Windows users face a potential security risk as the original Secure Boot certificates, which have verified PC bootloaders since 2011, are set to expire in June, according to Ars Technica. This expiration could impact the ability of some systems to boot securely.
Secure Boot, introduced with Windows 8, is a mechanism designed to verify bootloaders and prevent unverified software from loading at startup. While optional for Windows 8 and 10, it became a requirement for installing Windows 11 in 2021, Ars Technica reported. The certificates, which are nearing their expiration date, are crucial for this security feature.
In other news, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expanding its physical presence across the United States, according to documents obtained by Wired. The agency has been carrying out a campaign to establish new facilities in nearly every state, often near sensitive locations like schools and places of worship. More than 150 leases and office expansions are planned or have already taken place, Wired reported.
Meanwhile, a campaign called "QuitGPT" is urging users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions, MIT Technology Review reported. The campaign highlights a contribution by OpenAI president Greg Brockman to President Donald Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc., and also points out that ICE uses a resume screening tool powered by ChatGPT-4. Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer, told MIT Technology Review he subscribed to ChatGPT Plus to speed up his work but grew frustrated with the chatbot's abilities.
In the realm of technology, MIT Technology Review also announced the launch of a new weekly newsletter series, "Making AI Work," which will explore how generative AI is being used and deployed across various sectors. Each edition will feature a case study examining a specific use case of AI, providing context on how other companies are employing the same tools or systems.
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