Jun 28, 2025

In this episode of Project Synapse, hosts John Pinard, Marcel Gagne, and Jim discuss the concept of the bicameral mind, theorizing its connection to artificial intelligence. The conversation delves into the shifts in human cognition over 3000 years and the potential resurgence of a 'new bicameral mind' through AI...

Jun 27, 2025

In a high-stakes copyright lawsuit, Judge Ona Wong upheld an earlier order requiring the preservation of all ChatGPT conversations for evidence. This decision stems from a lawsuit by the New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged copyright infringement. The ruling has sparked concerns among users like...

Jun 26, 2025

Federal regulators launched an investigation into Tesla's self-driving robotaxi service just one day after its celebration, citing multiple safety violations captured on video. Meanwhile, Intel announced the shutdown of its automotive architecture business, continuing a series of layoffs and restructurings under new...

Jun 25, 2025

In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, hosted by Jim Love, we delve into several pressing technology and policy issues. First, we explore the backlash against Apple's new liquid glass interface introduced in iOS 26, which is being criticized for severe readability issues. This design update aimed at unifying the...

Jun 24, 2025

Corporate AI Overhauls and Controversies: From VMware Pricing to Musk's AI Chatbot

In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers several trending topics in the tech world. Broadcom's executives address customer outrage over VMware's pricing changes, arguing that the cost increases are due to customers not...