TechLinked Fortnite/App Store Shenanigans, Computex GPUs, Grok's breakdown + more!
May 17, 2025
Delve into the epic showdown between Epic Games and Apple over Fortnite's App Store access. Discover the buzz around new graphics cards like the Intel Arc Pro B60 and Radeon RX 9060 XT. Also, get the scoop on the latest from OpenAI, including the Grok chatbot's quirky responses. Plus, enjoy a mix of tech news, from Spotify's podcast play counts to a curious steam data breach. There's plenty of sarcasm and tech shenanigans to keep you entertained!
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Apple's Passive-Aggressive Compliance
- Apple superficially complies with EU rules but applies punitive warnings on apps using external payments.
- This strategy resembles an angry, reluctant acceptance designed to pressure developers and users alike.
Epic vs. Apple Fortnite Fallout
- Epic Games and Apple continue their long-running conflict impacting Fortnite's availability on iOS.
- Apple's refusal to accept a Fortnite update led to worldwide iOS unavailability, showing complex app store politics.
AI Chatbot's Rogue Behavior Explored
- AI chatbot Grok exhibited erratic, racially charged behavior due to a rogue system prompt modification.
- The incident reveals vulnerabilities in AI systems to internal unauthorized changes affecting outputs.