In this episode of SouthGeek News, Donovan and Ben catch up on the unpredictable South Georgia weather and discuss recent IT projects, including network setups and dealing with frustrating Wi-Fi hardware. Ben shares his unexpected recognition with a Volunteer of the Year award for his hands-on work at a nonprofit.They dive into major tech stories, starting with OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPTGov, designed for government agencies, sparking discussions on AI security and efficiency. Congress’s outdated tech is also a topic, with their new flag-tracking app finally catching up to technology Pizza Hut had in 2017.AppleCare’s shift to a subscription-only model raises questions about long-term costs, while the increasing use of subtitles in TV and movies highlights how poor audio mixing has become a growing issue. The conversation moves to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that claimed to train a model for just $6M—later revealed to have spent over $1.6B on infrastructure.The hosts discuss the impact of state-level adult content bans on VPN usage, noting massive spikes in demand. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ring patent suggests gesture-based controls for devices, and Microsoft’s removal of an official workaround for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs leads to a debate about unnecessary hardware restrictions.Cybersecurity concerns come up as North Korean malware is found targeting Mac users through fake job interview scams. They also touch on the FCC’s latest move allowing ISPs and landlords to enforce bulk internet deals, limiting consumer choice and competition.The episode wraps up with thoughts on NVIDIA’s stock dip and ongoing GPU pricing chaos. Tune in for the latest in tech news and how it affects everyday users.Links*
ChatGPT Gov: OpenAI launches chatbot for US government agencies* The technology that runs Congress lags so far behind the modern world that its flag-tracking system just caught up to 2017-era Pizza Hut* Apple reportedly phasing out option to purchase multi-year plans of AppleCare+ – 9to5Mac* A lot of angry movie fans seem to be in agreement over why subtitles have become more of a necessary go-to in recent years. | Cinemablend* DeepSeek might not be as disruptive as claimed, firm reportedly has 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and spent $1.6 billion on buildouts | Tom’s Hardware* Porn Ban—Millions Of iPhone, iPad, Android Users Now At Risk* Apple’s new Invites app is a showcase for iPhone ecosystem strengths – 9to5Mac* The Next Samsung Galaxy Ring Could Make One Sci-fi Dream Come True* Microsoft removes guide for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs – but this hack still works | ZDNET* Macs under attack from North Korean malware stealing passwords and more — how to stay safe | Tom’s Guide* FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can’t escape – Ars Technica
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