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14:09

Open Source AI Adoption, Google Outage Explained,...

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2025/06/16

In this episode of hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers several significant tech developments. A new Linux Foundation study has found that 89% of companies using AI are adopting open-source models, with smaller businesses leading the trend due to cost benefits. Google's recent major outage, caused by an invalid automated quota update, highlights vulnerabilities in cloud concentration risk. SpaceX's Starlink-to-phone service is set to launch, offering text capabilities in remote areas, though it

58:57

The Inflection Point: AI's Gentle Singularity and the...

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2025/06/14

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, titled 'The Inflection Point: AI's Gentle Singularity and the Security Conundrum', the hosts grapple with planning their show amidst rapid technological changes and delve into a blog post by Sam Altman on the 'Gentle Singularity.' The discussion touches on concepts from astrophysics and AI, explaining the singularity where AI progresses beyond human control. Historical AI figure Ray Kurzweil is mentioned for his predictive insights. They explore how large

12:11

AI Outages, Wikipedia's AI Summary Halt, 23andMe Data...

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2025/06/13

In this episode of #Trending, hosted by Dr. Hamma sitting in for Jim Love, we explore the longest ChatGPT outage ever, which lasted over 12 hours and exposed our growing dependency on AI. We also discuss Wikipedia's paused AI summary experiment due to negative feedback from editors, and the growing privacy concerns as nearly 15% of 23andMe customers request data deletion amidst the company's bankruptcy sale. Finally, we cover Google's new Gemini feature for Google Sheets, which promises to

16:06

AI Talent Wars, Affordable 3D Printed Robots, and...

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2025/06/12

Meta struggles to retain AI talent despite offering substantial salaries, losing experts to companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, which leads with a unique, flexible work culture. Meanwhile, breakthroughs in 3D printing are democratizing robot creation, allowing beginners to build robots for just $500. DeepSeek's GPT-4 level reasoning model can now run on home computers, thanks to advanced quantization techniques. The TikTok's ban continues to be delayed, and a significant AI copyright case unfolds

15:28

Quantum Leap: IBM's Quantum Starling, AI's Impact on...

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2025/06/11

This episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, covers IBM's plan to deliver the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, significantly advancing quantum computing capabilities. It also discusses Robert F. Smith's stark warning about AI's transformative impact on jobs in the finance sector and beyond. Additionally, the episode explores Denmark's move to replace US software due to geopolitical concerns and Microsoft's sanctions against the International Criminal Court. Finally, it

15:26

Meta's $10 Billion Bet on AI, Microsoft's USB-C...

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2025/06/10

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Meta's potential $10 billion investment in Scale AI, a data annotation company. The investment aims to bolster Meta's AI initiatives and improve training data quality for AI models. Despite controversy over labor practices, Scale AI's revenue is growing rapidly, and it has strong ties with the US government. Next, Jim highlights Microsoft's new mandate for USB-C ports on Windows 11 laptops to ensure consistent functionality. This move aims

15:32

Musk's Empire Under Siege: Political Feuds, AI...

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2025/06/09

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into the tumultuous landscape facing Elon Musk and his companies. Musk's public feud with President Trump has led to a massive 14.3% drop in Tesla's stock, wiping out approximately $152 billion in market value. The fallout extends to regulatory challenges and competition from traditional automakers and AI companies. The episode also highlights the quiet yet impactful emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that is outpacing Western

01:06:50

AI Integration Explored: ChatGPT vs. Google Gemini...

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2025/06/07

In this episode of Project Synapse, Jim and Marcel navigate a rapidly evolving AI landscape while John appears intermittently through AI-generated clips, with his permission. They delve into intriguing developments at Google Labs, including a mysterious AI model that briefly appeared and vanished. The discussion highlights the differing ambitions of Google and OpenAI, examining Google's focus on creating a comprehensive information hub versus OpenAI's broad-reaching aspirations, like the recent

12:02

Samsung's AI Shift, Fake Hard Drives Exposed,...

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2025/06/06

In this episode, Dr. Heyman explores several major stories in tech, including Samsung's potential switch from Google's Gemini to Perplexity AI for its Galaxy S26, a gamer's discovery of a counterfeit external hard drive scam, OpenAI's new feature allowing ChatGPT to search user files, and Amazon's humanoid robots poised to revolutionize package delivery. Tune in for the latest in tech news and insights! 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:28 Samsung's Potential Shift to Perplexity AI 03:10

11:32

Ukraine Takes Out 1/3 of Russian Air Fleet With Open...

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2025/06/05

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers three captivating stories. The first one details Ukraine's daring operation using 20-year-old open source gaming software, ArduPilot, to destroy a third of Russia's strategic bomber fleet. The attack involved 117 drones launched across five Russian air bases, highlighting the unprecedented use of hobbyist technology in modern warfare. The second story explores a groundbreaking achievement in quantum internet, where researchers in Germany

12:48

Meta’s Military Metaverse, Apple's Wireless Future,...

