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

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    Zuckerberg's School For Poor Children Forced To Shut Down For Lack Of Funding

    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 economy, and the fragility of philanthropy dependent on billionaire funding. Tune in for detailed insights into these significant tech industry developments. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:20 Starlink's Global Outage 01:51 Fiverr's AI Transformation 03:14 Zuckerberg's School Closure 04:47 Conclusion and Call to Action

    6 min

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    Elon Musk Predicts Universal HIGH Income To Compensate For Job Losses

    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 restructuring plans, which could hold significant implications for the tech industry and regulatory landscape. 00:00 Elon Musk's Bold AI Predictions 02:14 Microsoft's EU Antitrust Deal 03:25 Apple's 5G from the Skies 04:55 OpenAI's Restructuring Tensions 06:56 Show Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement

    8 min

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

    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 measuring the financial benefits of AI, emphasize the importance of treating AI as a coworker rather than just a tool, and highlight real-world use cases like generating menus for a small-town restaurant. This episode is packed with insights, practical advice, and suggestions for harnessing AI to solve both complex and mundane problems in innovative ways. 00:00 Introduction and Panel Welcome 00:15 Challenges and Misconceptions of AI Implementation 01:16 Personal Experience with AI in Content Creation 05:26 The Two Camps of AI Utilization 07:08 Financial Benefits and Productivity Gains 07:59 The Importance of Quality Over Financial Metrics 11:44 Sales and Marketing in the Age of AI 20:28 Implementing AI: Practical Steps and Real-World Examples 24:30 The Role of AI in Business Strategy 29:15 Overcoming Resistance to AI Adoption 33:39 Incremental Improvements and Problem Solving with AI 36:41 AI as a Tool and Coworker 38:08 AI in Programming: Productivity and Collaboration 40:35 The Role of AI in Debugging and Problem Solving 45:04 AI's Impact on Learning and Everyday Tasks 47:43 Top Uses of AI in 2025 58:59 Challenges and Solutions in AI Implementation 01:07:25 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

    1 h 9 min

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    Tim Berners-Lee Says "Outlaw Addictive Algorithms"

    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 global mobile carrier and the broader implications of AI advancements. Don't miss these key tech updates! 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:26 Tim Berners-Lee on Addictive Algorithms 01:39 Mystery of the Bricking SSDs Solved 03:25 Elon Musk's Shifting Focus from Cars to Autonomy 04:32 Starlink's Ambitious Expansion Plans 05:55 AI Risks and Future Prospects 07:28 Show Wrap-Up and Contact Information

    8 min

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    The Dead Internet Theory Returns

    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 controversial Graphite spyware domestically. The script highlights Canadian AI company Cohere's progress, including significant funding, strategic hires, and strong revenue growth, while maintaining its roots in Toronto. Lastly, Love revisits the 'Dead Internet Theory,' suggesting the rise of bots and AI-generated content could be shifting the internet from a space of active interaction to one of passive consumption. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:22 Microsoft's Return to Office Policy 01:49 Controversial ICE Contract Reactivation 03:06 Cohere's Canadian AI Success Story 05:01 The Dead Internet Theory Revisited 07:24 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

    8 min

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    Europe's Challenge to Starlink, China Takes the Lead in Quantum and More

    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 computing with its 105-qubit Ganji 3.0 processor. Meanwhile, the $1.5 billion US copyright deal involving Anthropic faces a legal setback. Lastly, Jim discusses Apple's fall showcase, highlighting the new iPhone 17 and other products, noting a sense of diminishing excitement around Apple's recent announcements. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:35 ReOrbit's Record-Breaking Funding 02:29 Google's TPU Expansion 04:22 China's Quantum Computing Breakthrough 07:22 Anthropic Copyright Deal Hits a Snag 08:18 Apple's Underwhelming Fall Event 10:06 Conclusion and Announcements

    11 min

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    Tesla's Optimus Robot Preview Disappoints

    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 underwhelming demo of Tesla's Optimist robot and the debate over an AI-generated threatening voicemail involving an Ontario municipal counselor. 00:00 Introduction and Audience Invitation 00:22 Top News Stories 02:11 AI in Software Development 04:53 Broadcom's VMware Shelfware Issue 06:45 Tesla's Robot Servant Demo 09:10 AI-Generated Threat Voicemail 10:46 Conclusion and Audience Invitation Reminder

    12 min

  8. 8 SEPT.

    AI Has Transformed How We Use Search

    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. Additionally, the release of Microsoft's original BASIC code from 1976 is explored, celebrating its historical significance. Finally, the episode examines the current stock market dynamics driven by major tech companies and addresses concerns about a potential AI bubble. 00:00 Introduction to AI in Search 00:24 The Evolution of AI in Search Engines 02:17 Google's AI Advancements and Challenges 04:20 Trump's Relationship with Big Tech 06:37 Microsoft's Open Source Milestone 08:01 The AI Bubble Debate 09:20 Conclusion and Sign Off

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

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  • Création
    Jim Love
  • Années d’activité
    2017 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    1 k
  • Classification
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  • Site web de l’émission
    Hashtag Trending

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