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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses Geoffrey Hinton's views on AI replacing human labor for big tech profits, Google Cloud's internal competition with YouTube, and the International Criminal Court's switch from Microsoft Office to an open-source alternative. The episode also covers YouTube's controversial removal of Windows 11 installation videos on unsupported systems. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:29 AI's Impact on Jobs and Economy 02:35 Google Cloud's Rise and Internal Competition 04:36 ICC's Shift from Microsoft to Open Source 06:10 YouTube's Controversial Content Removals 07:40 Conclusion and Sponsor Message

In this special Halloween edition of Project Synapse, Marcel Gagner, John Pinard, and Jim Love discuss the latest happenings in the AI world. From Google's quiet strategic launches and vibe coding advancements to the discussion on AI bubbles and economic implications, this episode covers it all. They delve into AI's transformative potential, showcasing live demos on Google's AI Studio, and discuss the immense impact of AI on businesses. Join us for an insightful session as we explore the future of AI and its real-world applications. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:16 Welcome to Project Synapse 00:20 Marcel's Grim Reaper Entrance 00:47 Discussion on AI Bubble 02:04 Google's Quiet Innovations 07:27 Google Home and Smart Devices 15:15 AI's Impact on Society and Economy 20:42 The Future of AI and Code Automation 37:08 AI Model Limitations and Analogies 38:12 The Future of AI Researchers 39:54 AI's Impact on Chip Makers and Market Dynamics 42:50 Rapid Advancements in AI Tools 43:18 Hands-On Experience with AI Coding 48:34 The Cost and Practicality of AI Tools 01:03:23 The Importance of AI in Business Strategy 01:08:48 Live Demo: Building an AI-Powered Note-Taking App 01:16:26 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses groundbreaking advancements in AI and technology. OpenAI plans to develop an AI researcher by 2028 capable of scientific discoveries, alongside predictions of superintelligence within 10 years. Google DeepMind's Disco RL creates a powerful, self-learning algorithm, and the new Gemini for Home showcases an advanced voice assistant. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's SpaceX ventures into telecom with satellite phones aiming to provide global connectivity. The episode delves into the implications of these innovations for the future of AI and global technology. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:29 OpenAI's Ambitious Roadmap 02:12 Google DeepMind's Breakthrough 03:32 Google Gemini: The Future of Home AI 04:29 Elon Musk's Satellite Phone Revolution 05:59 The Bigger Picture: Self-Learning AI 07:04 Conclusion and Sign-Off

In today's episode of #Trending with host Jim Love, we delve into the crucial transition of OpenAI to a for-profit entity and its implications for the AI industry. We also explore a Zapier survey highlighting the struggles of integrating AI into legacy systems. Additionally, we spotlight a Toronto startup tackling AI perception of brands and discuss Elon Musk's controversial new venture, Wikipedia, aimed at rivalling Wikipedia. Tune in for these stories and more insights into the evolving tech landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update 00:35 OpenAI's Shift to For-Profit 04:10 Challenges in AI Integration 07:28 Toronto Startup Tackles AI Brand Perception 10:00 Elon Musk's Wikipedia Rival 12:22 Conclusion and Call to Action

Welcome to Hashtag Trending.  In this episode, Jim Love discusses OpenAI's shift to a for-profit structure, challenges in AI integration with legacy systems, and a Toronto startup's innovative approach to understanding AI brand perception. The episode also delves into Elon Musk's controversial new venture: an AI-powered encyclopedia meant to rival Wikipedia. Tune in for insights on these trending tech topics! 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:33 OpenAI's Shift to For-Profit 03:35 Challenges in AI Integration 06:53 Toronto Startup Tackles AI Perception 09:25 Elon Musk's Wikipedia Rival 11:48 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

AI models that behave like problem gamblers? A new study suggests some of today's most advanced bots — including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — may actually chase losses like human addicts. In this episode of Hashtag Trending, we dig into what that means for businesses using AI in financial and decision systems. Also in this episode: LinkedIn's AI data grab — starting November 3rd, your professional profile and posts could train LinkedIn's AI models (and feed Microsoft's ad systems). Ransomware reality check — one in three Canadian companies hit, and only a quarter fully recover. Google's quiet AI surge — while OpenAI steals headlines, Google's Gemini 3.0 is quietly gaining users, powered by its cheaper, faster processors. AI's gambling habit — why researchers say large-language-models are acting like risk-addicted players, and what that means for your business. 🎙️ Hosted by Jim Love, this episode explores the big stories shaping tech, AI, and cybersecurity — minus the hype, and with a touch of curiosity. 🔔 Subscribe for daily tech insights that keep you ahead of the curve.

