Avoid This Linux Update That Can Reportedly Damage Intel Laptop Displays
Instead of your hardware drivers existing as separate packages that you install like on Windows, Linux integrates your system's drivers into the operating system kernel. This has a few practical implications for users, but none of that is important right now. It's just necessary to understand that when we talk about Linux versions, we're generally talking about the kernel, and you generally update it to gain new features or fix bugs like any other software.
Keep in mind that even laptops that have an NVIDIA or AMD GPU likely also have Intel graphics—at least, if they have an Intel processor. Notebooks using NVIDIA Optimus or other switchable graphics are vulnerable to this bug as well. Of course, AMD Advantage laptops have nothing to worry about.
Most Linux users don't need to worry, either. There's already a fix out for this issue in the form of Linux stable 5.19.13, which reverts the update that caused the problem while maintaining updates elsewhere in the kernel. If you're not using a laptop with Intel graphics, you can update without worry. If you are, make sure you end up on 5.19.13 (or later) to avoid the problem.