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GitHub folds into Microsoft's CoreAI, with CEO Dohmke already itching to become a founder again. What are the implications for contractors? - Freelance Informer Microsoft's integration of GitHub into its CoreAI division raises questions for freelance developers. Learn how this shift could impact contractor jobs, project diversity, and what viable GitHub alternatives are gaining traction in the market.

GitHub is getting a tighter organizational integration with Microsoft. It may be a good time to find a different place for open-source projects, esp. given the mixed signals surrounding open-source and AI that recently came from Microsoft's C-Suite.
#opensource #github

From hardware to software, Huawei pushes Ascend AI GPUs into the open-source arena, challenging two decades of Nvidia dominance in AI computing ecosystems Huawei’s CANN will need time and resources to take on Nvidia’s CUDA

Whether it works as a business strategy remains to be seen. Yet, the open-sourcing of their chip drivers undoubtedly fits into the broader picture of China's efforts to establish its presence in the open-source AI ecosystem.
#opensource #AI

Five Critical Steps to Align IT with Business Objectives Aligning IT with business goals transforms technology from a support role into a driver of value, growth, and real competitive advantage.

Aligning IT and business goals is more than a management buzzword. It’s essential for real progress. I’ve shared five practical steps to help close the gap and make teamwork across departments a reality.
#ITAlignment #Leadership

OpenAI’s open-source pivot shows how U.S. tech is trying to catch up to China’s AI surge DeepSeek’s AI models are still influencing the AI conversation, even eight months later.

OpenAI's open-source pivot, more than anything, shows that OpenAI hasn't understood why China makes its AI open-source (to win consulting contracts), nor did they understand why many researchers and power users want free software (freedom, not free beer)
#opensource #AI

Israeli cybersecurity firm reveals 'zero-click' hack targeting ChatGPT The cybersecurity firm Zenity demoed how a hacked ChatGPT can secretly suggest malware, give false advice, or access private files.

Worries about AI hacking aren't just a bad fantasy. Most systems are a wrong link away from providing false information or revealing confidential data. We must prioritize cybersecurity before integrating AI into utilities and healthcare.
#AI #cybersecurity

Nextcloud has launched a Digital Sovereignty Index. While not perfect, it gives a fascinating insight into which countries self-host and thus control their digital destiny.
#opensource #digitalsovereignty

Yesterday was International Youth Day. At the same time, it seems we are focusing too little on the world we leave behind.
#internationalyouthday

The End of Windows 10: A Cybersecurity Nightmare for Fintech Startups - OneSafe Blog The end of Windows 10 support poses serious cybersecurity risks for fintech startups in Asia. Discover essential steps to safeguard sensitive data.

Surprisingly, many companies are still unprepared for the Windows 10 EOL. It didn't spring on them. They had ample warning and many opportunities to update or better migrate to Linux.
#winodws10 #cybersecurity #eol
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Yes, updating the modem with barely supported firmware to sneak out just a bit more speed.

Also, it's funny that everyone seems to remember a different part of the tone dialing sequence.

I Asked OpenAI’s New Open-Source AI Model to Complete a Children’s School Test — Is It Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old? Can OpenAI's new open-source model do better at a test than my son? Well, it's faster, but that's about it.

Who is surprised that the AI isn't even smart enough on the standard IQ test? However, it would be even more devastating if they had tested for emotional intelligence.
#AI #opensource #intelligence
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AOL will end dial-up internet service in September, 34 years after its debut — AOL Shield Browser and AOL Dialer software will be shuttered on the same day But there remain a few options to plug in your 56K (or slower) screeching modem into.

It's the end of an era. Millions of children will never hear the sound of a tone dial modem again. Admittedly, I haven't heard it since I was ten, but I still feel nostalgic.
#internet #dialup
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AI goes beyond chatbots and layoffs. Forgetting that might put us all in peril.
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#AI #layoffs #business strategy

Look at the russian stock market in 1917. That gives an excellent indication of a genuine revolution's effects.

It shocked the US market but has China's DeepSeek changed AI? - BBC News Some six months after DeepSeek shook Silicon Valley, is the Chinese AI chatbot still relevant?

DeepSeek wasn't a revolution in AI. It was mostly the overreaction to an evolution of an over-hyped technology. AI developers have learned the technical lessons and moved on. Whether the news learned anything remains to be seen.
#AI #news
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Artificial intelligence experts weigh in on AI usage in classrooms The use of generative artificial intelligence is causing a divide in classrooms nationwide.

