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A new Linux Foundation report finds that security readiness is the biggest obstacle to AI adoption. A widening gap exists between the rush to deploy AI and the ability to secure it. The report notes 67% of teams face pressure to accelerate deployment despite security risks.
Cybersecurity researchers have identified four malicious packages on the npm registry: `chalk-tempalte`, `@deadcode09284814/axios-util`, `axois-utils`, and `color-style-utils`. These packages were designed to steal information from developer systems and have been downloaded thousands of times.
A newly analyzed computer virus from over 20 years ago, named fast16.sys, reveals an early Stuxnet-style attack. The malware was designed to selectively target high-precision calculation software, subtly altering results in memory. This highlights a long-standing threat of data manipulation in critical systems.
Microsoft is overhauling its Windows Insider Program, which provides early access to new Windows 11 features. The company is introducing significant changes, starting with giving testers the ability to select specific new features they want to try out, offering more control over their preview experience.
Actor Matt Ryan, who voices Edward Kenway, has confirmed he filmed new scenes for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake. The new content is intended to add more emotional weight and depth to the main character's personal conflicts and overall journey in the popular game.
Block combined 450 separate code repositories into a single monorepo to simplify updates and reduce conflicts. The move helps its Cash App and Square teams coordinate changes and ship features faster across different services.
OpenAI revealed how its internal AI agent, Kepler, analyzes over 600 petabytes of data. It uses techniques like RAG and automated code analysis to overcome context limits, offering a blueprint for building large-scale AI systems.
Azure Functions now has a serverless agents runtime in public preview. It lets developers build AI-powered automations without the usual cold start delays or extra costs on the Flex Consumption plan.
The hype around prompt engineers is over. The most difficult tech roles to fill are now hybrid positions requiring a rare mix of deep development skills, AI proficiency, and business acumen, according to a new CIO.com survey.
Microsoft security researchers discovered a critical vulnerability named 'AutoJack' in AI agent frameworks like AutoGen Studio. The flaw allows an attacker to gain full control of the host server using just a single malicious web page.
Amazon ECS can now adjust application capacity much faster, thanks to new high-resolution metrics. This allows services to react to traffic spikes in seconds instead of minutes, improving performance and potentially lowering cloud costs.
NASA is pausing work on its Lunar Gateway space station to prioritize building a base on the Moon's surface. This major strategy shift impacts key contractors like Northrop Grumman, who were building a core module for the station.
AI world-model startup Odyssey raised $310 million, leading a slow week for major venture capital deals. The investment highlights continued investor confidence in advanced AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity despite a broader market cooldown.
GitLab's latest update introduces event-driven triggers for its AI workflows. This helps companies automate tasks safely by giving security and IT teams better control and visibility over what AI tools are running in their environment.
A code formatter for PostgreSQL, pgfmt, can now format code to match the standard pg_dump tool. This makes it much easier for developers to track and compare changes in database schemas.
Cloudflare has detailed its new system that uses multiple AI models working together to find security vulnerabilities. This multi-agent approach offers a powerful blueprint for companies looking to automate and improve their own code security.
GitHub now lets open-source maintainers limit pull requests from new contributors. This helps them manage high volumes of submissions and focus on quality contributions instead of getting bogged down by spam or low-effort changes.
Google has improved Ray Serve on Google Kubernetes Engine, boosting throughput by up to 5x and cutting latency by 8x. This makes it much more efficient to scale and serve large language models for production applications.
A new app called Mivo Scrolling aims to reduce endless social media scrolling. Instead of using hard time limits, it uses mindful techniques to help users become more aware of their habits and break the cycle themselves.
The CNCF, Linux Foundation, and Udemy have partnered to offer a unified training and certification path. This makes it much easier for developers to purchase courses and sit for official Kubernetes exams like CKA, CKAD, and CKS.
Google DeepMind released a new AI control roadmap that treats AI risks like cybersecurity threats. The framework uses familiar concepts like threat modeling to help developers build guardrails for increasingly powerful AI agents.
Beijing has effectively banned the unauthorized sale, rental, and flight of drones. The new law requires government approval and training, signaling a major regulatory shift in the world's largest drone market.
Elastic 9.4 now offers two ways to build custom integrations. A new no-code tool makes it faster for anyone, while a developer toolkit provides full control for complex needs, simplifying data ingestion from any source.
The European Commission has introduced a 'Tech Sovereignty Package.' This major regulatory push aims to boost local digital capacity and reduce reliance on non-EU tech giants, impacting cloud, AI, and data infrastructure across the continent.