The chapter delves into a bug affecting only Windows computers due to Microsoft's unique relationship with CrowdStrike. It explores the aftermath of a Microsoft outage attributed to CrowdStrike, prompting discussions on tightening security post-outage and the delicate balance between rapid updates and thorough testing. The conversation also touches on cybersecurity concerns, software testing improvements, dependency vulnerabilities, and the need for a national effort to bolster internet infrastructure.
This week, the memes didn’t just fall out of coconut trees — a rundown of the social media reaction to Kamala Harris’s election campaign, and an exploration of what her tech platform might look like. Then we discuss a major new study on universal basic income with Elizabeth Rhodes, research director at OpenResearch, and ask whether it could be a solution to job losses to A.I. And finally, Kate Conger, a New York Times reporter, joins us to break down how the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike crashed the global IT infrastructure.
Guests:
- Elizabeth Rhodes, Research Director at OpenResearch
- Kate Conger, New York Times reporter
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