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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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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

01:06:18

This Week In AI and More...

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2025/11/08

Exploring Consciousness and AI Evolution In this episode of Project Synapse, Marcel, John, and Jim delve into the fusion of current news and artificial intelligence developments. They discuss Apple's $1 billion annual deal with Google for Siri, the introduction of human-like robots by Xpeng, and controversies surrounding Microsoft's copilot. A major part of the conversation focuses on the evolving nature of AI and its potential consciousness. Through philosophical and ethical lenses, they explore

11:32

Misleading Android Signal Bars, Microsoft's Clean...

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2025/11/07

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google's misleading Android signal strength settings, Microsoft's new solar energy deals in Japan, and Amazon's cease and desist order to Perplexity AI over their AI shopping bots. Additionally, the episode covers the controversy surrounding OpenAI's video generation tool Soa 2 and its use of Japanese copyrighted material, and the often complex process of claiming money from class action settlements. The show is supported by Meter, which

01:19:10

AI Uprising: Vibe Coding, AI Bubbles & Google's...

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2025/11/01

In this special Halloween edition of Project Synapse, Marcel Gagner, John Pinard, and Jim Love discuss the latest happenings in the AI world. From Google's quiet strategic launches and vibe coding advancements to the discussion on AI bubbles and economic implications, this episode covers it all. They delve into AI's transformative potential, showcasing live demos on Google's AI Studio, and discuss the immense impact of AI on businesses. Join us for an insightful session as we explore the future of

07:39

AI Breakthroughs: OpenAI's Ambitious Future, Google's...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses groundbreaking advancements in AI and technology. OpenAI plans to develop an AI researcher by 2028 capable of scientific discoveries, alongside predictions of superintelligence within 10 years. Google DeepMind's Disco RL creates a powerful, self-learning algorithm, and the new Gemini for Home showcases an advanced voice assistant. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's SpaceX ventures into telecom with satellite phones aiming to provide global

13:02

OpenAI's For-Profit Shift, AI Integration Challenges,...

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2025/10/30

In today's episode of #Trending with host Jim Love, we delve into the crucial transition of OpenAI to a for-profit entity and its implications for the AI industry. We also explore a Zapier survey highlighting the struggles of integrating AI into legacy systems. Additionally, we spotlight a Toronto startup tackling AI perception of brands and discuss Elon Musk's controversial new venture, Wikipedia, aimed at rivalling Wikipedia. Tune in for these stories and more insights into the evolving tech

12:34

OpenAI Goes For-Profit & Elon Musk Takes on Wikipedia...

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2025/10/29

Welcome to Hashtag Trending. In this episode, Jim Love discusses OpenAI's shift to a for-profit structure, challenges in AI integration with legacy systems, and a Toronto startup's innovative approach to understanding AI brand perception. The episode also delves into Elon Musk's controversial new venture: an AI-powered encyclopedia meant to rival Wikipedia. Tune in for insights on these trending tech topics! 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:33 OpenAI's Shift to For-Profit 03:35 Challenges in AI

10:05

AI Has A Gambling Problem

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2025/10/28

AI models that behave like problem gamblers? A new study suggests some of today's most advanced bots — including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — may actually chase losses like human addicts. In this episode of Hashtag Trending, we dig into what that means for businesses using AI in financial and decision systems. Also in this episode: LinkedIn's AI data grab — starting November 3rd, your professional profile and posts could train LinkedIn's AI models (and feed Microsoft's ad systems). Ransomware

08:52

Quantum Computing Breakthrough & Major AI Deals

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2025/10/27

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses major advancements and news in the tech world, including Google's quantum computing breakthrough with its new Willow quantum chip and its milestone in verifiable beyond classical computation. Other highlights include Anthropic's multi-billion dollar deal with Google to buy a million AI chips, Microsoft ending support for on-premises Office by 2026, and Amazon's postmortem on the recent AWS outage caused by a race condition in its DNS

01:10:06

Project Synapse: AI in Veterinary Medicine with Dr....

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2025/10/25

In this episode of Project Synapse, we explore the innovative use of AI in veterinary oncology with Dr. Christopher Pinard. Dr. Pinard, a veterinary oncologist, discusses his journey from coding HTML in grade school to developing AI-driven solutions for cancer in pets. He shares insights on the challenges and opportunities within veterinary medicine, the impact of AI on clinical efficiency, and the future of personalized medicine for pets. We also delve into issues like regulatory challenges, the

09:11

OpenAI Challenges Google Chrome, New AI Cancer...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the Canadian CIO of the Year Awards and recognizes several winners. Highlights include OpenAI entering the browser market with ChatGPT-integrated Atlas, posing a serious threat to Google Chrome's dominance. Security concerns with Atlas storing OAuth tokens are mentioned, urging caution while experimenting with new AI browsers. Additionally, the Glassworm malware hiding in Visual Studio Code extensions is detailed, highlighting the

05:43

Europe Embraces Open Source for Digital Sovereignty &...

