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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.

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

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Additionally, we discuss the widespread use of outdated Microsoft SQL Server databases and the risks involved.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03:20 Outdated Microsoft SQL Server Databases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

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

Is Your Smart TV Watching You? Meta Pauses AI in Europe, Google's Gemini Controversy and more.
 
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the possibility of smart TVs tracking viewers, Meta's suspension of AI model launches in Europe due to data privacy concerns, and Google's AI chatbot Gemini reportedly parroting Chinese government propaganda. The show also covers Microsoft's delay in launching its controversial Recall software amidst privacy pushback. 
 
Tune in for the latest tech news and insights.
 
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:18 Is Your Smart TV Watching You?
02:17 Meta's AI Models Paused in Europe
03:11 Google's AI Gemini Controversy
04:55 Microsoft's Recall Software Delayed
06:10 Conclusion and Show Information