Best Producthunt Podcasts (2025)

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The Age of Experience: Shaping the Future with AI 1:11:32

2h ago1:11:32

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In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts Marcel Ganger, John Pinard, and Jim Love explore the transformative potential of AI in the contemporary world. They delve into the significance of the new paper 'Welcome to the Era of Experience' by AI pioneers David Silver and Richard Sutton. The discussion spans a range of topics including the evolution o…

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Tesla's Optimus Robot Production Gets Halted By Chinese Rare Earth Restrictions, Intel Lays Off 20% and Drops Intro Of New AI Chip and a Breakthrough Lets Robots Learn From How To Videos 7:53

1d ago7:53

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EU Fines Apple and Meta Under DMA; OpenAI Eyes Chrome; Teenagers' Concerns on Social Media 7:20

3d ago7:20

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the European Union's substantial fines on Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act and their implications for digital competition. The episode also covers OpenAI's potential interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser amidst the US Department of Justice's antitrust trial against Goo…

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AI Security Risks, US Immigration Policies, and Apple's AI Missteps 9:33

4d ago9:33

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In this episode of 'Hashtag Trending,' host Jim Love discusses warnings from Anthropic about the security risks posed by AI virtual employees expected to integrate into corporate networks next year. The episode also explores the potential impact of recent US immigration policies on its tech leadership and global competitiveness, especially concerni…

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Google's Ad Tech Monopoly, AI Roadmap to Surpass Human Intelligence, and Rare Earth Recycling 12:10

4d ago12:10

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In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google's recent legal defeat over its ad tech monopoly, with the US District Court ruling that Google violated antitrust laws. The show also examines a new paper by DeepMind researchers outlining a roadmap for AI to exceed human intelligence through experiential learning. Furthermore, it covers …

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Ep. 314: The Wizarding World of Creative Thinking W/ Rich Kirkpatrick 57:43

4d ago57:43

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Greetings, SuperFriends! What if your lack of creativity isn’t a flaw—but just a misunderstood feature? In this week’s episode, we sit down with Rich Kirkpatrick—musician, educator, and co-creator of The Creative Process for Robot-Wizards — to decode what creativity actually is, how your brain naturally supports it, and why most people never learn …

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Technological Leadership and Innovation: An Interview with Licenia Rojas of TD Bank 42:43

9d ago42:43

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In this episode, host Jim Love conducts a captivating interview with Licenia Rojas, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at TD Bank. Licenia shares her journey from high school to becoming a leader in technology and architecture, highlighting the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and continuous learning. They discuss the evolving role of…

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Nvidia Stock Plunges, Spotify Outage Resolved, Microsoft Update Issues, AI Infrastructure Shifts: Hashtag Trending for April 17, 2025 8:55

10d ago8:55

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In this episode of hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers significant developments in tech: Nvidia's stock plunged nearly 7% due to new US export restrictions on its H20 chips for China, resulting in a $5.5 billion charge. Spotify restored its services after a widespread outage affected millions. Microsoft's April Windows updates left users frustra…

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AI-Powered Social Media, Meta's Landmark Trial, and China's Rare Earth Exports Halted: Hashtag Trending for April 16, 2025 8:36

11d ago8:36

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers three major tech stories. OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI-powered social media platform to challenge X (formerly Twitter), with the aim of creating a healthier digital public square. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends the company's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp in a historic …

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Warning for Windows 11 Users, Lyft Privacy Scare, and AI's Memory & Dolphin Communication 8:29

12d ago8:29

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In this episode, Jim Love discusses Microsoft's critical warning for Windows 11 users about the removal of the inetpub folder, a startling Lyft privacy incident where conversations were transcribed, and the implications of ChatGPT's new memory feature. Additionally, he explores the potential of AI to decode dolphin language through Google's Dolphin…

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Trump's Tariff Exemptions, AI Advancements, and Meta's Antitrust Trial: Hashtag Trending for Monday, April 14 7:49

