In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the introduction of new tariffs by US President Trump, highlighting their potential disruptive impact on the tech industry, especially with varying percentages for different countries. Mozilla announces a new email hosting service, Thunder Mail, as part of efforts to revamp Thunderbird and compete with giants like Microsoft's Outlook and Google's Gmail. Lastly, OpenAI opens its Academy to the public, offering free resources to educate a wide audience on the safe and effective use of AI tools, with partnerships and new features aimed at broadening accessibility.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:24 US Tariff Announcements and Their Impact on Tech
02:54 Mozilla's New Initiatives to Revive Thunderbird
05:29 OpenAI Academy: Free AI Education for All
07:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, Jim Love covers the latest developments in AI safety, enhancements to Google Slides, and Microsoft's redesign of the Blue Screen of Death. Anthropic is highlighted for its leadership in AI safety with its Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) and AI Safety Level (ASL) standards. Google introduces Imagen 3 in Google Slides, providing improved image generation and design features. Amazon plans to enhance Alexa with generative AI, while Google faces challenges with its smart speaker technology. Microsoft updates its error screen design, replacing the iconic blue with a more modern black background.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:20 Anthropic's Leadership in AI Safety
04:18 Google Slides Gets AI Enhancements
05:37 Amazon and Google's Smart Speaker Updates
07:39 Microsoft Redesigns the Blue Screen of Death
09:26 Conclusion

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the new AI partnership between Databricks and Anthropic, a significant reduction of US scientists due to funding cuts, and Honda's 30% reduction in assembly line workers through AI and robotics. The show highlights Databricks' incorporation of Anthropic's AI models into their platform, the potential brain drain in the US scientific community, and Honda's advanced AI-driven automation in its China EV plant. Following the news, Jim Love interviews Licenia Rojas, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at TD Bank. Rojas shares her journey in tech, insights into building inclusive and innovative cultures, and the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and maintaining a customer-centric approach to technological advancements.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines
00:37 Databricks and Anthropic Partnership
02:59 US Scientists Contemplating Relocation
04:46 Honda's AI-Driven Automation
07:38 Interview with Nia Rojas from TD Bank
09:20 Licenia Rojas' Career Journey
12:51 The Importance of Mentorship and Learning
22:50 The Role of Chief Architect at TD Bank
24:25 The Evolution of Technology Architecture
26:44 The Myth of Long-Term Planning
27:05 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
28:22 Outcome-Focused Architecture
28:41 Innovation and Experimentation at TD
30:42 Defining and Achieving 'Good'
32:11 Human-Centric Innovation
34:21 Employee Engagement and Idea Platforms
36:15 Overcoming Cynicism in Tech
39:16 Exciting Emerging Technologies
40:36 Security in Architecture
44:00 AI and Human Productivity
46:31 Career Advice for Aspiring Technologists
49:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts