Hashtag Trending: We're Back For Another Year
Description
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love examines the significant trends in AI and their broader implications for the coming year. Key trends include the intensifying competition between major AI developers, the incorporation of AI into everyday life through audio interfaces, the emergence of agentic AI capable of autonomous actions, and the backlash against AI from various societal quarters. Love also touches on the potential positive impacts of AI, such as advancements in medical technology. Additionally, he introduces the podcast's new associate editor and highlights the launch of a new and improved news site aimed at providing accurate and ad-free tech news.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:22 Welcome Back and Overview
00:52 Trend 1: The AI Arms Race
02:50 Trend 2: AI in Everyday Life
03:39 Trend 3: Agentic AI
05:28 Trend 4: Backlash Against AI
09:32 Positive Impacts of AI
10:53 Conclusion and Call to Action
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