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U.S. Agencies Warn of AI-Driven Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure - DTH

Aug 20, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Host Rob Dunwood covers critical infrastructure cyberattacks on Siemens PLCs and Australia’s new tech tax on ad revenue. Google unveils AI study tools, while Meta faces scrutiny over deepfake ads and Samsung users report RCS issues. The episode also details a slump in U.S. gaming revenue, Roblox’s child safety agreement with Australia, and OpenAI’s planned 2027 IPO. Finally, Slack launches AI coding channels, and YouTube offers exclusivity incentives to counter Netflix.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Zevo, California Closets, and ChatGPT Work Cyberattacks on Siemens PLCs in critical infrastructure Australia's news bargaining tax on tech giants Google's new AI-powered study tools for Search and Gemini Meta scrutiny over AI deepfake ads and moderation Samsung Galaxy RCS connectivity issues after migration U.S. gaming market revenue decline in July Roblox agreement with Australia's eSafety Commission OpenAI targets 2027 for IPO despite competition Slack launches Slack Code for AI agent collaboration YouTube offers incentives for creator exclusivity vs Netflix Sponsors: Vanta and Zevo Flying Insect Trap
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