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Hashtag Trending

Jim Love

A daily news program covering the top stories in technology with a weekend in depth interview.

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12:06

AI Dominates Internet Writing, ChatGPT Ads, Apple...

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2025/12/05

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses significant shifts and controversies in the tech world. Key topics include AI generating most online articles, ChatGPT showing ads even to premium subscribers, notable departures from Apple's design team, Micron ending its Crucial brand for consumer memory, and a Google AI inadvertently wiping a user's hard drive. Additionally, the episode features insights into AI usage in tech enterprises and invites listener interaction through multiple

16:11

Hashtag Trending: Amazon's AI Agent, China's...

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2025/12/04

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Amazon's new AI agent capable of coding autonomously for extended periods, China's development of a 14-nanometer AI chip, and the Zig programming language's migration from GitHub to Codeberg. The show also discusses Shopify's recent outages during peak shopping week and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's skepticism about the economic sustainability of generative AI. Sponsored by Meter, this episode explores key developments in AI, open-source software,

11:42

AI Battles, Social Media Bans, and Open Source Troubles

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2025/12/03

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the rapid developments in AI as OpenAI accelerates its new model launch amidst competition from Google's Gemini, and the implications of Apple's AI leadership change. Australia plans to implement a controversial nationwide social media ban for individuals under 16. The episode also explores the retirement of the Kubernetes Ingress NGINX controller, highlighting broader challenges facing the open-source community. Supported by Meter,

12:29

Rage Bait as Word of the Year, Solar Radiation Hits...

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2025/12/02

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, Oxford University Press announces 'Rage Bait' as the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting the rise of content meant to provoke online anger. Runway's text-to-video model Gen 4.5 tops Video Arena's benchmark rankings. Airbus reveals that solar radiation may have corrupted flight control data on its A320 aircraft, leading to a sudden altitude drop. AMD warns of upcoming memory price hikes post-Christmas due to increased AI-driven demand

09:00

AI Limits, Supreme Court Piracy Case, and Amazon...

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2025/12/01

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the latest decisions by OpenAI and Google to restrict free access to their AI tools due to high demand and GPU strain. The Supreme Court is set to hear a major piracy case that could redefine the responsibilities of internet providers. Over 1,000 Amazon employees have signed a letter criticizing the company's climate policies and the use of AI, which they fear threatens job security. Lastly, a top AI conference is investigating the

01:12:09

AGI Is Here: Project Synapse

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2025/11/29

AI Advancements and Security Concerns: From Gemini 3 to Data Trust In this episode of Hashtag Trending - The Weekend Edition, hosts Marcel Ganger, John Pinard, and Jim Love discuss the latest AI advancements with a focus on Google's Gemini 3 and new releases from Claude. The conversation covers recent improvements in AI capabilities, challenges related to coding with different models, and the integration of AI in everyday tasks. They emphasize the importance of cybersecurity, especially concerning

01:12:27

Gemini 3.0 Rocks. Hashtag Trending Weekend With...

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2025/11/27

Exploration of Google Gemini 3.0 and Nano Banana Pro: A Revolutionary Leap in AI In this episode, the hosts delve into the recent announcements and capabilities of Google Gemini 3.0 and Nano Banana Pro. They discuss the features, including advanced chat interactions, text analysis, graphical design, multimodal capabilities, and more. The hosts compare Gemini 3.0's advancements with current offerings from OpenAI, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize creative and business applications. They

09:36

Is OpenAI Losing Its Edge? Amazon's LEO Network...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we discuss the growing concerns about OpenAI's future as Google's Gemini gains traction and competitors innovate in the AI space. Amazon's satellite internet project, Amazon LEO, is also highlighted, showing significant progress with new WiFi hardware. Additionally, rumors of Nvidia entering the smartphone market with an AI-powered device are gaining credibility, creating excitement and concern among industry players. The episode concludes

10:14

Did Meta Hide Research? Salesforce CEO Endorses...

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2025/11/25

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses allegations against Meta for allegedly suppressing internal research showing the mental health benefits of deactivating Facebook accounts. The episode also covers Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff's switch from Chat GPT to Google's Gemini 3.0, highlighting competitor reactions and new integrations in Google's ecosystem. Additionally, the show explores the extended lifespan of corporate devices impacting productivity and the new transparency

13:57

Gemini 3.0's Launch: Google Reshapes the AI Race |...

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2025/11/24

Welcome to Hashtag Trending! In this episode, host Jim Love discusses Google's launch of Gemini 3.0, an AI model with a unified multimodal engine that has set new benchmark highs. The episode dives into how this new model challenges the AI landscape, including reactions from key industry players like Microsoft and OpenAI. Satya Nadella outlines Microsoft's need to reinvent its business model in the face of these advancements, while Google pushes for a 1000-fold increase in computing power over the

01:11:27

Project Synapse: Google's Gemini 3.0 Rocks!

