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This week, Matt and Griff discuss the massive security update for Windows; make sure you install it as soon as possible! Additionally, more security updates include a new VMware exploit that has been discovered and patched. We now have the first reported incident of an AI-created ransomware attack, with the unfortunate victim being Sorbonne University. Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian is teaming up with Digg founder Kevin Rose to revitalize Digg with a focus on AI innovation. Automakers are latching onto the idea of advertisements in cars; however, safety experts point to a recent glitch as an example of how this can be dangerously distracting while driving. Flashes has just launched to the public as a Bluesky-based photo-sharing app that seeks to compete with Instagram. Meta is testing a new chatbot AI built specifically for businesses to enable more engagement with their customers. Google is in an interesting position, with some research showing it might be losing its position as younger generations prefer AI to traditional search, but at the same time, Google Search grew by 21% in 2024. Google's response to this is to further pursue AI with the intention of introducing AI-only search results.
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