Techmeme Ride Home Tue. 05/20 – Microsoft Build 2025
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May 20, 2025 The latest developments in AI and machine learning take center stage, including a new AI coding agent from GitHub that helps fix bugs seamlessly. Legislation tackling the distribution of non-consensual images is also discussed, with the Take It Down Act gaining traction. Additionally, the implications of proposed fees on small imports from the EU are examined. Exciting advancements in humanoid robotics by NVIDIA point to a future where technology keeps us safe, thanks to human-like decision-making in autonomous vehicles.
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GitHub's AI Coding Agent Capabilities
- GitHub's new AI coding agent automates bug fixes, feature additions, and documentation improvements.
- It works by booting a virtual machine, analyzing code, and saving changes while tagging developers for review.
NLWeb Enables Conversational Websites
- NLWeb enables websites to add conversational AI interfaces with minimal code.
- It supports multiple AI models and can make content accessible to AI platforms.
Microsoft Hosts Diverse AI Models
- Microsoft embraces multiple AI models beyond OpenAI, hosting competing AI labs on Azure AI Foundry.
- Grok AI model hosting illustrates Nadella's push for Azure as the go-to AI platform.