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2025/11/22

Exploring the Power of Google Gemini 3.0 and Nano Banana Pro In this episode, the hosts discuss the impressive capabilities of Google's latest AI advancements: Gemini 3.0 and Nano Banana Pro. They delve into how these tools provide a comprehensive, multimodal solution that integrates across text, images, and video, showcasing their potential for creative projects, coding assistance, and business applications. The episode highlights the seamless integration of these AIs into everyday tasks, such as

09:56

Cloudflare Outages and Legal Troubles, NVIDIA's...

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2025/11/21

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses recent significant events impacting the tech world. Cloudflare faced major outages affecting platforms like Amazon and Microsoft 365, leading to multiple disruptions over several days. Simultaneously, the Tokyo District Court ruled against Cloudflare in a major manga piracy case, ordering them to pay 500 million yen in damages. On a more positive note, NVIDIA reported record earnings, alleviating fears of an AI bubble. Additionally, the

11:44

Peter Thiel Sells Nvidia Shares Amid AI Market...

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2025/11/20

Peter Thiel sells his entire Nvidia stake, raising concerns about the AI market's sustainability amid a surge in circular investment patterns. A Vancouver startup addresses AI's power consumption issues with new technology. TikTok tests a 'less AI' feature in response to content overload, signaling potential user fatigue. An Nvidia GPU worth $10,000 breaks in transit under its own weight, highlighting physical stress issues in high-end hardware. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:51 Peter

09:50

AI Bubble Concerns, CloudFlare Outage, & Cautionary...

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2025/11/19

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google CEO Sundar Pichai's concerns about an AI bubble, CloudFlare's major service disruption affecting sites like OpenAI and Down Detector, Google's quiet launch of Gemini 3.0, and the alarming findings about AI toys giving inappropriate responses to children. Tune in for these top tech news stories and more! Cybersecurity Today would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete

01:23:34

Project Synapse - AI Music, New Releases and More...

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2025/11/15

The Chat Among Titans: From Teslas to K-Pop Demons In this episode of Project Synapse, Marcel Gagner, John Pinard, and Jim engage in a lively discussion that seamlessly weaves through a variety of topics. They reminisce about classic TV shows like Thunderbirds and Stingray, before diving deep into the latest in AI and tech news. Key points include discussions on brand recognition linked to income levels, the rise of Google's Gemini AI, ethical dilemmas surrounding AI-generated content, and the

08:59

Hashtag Trending: OpenAI's GPT-5.1, iPhone Phishing...

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2025/11/14

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the launch of OpenAI's GPT-5.1 with new tone controls and model variants designed for different tasks. A new phishing scam targets lost iPhone owners by imitating Apple recovery texts to steal credentials. Tesla warns employees of an exceedingly demanding 2026 amid senior staff departures and ambitious goals. Starlink introduces a $40 unlimited home internet plan available in select U.S. regions. The episode also acknowledges the support

12:26

Yann LeCun Leaving Meta, SoftBank Bets Big on OpenAI,...

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2025/11/13

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love covers Yann LeCun's departure from Meta to start a new venture, SoftBank's major investment in OpenAI funded by selling its Nvidia stake, and Europe's heated debate over the six gigahertz spectrum for Wi-Fi versus mobile networks. Additionally, Microsoft's plans for an 'agentic' Windows OS face user backlash. Stay tuned for these top tech stories and more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:49 Yann LeCun's Departure from Meta 03:44 SoftBank's

11:19

AI and Tech Trends: Apple Struggles, OpenAI's...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses current trends in technology and AI, supported by Meter. The topics include the rising popularity of AI brands among higher income consumers, the disappointing sales of Apple's iPhone Air, the financial challenges faced by OpenAI's viral Sora app, the replacement of HR roles with AI, and Microsoft's major product flop from the 1980s. The episode closes with thanks to Meter for their support and a description of their full stack networking

08:34

AI Debt Financing, China AI Race, Montana's Right to...

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2025/11/11

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the shift in AI financing towards debt markets, NVIDIA CEO's warning about China potentially winning the AI race due to cheaper electricity, and Montana's groundbreaking Right to Compute Act. We also cover Wikipedia's call for AI companies to stop scraping and start paying for its data, and the Coding for Veterans program reaching a significant milestone. Stay tuned for insights on the latest in AI, digital rights, and cybersecurity. 00:00

09:52

Tech Layoffs Surge, ChatGPT Prompts in Google Search,...

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2025/11/10

Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses the recent spike in tech sector layoffs, with October seeing the highest job cuts in 22 years, partly influenced by AI advancements. The episode also covers the reappearance of

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