Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 09/04 – Elon Blinks In Brazil
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Sep 4, 2024 SpaceX is blocking access to X in Brazil on Starlink, a bold move following a Supreme Court order. YubiKeys are now revealed to have vulnerabilities, sparking cybersecurity concerns. Meanwhile, NVIDIA faces antitrust scrutiny, potentially shaking the AI landscape. Intel's struggles with contract manufacturing raise doubts about government funding under the CHIPS Act. Also, ambitious AI developers are planning massive investments in supercomputers to expand data capabilities.
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Starlink Blocks X in Brazil
- SpaceX complied with Brazil's order to block X on Starlink after initially refusing.
- This follows Brazil freezing some of Starlink's assets and X's declining popularity in the country.
YubiKey Vulnerability
- Researchers found a vulnerability that allows cloning of YubiKeys with older firmware.
- Affected YubiKeys are permanently vulnerable, requiring replacement for security.
DOJ Investigates NVIDIA
- The Department of Justice issued subpoenas to NVIDIA and other companies.
- They're investigating potential antitrust violations related to NVIDIA's AI chips.