Content: Communications Tech, Cloud Computing, EV Vehicle Software, AI, Security & Hardware.
Welcome to todays ‘What’s New’ in tech. A roundup of key subjects you should probably know about listed below for your ease of access. If you think we’ve missed a story please email us on queries@ringingtreeit.co.uk and we’ll endeavour to add it.
Communications Tech:
Could our communications systems be at danger? Could all satellites could be in danger?
Space debris from Russian satellite explosion could pose danger for months, astronomers warn | 4 Minute Read
“Debris from an exploded Russian satellite that forced astronauts to shelter on the International Space Station this week could continue to pose a threat for months, astronomers have warned.”
Astronauts forced to take shelter on space station after Russian satellite blows up | 2 Minute Read
“Astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to take shelter after a Russian satellite broke up and flung debris through space.”
Cloud Computing:
Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing? | 4 Minute Read
“”I went: ‘Wait! What are we spending for a week of rentals?’ I could buy some really powerful computers just on one week’s worth of [cloud] spending.” So, he did. Buying hardware and hosting it in a shared data centre costs $840,000 per year.”
EV Vehicle Software:
Tesla autopilot appears to veer electric vehicle onto train track it mistook for road | 3 Minute Read
“Local police urged drivers to remain ‘vigilant while using Tesla’s autopilot feature,’ noting that it ‘can fail’”
AI:
What is ‘AI washing’ and why is it a problem? | 4 Minute Read
“When it comes to AI washing, there are several types. Some companies claim to use AI when they’re actually using less-sophisticated computing, while others overstate the efficacy of their AI over existing techniques, or suggest that their AI solutions are fully operational when they are not. Meanwhile, other firms are simply bolting an AI chatbot onto their existing non-AI operating software.”
This Viral AI Chatbot Will Lie and Say It’s Human | 6 Minute Read
Bland AI’s customer services and sales bot is the latest example of “human-washing” in AI. Experts warn against the consequences of blurred reality.
Security:
Microsoft hits snooze again on security certificate renewal. Seeing weird warnings in Microsoft 365 and Office Online? That’ll be why! | 2 Minute Read
“In the case of cdn.uci.officeapps.live.com, it was valid from August 18, 2023, to June 27, 2024, and despite appearing in the list of Microsoft’s worldwide endpoints has now expired.”
Hardware:
NASA Desperately Needs New Spacesuits. Private Firms Are Struggling to Make Them | 3 Minute Read
“This week, however, Collins said it will likely end its participation in the Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services. “Unfortunately Collins has been significantly behind schedule,” a person familiar with the situation told Ars. “Collins has admitted they have drastically underperformed and have overspent on their work, culminating in a request to be taken off the contract or renegotiate the scope and their budget.””
