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Cryptography plays a critical role in ensuring secure computing. Even minor errors can have major implications. While testing and audits are necessary, they are not sufficient on their own. Implementations often need to be optimized, constant-time, and low-level. Formal verification helps by providing machine-checked proofs instead of relying solely on testing.

Apple has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the theft of trade secrets. The case centers around one disgruntled employee, but it mainly appears to be an expression of frustration. Subscribers to Stratechery Plus can access comprehensive coverage of this story. Stratechery Plus offers subscriber-exclusive content, including the weekly Stratechery Update and Stratechery Interviews.

Western Europe suffered more than 10,000 excess deaths during a scorching June heat wave, according to a recent analysis. Last month was the hottest June on record for the region, with temperatures 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the recent average, as reported by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service. The extreme heat caused temperatures in certain parts of Europe to soar 16 degrees Fahrenheit above the norm, as per Copernicus data.

The UK, a hub for global creative industries, is also emerging as an AI powerhouse. Balancing support for creatives and technological advancements is a crucial challenge for the UK government. As AI disrupts traditional notions of copyright, ownership, effort, and originality, the nation must navigate a delicate tightrope. Politicians must demonstrate how AI can augment creativity and skills rather than replace them.