Hashtag Trending: Amazon's AI Agent, China's Breakthrough Chip, and GitHub Alternatives
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Amazon's new AI agent capable of coding autonomously for extended periods, China's development of a 14-nanometer AI chip, and the Zig programming language's migration from GitHub to Codeberg. The show also discusses Shopify's recent outages during peak shopping week and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's skepticism about the economic sustainability of generative AI. Sponsored by Meter, this episode explores key developments in AI, open-source software, and the semiconductor industry. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:56 Amazon's Autonomous AI Coding Agent 03:56 China's Breakthrough in AI Chips 07:31 The Zig Programming Language Moves to Codeberg 09:51 Shopify's Outages During Peak Shopping Week 11:47 IBM's CEO Questions the Economics of Generative AI 14:57 Conclusion and Final Sponsor Message
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AI Battles, Social Media Bans, and Open Source Troubles
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the rapid developments in AI as OpenAI accelerates its new model launch amidst competition from Google's Gemini, and the implications of Apple's AI leadership change. Australia plans to implement a controversial nationwide social media ban for individuals under 16. The episode also explores the retirement of the Kubernetes Ingress NGINX controller, highlighting broader challenges facing the open-source community. Supported by Meter, delivering a complete networking stack. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:46 OpenAI's Urgent New Model Release 03:10 Australia's Bold Social Media Ban for Under-16s 05:32 Apple's AI Leadership Shakeup 07:58 The Future of Open Source Amidst Kubernetes Changes 10:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Rage Bait as Word of the Year, Solar Radiation Hits Airbus, and AI-Driven Hacks: Hashtag Trending
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, Oxford University Press announces 'Rage Bait' as the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting the rise of content meant to provoke online anger. Runway's text-to-video model Gen 4.5 tops Video Arena's benchmark rankings. Airbus reveals that solar radiation may have corrupted flight control data on its A320 aircraft, leading to a sudden altitude drop. AMD warns of upcoming memory price hikes post-Christmas due to increased AI-driven demand. Additionally, AI-enhanced phishing attacks are on the rise, targeting Amazon customers and disguising malware as legitimate software updates. Listeners are advised to stay cautious during this holiday shopping season. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:51 Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year: Rage Bait 02:30 Runway Tops Video Arena Leaderboard 05:03 Airbus A320 Solar Radiation Incident 06:37 AMD Memory Price Hike Warning 08:51 Holiday Season Cybersecurity Threats 11:30 Conclusion and Sponsor Message
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AI Limits, Supreme Court Piracy Case, and Amazon Workers Protest | Hashtag Trending
In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the latest decisions by OpenAI and Google to restrict free access to their AI tools due to high demand and GPU strain. The Supreme Court is set to hear a major piracy case that could redefine the responsibilities of internet providers. Over 1,000 Amazon employees have signed a letter criticizing the company's climate policies and the use of AI, which they fear threatens job security. Lastly, a top AI conference is investigating the potential widespread use of AI-generated peer reviews. Tune in for all these stories and more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:46 AI Giants Limit Free Access 02:13 Supreme Court Tackles Billion Dollar Piracy Case 03:40 Amazon Employees Voice AI Concerns 06:29 AI-Generated Peer Reviews at Major Conference 07:59 Conclusion and Sponsor Message
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AGI Is Here: Project Synapse
AI Advancements and Security Concerns: From Gemini 3 to Data Trust In this episode of Hashtag Trending - The Weekend Edition, hosts Marcel Ganger, John Pinard, and Jim Love discuss the latest AI advancements with a focus on Google's Gemini 3 and new releases from Claude. The conversation covers recent improvements in AI capabilities, challenges related to coding with different models, and the integration of AI in everyday tasks. They emphasize the importance of cybersecurity, especially concerning third-party applications and the potential risk of data breaches. The hosts also delve into the ongoing debate about the trustworthiness of AI developments and the need for staying updated with the latest technological advancements. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:23 AI Wishlist and Star Trek Inspiration 00:42 Weekend Edition Introduction 00:52 Weekly News Recap 01:14 Claude 4.5 and Gemini Comparison 04:30 AI Tools and Personal Experiences 06:12 Gemini's Capabilities and Use Cases 16:40 Coding with AI: Tools and Techniques 25:35 AI Studio and App Development 29:43 AI in Society: Trust and Future Implications 35:26 The Persistence of Human Thrills 36:25 Autonomous Racing and Technology Advancements 37:34 Cybersecurity Concerns with AI Integration 40:07 The Inherent Risks in Software and AI 42:46 The Necessity of Constant Updates 45:34 Trust and Security in Modern Technology 50:40 The Reality of AI and AGI 01:02:22 The Future of AI and Final Thoughts 01:11:05 Conclusion and Sponsor Message
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