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses major advancements and news in the tech world, including Google's quantum computing breakthrough with its new Willow quantum chip and its milestone in verifiable beyond classical computation. Other highlights include Anthropic's multi-billion dollar deal with Google to buy a million AI chips, Microsoft ending support for on-premises Office by 2026, and Amazon's postmortem on the recent AWS outage caused by a race condition in its DNS system. The episode explores the implications of these developments for the tech industry and the future of computing. 00:00 Quantum Computing Breakthrough 03:10 Google's Multi-Billion Dollar AI Chip Deal 04:38 Microsoft Ends On-Premises Office Support 05:53 Amazon's AWS Outage Postmortem 08:00 Show Wrap-Up and Future Plans

In this episode of Project Synapse, we explore the innovative use of AI in veterinary oncology with Dr. Christopher Pinard. Dr. Pinard, a veterinary oncologist, discusses his journey from coding HTML in grade school to developing AI-driven solutions for cancer in pets. He shares insights on the challenges and opportunities within veterinary medicine, the impact of AI on clinical efficiency, and the future of personalized medicine for pets. We also delve into issues like regulatory challenges, the importance of context in AI models, and the potential of federated learning. If you're interested in the intersection of AI and veterinary medicine, this episode is a must-watch! 00:00 Introduction to Project Synapse 01:12 Meet Christopher Pinard: Veterinary Oncologist 01:27 The Evolution of Veterinary Specialties 02:02 Training and Clinical Trials in Veterinary Oncology 03:21 AI in Veterinary Medicine 03:48 The Intersection of Veterinary and Human Medicine 04:34 Challenges in Veterinary Medicine 05:19 Cancer Statistics in Pets 09:12 Protein Folding and AI in Drug Development 23:48 AI Scribes and Summarization in Veterinary Medicine 35:43 Guardrails to Prevent Hallucinations 36:57 Embedding Models and Knowledge Graphs 37:49 Introducing Hero: The Rationalization Engine 38:11 Grading Methodology for AI Outputs 39:18 Using Multiple Models for Fact-Checking 43:54 Extracting Data from Clinical Records 45:45 The Future of Domain-Specific AI Models 48:16 Challenges and Opportunities in Veterinary AI 50:55 Federated Learning and Bias Mitigation 55:03 The Importance of Regulation and Education 01:01:50 Starting a Veterinary AI Business in Canada 01:08:00 Future Directions in Veterinary Oncology 01:08:58 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the Canadian CIO of the Year Awards and recognizes several winners. Highlights include OpenAI entering the browser market with ChatGPT-integrated Atlas, posing a serious threat to Google Chrome's dominance. Security concerns with Atlas storing OAuth tokens are mentioned, urging caution while experimenting with new AI browsers. Additionally, the Glassworm malware hiding in Visual Studio Code extensions is detailed, highlighting the importance of auditing extensions. Finally, an AI model collaboration between Google and Yale University shows promising results in cancer treatment by making tumors more visible to the immune system. Tune in for these updates and more! 00:00 Shoutout to CIO Achievements 01:56 Introducing Hashtag Trending 02:02 OpenAI's New Browser: Atlas 04:14 Security Alert: Glass Worm in VS Code 06:37 AI Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment 08:25 Closing Remarks and How to Support Us

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Europe's shift towards open source technology for digital sovereignty, as showcased at a major tech summit in Paris. The movement aims to reduce dependence on US tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Germany and the EU are adopting open-source infrastructure and cloud standards. Additionally, Amazon plans to replace 600,000 warehouse jobs with robots by 2033, leading to significant cost savings. Lastly, Google's attempt to replace web cookies with a Privacy Sandbox initiative quietly ends due to industry resistance. Cookies remain essential for online advertising for now. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:24 Europe's Digital Sovereignty Movement 02:00 Amazon's Automation Ambitions 03:33 The Enduring Reign of Cookies 05:07 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas, a browser with AI integration that enhances web surfing with memory and agent modes. He also explores a non-piracy workaround for installing Windows 11 on older PCs, highlights Bell Canada's milestone in making the first space-based smartphone call within Canada, and shares insights on using AI tools like ChatGPT to help spot scams. Stay tuned for more tech updates and opinions. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 OpenAI Launches Chat GPT Atlas 02:44 Windows 11 Upgrade Bypass 04:18 Bell Canada's Space-Based Smartphone Call 05:55 Using AI to Spot Scams 07:24 Conclusion and Sign-Off

