Tag: Computing

  • AWS News Blog: Now Available – Second-Generation FPGA-Powered Amazon EC2 instances (F2)

    Source URL: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/now-available-second-generation-fpga-powered-amazon-ec2-instances-f2/ Source: AWS News Blog Title: Now Available – Second-Generation FPGA-Powered Amazon EC2 instances (F2) Feedly Summary: Accelerate genomics, multimedia, big data, networking, and more with up to 192 vCPUs, 8 FPGAs, 2TiB memory, and 100Gbps network – outpacing CPUs by up to 95x. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses…

  • The Register: Apple reportedly building AI server processor with help from Broadcom

    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/12/apple_ai_chip_broadcom/ Source: The Register Title: Apple reportedly building AI server processor with help from Broadcom Feedly Summary: Something called ‘Baltra’ expected to make its debut in 2026, perhaps with tech both already use Apple is reportedly working with chip giant Broadcom to develop a custom server processor to power the AI services and…

  • Hacker News: Hacking Rooftop Solar Is a Way to Break Europe’s Power Grid

    Source URL: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/europe-s-power-grid-vulnerable-to-hackers-exploiting-rooftop-solar-panels Source: Hacker News Title: Hacking Rooftop Solar Is a Way to Break Europe’s Power Grid Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the rising cybersecurity threats to Europe’s electric grid, primarily stemming from vulnerabilities in solar panel technology and the increasing digitalization of energy infrastructure. It highlights…

  • CSA: Interview: Auditing the Cloud with CEO David Forman

    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2024/12/12/csa-community-spotlight-auditing-cloud-security-with-ceo-david-forman Source: CSA Title: Interview: Auditing the Cloud with CEO David Forman Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights the Cloud Security Alliance’s (CSA) contributions to cloud security over 15 years, focusing on auditing, compliance initiatives, and community engagement. It underscores the importance of standards like ISO and the…

  • Slashdot: Google Unveils Project Mariner: AI Agents To Use the Web For You

    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/12/11/1648248/google-unveils-project-mariner-ai-agents-to-use-the-web-for-you Source: Slashdot Title: Google Unveils Project Mariner: AI Agents To Use the Web For You Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google has launched Project Mariner, an AI agent capable of autonomously navigating web browsers. Powered by the Gemini framework, this prototype operates through a Chrome extension, simulating human-like interactions…

  • Alerts: Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/10/ivanti-releases-security-updates-multiple-products Source: Alerts Title: Ivanti Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Feedly Summary: Ivanti released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Ivanti Cloud Service Application, Ivanti Desktop and Server Management (DSM), Ivanti Connect Secure and Police Secure, Ivanti Sentry, and Ivanti Patch SDK. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following Ivanti…

  • Wired: Google Reveals Gemini 2, AI Agents, and a Prototype Personal Assistant

    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/google-gemini-2-ai-assistant-release/ Source: Wired Title: Google Reveals Gemini 2, AI Agents, and a Prototype Personal Assistant Feedly Summary: A new version of Google’s flagship AI model shows how the company sees AI transforming personal computing, web search, and perhaps the way people interact with the physical world. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google…

  • CSA: Why Is MFA Essential for Cybersecurity?

    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2024/12/11/the-transformative-power-of-multifactor-authentication Source: CSA Title: Why Is MFA Essential for Cybersecurity? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the importance and benefits of multifactor authentication (MFA) as a proactive security measure against unauthorized access and cyber threats. It highlights how MFA combines various verification factors to protect sensitive data, illustrating…

  • Slashdot: Google Asks FTC To Kill Microsoft’s Exclusive Cloud Deal with OpenAI

    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/12/11/0254257/google-asks-ftc-to-kill-microsofts-exclusive-cloud-deal-with-openai?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Asks FTC To Kill Microsoft’s Exclusive Cloud Deal with OpenAI Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses Google’s request to the U.S. government regarding antitrust concerns related to Microsoft’s exclusive hosting agreement with OpenAI. This situation highlights the competitive dynamics in the cloud computing…

  • Hacker News: AMD’s trusted execution environment blown wide open by new BadRAM attack

    Source URL: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/12/new-badram-attack-neuters-security-assurances-in-amd-epyc-processors/ Source: Hacker News Title: AMD’s trusted execution environment blown wide open by new BadRAM attack Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses significant vulnerabilities related to physical access to cloud servers, particularly spotlighting a proof-of-concept attack known as BadRAM that exploits security assurances offered by AMD’s microprocessors.…