In this episode of Project Synapse, Jim Love, Marcel Gagné, and John Pinard discuss the rapid advancements in AI technology, reflecting on two years since the introduction of ChatGPT. They delve into the beginnings of AI development, their personal journeys in IT, and how advanced models like ChatGPT have transformed perceptions and applications of…

Cyber Security Today: Deceptive Delight Jailbreak, API Vulnerabilities Surge, Hex Attack on GPT-4 In this episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses the new jailbreak technique 'Deceptive Delight' that highlights vulnerabilities in large language models, the 21% increase in API vulnerabilities reported by Wallarm, and the hex-encoded …

Significant Wins and Challenges for Tech Giants | Google Faces Major Fine, OpenAI's Revenue Surge, Reddit’s Milestone In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses key updates in tech industry: OpenAI's rise in revenue driven by individual consumers with ChatGPT's 250 million weekly active users; Google's significant growth in cloud …

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into the reality of self-improving AI models and their potential risks, with insights from recent research by DeepMind, Meta, Anthropic, and OpenAI. Additionally, GitHub Spark's impact on no code and low code platforms is explored, offering a revolutionary new tool for developers. Finally, t…

OpenAI Shake-Ups, NVIDIA's New Heights, and Innovative AI with Bugs In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the resignation of OpenAI's AGI readiness czar due to concerns over AI preparedness, NVIDIA briefly overtaking Apple as the world's most valuable company amid a surge in AI chip demand, and innovative approaches to AI, inclu…

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses major industry groups suing to block the FTC's new Click to Cancel rule designed to simplify subscription cancellations. Linus Torvalds confirms the removal of Russian Linux kernel maintainers due to compliance requirements, sparking controversy. Additionally, a San Francisco billboard…

Mastering Cybersecurity: From AI Threats to Quantum Encryption - Insights with CDW Join host Jim Love in a riveting discussion with Ivo Wiens, Field CTO for CDW Canada, as they review CDW's cyber security research and discussions with CISO's about the state of cyber security in Canada. Delve into the sophistication of cyber attacks driven by organi…

Cutting-Edge AI Innovations: NVIDIA's LLM, Zoho's Integration, Liquid Neural Networks & Google's SynthID In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love explores the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Learn about NVIDIA's new open-source large language model and its integration into Zoho, MIT's spinoff Liquid AI's ultra-efficient li…

Hashtag Trending: ARM vs Qualcomm, Huawei's HARMony OS Next, and the ROI of IT Certifications In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the intensifying legal battle between ARM and Qualcomm over chip licensing, Huawei's launch of its new HARMony OS Next operating system marking its final break from Android, and a recent study highl…

AI Lawsuits, Meta’s Scam Crackdown, and Telecom Controversies - Hashtag Trending In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses major lawsuits by U.S. news publishers against Perplexity AI for unauthorized content scraping, Meta’s new facial recognition tech to combat celebrity scam ads, and the telecom debate over unlocking phones. A…

EU's Deepfake Battle, Italy's Google Drive Misfire, and Apple's AI Lag In this episode of Hashtag Trending, sponsored by CDW Canada Tech Talks, host Jim Love dives into the European Union's innovative approach to combating deep fakes using micro expressions, the unintended consequences of Italy's Privacy Shield law blocking Google Drive, and Apple'…

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into Tesla's mysterious $750 million Bitcoin transfer, Sam Altman's rebranded identity company, World, and a controversial AI chatbot using the name of a murder victim. Discover the latest tech trends and insights, including Tesla's potential crypto market impact, World’s biometric identi…

Unmasking Phishing: Evolution, Techniques, and Defense Strategies Join host Jim Love and cybersecurity expert David Shipley in this comprehensive episode as they uncover the evolving threats of phishing. From traditional email scams to sophisticated AI-powered attacks, they explore how cybercriminals exploit emotional triggers and familiar technolo…

Meta Layoffs, Biden's Nuclear Investment, and Google's Revolutionary Notebook LM - Hashtag Trending In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Meta's layoffs across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs as part of reorganization for efficiency in 2023. The Biden administration's $900 million investment in small modular nuclear reacto…

Discover the latest in a lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction among youth, the FTC's new 'Click to Cancel' rule for simplifying subscription cancellations, and the FCC's probe into broadband data caps. Learn about an Apple-sponsored study questioning the reasoning capabilities of advanced AI models like GPT 4.0, featuring insights from …

Intel CEO Responds to Demise Rumors, AI Vulnerabilities, and Drones in Warfare In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's response to rumors about Intel's decline and their collaboration with AMD. The episode delves into the use of hidden characters to exploit AI models and discusses the potential dangers an…

AI-Driven Gmail Phishing, Quantum Threats to Encryption, Wayback Machine Update In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we cover three critical stories. First, the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine is back online in read-only mode after a major data breach. Then, a sophisticated AI-driven phishing scheme targeting Gmail users that…