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2025/10/23

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Europe's shift towards open source technology for digital sovereignty, as showcased at a major tech summit in Paris. The movement aims to reduce dependence on US tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Germany and the EU are adopting open-source infrastructure and cloud standards. Additionally, Amazon plans to replace 600,000 warehouse jobs with robots by 2033, leading to significant cost savings. Lastly, Google's attempt to

08:07

OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas Launch, Windows 11 Workaround,...

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2025/10/22

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas, a browser with AI integration that enhances web surfing with memory and agent modes. He also explores a non-piracy workaround for installing Windows 11 on older PCs, highlights Bell Canada's milestone in making the first space-based smartphone call within Canada, and shares insights on using AI tools like ChatGPT to help spot scams. Stay tuned for more tech updates and opinions. 00:00 Introduction and

11:36

Windows 11 Issues, Google's AI Challenge, ChatGPT's...

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2025/10/21

Windows 11 Issues, Google's AI Challenge, ChatGPT's New Memory, and AWS Outage In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the latest update issues plaguing Windows 11, including broken recovery environments and disrupted VPNs. The episode also explores Google's struggle to maintain search dominance amidst the rise of AI-driven tools and how ChatGPT's new memory system, which learns to forget irrelevant details, marks a significant advancement. Additionally, the show covers a

11:02

Tech Updates: Microsoft Fixes, Salesforce's AI Push,...

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2025/10/20

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the latest in tech news: Microsoft's recent Windows 11 update that disrupted local host functions for developers, Salesforce's ambitious AI agent initiatives at Dreamforce, Google's upcoming Gemini 3.0 Pro rollout with significant AI advancements, Tor browser removing AI features for privacy reasons, and NIST's new advice on password security emphasizing longer passphrases. He also references a popular segment from Cybersecurity Today's

01:09:40

Exploring the Future of AI-Driven Business and...

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2025/10/18

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, titled 'Project Synapse,' host Jim Love, along with Marcel Ganger and John Pinard, dive into the evolving concept of a 'Company of One.' They discuss the potential of AI to automate various business roles and the emergence of individuals running entire businesses single-handedly with AI agents. The conversation also touches upon the challenges and societal implications of such advancements, including those related to job displacement and universal basic income

Exposing Satellite Vulnerabilities, Starlink's...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several key topics. An $800 experiment reveals that many satellites over North America transmit unencrypted sensitive data, including phone calls and military communications. Starlink demonstrates its capability by achieving 10 gigabit speeds on a cruise ship while dealing with congestion issues. Microsoft is betting on a voice-first future for PCs with its new AI-driven features in Windows 11. Finally, the episode highlights the growing

11:08

AI Advances: Grok, Sora2 2, and Global Tech Shifts

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2025/10/16

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the latest AI and tech news. Topics include OpenAI's Sora2 2 breaking user records, Elon Musk's Xai unveiling Grok Imagine, Google's impressive VO 3.1 updates, and misinformation about Xbox on social media. Microsoft’s new ‘Help Me’ tool for tracking AI use in the workplace is also discussed, along with Germany’s ongoing transition to open source software and India's AI developments potentially impacting its call center industry. Listen

07:00

AI's Legal Troubles, Disruptive Startups, and Tech...

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2025/10/15

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses pivotal events and trends in the tech world. A US judge has ordered OpenAI to release internal Slack messages amid a copyright lawsuit involving pirated books. AI startup Echelon is challenging consulting giants like Deloitte with AI-driven automation for enterprise projects. The Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned chip maker Nexia, raising global semiconductor industry tensions. Lastly, the intriguing trend of AI

09:32

Jeep Software Failures, OpenAI's Threat to Apple, and...

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2025/10/14

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several important issues in the tech world. Former Apple CEO John Scully has stated that OpenAI represents a significant threat to Apple, particularly as AI-driven experiences become more prevalent. Jeep faced significant backlash as a software update left their hybrid SUVs immobilized. Docling, a new open source tool, aims to turn unstructured data into AI-ready formats. Additionally, OpenAI's video generator Sora is receiving criticism

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