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Visual Studio Code Gets a Boost.

Today’s tech scene is buzzing with updates in open source and programming languages. From AI advancements to new tools, there’s a mix of innovation and caution in how we build and secure software. Let’s dive into the highlights.

En resumen
  1. Visual Studio Code Gets a Boost
  2. Financial Tools Update
  3. AI Meets Education
01 · Open Source

Visual Studio Code Gets a Boost

Visual Studio Code 1.138 brings new features.
Visual Studio Code 1.138 brings new features.

The latest Insiders release of Visual Studio Code (1.138) brings exciting features like improved Agent sessions. You can now share specific sessions easily, enhancing collaboration. Plus, there's better support for full-width characters, making it a win for developers working with CJK text.

02 · Open Source

Financial Tools Update

Dirk Eddelbuettel has rolled out updates for two R packages: td (version 0.0.7) and sanitizers (version 0.1.2). The td package now includes functions for financial data, while sanitizers enhances error detection for R programming. Both updates mark significant steps after years without major changes.

03 · Open Source

AI Meets Education

Bodhan AI Suite enhances multilingual education.
Bodhan AI Suite enhances multilingual education.

IIT Madras has launched the Bodhan AI suite, featuring four AI models tailored for Indic languages. This initiative aims to foster multilingual education by providing open tools for speech recognition and translation. It’s a collaborative effort designed to streamline AI resources across educational institutions.

04 · Open Source

Tackling Software Security

AI enhances embedded software security.
AI enhances embedded software security.

AI is reshaping embedded software security, moving beyond just detection to validated fixes. The Lightwell project, backed by IBM and Red Hat, is pioneering this shift by applying AI to strengthen open-source software supply chains. This proactive approach addresses vulnerabilities more effectively.

Cifras clave
₹1.34 billion

India's top institutes spent this amount on proprietary software over five years, highlighting a significant reliance on non-open-source tools.

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20,000+ engineers

IBM and Red Hat's Lightwell initiative is supported by a massive engineering workforce, aimed at strengthening open-source software security.

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Open Source For You

AI Strengthens Embedded Software Security

A new initiative, Project Lightwell, combines AI with engineering expertise to validate fixes for vulnerabilities in open-source software. This proactive measure aims to bolster security across complex digital systems.

Open Source For You

IIT Madras’ NVIDIA-Powered Bodhan AI Suite Launched For Indic Languages

The Bodhan AI Suite introduces four AI models for Indic languages, aiming to streamline multilingual education. It's designed to provide open tools for various language-related tasks, enhancing accessibility in education.

Enlaces rápidos
  1. Toolbox App 3.8: Improves IDE Update HandlingThe latest Toolbox App update enhances IDE update handling and restores keyboard navigation features. — JetBrains
  2. Changelog IRL @ PlanetScaleChangelog is hosting a live event at PlanetScale HQ for developers to discuss AI and tools. — Changelog
  3. Vector Databases ExplainedAn insightful look into what vector databases are and how they enhance AI applications. — Open Source For You
  4. Share your .NET story with the communityMicrosoft encourages developers to share their .NET success stories ahead of .NET Conf 2026. — Microsoft
  5. Dirk Eddelbuettel: sanitizers 0.1.2 on CRANThe sanitizers package for R has received a maintenance update to improve error detection. — Dirk Eddelbuettel