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Saturday, July 18, 2026

TP-Link Kasa cameras leaked GPS data unauthenticated for six years, and AWS billing system generated $1.5T invoices due to a unit pricing bug—neither actually charged but both expose critical infrastructure vulnerabilities demanding immediate security audits. Separately, Zoox's autonomous vehicle confusion during emergencies and Apple-DOJ antitrust settlement talks highlight gaps in AI/AV safety validation and regulatory enforcement as these technologies scale.

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