Windows 11 Issues, Google's AI Challenge, ChatGPT's New Memory, and AWS Outage In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the latest update issues plaguing Windows 11, including broken recovery environments and disrupted VPNs. The episode also explores Google's struggle to maintain search dominance amidst the rise of AI-driven tools and how ChatGPT's new memory system, which learns to forget irrelevant details, marks a significant advancement. Additionally, the show covers a massive AWS outage that impacted major websites and apps, highlighting the fragility of cloud computing. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:31 Windows 11 Update Issues 02:34 The Future of Google in AI Search 05:31 ChatGPT's New Memory System 07:31 Massive AWS Outage 10:28 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the latest in tech news: Microsoft's recent Windows 11 update that disrupted local host functions for developers, Salesforce's ambitious AI agent initiatives at Dreamforce, Google's upcoming Gemini 3.0 Pro rollout with significant AI advancements, Tor browser removing AI features for privacy reasons, and NIST's new advice on password security emphasizing longer passphrases. He also references a popular segment from Cybersecurity Today's weekend show on the Dark Web. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:42 Microsoft's Windows 11 Update Issues 02:42 Salesforce's AI Revolution at Dreamforce 04:44 Google's Gemini 3.0: A Major Upgrade 06:31 Tor Browser Strips AI for Privacy 08:02 NIST's New Password Guidelines 10:09 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, titled 'Project Synapse,' host Jim Love, along with Marcel Ganger and John Pinard, dive into the evolving concept of a 'Company of One.' They discuss the potential of AI to automate various business roles and the emergence of individuals running entire businesses single-handedly with AI agents. The conversation also touches upon the challenges and societal implications of such advancements, including those related to job displacement and universal basic income. The panel also examines the latest developments in AI video generation technologies like Sora 2 and VO 3.1, Google's integration of video into its tools, and the potential for AI-driven operating systems. Amid these discussions, there's a light-hearted exploration of personal interests and capabilities in the realm of technology and science fiction. 00:00 Introduction to Hashtag Trending 00:04 Exploring the Concept of a Company of One 01:01 The Role of AI in Modern Business 01:20 Challenges and Realities of IT Projects 03:15 Reddit: The Social Media Cage Match 04:22 The Rise of AI Agents in Business 08:27 Purpose and Vision in Business and Education 17:33 The Future of AI and Its Societal Impact 26:55 The Evolution of AI and Science Fiction 35:36 The Popularity of Audiobooks 37:09 Google's Video Innovations 37:52 Advancements in AI Video Tools 42:32 Ethical Concerns in AI Content 47:35 The Future of Operating Systems 51:32 The Role of AI in Content Creation 01:06:57 Economic Implications of AI 01:08:58 Show Wrap-Up and Viewer Engagement

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several key topics. An $800 experiment reveals that many satellites over North America transmit unencrypted sensitive data, including phone calls and military communications. Starlink demonstrates its capability by achieving 10 gigabit speeds on a cruise ship while dealing with congestion issues. Microsoft is betting on a voice-first future for PCs with its new AI-driven features in Windows 11. Finally, the episode highlights the growing vulnerabilities of businesses as they become increasingly dependent on cloud services amidst internet outages. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:27 Unencrypted Satellite Data Exposed 02:47 Starlink's Impressive Speeds and Challenges 05:46 Microsoft's Vision for AI-Powered PCs 08:41 The Risks of Cloud Dependency 10:55 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the latest AI and tech news. Topics include OpenAI's Sora2 2 breaking user records, Elon Musk's Xai unveiling Grok Imagine, Google's impressive VO 3.1 updates, and misinformation about Xbox on social media. Microsoft’s new ‘Help Me’ tool for tracking AI use in the workplace is also discussed, along with Germany’s ongoing transition to open source software and India's AI developments potentially impacting its call center industry. Listen to understand how these advancements are reshaping the tech landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:34 The Rise of AI Video Tools 01:26 Controversies in AI Content 03:57 Xbox Rumors and Misinformation 05:22 Microsoft's AI Benchmarking Tool 07:10 Germany's Open Source Shift 08:52 India's AI Industry and Call Centers 10:23 Conclusion and Sign-Off

