Daily brief
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Five-ish things that survived the smell test. 5 to act on · 1 to test · 3 to monitor · 1 to skip.
Act
5- Address the critical Windows Server vulnerability immediately, as it allows system privilege escalation via a single malformed packet and is actively exploited. source
- Be aware that GitHub Copilot shifted to usage-based pricing for organizations, and free AI credits are reportedly being exhausted quickly. source
- Note that Strava is restricting API access and implementing an $11.99 monthly developer subscription fee starting June 1, 2026. source
- Vercel released Elastic Build Machines that automatically adjust memory for builds, preventing Out-of-Memory (OOM) failures. source
- Noctua has launched the NT-CP1 thermal pad designed for AMD Ryzen CPUs in AM5 and AM4 sockets, a new option for thermal management. source
Test
1Monitor
3- Florida is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged links between ChatGPT and violent incidents. source
- Anthropic has confidentially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), signaling its intent to go public. source
- Intel claims its upcoming Crescent Island AI chip will be cheaper and run cooler than current Nvidia and AMD options. source