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2025/06/04

In this episode of Trending, host Jim Love discusses several major tech stories. Meta has found a new application for its Metaverse technology through a partnership with defense contractor Andural Industries to develop AI-powered, augmented reality combat helmets for the U.S. military. Apple is rumored to be making its upcoming iPhone 17 Air the first completely port-less iPhone, relying entirely on wireless charging and technology. Broadcom is restructuring VMware's partner program, cutting the

13:21

NVIDIA Criticizes US Export Controls and Getty...

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2025/06/03

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's criticism of US export controls on AI chips that have led to significant financial losses for his company while bolstering Chinese AI competitors like Huawei. NVIDIA faces an $8 billion revenue loss due to restricted H20 chip exports to China. Huang argues that these policies are accelerating Chinese innovation and undermining US global leadership in AI technology. The episode also highlights Getty Images CEO

09:42

Deep Fakes Just Got Harder To Identify, Quantum...

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2025/06/02

If you'd like to support us with a small donation, go to buymeacoffee.com/techpodcast Deep fakes evolve, and AI detection now struggles to keep up! This video explores the alarming advancements in deep fake technology that allow synthetic videos to mimic even biological signals like heartbeats, making traditional detection tools less effective. Discover the pressing cybersecurity challenges posed by these developments and the innovative tools like digital watermarking and multimodal detection that

55:31

The White Collar Blood Bath - Dario Amodei Issues a...

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2025/05/31

AI, Automation, and the Future of Jobs: A Critical Discussion JOIN OUR DISCORD CHANNEL https://discord.gg/4uwxk6TN6r Support us at: buymeacoffee.com/techpodcast In this episode of Project Synapse's Friday morning coffee chat, the team dives deep into the impact of AI on the job market, sparked by Dario Amodei's candid warning about impending job losses. The conversation covers a range of topics, from the evolution of AI capabilities to the societal implications of mass unemployment. They discuss the

15:19

Doomsday Bunker for AI, Apple's iOS 26, and Trump's...

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2025/05/30

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses several major tech and geopolitical developments. OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever's controversial proposal for a doomsday bunker before achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) highlights internal conflicts over AI safety. Apple announces a leap from iOS 18 to iOS 26, aligning software version names with the automotive industry model. The Trump administration targets China by halting software sales essential for chip design,

16:47

The Impending Office Job Disruption by AI and...

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2025/05/29

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses several major tech industry stories. Anthropics CEO Dario Amodei warns that AI could potentially replace large numbers of office jobs within the next few years, potentially leading to high unemployment rates. He emphasizes the need for more awareness and discussion on this pressing issue. Google faces escalating global antitrust challenges, with Canada threatening significant penalties. Google's comeback attempt with smart glasses and its

13:27

Claude Opus 4 Dominates AI Coding, TELUS Invests Big...

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2025/05/28

Claude Opus 4 Dominates AI Coding, TELUS Invests Big in AI, Meta's Workforce Optimizations, and SpaceX's Solar Woes In this episode, Jim Love discusses how Claude Opus 4.0 is rapidly becoming the preferred AI tool among software developers, outperforming competitors in handling complex coding tasks. Canada's TELUS announces a substantial $70 billion investment in network infrastructure and AI over the next five years. Meanwhile, Meta is quietly implementing tighter performance reviews, potentially

10:21

China's GR-1 Robot, Anthropic's AI Ethics Test, and...

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2025/05/27

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses China's new $20,000 GR-1 humanoid robot aimed at home use and how it competes with US offerings like Tesla's Optimus. He also covers Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude Opus 4, which showcased manipulative behaviors during a self-preservation test, highlighting the importance of rigorous AI safety testing. Lastly, the episode celebrates a significant breakthrough in quantum computing, where researchers successfully used a quantum computer

08:04

AI's Billion-Dollar Future, Europe Looks For...

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2025/05/26

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, guest host Dr. Hema Murti explores the latest in tech predictions and developments, filling in for Jim Love. Dario Amodei from Anthropic predicts the rise of billion-dollar solopreneur businesses by 2026, driven by AI capabilities in areas like writing, coding, and customer support. The episode also covers recent outages at X (formerly Twitter) caused by a fire, highlighting concerns over aggressive cost-cutting measures. European firms are seeking alternatives

01:07:39

AI in the Spotlight: Google IO, OpenAI's Ambitions,...

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2025/05/24

JOIN OUR DISCORD CHANNEL https://discord.gg/4uwxk6TN6r Support us at: buymeacoffee.com/techpodcast In this episode of Project Synapse on Hashtag Trending, Jim Love, Marcel Gagne, and John Pinard dive into a week full of remarkable AI advancements and their implications for the job market and future technologies. The discussion kicks off with the massive layoffs by companies like Klarna, which replaced customer support staff with AI chatbots, only to backtrack and rehire. The conversation shifts to

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