Apr 28, 2025
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, the focus is on Anthropic's goal to demystify AI black boxes by 2027, spearheaded by CEO Dario Amodei. Elon Musk's social media platform X files a lawsuit against Minnesota's law criminalizing election-related deep fakes. Microsoft's Copilot faces disappointing adoption rates, likened to the infamous Clippy, and Google announces the end of software support for early versions of its Nest thermostats by 2025. The episode covers key developments and concerns in AI transparency, tech product longevity, and the legal landscape affecting social media and AI-generated content.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:25 Anthropic's Mission to Demystify AI
03:37 Elon Musk's Legal Battle Over Deep Fakes
05:56 Microsoft Copilot: A Disappointing Launch
08:54 Google Ends Support for Older Nest Thermostats
10:22 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement