Curl Project Founder Snaps Over Deluge of Time-Sucking AI Slop Bug Reports Curl project founder Daniel Stenberg is fed up with the influx of AI-generated “slop” bug reports that are consuming valuable time and resources from maintainers. To tackle this issue, Stenberg introduced a new checkbox in their HackerOne report system to filter out low-effort … Read more
Pentagon Targets Open Source Security Risks in Software Procurement Overhaul The Department of Defense is shaking things up with its “outdated” software procurement systems through a new initiative known as Software Fast Track. This initiative is all about security, aiming to reform how software is acquired, tested, and authorised. The move comes as the DoD … Read more
Microsoft moved the goalposts once. Will Windows 12 bring another shift? Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer weighs in on the intense debate about Windows 11’s hardware requirements. Are these new rules genuinely for security, or are they merely a clever sales tactic? Source: The Register Key Points Windows 11’s hardware requirements are under scrutiny, with … Read more
Top sci-fi convention gets an earful from authors after using AI to screen panelists Recently, the renowned World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) faced significant backlash for using AI to vet potential panelists, causing uproar among authors and fans alike. Summary The controversy erupted on April 30 when chair Kathy Bond announced the use of AI … Read more
IBM customers assess the performance of AI agents IBM is making waves at its Think 2025 conference, showcasing new tools for its Watsonx orchestrate platform designed to help businesses build and integrate “agentic AI” agents. This buzzworthy term reflects the growing interest in AI systems that can communicate with each other to drive better business … Read more
Google Debuts an Updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Model Ahead of I/O Google has just launched the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview, an upgraded version of its popular AI model, just in time for their annual I/O developer conference. Source: Slashdot Key Points The Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview is a significant upgrade, enhancing functionality for coding … Read more
FYI: Most AI spending driven by FOMO, not ROI, CEOs tell IBM, LOL Just one in four AI investments are reaping the expected returns, according to a recent IBM survey of 2,000 CEOs. This finding, released during IBM’s annual Think conference, suggests that businesses are primarily motivated by the fear of missing out (FOMO) rather … Read more
AI Law Firm Offering $2.7 Legal Letters Wins ‘Landmark’ Approval English regulators have given the nod to a groundbreaking law firm that leverages AI to provide legal letters for as low as $2.67. Garfield AI, the brainchild of a former litigator and a quantum physicist, aims to streamline legal procedures for businesses and individuals by … Read more
Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Overhaul for Windows 11 Microsoft has just unveiled a massive update for Windows 11 that centres around AI technology, enhancing various features and introducing useful AI helpers throughout the system. This update aims to optimise user experience and streamline tasks in core Windows applications. Key Points A substantial AI update for Windows … Read more
College Graduate Unemployment Hits 5.8%, Highest in Decades Recent data from the New York Federal Reserve reveals that college graduate unemployment has soared to 5.8%, marking the worst job market for new grads in decades. The disparity between recent graduates’ unemployment rates and the general labour force has also reached alarming lows, indicating significant challenges … Read more
