EPISODE · Jul 20, 2024 · 1H 19M
657: Dick Detector
from Grumpy Old Geeks
Microsoft outage linked to Crowdstrike takes down computers around the world; german floppies; AT&T Snowflake crowd hack; Verizon piracy lawsuit; META won't offer future AI models in EU; EU over-regulation with X, META; AI models still using YouTube for training data; USPS sharing data; Instagram and teen mental health; birds versus drones; public Venmos; set Phasers to pricey; AMC makes distribution deal with Netflix; BeetleJuice & Dune trailers; John Wick 4; the Boys & the Acolyte season finales; AI courses; AI new model releases; Scott Adams taught ChatGPT dangerous techniques; AI diseased hot dog or not app shuts down; Apple public betas; Overcast update fail; more alternative power for Dave; dark patterns everywhere.Show notes at https://gog.show/657/Sponsors:1Password Extended Access Management - Check it out at 1Password.com/xam. Secure every sign-in for every app on every deviceDeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!FOLLOW UPHuge Microsoft Outage Linked to CrowdStrike Takes Down Computers Around the WorldGerman Navy still uses 8-inch floppy disks, working on emulating a replacementIN THE NEWSNearly all AT&T subscribers’ call records stolen in Snowflake cloud hackAT&T Paid a Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Phone RecordsVerizon faces lawsuit after record labels say it profits from piracyScoop: Meta won't offer future multimodal AI models in EUElon Musk’s X faces big EU fines as paid checkmarks are ruled deceptiveMeta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ modelApple, NVIDIA and Anthropic reportedly used YouTube transcripts without permission to train AI modelsUSPS shared customer postal addresses with Meta, LinkedIn and SnapMeta Would Also Like to Know If Instagram Is Bad for TeensMeta gives researchers access to Instagram data for teen mental health studyTikTok will still be a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act, EU rulesTinder will use AI to help you pick your best profile pictureOpenAI Wants to See All of the New York Times Reporters’ Notes and Memos‘Very Annoyed’ Birds Are Waging War on NYC’s Beach DronesPolice Drone Nabs Vehicle Burglary Suspect in Santa Monica as ‘Futuristic’ Surveillance Becomes RealityJ.D. Vance Left His Venmo Public. Here’s What It ShowsResearchers track individual neurons as they respond to wordsMEDIA CANDYNow You Can Own Captain Kirk’s Original ‘Star Trek’ Phaser (Exclusive)AMC Inks Expanded Deal With Netflix, Bringing 13 Series to Streaming GiantInternal Disney Communications Leaked Online After HackBeetlejuice Beetlejuice Official Trailer 2Dune: Prophecy Teaser Trailer 2John Wick: Chapter 4The Boys Season 4APPS & DOODADSAI for EveryoneGPT-4o mini: advancing cost-efficient intelligenceMistral NeMoMy trip to the frontier of AI educationAnthropic teams up with venture capital firm to kickstart $100M AI startup fundDilbert Creator Claims He Taught ChatGPT ‘Dangerous’ Hypnosis TechniquesAI App That Claimed to Detect STDs From Dick Pics Shuts Down After It Turns Out It Doesn't Work at AllApple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS, and moreAmazon discontinues Astro for Business robot security guard to focus on Astro home robotAmazon Astro, Household robot for home monitoring, with Alexa, Includes 30-day trial of Ring Protect ProThe Tragedies of Reality Are Coming for YouFarcry 6 - PS 5THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingOvercastE26 socket USB adapter 5V 1.5A, charger AC110~240V to USB 5V 1.5A for use with smart cameras, battery cameras, smart home devices, Bluetooth speakers, GPS, LED strips, WiFi routers (pack of 2)Power Adapter for Outdoor Wyze Nest cam | USB Cam Wall Charger | for Blink Mini Pan/Ring Spotlight/Google Nest/Blink Indoor/Ring Stick Cam/Arlo Pro cam | Security Camera Charger Plug | 2 PacksSolar Charger, 20000mAh Portable Outdoor Waterproof Solar Power Bank, Camping External Backup Battery Pack Dual 5V USB Ports Output, 2 Led Light Flashlight with Compass (Red)50W/100W Hydro Turbine Generator,Waterwheel Hydroelectric Power Plant Low-Speed Disc-Type Electricity Generation Wind and Water Wheel Outdoor(Size:50W)Pikasola Wind Turbine Generator 400W 12V with 3 Blade 2.5m/s Low Wind Speed Starting Wind Turbines with Charge Controller, Windmill for HomeCatalog of Dark PatternsFTC study finds 'dark patterns' used by a majority of subscription apps and websitesCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSCharmed Star Shannen Doherty Has Died at Age 53MallratsBob Newhart Dead at 94See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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