Summary Microsoft has announced the open-sourcing of the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code), now available under the MIT licence. This move allows the community to…
UK Scientists Achieve First Commercial Tritium Production Astral Systems, a UK-based commercial fusion company, in collaboration with the University of Bristol, has produced tritium using their operational fusion reactor. This…
KDE Plasma 6.4 Has Landed in OpenBSD KDE Plasma 6.4.0 has officially arrived for OpenBSD, marking a significant upgrade for users of this operating system. The new version of KDE…
Summary The article discusses the challenges of teaching computer science amidst the rise of AI technologies. A significant drop in demand for entry-level positions has led educators to rethink curricula,…
Recent developments in European higher education highlight the growing tension between academic language and national identity. Countries like Norway and the Netherlands are revisiting their use of English in academic…
What is a property management system (PMS)? A property management system (PMS) is a software application that facilitates the operations of hospitality accommodations and other rental properties. It centralises daily…
Summary The US plans to impose restrictions on the shipment of AI chips, particularly from Nvidia, to Malaysia and Thailand. This move aims to prevent semiconductor smuggling to China, amid…
Summary The European Union (EU) is set to proceed with its AI regulations according to the originally planned timeline, despite calls for a delay from several major companies. U.S. firms…
Summary This article, written by Sean Goedecke, argues that AI coding agents have quickly reached a state of commoditisation. The AI models, like Claude Sonnet and OpenAI’s Codex, are now…
Some of the water near Antarctica is becoming saltier, impacting the extent of sea ice. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that increased…
