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  • Cloud Blog: Gemini momentum continues with launch of 2.5 Flash-Lite and general availability of 2.5 Flash and Pro on Vertex AI

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/gemini-2-5-flash-lite-flash-pro-ga-vertex-ai/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Gemini momentum continues with launch of 2.5 Flash-Lite and general availability of 2.5 Flash and Pro on Vertex AI Feedly Summary: The momentum of the Gemini 2.5 era continues to build. Following our recent announcements, we’re empowering enterprise builders and developers with even greater access to the intelligence,…

  • The Register: Microsoft brings 365 suite on-prem as part of sovereign cloud push

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/17/microsoft_365_on_prem_azure_local/ Source: The Register Title: Microsoft brings 365 suite on-prem as part of sovereign cloud push Feedly Summary: Mostly aimed at Europe and its increasingly nervous users Microsoft has created a version of its 365 productivity suite that runs on-premises, as part of a move to satisfy European regulations.… AI Summary and Description:…

  • Slashdot: Arc Browser’s Maker Releases First Beta of Its New AI-Powered Browser ‘Dia’

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/06/14/0634217/arc-browsers-maker-releases-first-beta-of-its-new-ai-powered-browser-dia?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Arc Browser’s Maker Releases First Beta of Its New AI-Powered Browser ‘Dia’ Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The Browser Company has launched a new AI-powered web browser named Arc, featuring an integrated AI chatbot that enhances user interaction by automating web searches and summarizing content. This…

  • Cloud Blog: Accelerating innovation with Agent Assist, Looker (Google Cloud core) and Vertex AI Vector Search, now FedRAMP High authorized

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/accelerating-innovation-with-agent-assist-looker-google-cloud-core-and-vertex-ai-vector-search-now-fedramp-high-authorized/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Accelerating innovation with Agent Assist, Looker (Google Cloud core) and Vertex AI Vector Search, now FedRAMP High authorized Feedly Summary: In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the need to protect highly sensitive government data remains paramount. Today, we reinforce our commitment to providing the highest level of assurance that…

  • The Register: AI coding tools are like that helpful but untrustworthy friend, devs say

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/12/devs_mostly_welcome_ai_coding/ Source: The Register Title: AI coding tools are like that helpful but untrustworthy friend, devs say Feedly Summary: A survey from AI biz Qodo finds robo-coding productivity gains are unevenly distributed Exclusive Software developers largely appreciate the productivity improvements they get from AI coding tools, but they don’t entirely trust their output,…

  • Slashdot: Canva Now Requires Use of LLMs During Coding Interviews

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/06/12/005258/canva-now-requires-use-of-llms-during-coding-interviews?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Canva Now Requires Use of LLMs During Coding Interviews Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Canva is modernizing its developer hiring process by incorporating AI coding assistants into technical interviews. This shift reflects the growing reliance on AI tools in software development, aiming to better evaluate candidates’…

  • Slashdot: Large Language Models, Small Labor Market Effects

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/06/12/0117247/large-language-models-small-labor-market-effects?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Large Language Models, Small Labor Market Effects Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The study examines the labor market effects of AI chatbots, particularly focusing on how their adoption influences workplaces and job dynamics. While substantial investments in AI chatbots have been made, the study finds minimal…

  • The Register: Canva to job candidates: Thou shalt use AI during interviews

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/11/canva_coding_assistant_job_interviews/ Source: The Register Title: Canva to job candidates: Thou shalt use AI during interviews Feedly Summary: Design software slinger warns it won’t hire devs who aren’t good at modern tools Australian SaaS-y graphic design service Canva now requires candidates for developer jobs to use AI coding assistants during the interview process.… AI…

  • CSA: Boost Cloud Security Without Bugging Your Developers

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    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/boost-cloud-security-without-bugging-your-developers Source: CSA Title: Boost Cloud Security Without Bugging Your Developers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights the critical balance organizations must strike between enhancing security measures for cloud environments and ensuring that developers maintain productivity. It emphasizes strategies like zero standing privileges and tailored access controls that…