In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love covers the unresolved future of TikTok as the US ban deadline approaches, highlighting potential buyers and ByteDance's hesitance to sell. The episode also discusses the growing mistrust between AI experts and the general public, showcasing findings from Stanford's 2024 AI Index Report. Additionally, WordPress's parent company, Automatic, announces significant layoffs amid internal challenges. The episode concludes with an analysis of the confusing tariff calculations presented by the Trump administration, which appear to be based on inaccurate data and possibly misinterpreted using ChatGPT.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:17 TikTok's Uncertain Future 02:30 AI Experts vs. Public Perception 03:37 Gender Divide in AI 05:15 WordPress Restructuring and Layoffs 07:26 Trump's Tariff Controversy 10:37 Conclusion and Upcoming Events