13d ago7:49

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In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses President Donald Trump's temporary exemption of iPhones and laptops from 125% China tariffs amid market concerns. Researchers have developed new AI compression methods, potentially enabling powerful language models to run on consumer-grade hardware. Also, Meta faces a federal antitrust…

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Exploring AI-Generated Code: Vibe Coding and the Future of Software Development | Project Synapse 1:07:08

15d ago1:07:08

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In this episode of Project Synapse, join our group of AI-obsessed IT professionals as they discuss the intriguing concept of AI-generated code, specifically focusing on 'vibe coding.' Marcel Gagne, a former system administrator turned author, dives deep into the history and potential of writing code through AI. The episode covers the evolution from…

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Google Adopts Anthropics MCP Protocol | NVIDIA’s Million Dollar Dinner | Microsoft 365 Issues 10:08

16d ago10:08

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In today's episode, we discuss Google's adoption of Anthropics Model Context Protocol (MCP) for its Gemini AI models, marking a potential shift towards MCP as a leading standard. We also delve into NVIDIA's recent dinner with President Trump leading to the reversal of export restrictions on AI chips to China, Microsoft's 365 Family subscribers faci…

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Apple Dodges Tariffs, AI Monitors US Workers, and Major AI Innovations Unveiled 10:36

17d ago10:36

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers how Apple swiftly airlifted iPhones to the US before new tariffs took effect, the emergence of AI tools monitoring US federal employees, and the latest major AI innovations. Discover Microsoft's Copilot Vision, Google's Workspace Flows, and Deep Seek AI's breakthrough models. Join us for a t…

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AI's Impact on Hiring, Laptop Tariffs, Meta's Benchmark Controversy, and SSA Website Issues 9:17

18d ago9:17

9:17

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers several significant tech stories. Shopify's CEO Tobi Lutke mandates that teams must prove AI can't do their tasks before hiring new staff, emphasizing AI as a crucial skill. Affordable laptops face price hikes due to new US tariffs, particularly affecting Framework's customizable models. Met…

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Impact of US Tariffs on Global IT and Consumer Tech Markets 8:34

19d ago8:34

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the potential repercussions of new US tariffs on global IT spending and consumer tech prices. Research from IDC predicts a significant reduction in IT expenditure and possible project delays due to the tariffs announced by the Trump administration. The episode also explores how these tari…

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Googol Become Google, Leadership Changes On Gemini, TikTok Extension and More: Hashtag Trending, Monday, April 8, 2025 10:04

20d ago10:04

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Tech Updates: Google Leadership Change, TikTok Extension, and Canada's Clean Energy Move In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers several major developments in tech and energy. Google has appointed Josh Woodward to lead the development of its Gemini AI chatbot, following Sissy Chao's departure. President Trump extended the deadline…

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Preparing for the Intelligence Explosion, Project Synapse on Hashtag Trending Weekend 1:08:26

22d ago1:08:26

1:08:26

In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts discuss the underestimated changes brought about by advanced AI systems, the need for critical thinking, and preparedness for scenarios triggered by rapid technological advancements. The conversation covers the impactful paper 'Preparing for the Intelligence Explosion' by Will McCaskill and Finn Moon House,…

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TikTok's Future, AI Trust Divide, and WordPress Layoffs: Navigating Uncertain Tech Waters 10:59

23d ago10:59

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the unresolved future of TikTok as the US ban deadline approaches, highlighting potential buyers and ByteDance's hesitance to sell. The episode also discusses the growing mistrust between AI experts and the general public, showcasing findings from Stanford's 2024 AI Index Report. Additionall…

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Impact of Tariffs on Tech, Mozilla's New Moves, and OpenAI's Free AI Education 7:47

24d ago7:47

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the introduction of new tariffs by US President Trump, highlighting their potential disruptive impact on the tech industry, especially with varying percentages for different countries. Mozilla announces a new email hosting service, Thunder Mail, as part of efforts to revamp Thunderbird an…

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AI Safety, Google Slides Enhancements, and Microsoft's New Error Screen 9:37

25d ago9:37

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love covers the latest developments in AI safety, enhancements to Google Slides, and Microsoft's redesign of the Blue Screen of Death. Anthropic is highlighted for its leadership in AI safety with its Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) and AI Safety Level (ASL) standards. Google introduces Imagen 3 in Google S…

