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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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08:48

OpenAI execs heading for the exits: Hashtag Trending...

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2024/09/27

OpenAI Exec Shakeup, Meta's LLAMA 3.2 Unveiled, FAA's Legacy Woes & Amazon Workarounds In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers significant developments in the tech world. Key executives, including CTO Mira Murati, are leaving OpenAI, raising questions about the company's future. Meta introduces LLAMA 3.2, featuring voice and vision capabilities, potentially revolutionizing AI interactions. The FAA struggles with outdated air traffic control systems, with major modernization

09:55

OpenAI and Meta transform voice capabilities: Hashtag...

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2024/09/26

Meta & OpenAI's Voice AI Breakthroughs, IBM's AI Struggles, CA's New Subscription Law In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Meta and OpenAI's advancements in AI voice capabilities, highlighting their potential impact on the industry. The discussion also touches on IBM's challenges in implementing AI to replace employees, raising concerns about AI's readiness. Additionally, we delve into California's new mandate for one-click subscription cancellations, a significant move in

09:05

FTC sounds the alarm on how much data big tech...

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2024/09/25

Tech Trends and Controversies: Digital Transformation, Kaspersky's Exit, and Privacy Issues In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers significant shifts in business focus from cost-cutting to revenue growth, and Kaspersky's unexpected software switch in the North American market. The show also delves into the FTC's alarming report on data collection practices by major tech companies, a new controversial Texas law impacting online anonymity and data usage, and the mixed outcomes from

11:19

LInkedIn admits to using your data to train their AI:...

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2024/09/24

LinkedIn Data Usage, AT&T vs Broadcom, US Ban on Chinese Vehicles, and Apple Security Alerts In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several major tech developments: LinkedIn's use of user data for AI training without explicit consent, AT&T's plans to stop using VMware software amidst a legal battle with Broadcom, the US Commerce Department's proposed ban on Chinese connected vehicles, and a high-severity security alert from India's CERT-IN about vulnerabilities in various Apple

09:44

Salesforce launches a partnership to deliver AI...

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2024/09/23

Salesforce's AI Workforce Initiative, Linus Torvalds on Linux Conflicts, Qualcomm and Intel Merger Talks In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Salesforce's groundbreaking AI workforce initiative alongside Oracle and Microsoft, Linus Torvalds' comments on the Rust vs. C debate in the Linux community, and exploratory talks of Qualcomm potentially acquiring Intel. Discover the latest trends in AI autonomy with devices like the Rabbit R1, the budding landscape of AI applications in

35:39

A hacker's guide to civic infrastructure. Hashtag...

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2024/09/21

A Hacker's Perspective on Vulnerable Civic Infrastructure In this episode, host Jim Love explores the vulnerabilities of civic infrastructure with cybersecurity expert Nick Aleks. They discuss how hackers view and exploit city systems, the dangers of default passwords and outdated firmware, and the risks associated with smart buildings and operational technology. Nick provides insights on how bad actors can leverage these weaknesses for massive attacks and offers recommendations for improving

06:46

iPhone 16 faces disappointing demand. Hashtag...

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2024/09/20

iPhone 16 Struggles, T-Mobile's AI Revolution, and Musk's Brazil Ban Trick In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers three major stories: Apple's iPhone 16 faces weak demand compared to last year's model, compounded by issues in the Chinese market and delayed AI features. T-Mobile partners with OpenAI to launch a revolutionary AI-driven customer service platform, showcasing the growing trend of using generative AI in practical applications. Meanwhile, Elon Musk finds a technical

07:42

Majority of Gen Z wishes TikTok had never been...

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2024/09/19

Amazon's Office Mandate Backlash, Google's AI Image Flagging, AWS vs. On-Premises, and Gen Z's Social Media Regrets In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Amazon's controversial return-to-office policy and the resulting employee backlash. The episode also covers Google's new initiative to flag AI-generated images in search results and AWS's surprising claims about competition from on-premises infrastructure. Additionally, a survey reveals that a significant number of Gen Z

09:11

Tik Tok claims a constitutional right to free speech....

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2024/09/18

PepsiCo's FinOps Success, TikTok's Legal Battle, and Instagram's Teen Privacy Overhaul In today's #HashtagTrending, Jim Love covers PepsiCo's effective cloud cost management using FinOps, TikTok's legal fight against a potential U.S. ban over free speech concerns, Instagram's significant changes to enhance teen privacy, Intel's delay in its $45 billion factory in Germany, and the Internet Archive's efforts to preserve disappearing digital history. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:52 PepsiCo's

05:27

"AI fueled surveillance will monitor citizen's...

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2024/09/17

AI Surveillance Insights & Amazon's Back-to-Office Policy Join us as we celebrate approaching our 2000th episode with over two million downloads, placing us in the top 2% of podcasts globally! Host Jim Love delves into Billionaire Larry Ellison's views on AI-powered surveillance systems, Amazon's new mandate for employees to return to the office five days a week starting January 2025, and a groundbreaking Wi-Fi range record set by HaLow. Thank you to our sponsors and listeners for making this

07:43

Open AI proposes major structural changes. Hashtag...

