Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning explained

AI, or artificial intelligence, is technology that attempts to simulate human cognitive function. A  popular use case right now is ChatGPT, which allows you to conversationally ask questions to a chatbot and get back relevant information because the AI can understand what you’re asking in plain language. Beyond just answering questions, these AIs are capable of writing code, creating detailed plans based on your specifications, summarizing documents, and more.

AI has made its way into the software development space in a number of ways. AI can be baked into applications to improve end user experience by creating personalized recommendations and tailoring experiences to the end user. AI-assisted development tools can complete the piece of code you started writing, or even offer suggestions for how to improve your code. Generative AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, can be used to ask for specific code snippets to perform a task, can explain what is happening in a piece of code, or can be used to troubleshoot why your code isn’t working as intended.

Read the articles below for more information on what you need to know about AI.

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

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

Feb 7, 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 Gemini 2.0 Flash, Flash-Lite, and Pro Gemini 2.0 … continue reading

Code.org and Amazon launch new curriculum to teach AI skills to kids in grades 8-12

Code.org and Amazon have announced the launch of a new curriculum for grades 8-12 to teach AI coding skills to kids. Code.org is a learning platform for computer science that is used in many schools, and it has been partnering with Amazon on various educational initiatives for a decade. According to Code.org, this new program, … continue reading

10 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.  Amazon Q Developer agent gets an update The agent now … continue reading

Survey: Organizations looking to AI to enhance value stream efforts

Organizations are looking to artificial intelligence to enhance their value stream initiatives, according to the fourth annual Value Stream Management survey sponsored by Broadcom and conducted by Dimension Research. According to 90% of respondents, AI can help in the advancement of value stream management, in the areas of improving predictive analytics, automating workflows and processes, … continue reading

JetBrains releases AI coding agent Junie

JetBrains has announced the launch of its new AI coding agent, Junie. Junie runs within JetBrains IDEs and can take on simple coding tasks or assist on more complex tasks with collaboration from the developer. “Thanks to the power of JetBrains IDEs, coupled with reliable LLMs, Junie already solves tasks that would otherwise require hours … continue reading

Postman launches new platform that lets developers build AI agents

Postman is helping make it easier for developers to design, test, and deploy AI agents with the launch of its AI Agent Builder tool.  According to the company, the rise of AI agents represents a shift in how software systems are being built and run. “As agents gain traction, we could see a 10X–100X increase … continue reading

Containers in 2025: Bridging the gap between software and hardware

Containers have long been a popular way of packaging up and delivering software, but many developers have also begun to explore using containers in more ways than originally intended.   In a recent episode of the SD Times podcast, What the Dev, Scott McCarty, senior principal product manager for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, sat down with … continue reading

Biden signs Executive Order for building out AI infrastructure

President Biden today signed an Executive Order to facilitate building the infrastructure needed for AI. Its goal is to enable the country to set up the necessary infrastructure for AI while balancing environmental concerns.  “We will not let America be out-built when it comes to the technology that will define the future, nor should we … continue reading

Biden administration sets new rules for exporting AI chips

The Biden administration today announced new rules regarding exportation of AI chips to 120 countries, according to reports from the Associated Press (AP).  The NY Times clarified that the framework divides countries into three categories: The U.S. and its 18 closest allies (including  Britain, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan), countries already under a … continue reading

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