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AI Partnerships, US Scientist Exodus, and Honda's AI-driven Automation: A Conversation with Licenia Rojas of TD Bank 50:37

26d ago50:37

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the new AI partnership between Databricks and Anthropic, a significant reduction of US scientists due to funding cuts, and Honda's 30% reduction in assembly line workers through AI and robotics. The show highlights Databricks' incorporation of Anthropic's AI models into their platform, the p…

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Replacing 60 Million Lines Of COBOL Code In A Few Months: Genius or Hubris? Hashtag Trending for March 31, 2025 12:14

27d ago12:14

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Tech News Roundup: Google's Free AI Rollout, Data Privacy Tips for Travelers, CloudFlare's New SSH Tool, and Social Security System Overhaul In this episode of Trending, host Jim Love covers several key tech developments. Google has made its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, available to all users, boosting its accessibility with impres…

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The Rise of Robots: AI, Humanoid Helpers, and the Future of Work: Project Synapse on Hashtag Trending 1:02:38

29d ago1:02:38

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In this episode of Project Synapse, John Pinard, Marcel Gagne, and Jim discuss the latest advancements and implications in AI and robotics. The conversation begins with a detour into recent developments in image creation technology by OpenAI and Google, highlighting the rapid evolution and marketing strategies shaping public perception. They then d…

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Open AI's Copyright Controversy: Hashtag Trending for Friday, March 28, 2025 7:09

30d ago7:09

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Open AI's Copyright Controversy, VMware's Legal Battle, and Renewable Energy Milestones In this episode, host Jim Love discusses three major news stories: Open AI is facing backlash for generating artwork in the style of Studio Ghibli despite claims against reproducing copyrighted material, raising ethical and legal questions. VMware has sued Sieme…

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OpenAI's New Graphics Overshadows Google Gemini Launch: Hashtag Trending For March 27, 2025 13:14

1M ago13:14

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OpenAI's Stunning Graphics, Google Overshadowed Gemini, Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Push, and HP’s Printer Lawsuit Settlement In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love discusses several key tech stories: OpenAI's remarkable new image generation capabilities which overshadowed Google’s recent Gemini 2.5 launch; European countries’ growing desir…

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ChatGPT Addiction: Hashtag Trending, Wednesday March 15, 2025 9:28

1M ago9:28

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Tech News Roundup: ChatGPT Addiction, OpenAI’s Leadership Shake-up, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro, and Canada's Starlink Reassessment In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we delve into several hot topics in the tech world: a study by OpenAI and MIT Media Lab reveals signs of emotional dependency among heavy ChatGPT users, significant …

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Accenture's Revenue Drop, 23andMe Bankruptcy, and ByteDance's Infinite You 8:14

1M ago8:14

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In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses critical developments in the tech world. Accenture reports a 5.8% drop in revenue, sparking concerns in the IT sector, especially related to US government contracts and global outsourcing dynamics. Genetic testing company 23andMe files for bankruptcy amidst financial struggles, privacy…

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Tech Innovations: OpenAI's Voice Models, Anthropic's Real-Time Search, and CloudFlare's AI Defense: Hashtag Trending for Monday, March 24, 2025 7:40

1M ago7:40

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In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love presents recent technological advancements and updates in the tech world. OpenAI introduces three new voice models—GPT-4 oh Transcribe, GPT-4 oh Mini Transcribe, and GPT-4 oh Mini TTS—designed to enhance speech functionalities. Anthropic's AI assistant, Claude, now features real-time web search …

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The Agent Explosion: Project Synapse on Hashtag Trending for March 22, 2025 1:01:28

1M ago1:01:28

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Exploring the Future: Agents, MCP, and the Rapid Evolution of AI In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts Marcel Gagne and John Pinard, along with their community, discuss the latest advancements in AI. They delve into the concept of 'agents' and how they can perform tasks autonomously using standardized APIs, highlighting OpenAI's recent developm…

