OpenAI tries to build its coding cred, acquires Python toolmaker Astral

In a move clearly designed to strengthen its position among developers, OpenAI has acquired Python tool maker Astral. The house of Altman expects the deal to strengthen the ecosystem for its Codex ...

OpenAI Acquires Python Toolmaker Astral to Expand Its AI Development Ecosystem

OpenAI acquires Python toolmaker Astral to boost its AI development ecosystem. Discover how this strategic move enhances high ...
Ars Technica

How AI coding agents work—and what to remember if you use them

AI coding agents from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google can now work on software projects for hours at a time, writing complete apps, running tests, and fixing bugs with human supervision. But these tools ...
ZDNet

Even Linus Torvalds is vibe coding now

Linus Torvalds used vibe programming for a toy program. Vibe programming remains risky for serious projects. Linux developers have adopted AI tools for maintenance work. Linus Torvalds has started ...

JetBrains shifts to agentic dev with Central, retires pair programming

Dev tooling biz JetBrains has previewed Central for agentic AI software development but will retire the Code With Me human ...
ZDNet

I took Harvard's free online coding classes to better catch AI's errors - and they're legit

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Wired

Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry’s Code With AI

Code Metal, a Boston-based startup that uses AI to write code and translate it into other programming languages, just closed a $125 million Series B funding round from new and existing investors. The ...
Analytics Insight

How to Learn AI Agents: Best Udemy Courses for 2026

Overview AI agents enable autonomous workflows, making them essential skills for future-ready tech professionalsChoosing hands-on Udemy courses helps build real ...