Tech Brew Ride Home The Winners Of The AI Boom You Never Thought About
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Oct 20, 2025 A major AWS outage caused chaos, taking down popular services like Fortnite and Alexa. Meanwhile, X is launching a marketplace for inactive handles, allowing users to snap up desirable usernames. The first Blackwell chips have hit production in the U.S., marking a significant step in AI-related tech. Interestingly, crypto miners are transitioning to support AI infrastructure, while a little-known company thrives with its $500 purple cables, riding the wave of AI demand.
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AWS Outage Shows Cloud Fragility
- A major AWS East-1 outage disrupted many consumer and enterprise services across the web overnight.
- Amazon reported recovery signs but said several U.S. East services remained impacted as they worked through a backlog.
Likeness Controls For AI-Generated Videos
- OpenAI paused Sora video generations for MLK Jr. after requests from his estate and amid disrespectful user-created content.
- The company is adding controls allowing estates to restrict likeness use while experimenting with content distribution limits.
How To Acquire Inactive X Handles
- If you want a desirable X handle, subscribe to Premium Plus or Premium Business and request inactive usernames.
- Monitor your account because if you cancel, your old handle returns after a 30-day grace period.