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2024/09/16

AI's Impact on Jobs, Generative AI's Environmental Cost, Intel's Big Military Deal, and More In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of tech news: a new study predicts AI will affect 60 million jobs in North America within a year, and generative AI's environmental impact is more substantial than previously thought. Intel secures a $3.5 billion deal with the U.S. military for advanced semiconductors. OpenAI plans to shift from its non-profit structure by 2025, and Elon

24:42

Strategies for Ransomware Response with Imran Ahmad:...

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2024/09/14

In this episode, Howard Solomon interviews Imran Ahmad, a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright and co-head of the firm's cybersecurity and data privacy practice in Canada. They discuss the crucial steps management and IT leaders should take when faced with a ransomware attack. Imran shares his extensive experience on how to prepare for and respond to cyber incidents, emphasizing the importance of methodical and timely reactions. He also sheds light on the role of cyber insurance, legal privileges,

08:37

Open AI releases a new AI model it claims can reason...

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2024/09/13

New OpenAI Model Revolutionizes AI Reasoning, Meta Data Usage Revealed, and Ransomware Risks In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the latest developments in AI and tech. OpenAI's new AI model, o1, pushes the limits of complex reasoning, surpassing previous models and even Ph.D. students in key areas. Canada positions itself as a leader in ethical AI adoption within the accounting sector. Meta admits to using public Facebook and Instagram data for AI training since 2007 without

09:52

Larry Ellison says "This is going to sound bizarre."...

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2024/09/12

Samsung Job Cuts, Zoho AI Update, and Rising Wireless Data Usage - Hashtag Trending In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, Samsung Electronics plans significant job cuts across multiple global divisions amid intense market competition and cost-saving measures. Zoho announces a major update to its analytics platform, introducing advanced AI and machine learning capabilities. Wireless data usage reaches record highs in the U.S. due to the proliferation of 5G devices, and Larry

11:20

Apple delayed rollout disappoints. Hashtag Trending...

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2024/09/11

Apple's AI Rollout Woes, Japan's Supercomputer Ambitions, and the Future of Social Media In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into the slow rollout of AI features in Apple's iPhone 16 series, raising concerns about its competitive edge. The show also covers Japan's plans to build the world's first Zeta class supercomputer, which promises unprecedented computational speeds. Additionally, it explores the potential of Microsoft's Azure Linux in the wake of CentOS's demise and the

10:43

Salesforce shakes up AI pricing: Hashtag Trending for...

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2024/09/10

TSMC's Arizona Breakthrough, Open Source Licensing Trends, and Salesforce's AI Pricing Shakeup In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into TSMC's significant achievement of matching Taiwan chip yields at their new Arizona plant, the nuanced financial outcomes of major tech companies switching from open source to proprietary licenses, and Salesforce's bold $2 per conversation pricing model for their new AI agent. Tune in for these stories and more insights on the evolving landscape

10:50

Are social media influencers the first industry wiped...

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2024/09/09

Elon Musk's Satellite Empire, Apple's AI Leap & The Rise of AI Influencers | Hashtag Trending In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, we dive into Elon Musk's SpaceX controlling nearly two-thirds of all active satellites through its Starlink network, Apple's new A18 chip and V9 architecture powering the iPhone 16 with enhanced AI features, Anthropic's Claude Enterprise Plan challenging OpenAI and Microsoft's AI in the enterprise, and the rise of AI-generated influencers reshaping the marketing

01:05:33

Practical AI - Hashtag Trending Weekend Edition...

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2024/09/07

Unlocking AI: Understanding the Expanding Role of AI in Business and Cybersecurity Join Jim Love and a distinguished panel consisting of Evgeny Koloda, Marcel Gagne, John Pinard, and Nicole Bendrich in this informative and engaging podcast rerun. They discuss the distribution issues of a previous episode and dive deep into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in various sectors, including medical, financial, and cybersecurity fields. They explore the practical applications of AI, the

13:36

What did you miss this summer on the AI front?...

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2024/09/06

Summer AI Recap: OpenAI's GPT Next, Google Achievements, and Cybersecurity Highlights Join host Jim Love for this special summer edition of #Trending. This episode delves into the major stories of the season, including the announcement of OpenAI's new AI model GPT Next, the speculated release of GPT 5, and Google's impressive yet under-publicized AI accomplishments. Discover how OpenAI kept the AI world buzzing with strategic leaks and developments, including photorealistic video generation software

07:58

Would you pay for a more intelligent Alexa, powered...

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2024/09/05

Amazon Alexa Revamp, BlueSky User Surge, and Intel's Mixed News | Hashtag Trending In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Amazon Alexa's potential integration with Anthropic's Claude AI, BlueSky's surge of 2 million new users following Brazil's ban on X, and both the promising and disappointing news for Intel's new Lunar Lake chip technology. Dive into the latest tech updates, including Amazon's AI overhaul, BlueSky's user growth, and the challenges faced by Intel's foundry

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