Microsoft’s chip-level cooling breakthrough is transforming the economics of AI infrastructure. As trillion-dollar data centre projects surge, energy, cooling, and workforce demands are redefining the future of global technology.
Security researchers have unmasked Phantom Taurus, a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored hacking group. For over two years, the group has conducted covert espionage against government and telecommunications organisations worldwide using a custom, fileless malware suite called NET-STAR.
A ransomware attack on a Toowoomba pharmacy has resulted in the leak of sensitive patient data, including medical records and NDIS information. The DragonForce ransomware group has claimed responsibility, highlighting the growing threat to Australian healthcare providers.
Technological battles and industry disruptions.
The week saw cyber threats shadow Black Friday’s $70B sales, AI reshaping banking, and Meta’s nuclear energy ambitions. ByteDance and Nvidia clashed in the U.S.-China tech war, while Australia pushed Big Tech to fund journalism. A turbulent digital landscape sets the stage for 2025.
This month, the spotlight is on the critical nexus of cybersecurity and geopolitics. From the mysterious sabotage of subsea internet cables threatening global connectivity to South Korea’s pivotal role in countering cyber threats in the Indo-Pacific, power and strategy dominate the digital age.
Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are turning to nuclear energy for AI data centers. Amazon invested in X-energy, Google partnered with Kairos Power, and Microsoft aims to revive the Three Mile Island plant, highlighting a shift toward nuclear power.
TSMC leads the AI chip race, thriving on surging demand, while Samsung struggles with a 13% profit drop and ASML casts doubt on AI chip sustainability. Chinese tech giants adapt to U.S. trade limits with homegrown solutions, keeping the global competition fierce in the AI-driven market.
Telegram is tightening its policies, sharing user IPs and phone numbers of criminals with authorities. As hybrid warfare blends state-backed hacking with cybercrime, Telegram faces pressure to curb illegal activities exploiting its encryption features.
Sam Altman’s essay The Intelligence Age predicts superintelligence emerging within years, sparking debates on AI’s potential. While Altman envisions AI driving global prosperity, critics argue that it could worsen inequality. The race for AI dominance raises questions of access and ethics.
Europe's fragmented AI regulations risk undermining the potential of OpenSource AI, which seeks to democratize technology and drive innovation.
North Korean hackers target cryptocurrency firms with fake job offers to install malware, fueling Pyongyang's weapons program. Robin Khuda's AirTrunk revolutionises AI infrastructure, valued at A$24B.
As AI accelerates, platforms like Grok expose vulnerabilities in governance. Billionaires like Elon Musk and Sam Altman, leading trillion-dollar companies, now wield power rivalling nations.
As Grok-2 pushes boundaries with minimal safeguards, the debate centres on whether current governance structures can manage the rapid evolution of AI technology, or if we've inadvertently created a digital reality that surpasses democratic oversight.
OpenAI's recent unveiling of GPT-4 Mini has stirred both excitement and debate in the AI community, promising "intelligence too cheap to meter." This latest offering aims to democratise advanced AI capabilities, making them more accessible and affordable.
We cover the extensive supply chain disruptions affecting logistics, airlines, and transport worldwide. Additionally, we examine the financial impact on CrowdStrike’s stock price and the ensuing reactions from financial markets and analysts.
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