In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers a range of topics: an increase in copper theft leading to phone and internet outages in North America, allegations against Uber's hidden algorithm for boosting profits by raising fares and cutting driver pay, and a new technique called 'info flood' to trick AI chatbots into providing dangerous information by using academic jargon. The episode explores the implications of these issues and the ongoing challenges for companies and consumers.

00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:17 Copper Theft Crisis 03:12 Uber's Algorithm Controversy 06:25 Tricking AI with Academic Jargon 07:58 Conclusion and Contact Information