In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the escalating controversy surrounding Grok’s AI image generation tool on X, which has sparked international backlash due to the creation of non-consensual sexual images. The podcast covers government reactions, including the EU’s order to preserve records, UK condemnations, and Indonesia’s ban on X. Additionally, the episode explores Amazon’s AI shopping assistant Rufuss, its impact on retail, and the competitive responses from Google, Walmart, Microsoft, and PayPal. Jim also discusses the growing congestion in low Earth orbit with China’s ambitious satellite launch plans, and the potential risks smartphones pose during demonstrations. Wrapping up, the episode thanks Meter for their support in delivering robust networking solutions.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:51 International Backlash Over Grok’s Image Generation Tool
04:54 Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant Shakes Up Retail
08:06 The Crowded Race in Low Earth Orbit
11:33 Cell Phone Safety Tips for Demonstrations
14:38 Conclusion and Sponsor Message
