Visual Studio adds support for code referencing of GitHub Copilot completions

Microsoft has announced that Visual Studio now supports code referencing for GitHub Copilot completions. Code referencing enables developers to verify if the suggestions coming from Copilot are based on public code, which could potentially lead to open-source licensing issues depending on what the developer is using the code for.  “By integrating code referencing into GitHub … continue reading

VSM Fuels Growth in Digital Transformation, While Maturity Gaps Remain

Organizations that have begun a digital transformation either use value stream management (VSM) or plan to use it to help them make better data-driven decisions and facilitate faster product delivery to increase customer value, according to recent research from Broadcom and Dimensional Research.  “The findings show that VSM data, customer value, and AI are intrinsically … continue reading

New open source tools to detect, defend against malicious code

Application security posture management company Apiiro today has released two open-source tools to help organizations defend against malicious code in their applications. The action comes on the heels of Apiiro’s security research that shows thousands of malicious code instances in repositories and packages. According to the company, its focus in the research was deep code … continue reading

New tech, new problems: Why application development needs a big-picture view

Technology continues to rapidly advance, particularly with the ongoing evolution of generative AI, the growing emergence of innovative methods for leveraging data, and new platforms that enable companies to rapidly develop SaaS offerings.  However, many organizations have approached innovation without a comprehensive strategy or holistic view of their applications, simply focusing on adding the latest … continue reading

DeepSeek Unpacked: Security, Innovation, and What’s Next

DeepSeek has taken the tech world by storm for the past month after it was revealed that the company’s models were trained for a fraction of the cost of other top models while still delivering competitive performance in many areas. Not only were they cheaper to train, but they’re also cheaper to run, making DeepSeek’s … continue reading

Boomi launches new API management solution to help companies deal with API sprawl

The integration company Boomi today announced a new API management solution that empowers organizations to control API sprawl. Organizations that are utilizing generative AI have about five times as many APIs as those who aren’t, according to IDC’s API Sprawl and AI Enablement report from December 2024.  “APIs have become the backbone of AI-driven innovation, … continue reading

The AI app gold rush: Move fast and build smart

The AI gold rush is here. Unlike past tech booms, this isn’t just about who has the best technology—it’s about who can move fast, build efficiently, and iterate on the fly. Companies that thrive in this era are the ones mastering a tricky balancing act: building transformative AI products while moving at a blistering pace. … continue reading

Feb 14, 2025: Development tools that have recently added new AI capabilities

Software companies are constantly trying to add more and more AI features to their platforms, and it can be hard to keep up with it all. We’ve written this roundup to share updates from 10 notable companies that have recently enhanced their products with AI.  Google announces public beta for Gen AI Toolbox for Databases … continue reading

Second beta of Android 16 is here

The Android development team has announced the second beta of Android 16, adding updates to the camera and media, along with several behavior changes.  One of the camera updates is the ability to use hybrid auto exposure, where the user controls some aspects of exposure and the auto-exposure (AE) algorithm handles the rest. Users will … continue reading

mabl launches GenAI Test Creation, Tools for Playwright

The testing company mabl has announced two new tools designed to improve the software testing process:  GenAI Test Creation and Tools for Playwright.  Mabl GenAI Test Creation uses generative AI to automatically create tests based on existing assets. The tests it generates are designed to be easy to maintain in order to cut down on … continue reading

JetBrains AI Assistant can now use local LLMs

JetBrains has announced an update to its AI Assistant that enables it to use local models so that developers under strict data privacy and compliance rules can work with it.  To enable this feature, users will need to enable LM Studio under “Third-party AI providers” in the AI Assistant settings. LM Studio provides an interface … continue reading

More than machines: The inner workings of AI agents

In my past experience designing conversational systems, I saw firsthand the limitations of traditional AI. The system I worked with could reliably detect entities, but its rigid logic made scaling these solutions impossible. Conversations followed preprogrammed paths: if the user said X, respond with Y. Any deviation broke the flow, highlighting how inflexible these systems … continue reading

The future of embedded analytics and how it’s shaping decision making

Embedded analytics is poised for significant transformation, driven by advancements in AI, data visualization, and the increasing demand for data-driven decision-making. The growing emphasis on data-driven strategies has put embedded analytics in a central role for improving operational efficiency, customer experiences, and overall business performance. The future of embedded analytics will be defined by its … continue reading

Anthropic releases dataset that provides insight into how AI is influencing labor market

Anthropic has published the Anthropic Economic Index in an attempt to understand how AI is impacting labor markets.  The report details how AI is actually being used by workers today, which tasks it’s being used for, and how worker salary influences AI use.  Anthropic decided to group AI use by occupational tasks rather than occupations, … continue reading

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