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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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01:23:55

Final Encore Episode - Research and Cybersecurity...

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2026/01/03

In this episode, host Jim Love discusses the importance of cybersecurity awareness and training, featuring insights from Michael Joyce of the Human-Centric Cybersecurity Partnership at the University of Montreal and David Shipley of Beauceron Security. They explore the impact of cybersecurity awareness programs, the decay of sustained vigilance post-training, and the nuances between phishing reporting and clicking behaviors. The conversation also critiques recent research claims that question the

53:02

Best of 2025 Encore: Inside the Dark Web: Exploring...

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2025/12/31

In this episode, the host shares a pre-recorded favorite interview with David Decary-Hetu, a criminologist at the University of Montreal. They discuss the dark web, its technology, and its role in cybercrime. Decary-Hetu explains how the dark web operates, its users, and the dynamics between researchers and law enforcement in tackling cyber threats. Key topics include the economics of illicit markets, the cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and criminals, the role of cryptocurrencies, and the

56:07

A Hacker Tells His Story

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2025/12/28

This is an interview with former hacker Brian Black. Brian is now on the right side of the battle and bringing his skills to to the fight against hackers. He finds the weaknesses in corporate security so that it can be patched. This was one of my favourite interviews this year. Listening to what Brian has learned and understanding how we can use that knowledge and experience kept me on the edge of my seat. Once more I want to thank Meter for making this possible. Visit them at meter.com/cst

01:15:52

The Ransomware Ecosystem: An Encore Holiday Episode...

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2025/12/27

Some of you may have missed this yesterday as the Google feed didn't catch it. It's a great episode and I want to make sure everyone gets it. I'll be posting another great repeat episode on Saturday Morning.

01:15:54

An Introduction To The Ransomware Ecosystem:: An...

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2025/12/26

Jim takes a break for some R&R during the holidays and shares his favorite podcast episodes from the year. He acknowledges that some listeners might have heard these episodes already, while others may find them new. The podcast's production is supported by Meter, a company providing integrated networking solutions. Additionally, support from listeners through the Buy Me a Coffee program has helped sustain the shows and expand their content offerings. Jim thanks Meter and the listeners, wishing

41:13

Year End "Best Of" Episodes: Pig Butchering:...

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2025/12/24

Over the holidays we are rerunning some of our favourite episodes. This one first aired this summer and was one of my first conversations with the fascinating head of Operation Shamrock. We'll be back with regular programming on January 5th.

01:06:20

The Vibe of AI: Project Synapse Year End Show

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2025/12/20

AI Showdown: Gemini vs. ChatGPT – The Great Debate In this episode, the hosts explore the nuanced differences between Gemini and ChatGPT, likening Gemini to a temporary assistant and ChatGPT to a long-term partner. They delve into the new features of ChatGPT's image generator, showcasing its capabilities with live demos. The discussion broadens into the implications of AI for society, highlighting perspectives from Doomers, Scouts, and Accelerationists. They also touch on the potential of AI to

16:34

Hashtag Trending: Word of the Year, Satellite...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Miriam Webster's and Oxford University Press's Words of the Year for 2025, highlighting the impact of low-quality AI-generated content and emotionally provocative posts. The episode also covers the high frequency of near-collisions in low earth orbit, emphasizing risks to satellite operations. Additionally, the podcast details significant stock declines in AI infrastructure companies and the recent patch by Amazon for a critical Kindle

11:29

Near Miss in Space Could Affect Communications

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2025/12/16

Near Miss in Space, Starlink Plan Removal, LG TV Controversy & Hacking for Good | Hashtag Trending In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses a recent close call between a Chinese satellite and a Starlink satellite, Starlink's quiet removal of its $40/month plan, LG TV's controversial update adding Microsoft Copilot as an unremovable app, and Fulu's nonprofit initiative that pays hackers to unlock devices restricted by manufacturers. Sponsored by Meter, this episode also

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,

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