#TBOT Show 8: Monero Attacked by a Centralized AI Coin, Linux Users Who Use PCs - Watch Out, Australian Age Verification

#TBOT show 8 and feeling great. Raising the alarm on an important story.

Here’s the stories for the week:

Monero Attacked by a Centralized AI Crypto: A new cryptocurrency focused on training AI has devoted its network resources to Mining Monero, openly announcing its intention for a 51% attack. What’s the scoop on this crypto and do they have a chance at killing Monero? We investigate.

Australian Social Media & Search Engines Require Age Verification: Australia’s ban of under 16’s from social media goes into effect in December. Online services like social media and search engines will be required to perform age checks under threat of fines. What’s your exposure risk, and is there a way to get around these checks?

Microsoft Certificate Keys Expiring, Threaten Alternative OS’: Do you use an older computer and want to install Linux? Well, better disable secure boot! Microsoft’s shim keys are expiring on September 11th, which means you won’t be able to install an alternative OS past that point.

New LED Tech Could Transform Indoor Food Production: A new patented narrow-band lighting technology could hit plants just right for massive gains in nutrition.

Solution: Mine Monero on Your Computer in 3 Minutes with Gupax.

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