Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 04/17 – Copilots Or The Biggest Model Wins? The Competing AI Visions.
Apr 17, 2024
T-Mobile and Verizon are investigating bribery attempts for SIM swaps, raising serious security concerns. Meanwhile, AI copilots are transforming coding practices, balancing productivity gains against important ethical challenges. The excitement around the audio app AirChat is growing, showcasing new ways to interact online. Amazon Prime memberships are hitting record highs, while Boston Dynamics bids farewell to its iconic Atlas robot, marking a pivotal moment in robotics.
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SIM Swap Bribes
- T-Mobile and Verizon employees are receiving text bribes for SIM swaps.
- This highlights a potential threat surface of mid-level employees with access to sensitive systems.
Copilot Popularity and Limitations
- GitHub Copilot is used by 54.8% of developers and has 1.3 million customers, including large businesses.
- It automates tedious coding tasks but has limitations, such as pulling outdated code or buggy suggestions.
Using Copilot Wisely
- Treat Copilot as an assistant, not a replacement for human programmers.
- Implement robust guidelines to ensure programmers don't blindly accept Copilot's suggestions.