[[{“value”:” As they gain in popularity, AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot may appear to be boosting productivity. But in reality, they could be causing overall code quality to decline. That’s the top-line finding from a new report released by software engineering platform GitClear, which analyzed 211 million code lines from 2020 to 2024. According […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
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[[{“value”:” AI Innovators, seize your moment! Have insights that could inspire 1,200 AI founders, investors, and enthusiasts eager to advance the future of AI? Take center stage, influence the AI conversation, and exchange ideas at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. We’re gathering top AI visionaries from the startup world to […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Apple pulls iCloud end-to-end encryption feature for UK users after government demanded backdoor
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DeepSeek to open-source parts of online services code
[[{“value”:” Chinese AI lab DeepSeek plans to open-source portions of its online services’ code as part of an “open source week” event next week. DeepSeek will open-source five code repositories that have been “documented, deployed and battle-tested in production,” the company said in a post on X on Thursday. Code repositories are storage locations for software […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
A huge trove of leaked Black Basta chat logs expose the ransomware gang’s key members and victims
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Lowest prices of the year end in 7 days
[[{“value”:” You read that headline correctly! The best deals for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets are about to end in just 7 days. Save up to $1,130 on individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets. Don’t wait — these offers end on February 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join us in celebrating 20 years of […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Three reasons every founder and VC should be at TechCrunch All Stage 2025
[[{“value”:” From idea to IPO — where are you on your startup journey? If any of that sounds like you — or if you’re in between stages and ready to level up — TechCrunch All Stage 2025 (formerly Early Stage) is the place to be. Join 1,200 founders to exchange ideas and meet the right VC […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
YouTube reportedly launching new ‘premium lite’ tier soon
[[{“value”:” YouTube is close to announcing a new lower-priced “premium lite” version of its subscription service, Bloomberg reports. The new tier is expected to launch in the United States, Australia, Germany, and Thailand “soon.” The tier will give users access to YouTube’s library of podcasts and how-to clips without ads, Bloomberg notes. Premium lite will be […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles
[[{“value”:” Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch….

Unlocking Knowledge: The Magic of “App(le)”. Integrating Digital Literacy and Interdisciplinary Learning
[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by author Within every primary classroom lies a narrative of discovery, a journey of enlightenment that unfolds with each passing school year. In the dynamic digital landscape of the 21st century, this narrative finds new expression in the digital realm. Amidst this evolution, the Magic “App(le)” project emerges as a beacon, offering primary school students not just…