Exploring IT Trends and AI Opportunities with Brian Jackson In this crossover episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love interviews Brian Jackson, Principal Research Director at Info-Tech Research Group, to discuss emerging IT trends and their intersection with cybersecurity. The conversation covers AI advancements, quantum computing, and digital h…

Major Data Breach, Instagram Moderation Chaos, and AI Companion Trends In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several pivotal tech stories. The Internet Archive has faced a significant data breach, impacting 31 million users, and leading to exposed user data and website defacement. On social media, Instagram and Threads are ex…

AI Innovations & Industry Shifts: Zoho's Growth, Google's Legal Challenges, and Hinton's Nobel Prize This episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, covers the highlights from Zoho's Zoholics conference, focusing on how SMBs can integrate AI effectively. Discover groundbreaking claims of energy efficiency with the LMUL technique potentially r…

Nobel Prize in Physics for AI Innovators & The Privacy Concerns at Google In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield receive the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on artificial neural networks. Meanwhile, Google faces scrutiny as a report reveals continuous location tracking on its Pixel 9 Pro XL phones, rais…

Tech Job Market Rebounds, AI Detection Challenges, and Microsoft's Office 2024 In today's episode, host Jim Love covers the recovery of the tech job market with companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft rehiring developers after initial layoffs driven by AI fears. The challenge of distinguishing AI generated from human content is becoming more c…

WordPress Legal Battles, Cloudflare's Patent Victory, & AI vs Climate Concerns In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the ongoing legal battle between WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine over trademark usage and revenue sharing. Also covered is Cloudflare's recent victory against patent troll Sable Networks, m…

Exploring the 2024 CDW Canadian Hybrid Cloud Report with KJ Burke In this episode of Hashtag Trending, the weekend edition, host Jim Love delves into the evolution and current state of cloud technology with guest KJ Burke, Field CTO for Hybrid Infrastructure at CDW Canada. They discuss the 2024 CDW Canadian hybrid cloud report, prepared with IDC, h…

Major AI Shakeups: OpenAI's Funding Frenzy and NVIDIA's Game-Changer In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, discover the latest shifts in the tech world. OpenAI raises a massive $6.6 billion in funding, despite concerns over its profitability and internal culture shifts. NVIDIA unveils NVLM 1.0, an open-source AI model that rival'…

Exploring Tech Trends: Microsoft's RTO Stance, Linux vs. Windows, and AI Coding Impacts In this episode, host Jim Love discusses the current technological trends and debates shaping the industry. He starts by introducing CDW Canada Tech Talks, a podcast for tech enthusiasts covering insights on AI adoption and hybrid cloud. The episode delves into …

Tech Trends: Hurricane Helene's Impact on the Global Supply Chain & The Future of Remote Work In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the significant impacts of Hurricane Helene on the global tech supply chain, focusing on the disruption in quartz mining in North Carolina, crucial for semiconductor and solar panel production. …

Verizon Outage & AI Regulation: Hashtag Trending News Update In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Verizon's significant nationwide outage affecting thousands of customers, California Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of a sweeping AI safety bill, and Meta's new AI-generated personalized content feature. Tune in for the latest …

AI Vulnerabilities, Fraud Risks & Tech Industry News | #Trending with Jim Love In this episode of 'Hashtag Trending,' host Jim Love covers critical developments in technology. Discover the potential risks posed by implanted false memories in ChatGPT, as highlighted by Johan Rehberger, and learn how Canadian small businesses are grappling with risin…

Fighting Patent Trolls that threaten Open Source innovation - Featuring Joanna Lee and Sean Ambwani In this episode of Hashtag Trending's weekend edition, host Jim Love dives into the world of patent trolls and the impact on innovation. Featuring guests Joanna Lee from the Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation, and Sean Ambwani, co…

OpenAI Exec Shakeup, Meta's LLAMA 3.2 Unveiled, FAA's Legacy Woes & Amazon Workarounds In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers significant developments in the tech world. Key executives, including CTO Mira Murati, are leaving OpenAI, raising questions about the company's future. Meta introduces LLAMA 3.2, featuring voice and vi…

Meta & OpenAI's Voice AI Breakthroughs, IBM's AI Struggles, CA's New Subscription Law In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Meta and OpenAI's advancements in AI voice capabilities, highlighting their potential impact on the industry. The discussion also touches on IBM's challenges in implementing AI to replace employees, rais…

Tech Trends and Controversies: Digital Transformation, Kaspersky's Exit, and Privacy Issues In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers significant shifts in business focus from cost-cutting to revenue growth, and Kaspersky's unexpected software switch in the North American market. The show also delves into the FTC's alarming report o…

LinkedIn Data Usage, AT&T vs Broadcom, US Ban on Chinese Vehicles, and Apple Security Alerts In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several major tech developments: LinkedIn's use of user data for AI training without explicit consent, AT&T's plans to stop using VMware software amidst a legal battle with Broadcom, the US Commer…

