In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses Staples Canada's new trade-in program aimed at reducing e-waste while easing financial burdens for back-to-school shoppers. In the AI domain, TNG Technology Consulting has unveiled a groundbreaking model substantially faster and more cost-effective than its predecessors. An international research team brings Quantum computing closer to practical use with the launch of QNodeOS, the world's first operating system for quantum computers. The episode also examines conflicting viewpoints on the potential job market impact of AI, with statements from industry leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei highlighting a looming white-collar job crisis.

00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:24 Staples Canada's E-Waste Solution 03:22 German AI Breakthrough: TNG's Deep Seek TNGR 08:09 Quantum Computing's First Operating System 12:26 The AI Job Crisis: Perspectives and Predictions 18:34 Conclusion and Sign-Off