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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.
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.
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.
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.
Cloudflare traced a major billing system slowdown to a bottleneck in its ClickHouse database. The team fixed it by changing a single lock type, offering a key performance lesson for anyone running large-scale data systems.
Pulumi's new feature lets developers trigger production deployments simply by pushing a Git tag, like 'v1.2.0'. This removes manual steps and simplifies release pipelines, making it faster to ship code from version control to live infrastructure.
Microsoft has identified seven new security vulnerabilities specific to agentic AI systems. This research provides a new framework for developers and security teams to understand and defend against emerging AI-based threats.
While AI dominates funding, a new wave of startups is attracting investment by focusing on offline, in-person experiences. This signals a growing market for technology that encourages real-world human connection.
A new benchmark shows AI agents can fix about 50% of real-world security vulnerabilities. However, they sometimes introduce plausible but insecure fixes, creating new risks for development teams.
OpenAI has revealed how it safely runs its Codex AI agent on Windows PCs. The system uses built-in Windows security tools to create a secure 'sandbox,' preventing the AI from accessing sensitive files or causing harm.
New Mexico is suing prediction market Kalshi, claiming it's an unlicensed online sports betting platform. The case highlights growing legal risks for fintech startups that blur the line between financial products and gambling.
Netflix revealed its internal system for mapping thousands of microservices in real-time. The live dependency graph helps its engineers see how services connect and resolve system issues much more quickly.
Spain's government is creating 1,700 new senior IT positions as part of a major public employment drive. The move aims to fill critical roles in cybersecurity, AI, and data to accelerate its digital transformation efforts.
After nearly a decade, the popular database tool TypeORM has released version 1.0. The update brings renewed maintenance and security fixes, but also includes significant breaking changes that will require developers to update their code.
Waymo is repurposing old electric robotaxi batteries for power grids in California and Texas. This gives the batteries a second life storing renewable energy, creating a practical circular economy model for the tech industry.
Most companies now use AI, but few see a major impact on revenue. A centralized AI Center of Excellence can help standardize practices and ensure investments actually pay off across the entire organization.
A developer used a new AI model to generate a complex algorithm and its formal proof in a single step. This is a first for this type of problem and shows AI's growing ability to produce highly reliable software.
After a year of testing, Microsoft's AI Red Team updated its framework for AI agent threats, adding seven new failure modes. This new taxonomy helps developers and security teams better understand and defend against emerging AI vulnerabilities.
IBM launched 'Bob', a new AI coding platform that cuts costs by automatically selecting the most efficient AI model for each task. This helps companies control spending on usage-based AI coding tools.
OpenAI proposed that the government should test powerful AI models for safety before they are released. However, the company argues regulators should not have the power to block a model's deployment, shaping future AI compliance rules.
Project management tool Linear has introduced Team Documents, a central place for notes, references, and other key information. This helps teams keep important context organized and accessible, instead of scattered across individual tasks and projects.
Asana has launched new AI teammates that can turn messy Slack conversations into structured, trackable tasks. The goal is to automate workflow creation and reduce the manual effort of managing team communication.
The first beta for PostgreSQL 19 is now available for download and testing. This early release provides a preview of new features and improvements coming in the next major version of the popular open-source database. It allows developers and IT teams to begin evaluating the update.