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  • Slashdot: Diffusion + Coding = DiffuCode. How Apple Released a Weirdly Interesting Coding Language Model

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    Source URL: https://developers.slashdot.org/story/25/07/05/1259255/diffusion–coding–diffucode-how-apple-released-a-weirdly-interesting-coding-language-model?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Diffusion + Coding = DiffuCode. How Apple Released a Weirdly Interesting Coding Language Model Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Short Summary with Insight:** The text discusses the release of Apple’s new AI model, DiffuCode-7B-cpGRPO, which utilizes a diffusion-based approach for code generation, unlike traditional autoregressive large language…

  • The Register: Ingram Micro confirms ransomware behind multi-day outage

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/06/ingram_micro_confirms_ransomware_behind/ Source: The Register Title: Ingram Micro confirms ransomware behind multi-day outage Feedly Summary: SafePay crew claims responsibility for intrusion at one of world’s largest tech distributors Ingram Micro, one of the world’s largest distributors, has confirmed it is trying to restore systems following a ransomware attack.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…

  • Simon Willison’s Weblog: Supabase MCP can leak your entire SQL database

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    Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/6/supabase-mcp-lethal-trifecta/#atom-everything Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: Supabase MCP can leak your entire SQL database Feedly Summary: Supabase MCP can leak your entire SQL database Here’s yet another example of a lethal trifecta attack, where an LLM system combines access to private data, exposure to potentially malicious instructions and a mechanism to communicate data…

  • Slashdot: Microsoft Open Sources Copilot Chat for VS Code on GitHub

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    Source URL: https://developers.slashdot.org/story/25/07/05/1935203/microsoft-open-sources-copilot-chat-for-vs-code-on-github Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Open Sources Copilot Chat for VS Code on GitHub Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft has open-sourced the GitHub Copilot Chat extension for VS Code, allowing developers to access its internal workings, including data handling and telemetry. This transparency is significant for security, as it…

  • Slashdot: XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/07/05/1847237/xbows-ai-powered-pentester-grabs-top-rank-on-hackerone-raises-75m-to-grow-platform Source: Slashdot Title: XBOW’s AI-Powered Pentester Grabs Top Rank on HackerOne, Raises $75M to Grow Platform Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the emergence of “Xbow,” an autonomous AI-powered penetration tester that has excelled in finding and reporting vulnerabilities in enterprise software. This innovation highlights the trend…

  • Slashdot: Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched

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    Source URL: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/25/07/05/0323220/two-sudo-vulnerabilities-discovered-and-patched?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Two Sudo Vulnerabilities Discovered and Patched Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses recently disclosed security vulnerabilities in Sudo that allow local attackers to escalate their privileges. Researchers have identified two critical flaws, CVE-2025-32462 and CVE-2025-32463, which could potentially expose systems to security risks and…

  • Slashdot: AI Coding Agents Are Already Commoditized

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    Source URL: https://developers.slashdot.org/story/25/07/04/191224/ai-coding-agents-are-already-commoditized?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: AI Coding Agents Are Already Commoditized Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the commoditization of AI coding agents, arguing that recent advancements in AI models have leveled the playing field, making powerful coding agents accessible without unique technical advantages. Sean Goedecke emphasizes that the…

  • Slashdot: US Plans AI Chip Curbs on Malaysia, Thailand Over China Concerns

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/07/04/1644224/us-plans-ai-chip-curbs-on-malaysia-thailand-over-china-concerns?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: US Plans AI Chip Curbs on Malaysia, Thailand Over China Concerns Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the Trump administration’s plans to restrict shipments of AI chips from companies like Nvidia to Malaysia and Thailand, aiming to prevent semiconductor smuggling into China. This move…

  • Slashdot: UK Minister Tells Turing AI Institute To Focus On Defense

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/07/04/2011230/uk-minister-tells-turing-ai-institute-to-focus-on-defense Source: Slashdot Title: UK Minister Tells Turing AI Institute To Focus On Defense Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: UK Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle emphasizes the importance of enhancing AI capabilities for national security, urging a shift in focus at the Alan Turing Institute towards defense. This reflects…

  • Simon Willison’s Weblog: Identify, solve, verify

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    Source URL: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/4/identify-solve-verify/#atom-everything Source: Simon Willison’s Weblog Title: Identify, solve, verify Feedly Summary: The more time I spend using LLMs for code, the less I worry for my career – even as their coding capabilities continue to improve. Using LLMs as part of my process helps me understand how much of my job isn’t just…