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Jim Love

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09:17

AI's Impact on Hiring, Laptop Tariffs, Meta's...

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2025/04/09

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 transparency, sparking trust issues in the AI industry. The US Social

08:34

Impact of US Tariffs on Global IT and Consumer Tech...

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2025/04/08

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 Android devices, and disrupt pre-orders for products like Nintendo's

10:04

Googol Become Google, Leadership Changes On Gemini,...

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2025/04/07

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 amidst ongoing trade tensions with China. Canada has made a significant

01:08:26

Preparing for the Intelligence Explosion, Project...

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2025/04/05

In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts discuss the underestimated changes brought about by advanced AI systems, the need for critical thinking, and preparedness for scenarios triggered by rapid technological advancements. The conversation covers the impactful paper 'Preparing for the Intelligence Explosion' by Will McCaskill and Finn Moon House, which emphasizes the acceleration of AI and the potential consequences on society. Amidst AI's advancements in diverse fields like manufacturing and

10:59

TikTok's Future, AI Trust Divide, and WordPress...

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2025/04/04

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the unresolved future of TikTok as the US ban deadline approaches, highlighting potential buyers and ByteDance's hesitance to sell. The episode also discusses the growing mistrust between AI experts and the general public, showcasing findings from Stanford's 2024 AI Index Report. Additionally, WordPress's parent company, Automatic, announces significant layoffs amid internal challenges. The episode concludes with an analysis of the confusing

07:47

Impact of Tariffs on Tech, Mozilla's New Moves, and...

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2025/04/03

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the introduction of new tariffs by US President Trump, highlighting their potential disruptive impact on the tech industry, especially with varying percentages for different countries. Mozilla announces a new email hosting service, Thunder Mail, as part of efforts to revamp Thunderbird and compete with giants like Microsoft's Outlook and Google's Gmail. Lastly, OpenAI opens its Academy to the public, offering free resources to educate a

09:37

AI Safety, Google Slides Enhancements, and...

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2025/04/02

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love covers the latest developments in AI safety, enhancements to Google Slides, and Microsoft's redesign of the Blue Screen of Death. Anthropic is highlighted for its leadership in AI safety with its Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) and AI Safety Level (ASL) standards. Google introduces Imagen 3 in Google Slides, providing improved image generation and design features. Amazon plans to enhance Alexa with generative AI, while Google faces challenges with its

50:37

AI Partnerships, US Scientist Exodus, and Honda's...

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2025/04/01

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the new AI partnership between Databricks and Anthropic, a significant reduction of US scientists due to funding cuts, and Honda's 30% reduction in assembly line workers through AI and robotics. The show highlights Databricks' incorporation of Anthropic's AI models into their platform, the potential brain drain in the US scientific community, and Honda's advanced AI-driven automation in its China EV plant. Following the news, Jim Love

12:14

Replacing 60 Million Lines Of COBOL Code In A Few...

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2025/03/31

Tech News Roundup: Google's Free AI Rollout, Data Privacy Tips for Travelers, CloudFlare's New SSH Tool, and Social Security System Overhaul In this episode of Trending, host Jim Love covers several key tech developments. Google has made its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, available to all users, boosting its accessibility with impressive features like a 1 million token context window. The episode also covers crucial tips for safeguarding personal data while traveling, especially in

01:02:38

The Rise of Robots: AI, Humanoid Helpers, and the...

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2025/03/29

In this episode of Project Synapse, John Pinard, Marcel Gagne, and Jim discuss the latest advancements and implications in AI and robotics. The conversation begins with a detour into recent developments in image creation technology by OpenAI and Google, highlighting the rapid evolution and marketing strategies shaping public perception. They then delve into the world of robotics, focusing on how humanoid robots are poised to revolutionize industries such as manufacturing, construction, assistive

07:09

Open AI's Copyright Controversy: Hashtag Trending for...

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2025/03/28

Open AI's Copyright Controversy, VMware's Legal Battle, and Renewable Energy Milestones In this episode, host Jim Love discusses three major news stories: Open AI is facing backlash for generating artwork in the style of Studio Ghibli despite claims against reproducing copyrighted material, raising ethical and legal questions. VMware has sued Siemens for alleged breaches of software license agreements, signaling stricter enforcements following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. On a positive note,

13:14

OpenAI's New Graphics Overshadows Google Gemini...

