Techmeme Ride Home Tue. 07/25 – X Fallout Continues (Insert Xander Cage Joke Here)
Jul 25, 2023
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in AMD processors, prompting concerns over data security and patch timelines. The fallout from Twitter's rebranding to X reveals Elon Musk's ambition for a comprehensive platform. TikTok is now mimicking Twitter by adding text posts. The innovative Arc Browser introduces unique features aimed at enhancing user experience. Moreover, Sam Altman is making waves with his ambitious tech ventures, including nuclear microreactors and AI developments that challenge regulatory frameworks.
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AMD Chip Vulnerability
- A vulnerability in AMD's Zen 2 chips could expose sensitive data like encryption keys.
- Patches for consumer chips won't be available until Q4 2023.
Twitter to X
- Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter to X aims to create an "everything app" encompassing communication and financial transactions.
- The name change reflects Musk's broader vision beyond short messages.
X Trademark and Adoption
- Meta may own the trademark rights to "X," and the current logo might not be trademarkable.
- Brian McCullough doubts the public will adopt the term "X" as readily as "tweet."
