Volunteer maintainers of critical open-source projects like FFmpeg are being overwhelmed by AI-generated bug reports. The situation highlights the growing gap between corporate dependence on free software and actual support for the developers maintaining it.
Tavus has raised $40 million in Series B funding to develop PALs, emotionally intelligent AI humans that can see, hear, and act like real people. The funding round was led by CRV with participation from major investors including Sequoia Capital and Y Combinator. The company aims to revolutionize hum
Cassava Technologies has launched its CAIMEx platform to provide African mobile network operators with simplified access to major AI models. The platform connects operators to tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others while keeping data within Africa. This addresses both technological access a
According to new research, AI-generated “workslop” costs companies $186 per employee monthly and takes 2 hours to fix each incident. An MIT expert predicts companies will soon use AI to detect slop and demand prompt transparency. The era of hiding behind AI is ending.
Joy Parenting Club has raised $14 million to scale its AI-powered parenting assistant. The platform combines artificial intelligence with human experts to help families navigate early childhood challenges from sleep training to behavioral issues.
AMD is submitting new graphics driver code for the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel. The updates include support for Valve’s video extension used by Steam Link VR, showing AMD’s growing commitment to Linux gaming and VR.
New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act took effect this week, requiring companies like Uber and DoorDash to disclose when algorithms use personal data to set prices. The notices appear during checkout but don’t explain exactly how your information affects what you pay. This transparency push
Microsoft confirms it’s retiring the sidebar app list feature in Edge that let users pin websites like Instagram and Spotify. The change is rolling out gradually across Canary and Dev versions before hitting stable releases. Built-in tools including Copilot will remain available.
Figma is expanding aggressively in India, opening a Bengaluru office to target the country’s massive developer community. India represents Figma’s second-largest user base globally, with over 40% of top BSE companies using the platform. The move signals Figma’s broader push beyond design into develo
Windows 11 now supports native passkey integration with popular password managers 1Password and Bitwarden. The feature uses Windows Hello for secure authentication and is rolling out immediately. Full availability comes with the November 2025 security update.
