Andor Season 2 ignites fresh Star Wars discourse on Disney+

April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm

Critics are delving deep into the renewed narrative of Star Wars with the second season of Andor, which returns on Disney+ with a bold new vision. The season is being lauded for its rebellious spirit and fresh take on iconic themes, setting the stage for robust discussion among longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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Apple rolls out its iOS 18.5 beta cycle to developers

April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm

Apple has advanced its software rollout with new developer betas for iOS 18.5. Recent releases offer minor design tweaks and under‐the-hood improvements as part of the routine update cycle, giving developers early access to test features ahead of the public launch slated for May.

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AI-generated code hallucinations threaten software safety

April 12, 2025, 8:20 am

Recent reports reveal that AI-powered code generation tools are fabricating non-existent software dependencies—a phenomenon often referred to as 'slopsquatting.' This unexpected behavior is sabotaging code integrity, introducing potential vulnerabilities into the software supply chain, and prompting a reassessment of AI integration in development workflows. Developers and industry experts are scrutinizing these hallucinations, which undermine the reliability of automated coding tools, and are urging for enhanced model training and safeguards to counteract the unintended risks.

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bleepingcomputer.com / AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk

theregister.com / AI can't stop making up software dependencies and sabotaging everything

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Devin AI coding agent slashes price to boost developer adoption

April 3, 2025, 4:20 pm

The popular AI coding assistant Devin is now available at a much lower price under a new pay-as-you-go model. This strategic price cut is designed to broaden access among enterprise clients and independent developers, reinforcing Devin’s role in automating programming tasks and streamlining software development workflows.

techcrunch.com / Devin, the viral coding AI agent, gets a new pay-as-you-go plan

venturebeat.com / Devin 2.0 is here: Cognition slashes price of AI software engineer to $20 per month from $500

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AI cybersecurity firms secure funds amid rising GenAI risks

April 1, 2025, 5:20 am

Two emerging AI cybersecurity startups have closed significant funding rounds aimed at countering the specialized threats posed by generative AI. One firm is focused on mitigating risks like deepfake deceptions, while the other is building innovative safeguards for enterprise-level AI applications. These investments underscore a broader trend of bolstering defenses as AI vulnerabilities increasingly threaten digital security.

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pulse2.com / GetReal Security: $17.5 Million (Series A) Closed For Mitigation Of Malicious GenAI Threats

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