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A recent global IT outage caused by a corrupted software update from security company CrowdStrike disabled an estimated 8.5 million Windows devices, according to Microsoft. This incident, described as potentially the worst cyber event in history, impacted less than 1% of all Windows machines but had significant economic and societal effects, especially among enterprises using critical services. Microsoft emphasized the importance of quality control for software updates and safe deployment practices across the tech ecosystem. The fallout has led to a surge in opportunistic hacking attempts, prompting cyber-security warnings and advice to rely solely on official CrowdStrike channels for information and recovery efforts.

2- How AI will transform the Olympics

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the Olympics, from identifying and training athletes using machine learning to minimizing judging bias and helping host cities organize the Games more sustainably. The International Olympic Committee’s new AI agenda, unveiled ahead of the Paris 2024 Games, highlights AI’s potential to revolutionize the competition by enhancing talent identification and training, improving judging accuracy, and streamlining host city preparations. As AI technology advances, it promises to bring unprecedented changes to the Olympics, ensuring more efficient and equitable outcomes for athletes, judges, and host cities.