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AI Scaling Skepticism, IBM Layoffs, Deep Fake Protection: Hashtag Trending for March 21, 2025 8:32

1M ago8:32

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AI Scaling Skepticism, IBM Layoffs, Deep Fake Protection, and NHL's New App In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses a survey revealing that 76% of AI researchers doubt scaling up current AI models can lead to artificial general intelligence. The episode also covers IBM's significant layoffs, Loti AI's expansion of deep fake pro…

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang UNLEASHED: Hashtag Trending For March 20, 2025 8:52

1M ago8:52

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The Divisive Impact of AI Adoption and NVIDIA's Quantum Computing Vision Jim Love hosts today's episode of Hashtag Trending, covering a new survey by Writer AI and Workplace Intelligence revealing that AI adoption is causing divisions within companies, despite high optimism among executives and employees. The survey highlights issues such as intern…

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Tech Shifts: Google Assistant Shutdown, Jack Dorsey's Goose: Hashtag Trending for March 19, 2025 10:10

1M ago10:10

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Tech Shifts: Google Assistant Shutdown, Jack Dorsey's Goose, and Major Acquisitions In this episode, host Jim Love discusses major updates in the tech world, including Google's decision to shut down Google Assistant and replace it with the advanced AI assistant Gemini, which has already begun its rollout. Jack Dorsey announces Goose, an open-source…

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Tesla Self Driving Fails: Hashtag Trending, Tuesday March 17, 2025 13:55

1M ago13:55

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Breakthroughs in AI and Quantum Computing: Baidu's Ernie, Tesla's Self-Driving Tests, and D-Wave's Quantum Supremacy This episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, delves into recent developments in AI and quantum computing. Baidu introduces cost-effective AI models, Ernie X1 and Ernie 4.5, challenging existing players like OpenAI and DeepSe…

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AI Tells Developer - "Learn to Code!" Hashtag Trending for Monday, March 17th, 2025 13:44

1M ago13:44

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Windows 11 Update Issues, AI's Role in Coding, and Privacy Concerns with Alexa In today's episode of #Trending, host Jim Love covers several important tech topics. The latest cumulative update for Microsoft Windows 11 is causing installation failures and system instabilities. A developer using Cursor AI's coding assistant faced refusal to generate …

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AI Conversations, Chatbot Etiquette, and the Future of AGI | Project Synapse Ep 10 56:40

1M ago56:40

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Join host Jim Love and his panel, Marcel Gagné and John Pinard, in this lively episode of Project Synapse, as they delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI). Hear their thoughts on polite interactions with AI, innovative new models like SESAME and diffusion-based AI, and whether AI could soon be as mundane as everyday human i…

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WordPress Legal Drama, Google & OpenAI Unveil Game-Changing AI Tools: Hashtag Trending for March 14, 2025 14:32

1M ago14:32

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Google & OpenAI Unveil Game-Changing AI Tools | WordPress Legal Drama Explained In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google and OpenAI's latest tools aimed at enhancing AI development while making it more accessible. Google introduces its lightweight GEMMA three model designed for high performance on everyday hardware, where…

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Will Google Be Forced To Sell Chrome? Hashtag Trending for March 13, 2025 10:02

1M ago10:02

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McDonald's AI Initiative, Google's Antitrust Battle, and Meta's Legal AI Quandary In today's episode of #Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we delve into McDonald's new AI strategy to enhance service and reduce staff stress across their 43,000 restaurants, featuring partnerships with Google Cloud and cutting-edge technologies. We also cover the US Depar…

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The X Files - The Truth Behind The Outage Emerges: Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:06

2M ago10:06

10:06

Twitter Attack, AI's New Challenge, and Intel's Uncertain Future Discover the latest updates on the Twitter outage caused by a pro-Palestinian hacktivist group, Dark Storm, and how OpenAI is tackling reward hacking in AI models. Additionally, delve into the uncertain future of Intel amidst potential setbacks in CHIPS Act funding. Join Jim Love for …

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X/Twitter Under Attack: Hashtag Trending for Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:33

