AI Has Transformed How We Use Search
Description
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