Salesforce's AI Workforce Initiative, Linus Torvalds on Linux Conflicts, Qualcomm and Intel Merger Talks In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers Salesforce's groundbreaking AI workforce initiative alongside Oracle and Microsoft, Linus Torvalds' comments on the Rust vs. C debate in the Linux community, and exploratory talks of Qual…

A Hacker's Perspective on Vulnerable Civic Infrastructure In this episode, host Jim Love explores the vulnerabilities of civic infrastructure with cybersecurity expert Nick Aleks. They discuss how hackers view and exploit city systems, the dangers of default passwords and outdated firmware, and the risks associated with smart buildings and operatio…

iPhone 16 Struggles, T-Mobile's AI Revolution, and Musk's Brazil Ban Trick In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers three major stories: Apple's iPhone 16 faces weak demand compared to last year's model, compounded by issues in the Chinese market and delayed AI features. T-Mobile partners with OpenAI to launch a revolutionary AI-dr…

Amazon's Office Mandate Backlash, Google's AI Image Flagging, AWS vs. On-Premises, and Gen Z's Social Media Regrets In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Amazon's controversial return-to-office policy and the resulting employee backlash. The episode also covers Google's new initiative to flag AI-generated images in search res…

PepsiCo's FinOps Success, TikTok's Legal Battle, and Instagram's Teen Privacy Overhaul In today's #HashtagTrending, Jim Love covers PepsiCo's effective cloud cost management using FinOps, TikTok's legal fight against a potential U.S. ban over free speech concerns, Instagram's significant changes to enhance teen privacy, Intel's delay in its $45 bil…

AI Surveillance Insights & Amazon's Back-to-Office Policy Join us as we celebrate approaching our 2000th episode with over two million downloads, placing us in the top 2% of podcasts globally! Host Jim Love delves into Billionaire Larry Ellison's views on AI-powered surveillance systems, Amazon's new mandate for employees to return to the office fi…

AI's Impact on Jobs, Generative AI's Environmental Cost, Intel's Big Military Deal, and More In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of tech news: a new study predicts AI will affect 60 million jobs in North America within a year, and generative AI's environmental impact is more substantial than previously thought. Inte…

In this episode, Howard Solomon interviews Imran Ahmad, a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright and co-head of the firm's cybersecurity and data privacy practice in Canada. They discuss the crucial steps management and IT leaders should take when faced with a ransomware attack. Imran shares his extensive experience on how to prepare for and respond to c…

New OpenAI Model Revolutionizes AI Reasoning, Meta Data Usage Revealed, and Ransomware Risks In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the latest developments in AI and tech. OpenAI's new AI model, o1, pushes the limits of complex reasoning, surpassing previous models and even Ph.D. students in key areas. Canada positions itself as …

Samsung Job Cuts, Zoho AI Update, and Rising Wireless Data Usage - Hashtag Trending In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, Samsung Electronics plans significant job cuts across multiple global divisions amid intense market competition and cost-saving measures. Zoho announces a major update to its analytics platform, introducing ad…

Apple's AI Rollout Woes, Japan's Supercomputer Ambitions, and the Future of Social Media In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into the slow rollout of AI features in Apple's iPhone 16 series, raising concerns about its competitive edge. The show also covers Japan's plans to build the world's first Zeta class supercomputer, whic…

TSMC's Arizona Breakthrough, Open Source Licensing Trends, and Salesforce's AI Pricing Shakeup In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love delves into TSMC's significant achievement of matching Taiwan chip yields at their new Arizona plant, the nuanced financial outcomes of major tech companies switching from open source to proprietary licen…

Elon Musk's Satellite Empire, Apple's AI Leap & The Rise of AI Influencers | Hashtag Trending In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, we dive into Elon Musk's SpaceX controlling nearly two-thirds of all active satellites through its Starlink network, Apple's new A18 chip and V9 architecture powering the iPhone 16 with enhanced AI features, Anthropi…

Unlocking AI: Understanding the Expanding Role of AI in Business and Cybersecurity Join Jim Love and a distinguished panel consisting of Evgeny Koloda, Marcel Gagne, John Pinard, and Nicole Bendrich in this informative and engaging podcast rerun. They discuss the distribution issues of a previous episode and dive deep into the transformative role o…

Summer AI Recap: OpenAI's GPT Next, Google Achievements, and Cybersecurity Highlights Join host Jim Love for this special summer edition of #Trending. This episode delves into the major stories of the season, including the announcement of OpenAI's new AI model GPT Next, the speculated release of GPT 5, and Google's impressive yet under-publicized A…

Amazon Alexa Revamp, BlueSky User Surge, and Intel's Mixed News | Hashtag Trending In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Amazon Alexa's potential integration with Anthropic's Claude AI, BlueSky's surge of 2 million new users following Brazil's ban on X, and both the promising and disappointing news for Intel's new Lunar Lake …