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

Hashtag Trending IT World Canada

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

    Medical devices - How worried should I be? Hashtag Trending, the Weekend Edition for June 22, 2024

    Medical devices - How worried should I be? Hashtag Trending, the Weekend Edition for June 22, 2024

    How Worried Should We Be?
    Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare with Samantha Liscio In this Weekend Edition of Hashtag Trending,
    Jim Love interviews Samantha Liscio, PhD about the growing concerns and challenges of data breaches, ransomware, and interconnected medical devices in healthcare. Samantha sheds light on the importance of proper governance, behavioral nudging, and recent legislative changes aimed at improving data security in the Canadian and UK healthcare systems. Tune in to explore what organizations can do to mitigate these risks and why there's hope on the horizon.
    00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote
    01:00 Catching Up with Samantha Liscio
    02:07 The Article: How Worried Should We Be?
    03:46 Cybersecurity in Healthcare 09:04 Operational Devices and Vulnerabilities
    12:55 Behavioral Nudging in Cybersecurity
    18:13 Hopeful Signs and Future Prospects
    24:02 Conclusion and Farewell

    • 26 min
    Why Jensen Huang is the 'Taylor Swift' of tech. Hashtag Trending for Friday, June 21, 2024

    Why Jensen Huang is the 'Taylor Swift' of tech. Hashtag Trending for Friday, June 21, 2024

    In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses a cyber attack on CDK Global that has disrupted thousands of auto dealerships in North America, forcing many to halt or limit operations. Target introduces AI-powered chatbots for store employees to enhance efficiency and customer service. Nvidia becomes the world's most valuable company, driven by its dominance in AI chip technology, with CEO Jensen Huang compared to the 'Taylor Swift of tech.' Additionally, the return of NASA astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner is delayed due to technical issues. The episode concludes with a preview of related content available on their sister podcast, Cybersecurity Today.

    • 7 min
    Dell's remote work revolt. Hashtag Trending for Thursday, June 20, 2024

    Dell's remote work revolt. Hashtag Trending for Thursday, June 20, 2024

    Dell's Remote Work Revolt, Ferrari's Navigation Shift & Apple's Mixed Reality Pivot
     
    In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we discuss Dell's struggle with its return-to-office mandate, as nearly half of its U.S. staff choose to remain remote, Ferrari's decision to drop in-car navigation systems in favor of smartphone mirroring, and Apple's focus on developing a more affordable mixed reality headset. Also, we cover SoftBank's innovative AI technology to calm angry customer voices during service calls.
     
    Tune in for these stories and more!
     
    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
    00:44 Dell's Remote Work Controversy
    01:56 Ferrari Drops Built-In Navigation
    03:18 Apple's Mixed Reality Headset Strategy
    04:27 SoftBank's AI for Calmer Customer Calls
    05:42 Conclusion and Show Details

    • 6 min
    Is this why MacDonald's decided to "take out" their AI software? Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Is this why MacDonald's decided to "take out" their AI software? Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we explore the reasons behind McDonald's pause on its AI automated ordering system, including humorous and costly errors that surfaced on social media.
    We also highlight a groundbreaking AI cyber attack simulation conducted by the US government in collaboration with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon.
    Additionally, we discuss the widespread use of outdated Microsoft SQL Server databases and the risks involved.
    Finally, we share encouraging news from FromSoftware, whose president commits to avoiding layoffs amidst industry trends. 
    Tune in for these stories and more!
    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
    00:22 McDonald's AI Experiment Fails
    02:18 US Government's AI Cyber Attack Simulation
    03:20 Outdated Microsoft SQL Server Databases
    05:14 FromSoftware's No Layoff Policy
    06:32 Conclusion and Show Notes

    • 7 min
    Is paying for ChatGPT worth it? Hashtag Trending for Tuesday, June 18, 2024

    Is paying for ChatGPT worth it? Hashtag Trending for Tuesday, June 18, 2024

    Uncomfortable Questions
    Is ChatGPT Worth Paying For? Plus Social Media Warning Labels and Adobe Lawsuit
    In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the value of paying for ChatGPT, urged warnings about social media's mental health impact by the US Surgeon General, and the US Department of Justice's lawsuit against Adobe for deceptive subscription practices.
    Additional topics include the implications of AI PCs and their specialized chips for handling AI workloads efficiently.
    00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
    00:25 Is It Worth Paying for ChatGPT?
    03:31 US Surgeon General's Social Media Warning
    05:35 DOJ Takes Adobe to Court 07:08 Do We Really Need AI PCs?
    09:58 Conclusion and Show Wrap-Up

    • 10 min

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