Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review - OpenAI's new deal with AMD raises more concerns of AI bubble
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Oct 10, 2025 The government shutdown has halted key cybersecurity information sharing, raising concerns about national defense. OpenAI's significant investment in AMD sparks discussions on the fragility of the AI market amid ongoing circular deal-making. Meanwhile, Google reveals plans to update its smart home devices with its new AI technology, Gemini, while users may face increased privacy risks. Expert insights highlight the complex dynamics of tech deals and the future of cybersecurity.
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CISA Enabled Critical Cyber Sharing
- CISA gave companies a legal shield to share cyberthreat data with each other and the government.
- Its lapse during the shutdown reduces coordinated defenses against major attacks.
Salt Typhoon Example Of Sharing
- Maria Curi described the Salt Typhoon attack that targeted over a million people in the D.C. region.
- Companies like Verizon and AT&T shared data with government partners to help take the actors down.
Politics Blocked CISA Renewal
- Congress failed to reauthorize CISA due to policy disagreements and hitching it to funding packages.
- The shutdown prevented a clean extension and froze progress on the reauthorization.