Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 10/11 – The Greatest DDoS Attack By Far
Oct 11, 2023
The EU issues a stern warning to Elon Musk over disinformation related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. In a shocking twist, a record-breaking DDoS attack has emerged, dwarfing previous ones. Adobe debuts its updated Firefly model, showcasing stunning advancements in image generation. Sony is set to launch a new PS5 with a detachable disc drive, promising improved features for gamers. Additionally, the FTC proposes new regulations to combat hidden fees, while the ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried raises intriguing revelations.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
EU Warns Musk About X Content
- The EU is warning Elon Musk about X's content moderation regarding the Israel-Hamas war.
- X could face significant penalties under the DSA for hosting illegal content and disinformation.
Record-Breaking DDoS Attack
- A massive DDoS attack hit a record 398 million requests per second in August, eight times larger than the previous record.
- Google mitigated the attack, which exploited a new HTTP-2 vulnerability.
Adobe Firefly Image 2 Model
- Adobe launched Firefly Image 2 model, which renders humans better and is coming soon to Creative Cloud.
- Firefly users have generated 3 billion images since its launch, with 90% being new Adobe users.