All the talk about AI in schools reminds me of a programming class in college. To stop cheating, half your grade was based on explaining the code you wrote. I'm sure that would work just as well with AI as it would for simple copying.
#AI #education
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Vulnerabilities exposed: Israeli company reveals how users can hack ChatGPT accounts remotely The Israeli cybersecurity company Zenity revealed how one could take control of a ChatGPT account and extract sensitive information without the user clicking any link.

What I most love about these hacking stories is the idealism of cybercriminals going to the effort of hacking, rather than attacking users with rootkits or credential stuffing.
#cybersecurity
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Leading departments, organizations, or even open-source projects can put enormous pressure on those in charge. Yet, we seldom invest in leaders and expect them to figure it out on their own. As organizations, we should take the plunge and provide our leaders with coaches and mentors.
#mentors

When a journalist uses AI to interview a dead child, isn’t it time to ask what the boundaries should be? | Gaby Hinsliff The virtual world can bring a kind of friendship and a kind of connection, even to the grieving. But it can also facilitate exploitation of very human needs, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Trust me, we have long passed the point where we should have screamed STOP. Yet, just as with a horrifying car crash, we cannot look away from this evil.
#AI #society
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Tech Executive Kevin Korte Exposes The Brutal Truths That Make Or Break Entrepreneurial Success Tech executive Kevin Korte reveals the brutal truths about leadership, failure, and what truly separates thriving entrepreneurs from the ones who burn out.

Leadership & entrepreneurship come with some hard truths. From the loneliness at the top to why AI is just a tool, too often we learn the hard way. Ready to rethink success? Take a glance at the show notes from the Deep Wealth Podcast.
#Entrepreneurship #AI #Leadership
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Why blow up satellites when you can just hack them? Black Hat: A pair of German researchers showed how easy it is

There are now over 13,000 software vulnerabilities flying around the earth. Just imagine the chaos one could cause if a hacker group were to disable GPS or communication systems for oil tankers.
#cybersecurity #satellite
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Let's not forget the more expensive, but less optimized air conditioning

Better in the server room than in the court room defending AI copyrights

It's weird. Typically, business slows down over summer. Yet, this year, many companies are concerned about whether their data will be used for AI or government purposes.
#AI #business #sales

OpenAI beats Elon Musk's Grok in AI chess tournament The tournament saw models from Anthropic, Google, xAI and DeepSeek compete against each other to be crowned the top AI chess player.

Well, I guess the era of climate change is officially over. We can now allocate carbon and water to enable AI to play chess against each other.
#AI #climatechange
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Faster, cheaper: How ending the government monopoly improved Ethiopia’s internet Africa’s second-most populous nation ended its telecomms monopoly in 2022. Businesses are already seeing the benefits.

Given the increasing tension between the US and China, it may be a prudent move for Abu Dhabi to strive to be a safe haven for open-source AI.
#AI #politics #opensource
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Travel Made Easy For The Visually Impaired With OpenStreetMap - Open Source For You Behind the product’s deceptively simple interface lies sophisticated technology. The platform leverages Leaflet, Wikidata, Nominatim, Valhalla routing API,

We don't spend enough time thinking about how visually impaired people perceive the world or use software. Thus, it's great to see that OpenStreetMap is adding support for screen readers and keyboard navigation.
#opensource #accessibility
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Of all the bad pitches I have heard this year, an "AI to optimize corporate political campaign contributions" competes for the top spot. The scary part is that this one seems to be legal compared to most of the other contenders.
#AI #politics

Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats Roblox, the online gaming platform wildly popular with children and teenagers, is rolling out an open-source version of an artificial intelligence system it says can help preemptively detect predatory language in game chats

Perhaps instead of relying on more AI, we need to find better ways for parents to be part of their children's journey into the internet.
#kids #internet
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Google’s ‘Big Sleep’ AI Finds 20 Security Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Software Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the most profitable growth stocks to buy according to billionaires.

Twenty security vulnerabilities sound impressive. Yet, there are thousands of open-source packages.
#AI #cybersecurity
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Study: Agentic AI Is Advancing but Governance Gap Threatens Consumer Trust - insideAI News New data released today shows a disconnect between how companies govern AI and what consumers need to feel safe using it. While four out of five consumers surveyed said they want clear governance of AI interactions, less than a third (31 percent) of business leaders say their organizations have comprehensive, organization-wide AI policies and oversight in place.  

It looks like technology is once again outpacing society and governance. Unless we manage to move ahead as a society, we will shatter the trust and human connections we have built over centuries.
#AI #humanity #governance
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