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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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09:22

AI Work Slop - Dragging Down Productivity And Morale

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2025/09/25

AI's Impact on Work Quality, Google's Legal Battles, and Global Shifts in Tech In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of significant tech topics. The episode opens with a promotion for the new audiobook 'Elisa, A Tale of Quantum Kisses.' The main segments include a study on 'work slop,' AI-generated work that appears polished but lacks substance, Google's ongoing legal issues concerning its advertising monopoly, and India's push towards self-reliance in tech with Zoho

08:32

Microsoft Working On A Publisher Network, Canadian...

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2025/09/24

The Future of AI Publishing & Cybersecurity Trends | Hashtag Trending with Jim Love In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love discusses key developments in AI and cybersecurity. Microsoft is working on a publisher content marketplace to compensate content creators, and a global survey reveals varying levels of AI-readiness among countries, with workers in developing nations feeling more prepared. A new startup, Unit 221B, is making strides in cybersecurity by targeting advanced persistent teenage

17:27

Judges Slam Lawyers For Phoney ChatGPT Documents

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2025/09/23

Hashtag Trending: Nvidia's Massive Investment in OpenAI, AI Job Disruptions, Legal Missteps with AI, and Microsoft’s Surprising Choice for Coding In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love reports on various critical events and developments in the tech world. Key topics include a cyber attack affecting European airports and a physical disruption in the US, both revealing weaknesses in aging aviation systems. Nvidia announces a $100 billion investment in OpenAI, raising questions about its

13:51

Slack Hits Not For Profit With Surprise 50,000 Dollar...

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2025/09/22

Controversial Moves by Slack, US Visa Policy, and AI's Inevitable Flaws In today's episode, Jim Love covers several major tech industry stories. Slack demands $50,000 from a nonprofit organization, the US introduces a hefty H1B visa fee that may push jobs offshore, and OpenAI admits AI hallucinations are unavoidable. Jim also delves into the controversy surrounding who controls what we see online. Finally, he announces the release of his audiobook, 'Elisa, A Tale of Quantum Kisses.' Tune in for

01:00:00

Interview With The Godfather Of Zero Trust

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2025/09/20

Zero Trust: The Future of Cybersecurity with John Kindervag In this episode, Jim Love brings in John Kindervag, a globally recognized cybersecurity expert and the 'Godfather of Zero Trust,' to discuss the fundamentals and evolution of the Zero Trust model. With over 25 years of experience, John shares his journey from installing firewalls to pioneering the Zero Trust model during his time at Forrester Research. He explains the Five-Step Methodology for implementing Zero Trust and touches on the

08:48

Reflections and Studies on Artificial Intelligence

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2025/09/19

AI Usage Trends: Insights from Recent Studies and Real Conversations In this episode, host Jim Love reflects on two recent studies about AI usage. The first study by Harvard Business Review and Qualtrics identifies top uses for AI, emphasizing personal applications like companionship and life organization. The second study by the National Bureau of Economic Research examines actual ChatGPT interactions, revealing a significant rise in non-work-related use. The episode discusses the disparities

07:40

TikTok Might Be Sold

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2025/09/18

US Tech Transformations: TikTok Sale, AI in Congress, and Amazon's Workforce Investments In this episode of #Trending, Jim Love explores significant changes in the tech industry: TikTok's US operations will shift to an American-owned company led by Oracle, with the US government having a direct board presence; the US House of Representatives is adopting Microsoft's Co-pilot AI to enhance efficiency; Penske Media is suing Google over AI-generated summaries that impact web traffic; China retaliates

08:59

Google Gemini Overtakes ChatGPT With Nano Banana

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2025/09/17

Google Gemini Overtakes ChatGPT and Breakthroughs in Quantum Vaccine Research In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google's Gemini overtaking ChatGPT as the most downloaded free app, driven by its Nano Banana feature for photo editing. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are accelerating vaccine design using quantum computing, aiming to predict effective vaccine components. OpenAI hires Elon Musk's former CFO amidst their ongoing rivalry, signaling strategic moves

05:38

Zuckerberg's School For Poor Children Forced To Shut...

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2025/09/16

Starlink Outage, Fiverr Layoffs, and School Closure: Major Tech News Insights In this episode, host Jim Love discusses Starlink's second major global outage impacting tens of thousands of users, Fiverr's decision to lay off 30% of its workforce as it transitions to an AI-first strategy, and the closure of a primary school founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan due to financial troubles. The episode highlights concerns about dependency on a single satellite service, the impact of AI on the gig

07:57

Elon Musk Predicts Universal HIGH Income To...

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2025/09/15

Elon Musk on AI-Driven Universal Income, Microsoft Unbundles Teams, and Apple Eyes 5G from the Skies In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of tech topics. Elon Musk's predictions about AI and universal high income are met with skepticism, and Microsoft agrees to unbundle Teams from Office globally after an EU antitrust deal. Apple explores 5G coverage from high-altitude drones, while promising developments in 6G technology emerge. Meanwhile, OpenAI faces tensions over its

01:08:41

Why AI Isn't Getting the Benefits It Should: Project...

