In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the impact of AI on job layoffs, highlighting that 55,000 layoffs in 2025 have been linked to AI, with tech hiring slowing down. The episode also explores the potential resurgence of wearables, with Meta and Apple making strategic moves in this space. Additionally, New York’s legislative push against unregulated AI content and the unchecked growth of data centres is covered. The episode concludes with Taiwan’s firm stance on not shifting semiconductor production to the US, emphasizing the strategic importance of maintaining its chip-making capacity.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:50 AI-Driven Layoffs and Job Market Shifts
06:36 The Future of Wearables
09:24 New York’s AI Legislation and Data Center Pushback
14:14 Taiwan’s Semiconductor Strategy
18:24 Conclusion and Sponsor Message