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses pivotal events and trends in the tech world. A US judge has ordered OpenAI to release internal Slack messages amid a copyright lawsuit involving pirated books. AI startup Echelon is challenging consulting giants like Deloitte with AI-driven automation for enterprise projects. The Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned chip maker Nexia, raising global semiconductor industry tensions. Lastly, the intriguing trend of AI billionaires building underground bunkers sparks curiosity and concern. Stay tuned for insights and updates on these topics. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:25 OpenAI's Legal Troubles 01:46 AI Startups Disrupting Consulting 03:30 Dutch Government Seizes Chinese Chip Maker 04:53 AI Billionaires Building Bunkers 06:09 Show Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several important issues in the tech world. Former Apple CEO John Scully has stated that OpenAI represents a significant threat to Apple, particularly as AI-driven experiences become more prevalent. Jeep faced significant backlash as a software update left their hybrid SUVs immobilized. Docling, a new open source tool, aims to turn unstructured data into AI-ready formats. Additionally, OpenAI's video generator Sora is receiving criticism from Hollywood for potential copyright infringements. Lastly, Pope Leo XIV condemned the practice of clickbait, suggesting it could be considered a sin. The episode also marks Jim's return after Canadian Thanksgiving, encouraging listeners to engage with the show. 00:00 Apple's AI Rivalry: John Scully's Bold Statement 02:09 Jeep's Software Update Fiasco 03:41 Docling: Revolutionizing Data Processing.    Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSA7ylHP6AY. 05:37 Sora's Success and Controversy 07:15 Pope Condemns Clickbait 08:44 Show Wrap-Up and Thanksgiving Spirit  

Exploring AI Innovations: Sora 2, ChatGPT, and Real-world Applications In this episode, the discussion centers around AI advancements and their practical applications. The hosts delve into the concept of Rocco's Basilisk, a thought experiment about a future super-intelligent AI. They explore the features of Sora 2, a new video and social media platform by OpenAI, reminiscent of TikTok but allowing users to create content through AI-generated cameos. Additionally, the conversation covers the integration of ChatGPT and Geminis into daily workflows, including tasks like scheduling, email management, and content creation. The episode emphasizes the practical benefits of leveraging AI tools for personal and professional productivity. 00:00 Introduction to Rocco's Basilisk 02:11 Exploring the Sora 2 App 04:31 Creating and Sharing Cameos 06:44 Sora 2's Social Network Features 16:24 Sora 2's API and Advanced Features 19:10 OpenAI vs. Google: The AI Battle 24:27 Revamping Processes with AI 27:59 Google's AI Use Cases 29:47 ChatGPT Apps and Integrations 31:51 ChatGPT's Role in Daily Tasks 32:20 Using ChatGPT for Menu Creation 33:21 Challenges with Canva and ChatGPT 37:02 Claude vs. ChatGPT: A Comparison 38:15 The Origin of Claude's Name 40:34 Integrating AI with Daily Life 51:24 AI Tools and Their Costs 57:58 Security Concerns with AI 58:51 Final Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes

AI Breakthroughs: OpenAI's Sora, Libre Phone, Tiny AI Models & Legal Wins In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love covers several groundbreaking developments in the tech world. OpenAI's new video generation app, Sora, hits a million downloads within five days, stirring up both excitement and controversy. The Free Software Foundation announces the Libre Phone aimed at providing true software freedom. Google's Notebook LM gets a transformative update with Google Drive and Docs integration. OpenAI considers opening a Canadian office, potentially fostering stronger AI collaborations in Canada. Samsung's Montreal Lab introduces the Tiny Recursive Model, a small yet powerful AI. Lastly, ordinary citizens achieve legal victories by utilizing AI for case arguments. Tune in for these stories and more! 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:36 OpenAI's Sora: A Record-Breaking Launch 02:04 Free Software Foundation's Libre Phone 03:04 Google Notebook LM's Game-Changing Update 04:01 OpenAI's Canadian Expansion 04:59 Samsung's Tiny but Mighty AI Model 06:06 AI in the Courtroom: Citizens Winning Cases 07:26 Conclusion and Sign-Off