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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love explores several groundbreaking tech stories: OpenAI faces scrutiny over undisclosed funding for the Frontier Math Benchmark; Canada introduces the first open-source trapped ion quantum computer; a new photonic memory platform promises 100x faster speeds with 90% less power consumption; and researchers are using AI to detect signs of depression in CEOs during earnings calls. Tune in for the latest updates and insights from the tech world.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:23 OpenAI's Controversial Funding 01:33 Canada's Quantum Leap 02:15 Revolution in Photonic Memory 02:56 AI and CEO Mental Health 03:40 Conclusion and Contact Information

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Explosive AI Innovations from China & Meta's Game-Changing AI Integration In this episode, host Jim Love tackles the hard truth about the financial struggles of the podcast despite growing audiences, and makes a heartfelt appeal for support through BuyMeACoffee. The episode then dives into groundbreaking advancements in AI and quantum computing from China, including the impressive Zu G. Two quantum computer and Alibaba's QWQ 32 B AI model. Additionally, it sheds light on Meta's efforts to integrate agentic AI to revolutionize business operations, and discusses how AI is improving error detection in scientific research. The episode concludes with a survey on AI features in smartphones and rumors of tension between Microsoft and OpenAI. 00:00 The Talk: Supporting Our Podcast 01:38 China's AI and Quantum Computing Breakthroughs 05:37 Meta's Ambitious AI Integration 08:00 AI's Role in Scientific Accuracy 10:27 Consumer Perception of AI in Smartphones 12:08 Microsoft and OpenAI: Tensions Rising? 14:18 Conclusion and Contact Information…

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Tackling Canada's Innovation Challenges With Benjamin Bergen, President of The Council of Canadian Innovators: March 8, 2025 52:28

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Taiwan's Silicon Shield Crisis, Meta's Employee Crackdown, and the End of Skype In today's episode of #Trending, host Jim Love delves into Taiwan's strategic dilemma with TSMC's $100 billion investment in US operations and its implications for national security. We also discuss Meta's termination of 20 employees over leaks, the decline in demand for software engineers in the US, and Microsoft's plans to retire Skype in favor of Microsoft Teams by 2025. Stay tuned for a comprehensive look at these crucial tech industry updates! 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:23 Taiwan's Semiconductor Dilemma 02:23 Meta's Internal Leak Scandal 04:07 Decline in Demand for Software Engineers 06:28 Microsoft to Retire Skype 08:03 Conclusion and Contact Information…

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Asahi Linux Leader Resigns, Starlink vs Ukraine, Indiana Jones AI Jailbreak & HP's Reversal In today's episode of hashtag trending, Jim Love covers the resignation of Hector Martin, the founder of Asahi Linux, due to burnout and community conflicts. We delve into the US's alleged threats to cut off Ukraine's Starlink access over a critical minerals deal, with Elon Musk denying the claims. Researchers have unveiled a dialogue tool they call Indiana Jones that exploits vulnerabilities in large language models like ChatGPT. Lastly, HP reverses its 15-minute wait policy for customer support after significant backlash. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:23 Resignation of Asahi Linux Founder 02:09 US Threatens to Cut Off Starlink for Ukraine 04:05 Indiana Jones Jailbreak Exposes AI Vulnerabilities 06:45 HP Reverses 15-Minute Support Wait Policy 07:38 Conclusion and Viewer Interaction…

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AI Breakthroughs and Controversies: Musk's Grok 3, Microsoft's Quantum Leap, and More In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the latest in tech news including: Musk offering free access to his AI chatbot Grok 3, Microsoft's breakthrough in quantum computing with the Margerana One chip, a study indicating AI models might cheat when using reinforcement learning, Google's AI co-scientist solving a superbug mystery in 48 hours, and HP introducing a 15-minute wait time for phone support to drive customers towards self-service options. Tune in for these stories and more insights on the state of AI and tech! 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:36 Musk's Grok 3 AI: Free Until Servers Melt 01:55 Microsoft's Quantum Computing Breakthrough 04:29 AI Models Cheating with Reinforcement Learning 09:34 Google AI Solves Decade-Long Superbug Mystery 11:14 HP's 15-Minute Phone Support Wait Time 13:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Events…

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Microsoft's Activation Cracked, Comark Ransomware Crisis, Fusion Milestone & Grok 3 AI In today's episode, Jim Love covers a range of pivotal IT topics. TS Forge has cracked Microsoft's activation, offering an unauthorized DRM bypass for both Windows and Office, potentially prompting security concerns. Comark Holdings, a Canadian retail chain, succumbed to insolvency following a damaging ransomware attack compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. France has set a new nuclear fusion record by maintaining plasma for over 22 minutes, highlighting leaps in fusion technology. Lastly, Elon Musk's Grok 3 AI model from XAI is showing promising but confusing results with a massive infrastructure backing, aiming to push the limits of AI reasoning models. Tune in to stay updated on these crucial stories impacting the tech world. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:35 TS Forge: A New DRM Bypass Tool 02:25 Ransomware Attack on Canadian Retail Chain 04:28 France's Fusion Energy Breakthrough 06:08 Elon Musk's Grok 3 AI Model 10:56 Conclusion and Contact Information…

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