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  I've always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and its impact on our lives. I remember back in university, struggling to afford even the simplest of laptops to code with, dreaming of a world where AI could democratize knowledge and empower anyone to build incredible things. That dream is closer than ever, but the path forward is paved with complexities – giant companies making massive bets, and the occasional internet-crippling outage. I saw the news buzzing about Amazon 's $38 billion deal with OpenAI, and it felt like a bolt of lightning. It’s not just about money; it’s about the future. Microsoft has seemingly had a lock on OpenAI for a while now, so this feels like Amazon is throwing its hat into the ring, aiming to not just compete but lead in the cloud-powered AI revolution . And look, let's be honest: that AWS outage recently was a stark reminder of just how centralized the internet is and the potential for disaster when a single point of failure e...

  SesameOp: When AI Turns Rogue – My Take on the Latest Cyber Threat Using OpenAI You know, life is full of unexpected twists, and just when you think you’ve got a handle on things, something new pops up. It's just like back when I was learning to play the guitar. I thought I mastered a few chords, ready to rock, and then BAM! A whole new set of techniques and challenges smacked me in the face. Well, cybersecurity is no different. Recently, I stumbled upon some news that sent shivers down my spine, and I knew I had to share it with you. It’s about a new, sneaky type of cyberattack using something we all thought was supposed to help us: AI. Microsoft just revealed details about a new backdoor called SesameOp , and guess what? It uses the OpenAI Assistants API – yes, the same one that powers those helpful AI assistants – to communicate and control compromised systems. Talk about a plot twist! It’s like finding out your trusted friend is secretly working against you. It got me think...