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The Rise and Risks of MoltBot: A Revolutionary Local AI Agent | Hashtag Trending
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the unprecedented rise of MoltBot, a locally-run AI agent developed by Peter Steinberger, and its unique capabilities and security concerns. The podcast also examines internal reports of Microsoft engineers opting for Anthropic's Clode over their own Copilot AI. Additionally, an interview with Tim Berners-Lee in The Guardian is highlighted, sharing his thoughts on the potential to fix the internet's issues. Sponsored by Meter, the podcast delivers insights into the latest in AI, software development, and internet ethics.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:43 Explosive Rise of Moltbot AI Agent
06:38 Security Concerns and Challenges
10:40 Microsoft's Copilot and Internal Use
13:00 Tim Berners-Lee on the Future of the Web
14:08 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message

Amazon Job Cuts, Alibaba's AI Milestone, and Denmark's Unique Approach to Education
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Amazon's recent layoff of 16,000 corporate employees and how AI is reshaping the workforce. He examines Alibaba's Qwen 3, which has surpassed 200,000 derivative models on Hugging Face, and explores its open-source advantages. Additionally, the episode covers the Linux community's contingency plan for a future without Linus Torvalds and Denmark's counterintuitive approach to using less technology in classrooms to improve education outcomes. Sponsored by Meter, this episode is packed with major tech insights you won't want to miss.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:47 Amazon's Major Layoffs and AI Impact
02:41 Alibaba's Quinn: A New AI Contender
07:56 Linux's Future Without Linus Torvalds
10:52 Denmark's Counterintuitive Education Reform
14:20 Conclusion and Sponsor Message

Hashtag Trending: TikTok Turmoil, Pinterest Layoffs & AI-Powered Yahoo Revival
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses various impactful tech stories. TikTok is facing unrest as users delete the app and creators question its future. Pinterest announces a 15% workforce cut and bets on AI while struggling to scale. The French government moves to replace US video meeting software with its own sovereign platform, Vizio. Additionally, Yahoo's new AI-powered search experience, Scout, raises questions about a possible revival of the iconic 90s internet brand. The episode also spotlights the support from Meter, a company providing integrated networking solutions for performance and scale.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:19 TikTok's Uncertain Future
03:31 Pinterest's Workforce Reduction and AI Focus
05:37 France's Move to Sovereign Video Conferencing
07:38 Can AI Search Revive Yahoo?
10:54 Conclusion and Sponsor Message

Hashtat Trending: Georgia's Data Center Backlash, TikTok Privacy Concerns, AI Swarms Threat
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Georgia's emerging resistance to rapid data center development due to its impact on local power grids and community benefits. The podcast also delves into TikTok's recent infrastructure issues and user trust concerns amidst its US transition. Additionally, the ethical implications of altered images by government accounts are examined alongside a stark warning from the Max Plank Society about how AI-driven social media swarms can destabilize public opinion and democracy. Tune in for in-depth exploration of these pressing tech and societal issues.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:55 Georgia's Data Center Controversy
03:14 TikTok's Transition Turmoil
06:14 The Ethics of Digital Manipulation
08:15 AI Swarms and Democracy
10:57 Conclusion and Sponsor Message

Windows 11 Patch Issues, TikTok US Ownership Shift, and AI's New Role in Search
In this episode, Jim Love discusses Microsoft's problematic Windows 11 January updates that caused major disruptions, leading to emergency fixes. The episode also covers TikTok's transition to a US-led joint venture and how this shift impacts data collection and privacy concerns. Additionally, the role of AI in search and browsing is examined, highlighting concerns about source reliability and the increasing use of AI-generated summaries. Lastly, Anthropic's new 'Constitutional AI' approach is explored, emphasizing the need for ethical and predictable AI behaviour.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
01:02 Microsoft's Windows 11 Update Issues
03:11 TikTok's US Ownership and Privacy Concerns
06:37 AI as the New Homepage and Information Source
10:25 Anthropic's Constitutional AI Approach
13:56 Conclusion and Sponsor Message