Popular Reddit client, Apollo, will shut down on June 30 due to Reddit's decision to charge for API access. Developer Christian Selig disputes Reddit's justification, stating it would cost his app $20m annually while Reddit argues it is necessary to counter the trend of AI-generated content. The decision could boost Reddit's revenue, but its IPO plans remain unclear.
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Apple's new AR/VR headset, the Vision Pro, may not appeal to the average consumer due to its $3,500 price. However, it's likely to be popular among Apple fans and developers. Meanwhile, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen advocates for AI's unregulated development to save the world, while Big Tech pays high salaries for AI talent. Catch these and more in Insider's 10 Things in Tech newsletter.
A new report warns about the cybersecurity risks of generative AI technology, including OpenAI LP’s ChatGPT. Hackers can use ChatGPT to spread malicious packages into developers’ environments. The report suggests increased vigilance and proactivity from developers who use AI in their everyday work to mitigate the emerging cybersecurity threat. Verify the legitimacy of a package before installation to protect against malicious actors.
Hackers have found a way to use the OpenAI language model ChatGPT to spread malware through bogus code packages. Cybersecurity researchers say attackers can take advantage of the model's tendency to suggest non-existent packages, making it difficult for developers to spot the malicious code. However, steps can be taken, such as ensuring libraries are what they claim to be and checking download numbers and dates. Developers need to be aware of the dangers to avoid spreading malware through software supply chains.
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