2M ago11:33

11:33

Tech Weekly: X/Twitter Cyber Attack, Developer Sabotage, Volkswagen's New Buttons, and Battery-Free IoT In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the latest tech news including a massive cyber attack on X (formerly Twitter), the conviction of a software developer for activating a kill switch post-termination, Volkswagen’s decision t…

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China Continues To Disrupt AI and Quantum Computing: Hashtag Trending for Monday, March 10, 2025 14:51

2M ago14:51

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Explosive AI Innovations from China & Meta's Game-Changing AI Integration In this episode, host Jim Love tackles the hard truth about the financial struggles of the podcast despite growing audiences, and makes a heartfelt appeal for support through BuyMeACoffee. The episode then dives into groundbreaking advancements in AI and quantum computing fro…

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Tackling Canada's Innovation Challenges With Benjamin Bergen, President of The Council of Canadian Innovators: March 8, 2025 52:28

2M ago52:28

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Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back? Tackling Economic Challenges in the Age of AI with Benjamin Bergen In this episode of our series 'Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back?', host Jim Love sits down with Benjamin Bergen, the President of the Council of Canadian Innovators, to explore how Canada can transform its economy to prosper in the 21st century amidst AI ad…

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Canadia's Largest Province Cancels $100 Million Dollar Starlink Contract Over Tariffs: Hashtag Trending for Friday, March 7, 2025 8:54

2M ago8:54

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Ontario Cancels $100M Starlink Contract Amid U.S. Tariffs | Hashtag Trending In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Ontario's cancellation of a $100 million Starlink contract due to U.S. tariffs, and President Trump's proposal to repeal the CHIPS Act. We also explore Opera's new AI-powered browser feature and a survey revea…

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Taiwan's Silicon Shield Crisis: Hashtag Trending for Thursday, March 6, 2025 8:44

2M ago8:44

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Taiwan's Silicon Shield Crisis, Meta's Employee Crackdown, and the End of Skype In today's episode of #Trending, host Jim Love delves into Taiwan's strategic dilemma with TSMC's $100 billion investment in US operations and its implications for national security. We also discuss Meta's termination of 20 employees over leaks, the decline in demand fo…

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China Continues to Disrupt With Open Source Solutions In AI: Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, March 5, 2025 7:43

2M ago7:43

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US Gov Shuts Down Tech Unit, Chinese AI Exploits, Microsoft Outage: Hashtag Trending Updates In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the abrupt closure of the US government tech unit 18F by the GSA and billionaire Mark Cuban's offer to support former employees in forming a new consulting firm. The episode also covers China'…

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Project Synapse: Which AI Model To Use? February 202 48:56

2M ago48:56

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Understanding the Complex World of AI Models: Beyond the Hype In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts Jim, John Pinard, and Marcel Gagné delve into the intricate world of AI models. They discuss the challenges of navigating the AI landscape, how benchmarks can be misleading, and the struggle in keeping up with rapid advancements. They cover the u…

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China's Rise In Open Source: Hashtag Trending for Thursday, February 27th, 2025 10:51

2M ago10:51

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AI Innovations and Controversies - Trending Tech News Roundup In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses key developments in the tech world. Topics include China's rise in open source AI with companies like DeepChiSeek and Alibaba, the upcoming release of OpenAI's GPT-4.5, and Microsoft's testing of a free, ad-supported version of…

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IBM Fights For Relevance In Generative AI: Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:08

2M ago10:08

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet Launch, IBM Acquires Data Stacks, Challenges to the CHIPS Act, and More! Join host Jim Love in this episode of Hashtag Trending as we dive into the latest developments in the tech world. Anthropic launches its latest AI model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, featuring enhanced AI reasoning and an extended thinking mode designed for complex pro…

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Comedian John Oliver Hits Meta's Ad Engine: Hashtag Trending February 25, 2025 10:20

2M ago10:20

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John Oliver's Meta Takedown, Microsoft's Data Center Shake-Up, and AI Censorship with Elon Musk In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love dives into John Oliver's protest against Meta's ad-driven model by teaching users how to limit data collection on Facebook and Instagram. The episode also explores Microsoft's perplexing data center strategy …

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