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Microsoft’s M12 Fund And GitHub Invest in Open-source Low-Code Platform ToolJet

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 2y ago

Microsoft’s M12 Fund And GitHub Invest in Open-source Low-Code Platform ToolJet

The investment will play a pivotal role in ToolJet's strategic initiatives as it focuses on expanding its workforce and advancing the artificial intelligence capabilities within the platform.

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India's community on GitHub soars 28% to 17M developers

YourStory

YourStory · 10m ago

India's community on GitHub soars 28% to 17M developers

India's developer community on GitHub is one of the fastest-growing in the world, with over 17 million developers in the country. According to the latest Octoverse report by GitHub, India ranks second globally in GitHub Education users, generative AI projects contributors, and open-source contributions. The report also highlights the increasing focus on generative AI in India and the country's contributions to societal development through open-source projects. GitHub predicts that India will surpass the US to become the world's largest developer community by 2028. The company also announced updates to its Copilot-powered platform during its developer conference, GitHub Universe '24.

Mistral releases a vibe coding client, Mistral Code | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Mistral releases a vibe coding client, Mistral Code | TechCrunch

French AI startup Mistral has introduced Mistral Code, a "vibe coding" client to rival platforms like GitHub Copilot. This AI-driven coding assistant, based on the open-source project Continue, combines various Mistral models and offers an integrated platform for enterprise developers. Supporting over 80 programming languages, it provides features from code completions to multi-step refactoring. Companies like Capgemini are already using it. The tool aims to enhance coding productivity and is available in private beta.

xAI open-sources base model of Grok, but without any training code

TechCrunch · 1y ago

xAI open-sources base model of Grok, but without any training code

Elon Musk's xAI has open-sourced the base code for the Grok AI model. The model, known as the "314 billion parameter Mixture-of-Expert model," is available on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0. However, the training code is not included. The Grok model was previously released as a chatbot on the X social network but the open-source version does not have connections to the network. Some companies are already considering using Grok in their AI-powered tools, and Perplexity CEO Arvind Srinivas has mentioned fine-tuning it for conversational search.

AI and data infrastructure drives demand for open source startups

TechCrunch · 1y ago

AI and data infrastructure drives demand for open source startups

A new report from venture capital firm Runa Capital highlights the growing demand for open source startups in the AI and data infrastructure sectors. The report, called the Runa Open Source Startup (ROSS) Index, showcases the fastest-growing commercial open source software (COSS) startups. In 2023, over half of the top 50 trending open source startups were related to AI and data infrastructure. The report also provides insights into geographies, programming languages, and funding trends in the open source startup ecosystem. The methodology behind the index takes into account factors such as GitHub stars and growth rates.

GitHub under attack — millions of malicious cloud repositories bombard website

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

GitHub under attack — millions of malicious cloud repositories bombard website

Hackers have been launching a typosquatting attack on GitHub, a popular open source cloud repository, by cloning existing repositories and embedding them with malware. The attack has impacted over 100,000 GitHub repositories, but researchers believe the actual number could be in the millions. The malware, known as BlackCap-Grabber, steals sensitive information such as authentication cookies and login credentials. Despite efforts by GitHub to stop the cloned packages from reaching the platform, approximately 1% of the malicious repos still manage to survive. Developers unknowingly further propagate the attack by forking the malicious forks themselves.

GitHub’s new AI coding agent can fix bugs for you

The Verge

The Verge · 3m ago

GitHub’s new AI coding agent can fix bugs for you

GitHub has introduced an AI coding agent embedded in GitHub Copilot, capable of fixing bugs, adding features, and improving documentation based on assigned tasks. It automatically sets up a virtual machine, analyzes the codebase, and tracks its reasoning process in session logs. Available to Copilot Enterprise and Pro Plus users, it incorporates context from discussions and adheres to coding standards. Microsoft is also open-sourcing GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, enhancing AI capabilities.

DataStax acquires Langflow to accelerate enterprise generative AI app development

Venturebeat

Venturebeat · 1y ago

DataStax acquires Langflow to accelerate enterprise generative AI app development

DataStax has acquired Langflow, an open-source platform for building retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications. The acquisition will empower DataStax to deliver comprehensive solutions for generative AI applications. By integrating Langflow's technology into its portfolio, DataStax aims to simplify the development and deployment of generative AI applications. With a drag-and-drop visual framework and pre-built components, Langflow enables developers to build RAG apps quickly. This move reflects the increasing demand for low-code and no-code solutions in the enterprise AI market. The acquisition positions DataStax as a dominant player in the generative AI market and enables enterprises to unlock the full potential of their data.

German router maker is latest company to inadvertently clarify the LGPL license

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 7m ago

German router maker is latest company to inadvertently clarify the LGPL license

A German court case reinforced that open-source licenses like GNU General Public License (GPL) and Lesser GPL (LGPL) require companies to provide complete, usable source code. German developer Sebastian Steck sued AVM, a leading router maker, for not providing full source code and compilation scripts for its software. AVM complied after legal proceedings, illustrating the importance of adhering to open-source license conditions. This case highlights ongoing legal actions needed to ensure compliance with copyleft licenses.

Siri to gain deep Shortcuts integration in iOS 18, Apple spending millions per day on conversational AI

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Siri to gain deep Shortcuts integration in iOS 18, Apple spending millions per day on conversational AI

Apple's Siri is set to gain deeper integration with the Shortcuts app in iOS 18, allowing users to automate complex tasks through voice commands. This feature will enable users to perform actions like turning the last five photos into a GIF using Siri. Apple's efforts in conversational AI include a 16-person team focused on foundational models and significant investments in AI computing. Additionally, it's reported that Apple's Ajax GPT large language model may surpass ChatGPT 3.5, and its training model code has been published as an open-source project on GitHub.

India needs open-source AI models for cultural and linguistic representation: IBM

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

India needs open-source AI models for cultural and linguistic representation: IBM

IBM executives emphasized the need for open-source AI models in India to ensure cultural and linguistic representation and maintain technological sovereignty. They highlighted IBM's commitment to open innovation and collaboration in the AI ecosystem. IBM has open-sourced its advanced language and code models and launched InstructLab in partnership with Red Hat. The focus on open-source aligns with India's desire for sovereign capabilities and control over technology. IBM sees opportunities in data, automation, generative AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability in the Indian market. They also announced updates to their Watsonx AI platform and introduced AI-powered automation capabilities.

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