In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the potential downfall of Bitcoin, from its October highs of $125,000 to recent drops around $60,000, including some analysts predicting a possible collapse to zero. Google claims to have overcome a significant quantum computing hurdle involving error rates and qubit stability. OpenAI narrows its focus amidst intense competition, resulting in significant staff departures, including key figures in AI reasoning and model policy research. Finally, Linux’s version numbering system is humorously revealed by founder Linus Torvalds to be based on an anthropological, rather than technical, rationale.
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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:44 Bitcoin’s Volatility: Boom to Bust?
03:21 Google’s Quantum Computing Breakthrough
06:26 OpenAI’s Strategic Shifts and Departures
11:28 The Quirky World of Software Version Numbers
14:11 Conclusion and Call to Action
