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Late Night Linux

Late Night Linux – Episode 256

Nov 21, 2023
A guest host from Linux Matters discusses the new Steam Deck and Amazon's Linux-based OS. They also talk about great news for GNOME, the expensive cost of running Signal, GitHub's focus on Copilot, the drama at OpenAI, and updates in KDE.
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Quick takeaways

  • GitHub has announced their refounding on co-pilot, an AI tool that assists with writing code, showcasing the growing reliance on AI in the tech industry.
  • OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft raises questions about the future direction of the organization and the continuation of its projects under new management.

Deep dives

GitHub refounded on co-pilot

GitHub has announced their refounding on co-pilot, an AI tool that assists with writing code. Co-pilot can write functions, suggest variables and fill in code snippets based on existing code, making it a valuable tool for developers. GitHub plans to expand co-pilot's capabilities beyond code writing to include tasks like writing tests and documentation. While some may have concerns about relying heavily on AI for code development, co-pilot has proven to be a useful addition to the development process.

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