TWiT Newsletter for April 13, 2026

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Is This AI Too Powerful to Release?
Hosted by: Leo Laporte
Guests: Doc Rock, Jason Hiner, Mike Elgan
A new AI model is being held back not because it doesn’t work, but because it might be too powerful.
Anthropic’s "Mythos Preview" is raising serious questions about who gets access to next-gen AI and who gets left behind. When the most advanced tools are restricted, control becomes the real story.
This episode breaks down what happens when AI, power, and politics collide.
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The Router Ban That Makes No Sense
Hosted by: Steve Gibson & Leo Laporte
The FCC bans new consumer routers made outside the US, forcing users to rely on aging, less secure hardware.
Meanwhile, LinkedIn's JavaScript practices raise serious concerns about data collection and performance.
If this is about security, why does it feel like the opposite?
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The AI Supply Chain Scare
Hosted by: Steve Gibson & Leo Laporte
A supply chain attack in LiteLLM nearly triggered malware across AI systems at scale. One developer caught it just in time.
Steve and Leo explain how it happened, why these attacks are accelerating, and what it means if you rely on AI tools.

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