In this episode of #Trending, host Jim Love discusses Google's recent legal defeat over its ad tech monopoly, with the US District Court ruling that Google violated antitrust laws. The show also examines a new paper by DeepMind researchers outlining a roadmap for AI to exceed human intelligence through experiential learning. Furthermore, it covers Microsoft and Western Digital's initiative to recycle hard drives and recover rare earth materials to combat electronic waste and supply chain dependencies. Lastly, the impact of polite language on ChatGPT's operational costs is highlighted, revealing significant financial and environmental implications.

00:00 Google's Ad Tech Monopoly Verdict 02:51 AI's Path to Surpassing Human Intelligence 07:32 Recycling Rare Earth Elements from Hard Drives 09:57 The Cost of Politeness in AI Interactions 11:42 Conclusion and Contact Information