Understanding the Dark Web: Insights with Criminology Researcher David Décary-Hétu

In this episode, we delve into the complex world of the dark web with David Décary-Hétu, a leading criminology researcher from the Université de Montréal. We explore what the dark web is, its impact on cybersecurity, and its intersection with illegal activities such as drug markets, child pornography, and ransomware. David explains the intricacies of […]

AI Advances: Grok, Sora2 2, and Global Tech Shifts

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love dives into the latest AI and tech news. Topics include OpenAI’s Sora2 2 breaking user records, Elon Musk’s Xai unveiling Grok Imagine, Google’s impressive VO 3.1 updates, and misinformation about Xbox on social media. Microsoft’s new ‘Help Me’ tool for tracking AI use in the workplace […]

FBI Shuts Down Breach Forums and New Cyber Threats Unveiled

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several major events, including the FBI’s takedown of the Breach Forums portal. This site was associated with a significant Salesforce data breach and extortion campaign led by groups like Shiny Hunters and Scattered Lapses Hunters. Oracle users are also warned about a new critical vulnerability […]

Jeep Software Failures, OpenAI’s Threat to Apple, and the Link Between Clickbait and Sin

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses several important issues in the tech world. Former Apple CEO John Scully has stated that OpenAI represents a significant threat to Apple, particularly as AI-driven experiences become more prevalent. Jeep faced significant backlash as a software update left their hybrid SUVs immobilized. Docling, a new […]

OpenAI Dev Day Has Major Announcements

OpenAI’s Dev Day Highlights, Deloitte’s Big AI Bet, and an AI-Discovered Antibiotic This episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, delves into pivotal AI advancements. It covers OpenAI’s Dev Day reveals, including the introduction of apps within ChatGPT, new features in their platform, and updates to their models and APIs. Deloitte’s significant adoption of […]

AI Browsers Allows Data Theft

AI Browsers All , Discord Data Breach, and Surge in Palo Alto Scans In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses several significant cybersecurity concerns. Firstly, researchers at Layer X have uncovered a flaw in the Perplexity Comet AI browser that allows malicious prompts to turn the browser into a data thief with […]

Sora 2 Released To Mixed Reviews

AI Video App Revolution, Google’s Gemini Update, China’s AI Ambitions, and Falling Starlink Satellites This episode of #Trending hosted by Jim Love delves into various tech updates and news. The episode discusses OpenAI’s new video app, Sora 2, which utilizes generative AI to create short realistic video clips, though reactions have been mixed due to […]

The Governance Crisis

AI Governance Crisis: Why Shadow AI Is a Double-Edged Sword—explore the pressing cybersecurity challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence! In this compelling discussion, host Jim Love is joined by Rob T. Lee, Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research at the SANS Institute, to unpack the growing risks and opportunities of AI. With years of expertise […]

Project Synapse – A Wide Ranging Discussion From Video to AGI

In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts Jim Love, Marcel Gagne, and John Pinard discuss the evolving landscape of AI technology, including the new WAN 2.5 model from Alibaba and video generation capabilities in comparison to VEO3 from Google. They explore the potential dangers and ethical considerations associated with AI, touching on insights from recent […]