AI Forces Apple’s Security Hand and Price Hikes, Too

Bryan and Jeff discuss Apple’s decision to push security updates out quicker because of how much faster the bad guys are using AI to develop exploits. They also look at Apple’s recent price hikes driven by memory shortages.

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Apple Says it is releasing Updates Early in Response to AI Cybersecurity Concerns – Reuters
• Apple Raises Prices of MacBooks, iPads, as Memory Costs Skyrocket – Reuters
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