Gizmodo
Coverage of Gizmodo in the Nexus archive.
- Nvidia says its AI data center design runs hotter to use a lot less water
Nvidia claims its Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center eliminates significant power usage and nearly all water consumption. However, the design does not address all concerns related to AI data centers, such as construction and power generation requirements, and the cost comparison to air-cooled centers is not mentioned.
- Gizmodo readers hit with ClickFix malware prompts after account compromise
Gizmodo confirmed a security incident where a compromised account injected a malicious script, briefly displaying ClickFix malware prompts on its site. The attack, linked to ErrTraffic's ClickFix-as-a-service, targeted users with OS-specific payloads, including NetSupport RAT for Windows and a broken macOS version. Gizmodo resolved the issue by removing the script and securing the account.
- California city bans data center construction as opposition grows nationwide
Monterey Park, California, voters approved an 86% majority to permanently ban data center construction, reflecting nationwide opposition to AI infrastructure. A poll shows 71% of U.S. voters oppose data centers near their homes, linked to rising anti-AI sentiment and concerns over labor-market impacts.
- U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Leaves Its Digital Keys Out in Public on GitHub
The U.S. Cybersecurity Agency left its digital keys exposed on GitHub, a significant security breach. The agency's mistake has raised concerns about the safety of sensitive information. This incident is considered one of the worst leaks witnessed.
- Shrinkflation Is Quietly Making All Gadgets Worse
Shrinkflation is affecting gadgets by making them worse, an article on Gizmodo discusses this issue, with 13 comments on the topic