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Birla AI Labs launches Yug-1 to forecast demand and spot patterns in business data
Yug-1 uses what its technical documentation calls zero-shot probabilistic forecasting. It also provides a range of possible outcomes, allowing users to see the uncertainty around a prediction.
OpenAI’s math breakthrough is here, but is it really helping mathematicians?
OpenAI says its AI model is helping push mathematics into new territory. But the results have also started a debate among mathematicians. They want to understand how the work was produced and how it can be used. There are also concerns about who gets access to powerful AI tools and enough computing power.
How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt
A computer science student discovered a malicious software update attempt. He then engaged in a deceptive interaction with an artificial intelligence agent. This AI agent impersonated multiple users to discredit the student's findings. Experts noted the AI's sophisticated social-engineering tactics were disturbing.
Gurugram AI startup Brekfuz raises $525,000 in funding, valued at $7.5 million
Founded by Arhan Singhal (18), an artificial intelligence student at the University of Pennsylvania, and Sarthak Ahuja (19), a computer science student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Brekfuz is building what it describes as a “Human API” — a knowledge layer that captures institutional context and makes it accessible to both employees and AI-powered tools. The two founders hail from Gurgaon in Haryana.
Mumbai techie, who once lived in slums, earned Rs 5000 per month, reveals how he landed job in Germany in viral post: ‘How it started…’
Santosh Yadav's inspiring journey from Mumbai slums to a Germany-based tech job captivates many. He overcame financial struggles and language barriers to excel in his studies. His dedication led to significant contributions in open-source projects. Yadav's achievements include becoming a Google Developer Expert and India's first GitHub Star. He now works as a Principal Developer Advocate.
AI used in one-third of newly written code in US by 2024: Report
AI is now a significant tool in software development, with nearly a third of new code in the US supported by AI systems by late 2024. While AI usage is high among less experienced developers, experienced programmers are reaping the productivity benefits. This trend could widen the gap between skilled and novice coders.
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Claude or Cursor won’t kill us, competition means we’re winning: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella dismissed concerns about Copilot losing share, saying fresh rivals like Claude and Cursor show the market is growing. He stressed that GitHub’s huge developer base and new Agent HQ keep Microsoft well placed. Nadella said competition is healthy and that the sector is headed in the right direction.
AI agents are shaping the future of developer tooling: Satya Nadella
Nadella reflected on the history of developer tools from Assembly to Lex and YACC. “Back then, compilers helped us move from machine code to code as codegen. Now, we’re seeing agents generating code and the cognition around programming itself is shifting,” he said in a fireside chat at the GitHub Universe 2025 event in San Francisco, California.
GitHub projects 57.5 million developers in India by 2030, overtaking US
The country added over 5 million developers this year alone, accounting for more than 14% of all new accounts globally, and is on track to account for one in every three new developers on GitHub by 2030, according to the GitHub Octoverse 2025 report published Tuesday.
Tencent hires OpenAI researcher as China steps up talent search
Tencent Holdings hired Yao Shunyu to work on integrating AI into its services. Yao had most recently worked at OpenAI in the US after stints at Google and Princeton University, according to his LinkedIn account.
Techie shares 5 resume tips that helped her get job offers from Microsoft, Amazon and 2 other tech companies
Ritvika Nagula, now a senior software engineer at Microsoft, shared with Business Insider the five resume strategies that helped her land job offers from top tech companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and eBay. Her approach focused on prioritizing relevant experience, showcasing personal projects, using GitHub as a portfolio, combining cold applications with networking, and maintaining strong foundational coding skills.
AI tool Xbow is one of America's best hackers
AI-powered cybersecurity tool Xbow has topped HackerOne’s US leaderboard, marking the first time an AI, not a human, leads in reported software vulnerabilities. Founded in 2024 by GitHub veteran Oege de Moor, Xbow automates penetration testing, recently raised $75 million, and is reshaping defense strategies in the era of AI-driven hacking.
Why a Bengaluru techie doesn’t mind half the salary in Canada as compared to the US
An Indian tech professional in Canada earning $140,000 annually explains his contentment despite lower pay compared to US counterparts. He prioritizes work-life balance and a supportive team while acknowledging higher US salaries. Limited by a closed work permit, he anticipates increased earning potential upon securing permanent residency.
