Misleading Android Signal Bars, Microsoft's Clean Energy Deals, and Amazon's AI Shop Bot Battle
Description
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google's misleading Android signal strength settings, Microsoft's new solar energy deals in Japan, and Amazon's cease and desist order to Perplexity AI over their AI shopping bots. Additionally, the episode covers the controversy surrounding OpenAI's video generation tool Soa 2 and its use of Japanese copyrighted material, and the often complex process of claiming money from class action settlements. The show is supported by Meter, which provides integrated networking solutions.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:22 Android Signal Bars: The Deception
02:58 Microsoft's Clean Energy Move in Japan
04:35 Amazon vs. Perplexity AI: The Shopping Bot Battle
06:52 OpenAI's Video Tool Faces Japanese Backlash
08:11 Class Action Settlements: Who Really Benefits?
09:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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