Hashtag Trending: Word of the Year, Satellite Near-Misses, AI Stock Decline, and Kindle Vulnerability
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Miriam Webster’s and Oxford University Press’s Words of the Year for 2025, highlighting the impact of low-quality AI-generated content and emotionally provocative posts. The episode also covers the high frequency of near-collisions in low earth orbit, emphasizing risks to satellite operations. Additionally, the podcast details significant stock declines in AI infrastructure companies and the recent patch by Amazon for a critical Kindle vulnerability. The show concludes with reflections on the year’s events, personal notes from Jim, and gratitude towards listeners and sponsors like Meter.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:20 Word of the Year: Slop and Rage Bait
02:50 Satellite Near Misses and Space Traffic Concerns
05:52 AI Infrastructure Stocks Take a Hit
09:12 Holiday Season Cybersecurity Warnings
10:43 Kindle Vulnerability and Amazon Account Risks
11:56 Year-End Reflections and Thank You
15:28 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Acknowledgment
