Tech Rundown: Anthropic Cracks Down, Microsoft Account Ban, Ontario Cancels Starlink Deal, and More
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of significant tech news including: Anthropic cracking down on reselling of its Claude AI chatbot, a Libre Office developer's Microsoft account ban without explanation, Ontario canceling a $100 million Starlink deal for rural broadband, new WiFi technology that can monitor people through signal disruptions, and Canada designating its first offshore wind energy zones off Nova Scotia. Tune in for the latest tech updates and insights. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:31 Anthropic's Crackdown on Resellers 01:52 Libre Office Developer's Microsoft Account Ban 03:11 Ontario Cancels Starlink Deal 06:19 Wifi Signals for Home Monitoring 07:54 Canada's Offshore Wind Energy Announcement 09:40 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Controversial AI Policies and Quantum Computing Breakthroughs
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses various hot topics in tech. The new US administration's AI plan faces widespread criticism for its ambiguous and potentially punitive nature. Researchers in quantum computing at the University of Sydney achieve a significant milestone in error reduction, bringing practical use closer. Google's DeepMind develops robots capable of continuously learning through a game of ping pong. Meta faces a unique class action lawsuit over allegedly using pirated adult content to train AI models. Lastly, a notable Starlink outage results in unexpectedly faster internet speeds for users. Tune in for more in-depth insights and analyses. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:41 Controversial US AI Action Plan 02:51 Quantum Computing Breakthrough 04:46 Google's AI-Powered Ping Pong 06:11 Meta's Legal Troubles with AI Training Data 07:59 Starlink's Unexpected Speed Boost 09:12 Conclusion and Sign-Off
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US Ban on AI Price Fixing, Meta's AI Ambitions, and Pixel Phones Catching Fire
In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of hot tech topics: US Democrats are pushing legislation to ban AI-driven price fixing and wage manipulation; Meta is heavily investing in advanced AI research; Microsoft admits it can't guarantee data sovereignty for European customers; Google Pixel phones face fire hazard issues; and Google's Gemini AI deletes a developer's work. Tune in for all the latest updates in the tech world. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:24 US Democrats Push for AI Price Fixing Ban 02:59 Meta's Big Moves in AI 06:22 Microsoft Admits Data Sovereignty Issues 08:35 Google Pixel Phones Catch Fire 10:22 Google's Gemini Fails Developers 12:22 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Giving A Ticket To A Driverless Car: Hashtag Trending for Monday July 28, 2025
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into the latest on artificial intelligence and its capacity for deceit, a driverless taxi running a red light, and OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 release. Jim also discusses Sam Altman's concerns over AI, the global Starlink outage, and its implications for critical infrastructure. Tune in for in-depth analysis and updates on these cutting-edge tech developments. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:29 AI Deception: A Growing Concern 01:58 Driverless Taxi Traffic Ticket Dilemma 03:19 OpenAI's GPT-5: What to Expect 05:07 Sam Altman's AI Concerns 07:14 Starlink Outage: What Happened? 09:58 Conclusion and Listener Feedback
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Why Canada Is Falling Behind In AI. Steven Karan, VP With Capgemini
Canada's AI Future: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities In this episode of Hashtag Trending on the Weekend, host Jim Love interviews Steven Karan, Vice President of AI and Data at Capgemini Canada. They discuss Canada's role in the global AI landscape, the current state of AI investment, and the importance of developing local talent and infrastructure to compete internationally. Steven highlights the need for Canada to adopt a cohesive national AI strategy, prioritize investments, and leverage its collaborative nature to lead in open-source AI development. fThe conversation also touches on the impact of AI on the younger generation and the crucial steps required to prepare them for future job markets. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:34 Overview of Capgemini and Steven's Role 01:28 The Pivotal Point of AI in Canada 02:19 Canada's Position in the Global AI Landscape 04:09 Challenges and Opportunities for AI Talent in Canada 08:50 The Importance of Scaling AI 13:46 Investment and Infrastructure Needs 17:19 The Role of Government in AI Development 20:48 A Vision for Canada's AI Future 23:08 Revolutionizing Healthcare with AI 24:25 The Trust Dilemma in Autonomous Agents 25:18 Championing Open Source AI 26:34 Addressing AI Skepticism 28:46 Human-AI Collaboration 36:45 Preparing the Next Generation for AI 44:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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