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2025/09/13

Harnessing AI: From Improving Code to Tackling Real-World Problems - Episode Highlights In this engaging episode of Hashtag Trending Project Synapse, our panel discusses the multitude of ways AI is being implemented today. Hosts John Pinard, Marcel Ganger, and Jim Love explore topics from AI's role in therapy and companionship, generating code, improving organizational tasks, to the use of AI in everyday life such as cooking and learning. They delve into the challenges faced by companies in

08:19

Tim Berners-Lee Says "Outlaw Addictive Algorithms"

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2025/09/12

Tim Berners-Lee's Call to Ban Addictive Algorithms & The Future of Tesla In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Tim Berners-Lee’s call to ban addictive algorithms designed to keep users hooked. We also delve into the mystery behind bricking SSDs after a Windows update, the potential shift in Tesla's focus from cars to autonomy under Elon Musk, and a new study identifying 32 ways AI could malfunction. Additionally, we touch upon the latest moves by Musk's Starlink to become a

07:43

The Dead Internet Theory Returns

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2025/09/11

Microsoft's Return to Office, ICE's Spyware Resurgence, and Cohere’s Canadian AI Ambitions In this episode, host Jim Love discusses Microsoft's new return-to-office policy, requiring employees within 50 miles of an office to work in-person three days a week, citing internal data on the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, especially in AI teams. The episode also covers the reactivation of a $2 million contract between the Trump administration and Paragon Solutions, allowing ICE to use the

11:07

Europe's Challenge to Starlink, China Takes the Lead...

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2025/09/10

Finland's ReOrbit Challenge to Starlink, Quantum Computing Breakthroughs, and Apple's Underwhelming Fall Event In this episode, host Jim Love covers a range of tech news starting with Finland's ReOrbit raising 45 million Euros to offer sovereign satellite solutions as an alternative to Starlink. Google opens its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) to rival cloud providers, making a strategic move to challenge Nvidia's dominance. China's University of Science and Technology sets a new benchmark in quantum

11:47

Tesla's Optimus Robot Preview Disappoints

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2025/09/09

AI Insights: Anthropic's Settlement, Coding Realities, and Tesla's Robot Flop In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love discusses the possibility of having a live studio audience for the popular AI Weekend Show, Project Synapse. Key stories include Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement over unauthorized use of authors' books to train AI, a poll showing senior developers often rely on AI-generated code, and Broadcom's admission of selling VMware shelfware. The episode also highlights the

09:47

AI Has Transformed How We Use Search

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2025/09/08

AI's Impact on Search, Big Tech and Trump, and Microsoft's Nostalgic Open Source Release In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the evolving role of AI in search, highlighting Google's integration of AI overviews at the top of search results and the growing use of ChatGPT and Perplexity as search engines. The episode also covers Big Tech's support for President Trump amid his base's growing hostility towards tech, including discussions from the National Conservatism Conference

31:51

From CVE To Cyber Attack In 15 Minutes - Hashtag...

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2025/09/06

The Future of Cybersecurity: AI, Exploits, and the CVE Database In this special crossover episode of Cybersecurity Today and Hashtag Trending, the hosts explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. The conversation begins with an overview of the ongoing 'arms race' to find and exploit software vulnerabilities, focusing on how AI can change the game. The episode delves into the Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE) Database, its importance, and its management by the Mitre

08:40

Amazon Kuiper Winning Key Clients Before Going Live

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2025/09/05

Amazon Kuper's Early Wins, Cohere's Bold Strategy & Tesco vs. Broadcom In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love covers Amazon's early success with Project Kuiper, securing deals with JetBlue and the state of Wyoming before the satellite network is live. The Canadian AI company Cohere is highlighted for its contrarian approach and impressive valuation of nearly $7 billion. Tesco sues Broadcom over VMware license disputes, citing threats to its food supply chain. Lastly, Elon Musk teases that

10:43

2.1 Million Manufacturing Jobs Unfilled By 2030

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2025/09/04

HTT – Thu Sep 4, 2025 Welcome to Hashtag Trending! I’m your host, Jim Love. Today’s episode explores the shifting landscape of jobs in the age of AI, the global response to AI-generated content, and the financial realities of the ongoing AI boom. We raise more questions than answers, diving into the stories shaping our tech future. In this episode: The US faces a shortage of 2.1 million manufacturing workers by 2030, with automation creating new roles faster than workers can be trained. The impact

12:28

Have We Already Crossed Over Into Artificial General...

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2025/09/03

Hashtag Trending – Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Host: Jim Love In This Episode: OpenAI promises new parental controls and crisis safeguards for ChatGPT after lawsuits and tragic incidents involving teens. Critics argue these measures are long overdue. Lawsuits against Character.AI and Google allege chatbots encouraged self-harm and manipulated young users. Meta responds to reports of inappropriate AI bot interactions with teens, pledging to block harmful content and direct users to professional

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