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Week in IT Digest #29

Writer's picture: Krzysztof KosmanKrzysztof Kosman
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TL;DR

  • The Stargate Project - OpenAI and SoftBank’s $500B AI venture aims to transform AI infrastructure.

  • Cybersecurity breaches highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in tech.

  • Google invests $1B in Anthropic, showcasing big tech interest in AI startups.

  • Nvidia’s design evolution for its RTX 5090 addresses space concerns.

Change Summary

The technology sector is undergoing significant transformations due to major investments in AI infrastructure and advancements, as evidenced by the collaboration between OpenAI and SoftBank. These initiatives not only enhance computational capabilities but also increase the dependency on AI solutions across various industries, leading to a substantial demand for AI-skilled professionals.


This surge in AI deployment has ripple effects on the workforce, potentially reducing traditional roles while creating new opportunities that require advanced technical skills. Additionally, with the increased implementation of AI, the significance of securing digital environments grows. Recent cybersecurity breaches underscore vulnerabilities present in current software systems, leading companies to develop more innovative security strategies to mitigate potential threats.


Collectively, these changes suggest a movement towards an integrated technology environment where AI plays an essential role in future business operations, and stringent cybersecurity measures are necessary to protect digital assets and maintain trust.

Change Patterns

Recent weeks have shown a strong trend of increased AI investments, indicating a strategic focus on enhancing computational capabilities and market leadership, particularly in the U.S. Continuous cybersecurity breaches emphasize the importance of securing digital infrastructures. There is a clear pattern wherein technological advancements in AI are paralleled by the need for heightened security strategies, driving integrated solutions across industries.

Topic Clusters

AI Advancements and Investments

  1. OpenAI and Softbank team up for a $500 billion AI data center venture

    OpenAI has partnered with SoftBank to invest $500 billion in AI data centers in the U.S., aiming to enhance American leadership in AI and create significant job opportunities.

  2. Google is investing another billion dollars in Anthropic

    Google is making a significant investment of another billion dollars into the AI startup Anthropic, increasing its total investment to over three billion, reflecting big tech’s interest in AI startups.

  3. AI Workloads Spur Bigger Memory Drives

    The tech industry shifts towards larger memory drives to meet the increasing data demands of AI workloads, with projections of petabyte SSDs becoming available within the decade.

Cybersecurity Challenges and Developments

  1. Supply chain attack hits Chrome extensions, could expose millions

    A recent supply chain attack on Chrome extensions poses a risk of exposing sensitive information for millions of users, highlighting vulnerabilities in software security.

  2. ChatGPT API vulnerability could enable large-scale DDoS attacks, security researcher warns

    A vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT API could be exploited for large-scale DDoS attacks, raising significant security concerns regarding the API’s use in the software industry.

  3. Patch procrastination leaves 50,000 Fortinet firewalls vulnerable to zero-day

    A significant security vulnerability affects around 50,000 Fortinet firewalls due to patch procrastination, potentially exposing organizations to cyber threats.

AI Innovations and Future Technology

  1. Optical Interposers Could Start Speeding Up AI in 2025

    Advancements in optical interposers aim to enhance AI computing performance by enabling high-speed, low-energy processor connections, potentially paving the way for higher computational speeds beyond Moore’s Law.

  2. OpenAI is working on an advanced AI coding assistant

    OpenAI is developing an advanced AI coding assistant capable of mimicking a Level 6 engineer, leveraging its o1 reasoning model, transforming software development and enhancing programmer productivity.

  3. Nvidia’s triple-fan GPU cooler was one step along the way to a slimmer RTX 5090

    Nvidia’s RTX 5090 adopts a modular design that fits into two motherboard slots, reflecting design evolution to address space concerns.


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