Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 05/30 – Biggest Botnet Ever?
May 30, 2024
Global authorities have dismantled the largest botnet ever, disrupting millions of infected devices. Major media outlets are striking deals with OpenAI, while Amazon aims for 500 million drone deliveries by the decade's end. The rollout of the Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids highlights a push for active lifestyles. Meanwhile, the innovative Spacetop G1 laptop challenges conventional tech with its screenless design, paving the way for a new AR experience.
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Biggest Botnet Takedown
- Global authorities dismantled the 911 S5 botnet, arresting its administrator, Yonghi Wang.
- This botnet comprised millions of Windows computers and over 19 million IP addresses.
Media & AI Deals
- The Atlantic and Vox Media signed deals with OpenAI, licensing their content for AI model training.
- OpenAI will cite and link back to their work when referenced in user queries.
Altman's Power Play
- Sam Altman's position at OpenAI is strengthening after an attempted ousting.
- He secured a deal with Apple, potentially worth billions, which might challenge Google's position with Apple.