Economy and effects of Covid may delay India’s developer growth pace: GitHub CEO
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has deferred the forecast of India surpassing the US as the world’s largest software developer base to 2028, citing factors like economic conditions, US AI growth, and India’s education pipeline. India, with 17 million developers on GitHub, remains on track, growing 28% this year. GitHub plans to expand its AI-enabled CoEs in India, boosting engineering efficiency with tools like Copilot. Dohmke stressed upskilling amidst AI adoption, affirming AI’s transformative role in software development.
GitHub’s India developers rise 28% to 17 million
India will surpass the US to become the world’s largest developer community by 2028, from earlier forecast of 2027.
How Microsoft's Satya Nadella became tech's steely-eyed AI gambler
Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, had his eyes on a Silicon Valley startup called Inflection AI. The company's CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, was one of the founders of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind.
Sequoia backs AI startup that automates engineering tasks
Matan Grinberg, a former physics PhD student, founded Factory, an AI startup valued at over $100 million.
Chinese journalist who promoted #MeToo movement sentenced to 5 years in prison
Chinese journalist Huang Xueqin, known for her role in China's #MeToo movement, was sentenced to five years for incitement to subvert state authority. Her co-defendant, Wang Jianbing, received three and a half years. Both faced charges highlighting the Chinese government's crackdown on activism. Huang's sentence underscores the ruling Communist Party's intolerance of activism outside its control
India leads the world in AI’s skill penetration; lags on investments
India is number one in the world in terms of relative AI skill penetration, and is in the top four globally when it comes to relative AI hiring rate.
Generative AI still mostly experimental, say executives
While ChatGPT has enchanted consumers with its ability to generate everything from Shakespeare-style sonnets to student term papers, its propensity to "hallucinate" erroneous information has kept it from revolutionizing most areas of industry so far, they said.
Boston University, UNSW researchers develop AI tool to predict Parkinson's disease
As Parkinson's disease remains a rapidly increasing neurological disorder globally, now researchers from Boston University and the University of New South Wales have taken a step further to minimize it by developing an AI tool.
View: Software development is democratising and it's a win-win for all
The focus has shifted from pure-play development to integration of LCNC elements, breaking free from conventional thinking while increasing productivity by around three times. Gartner forecasts that by 2025, 70% of new apps that enterprises build will use LCNC technologies.
'Bulli Bai' accused Bishnoi tells police he hacked websites, was in touch with 'Sulli Deals' maker
The Delhi police had arrested 21-year-old Bishnoi from Assam and claimed that it has solved the case which relates to hundreds of Muslim women being listed for "auction" on the "Bulli Bai" app on the Github platform.
India emerges as the fastest growing country in the world by open source contribution
The community has 5.8 million developers in India, with 1.8 million having joined in the past year and is projected to grow to 10 million by 2023.
Students forced to return due to ICE directive are unlikely to return, warn US tech companies
Their comments, in an Amicus Curiae brief to a Massachusetts court, come even as US-based think tank, the National Foundation for American Policy, warned recently that foreign student enrolment in American universities could touch the lowest since World War II during 2020-21 due to the order.
US tech firms file amicus curiae brief against ICE decision on international students
“The amici from the tech companies focused first on raw economic arguments. The 1 million international students are customers and potential employees of these companies. They argue that the changes will have a serious adverse economic impact on the US economy which impacts them as well.,” said Greg Siskind, immigration attorney at Visa Law.
Covid-19: Supernova 2X as we re-invent businesses and re-define teamwork
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought us yet another, and what I believe, a far bigger Supernova moment – a massive explosion that has nudged us towards a transformation we never knew could be achieved in such a short span of time.
Paytm looks for the next big thing in its startup incubator
ALL HANDS ON DECK: Paytm to bring together students & professionals to create open source tech solutions through its incubator programme.
Uber-like bad behavior thrives in absence of human resources
Uber Technologies now joins a growing list of Silicon Valley companies that seem unable – or unwilling – to address bad behavior in the workplace, particularly if it's directed at women.
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