Python stories

SAS unveils new AI tools on its Viya platform, including synthetic data maker and AI-powered assistant, aiming to boost speed, productivity and trust.

AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.

OVHcloud launches its Data Platform, a cloud service enabling organisations to analyse data with AI while ensuring compliance, cost control, and data sovereignty.

ABBYY unveils Document AI API, a developer-friendly tool to convert unstructured business documents into accurate data, boosting automation in workflows.

Warren Barkley from Google Cloud asserts that the growing demand for AI skills requires developers to possess hybrid capabilities beyond mere technical fluency.

Vertex AI has unveiled new features to strengthen enterprise multi-agent ecosystems, promising simpler development and enhanced integration for AI systems.

An AI engineering bootcamp launching on 10 March 2025 offers hands-on training with industry experts, focusing on practical skills in AI system development.

DeepSeek faces a major data breach, leading experts to advocate for decentralised AI systems to enhance security and mitigate user data risks.

Qt Group has launched the Qt AI Assistant to enhance UI development, aiming to reduce tedious tasks while supporting integration with multiple programming languages.

ThoughtSpot has unveiled Analyst Studio, a new platform aimed at streamlining data preparation, enhancing analytics, and optimising cloud costs for data teams.

GuidePoint Security has unveiled the use of a Python backdoor in recent ransomware attacks, enabling threat actors to maintain access and deploy malicious encryptors.

Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.

At GitHub Universe 2024, the platform unveiled a multi-model Copilot and GitHub Spark, aiming to empower 1 billion developers through AI tools.

As actuaries face mounting pressure for innovation, they are challenged by outdated technology and market demands, hindering their progress in a data-rich world.

GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.

Sonatype's latest report reveals open source software now comprises 90% of modern development, with a staggering 156% rise in malicious packages.

Stack Overflow's 2024 Developer Survey reveals JavaScript as the top language among UK developers, with Python leading future aspirations.

Endor Labs' 2024 Dependency Management Report reveals that 75% of security patches risk breaking software, complicating open source vulnerability management.

Oracle unveils AI-powered Code Assist and key upgrades to its OCI Kubernetes Engine to streamline application development and bolster AI workload management.

DataStax revamps its AI platform at RAG++ in NYC, boosting GenAI with native integrations from Unstructured.io and Glean, streamlined APIs, and key enhancements for developers.