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2025/03/27

OpenAI's Stunning Graphics, Google Overshadowed Gemini, Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Push, and HP’s Printer Lawsuit Settlement In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses several key tech stories: OpenAI's remarkable new image generation capabilities which overshadowed Google’s recent Gemini 2.5 launch; European countries’ growing desire to move away from US cloud providers citing concerns over data privacy and political tensions; OpenAI's policy chief, Chris Le Hane, urging the US to

09:28

ChatGPT Addiction: Hashtag Trending, Wednesday March...

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2025/03/26

Tech News Roundup: ChatGPT Addiction, OpenAI’s Leadership Shake-up, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Canada's Starlink Reassessment In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we delve into several hot topics in the tech world: a study by OpenAI and MIT Media Lab reveals signs of emotional dependency among heavy ChatGPT users, significant leadership changes at OpenAI and X, Google's release of its powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, and Canada's reconsideration of their reliance on Elon

08:14

Accenture's Revenue Drop, 23andMe Bankruptcy, and...

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2025/03/25

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses critical developments in the tech world. Accenture reports a 5.8% drop in revenue, sparking concerns in the IT sector, especially related to US government contracts and global outsourcing dynamics. Genetic testing company 23andMe files for bankruptcy amidst financial struggles, privacy concerns, and declining demand. Finally, ByteDance unveils 'Infinite You,' an AI-driven photo modeling tool that offers advanced image generation and

07:40

Tech Innovations: OpenAI's Voice Models, Anthropic's...

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2025/03/24

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love presents recent technological advancements and updates in the tech world. OpenAI introduces three new voice models—GPT-4 oh Transcribe, GPT-4 oh Mini Transcribe, and GPT-4 oh Mini TTS—designed to enhance speech functionalities. Anthropic's AI assistant, Claude, now features real-time web search capabilities, making it more competitive with OpenAI's ChatGPT. CloudFlare unveils AI Labyrinth, a tool aimed at thwarting unauthorized web scraping by AI

01:01:28

The Agent Explosion: Project Synapse on Hashtag...

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2025/03/22

Exploring the Future: Agents, MCP, and the Rapid Evolution of AI In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts Marcel Gagne and John Pinard, along with their community, discuss the latest advancements in AI. They delve into the concept of 'agents' and how they can perform tasks autonomously using standardized APIs, highlighting OpenAI's recent developments and the capabilities of models like Manus out of China. The conversation shifts to integrating AI with existing systems via Model Context Protocol

08:32

AI Scaling Skepticism, IBM Layoffs, Deep Fake...

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2025/03/21

AI Scaling Skepticism, IBM Layoffs, Deep Fake Protection, and NHL's New App In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses a survey revealing that 76% of AI researchers doubt scaling up current AI models can lead to artificial general intelligence. The episode also covers IBM's significant layoffs, Loti AI's expansion of deep fake protection services to the general public, Google's lawsuit against creators of over 10,000 fake business profiles, and the NHL's new SAP-integrated app for

08:52

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang UNLEASHED: Hashtag Trending...

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2025/03/20

The Divisive Impact of AI Adoption and NVIDIA's Quantum Computing Vision Jim Love hosts today's episode of Hashtag Trending, covering a new survey by Writer AI and Workplace Intelligence revealing that AI adoption is causing divisions within companies, despite high optimism among executives and employees. The survey highlights issues such as internal misalignment, resistance from younger workers, and security risks. Anthropic has launched 'Max Mode' for its Cursor code editor, aiming to enhance

10:10

Tech Shifts: Google Assistant Shutdown, Jack Dorsey's...

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2025/03/19

Tech Shifts: Google Assistant Shutdown, Jack Dorsey's Goose, and Major Acquisitions In this episode, host Jim Love discusses major updates in the tech world, including Google's decision to shut down Google Assistant and replace it with the advanced AI assistant Gemini, which has already begun its rollout. Jack Dorsey announces Goose, an open-source AI assistant gaining popularity among developers for its coding and productivity features. Google’s parent company Alphabet makes a significant move by

13:55

Tesla Self Driving Fails: Hashtag Trending, Tuesday...

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2025/03/18

Breakthroughs in AI and Quantum Computing: Baidu's Ernie, Tesla's Self-Driving Tests, and D-Wave's Quantum Supremacy This episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, delves into recent developments in AI and quantum computing. Baidu introduces cost-effective AI models, Ernie X1 and Ernie 4.5, challenging existing players like OpenAI and DeepSeek. China's Tsinghua University unveils Chitu, an AI framework to reduce reliance on NVIDIA's GPUs. Tesla's self-driving technology comes under scrutiny

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