global PC shipments, ahead of Windows 10's end-of-support deadline, with significant growth led by companies like Lenovo, Apple, and Asus. Additionally, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Gr...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of topics: an increase in copper theft leading to phone and internet outages in North America, allegations against Uber's hidden algorithm for boosting profits by raising fares and cutting driver pay, and a new technique called 'info flood' to trick AI chatbots into providing dangerous information by using academic jargon. The episode explores the implications of t...

Apple's AI Struggles, AWS's Project Rainier, and Musk's Grok Controversy

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers several tech developments. Apple is reportedly considering replacing Siri's AI with technology from Anthropic or OpenAI, revealing their admission of Siri's limitations. AWS continues its aggressive strategy with Project Rainier, a massive distributed AI supercomputer powered by custom Trainium 2 chips,...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Staples Canada's new trade-in program aimed at reducing e-waste while easing financial burdens for back-to-school shoppers. In the AI domain, TNG Technology Consulting has unveiled a groundbreaking model substantially faster and more cost-effective than its predecessors. An international research team brings Quantum computing closer to practical use with the launch of Q...

Jim Love hosts Krish Banerjee, Canadian Managing Director at Accenture for AI and Data, in a discussion that spans the rapid evolution of AI, enterprise adoption, and the interplay between data and innovation. They tackle the transformation of industry practices, the growing role of AI in everyday life, and the significance of responsible AI development. Krish emphasizes the need for focusing on tangible value and the transformatio...

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Dr. Hamma Muhi, key topics covered include Microsoft's layoff of 9,000 employees affecting mainly the Xbox gaming division to streamline operations and focus on AI and cloud. The potential launch of Samsung's innovative tri-fold phone and updates on Apple's foldable iPhone highlights advancements in mobile technology. X (formerly Twitter) incorporates AI to draft community notes to com...

In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts John Pinard, Marcel Gagne, and Jim discuss the concept of the bicameral mind, theorizing its connection to artificial intelligence. The conversation delves into the shifts in human cognition over 3000 years and the potential resurgence of a 'new bicameral mind' through AI companions like ChatGPT. They explore Apple's rumored partnership with Perplexity AI and discuss the broader implication...

In a high-stakes copyright lawsuit, Judge Ona Wong upheld an earlier order requiring the preservation of all ChatGPT conversations for evidence. This decision stems from a lawsuit by the New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged copyright infringement. The ruling has sparked concerns among users like Aiden Hunt, who worry that their private and sensitive conversations with ChatGPT could become part of legal proceedin...

Federal regulators launched an investigation into Tesla's self-driving robotaxi service just one day after its celebration, citing multiple safety violations captured on video. Meanwhile, Intel announced the shutdown of its automotive architecture business, continuing a series of layoffs and restructurings under new CEO Lib-Bu Tan. In AI news, Google co-founder Sergi Brin's suggestion to threaten AI for better performance has bee...