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Jim Love

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

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10:56

OpenAI GPT-5.2 Launch, Google's AI Expansion

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the latest in AI technology and innovation. OpenAI quietly launched GPT-5.2, focusing on real-world work performance and introducing a new evaluation method, GDPVal. This model significantly outperforms its predecessors and competitors. Meanwhile, Google is enhancing its AI capabilities, embedding AI into creative tools, hardware, and a potentially new operating system, Aluminum. Disney has signed an agreement with OpenAI to use its animated

01:10:17

OpenAI Hits Back With New 5.2 Model

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2025/12/13

Exploring Tech Jeopardy, the Evolution of AI, and Disney's Collaboration with OpenAI In this episode of Hashtag Trending, the hosts engage in a game of Tech Jeopardy, covering topics such as ransomware, zero trust, and social engineering attacks. They discuss the release of ChatGPT 5.2 and its capabilities, including its impact on various industries and potential security implications. The episode also explores Disney's $1 billion partnership with OpenAI for the use of Disney characters in Sora,

09:14

Architects of AI?

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2025/12/12

AI Architects, Chatbot Wars, and Workplace Productivity Gaps In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Time Magazine's controversial 'Architects of AI' cover, revealing the overlooked pioneers behind modern AI. The episode also covers the latest shift in the chatbot race, with Google's Gemini outpacing ChatGPT in growth. Additionally, a report from OpenAI highlights a growing productivity divide in workplaces between AI power users and others. The show delves into the importance

11:03

China's AI Surge and Anthropic's Open Source Donation...

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2025/12/11

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers major developments in the AI landscape. China is rapidly advancing in the open-source AI community, with multiple top-performing models. Anthropic has donated its Model Context Protocol (MCP) to the Linux Foundation to support open AI tool integration. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is launching a campaign against global age verification laws and social media restrictions, citing privacy concerns. Additionally, a developer faced

11:40

Starlink Sold On Vending Machines?

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2025/12/10

Tesla's Robot Fail, Microsoft Copilot Outage, Starlink's New Vending Machines & Google's AI Safety In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Tesla's Optimus robot's demo mishap, reliability issues faced by Microsoft Copilot, SpaceX's new move of selling Starlink hardware through vending machines, and Google's approach to ensuring AI safety in Chrome. Additionally, Jim shares a personal milestone about his book becoming a bestseller on Audible. Special thanks to Meter for

10:59

Microsoft AI Gets Panned

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2025/12/09

AI Advancements and Challenges: Gemini's Success, Microsoft's Struggles, and AI Governance In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the surprising success of Android Auto amidst Google's Gemini rollout, highlighting its popularity in enhancing in-car experiences. Geoffrey Hinton emphasizes the enduring value of computer science degrees, focusing on foundational skills despite AI advancements. Microsoft's AI initiatives face backlash with Satya Nadella under scrutiny for

13:33

Microsoft Raises Prices To Pay For AI Features

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2025/12/08

Tech News: Microsoft's AI Price Hike, OpenAI's Code Red, Meta's Metaverse Acknowledgment, and More! In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers rising Microsoft 365 prices funding new AI and security tools, OpenAI's urgent push to compete with Google's Gemini platform, and Meta's quiet concession on the Metaverse project. Additionally, NVIDIA's CEO warns of China's AI advancements, and issues arise as X terminates the European Commission's account after a hefty fine. Tune in for

01:12:00

AI Myths and Misconceptions: Project Synapse for...

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2025/12/06

Debunking AI Myths and Misconceptions In this episode of Hashtag Trending, the hosts delve into common myths and misconceptions surrounding artificial intelligence. They start by discussing the significant contributions of scaling in AI development and tackle the myth that AI provides no business benefits, citing the efficiencies AI offers in various tasks. They further explore AI's perceived hallucinations and why such 'mistakes' are part of its creativity. The discussion also touches on water

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

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