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, marking a win for companies often targeted by exploitative patent litigation. Lastly, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt's controversial stance on prioritizing AI development over climate goals is explored, highlighting the challenges and potential so ..read more

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, highlighting trends and challenges in cloud management, particularly in Canadian businesses. The dialogue touches on hybrid cloud definitions, financial management in cloud operations, data governance, AI, and IoT projects. Burke shares insights on th ..read more

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's industry leaders, sparking debates on its impact and ethical implications. Additionally, Google rolls out a new visual search feature that aims to transform how users interact with search technology. Tune in for more insights on these groundbreakin ..read more

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 Microsoft's decision against a strict return-to-office mandate, contrasting it with Amazon's approach and its implications on employee satisfaction. Jim also explores a developer's switch from Windows to Linux for improved AI workload performance, hi ..read more

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. The show also covers a recent KPMG survey revealing that 79% of U.S. corporate CEOs predict the end of remote work within three years and explore Facebook's controversial data scraping practices in Australia to train its AI. Additionally, Microso ..read more

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 updates on these major tech stories and more! 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Recommendation 00:42 Verizon's Nationwide Outage 02:08 California's AI Safety Bill Vetoed 03:18 Meta's AI-Generated Content 04:30 Conclusion and Sponsor Message ..read more

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 rising fraud threats. Additionally, explore a new hack circumventing HP's ink cartridge DRM and hear about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's ambitious $7 trillion chip plant proposal, which faced skepticism from TSMC. Tune in for these stories and more tech new ..read more

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-founder of Unified Patents. They discuss the challenges of defending against non-practicing entities (patent trolls), the importance of community and collective effort in countering these threats, and the role of the Unified Patents' open sour ..read more

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 vision capabilities, potentially revolutionizing AI interactions. The FAA struggles with outdated air traffic control systems, with major modernization efforts not expected until 2030. Finally, a former Amazon AWS engineer reveals creative ways emp ..read more

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, raising concerns about AI's readiness. Additionally, we delve into California's new mandate for one-click subscription cancellations, a significant move in consumer protection. This episode is a comprehensive look at the latest in tech innovation and ..read more