Time authorities are discontinuing leap seconds, citing the difficulty of updating unpatched IoT devices as a primary driver. This move aims to prevent time synchronization failures that could resemble a Y2K bug in embedded systems.
- Leap seconds are being retired to avoid Y2K-like risks in IoT
- Updating unpatched embedded devices for time changes is impractical
- Continuous timekeeping replaces irregular leap second adjustments
- System clocks must adapt to smoother time management standards
