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Github is a code repository designed for companies and individual programmers. Conceptualized in 2007, Github is used by 65+ million developers and 3+ million organizations to build, ship, and maintain software code. Github claims it is the world’s largest and most advanced development platform in the world. The company also provides collaborative version control and package repository management. It is headquartered in California and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft since 2018. Github was originally a flat organization with no mid-level managers and everyone was considered as a manager. Employees could choose to work on any project but the pay was decided by the CEO. In 2014, a layer of middle management was introduced. Github’s interesting mascot is an “octocat”, a cat with eight octopus-like arms. The character was created by graphic designer Simon Oxley as clip art for sale on iStock. Github noticed his work after Twitter chose a bird Oxley designed as their logo. The mascot has since been adapted for different purposes of Github.
OpenCode breach may have exposed API keys for AI services
OpenCode, a platform that integrates models from various AI providers, has confirmed a security breach.
Meta's GitHub repositories hacked, exposing code and personal data
Meta has confirmed a data breach after hackers accessed its GitHub repositories using stolen employee credentials.
Chinese hacker used AI in South Korean bank attacks: CrowdStrike
A recent report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed that a 26-year-old suspect from China's Guangdong province may be behind the cyberattacks on South Korea's financial sector.
OpenAI's unreleased model makes hundreds of math breakthroughs
OpenAI has unveiled a massive trove of mathematical research produced by an unreleased frontier model.
OpenAI's Codex can now work across devices
OpenAI has announced a major upgrade to its software engineering agent, Codex at the company's DevDay event on Tuesday.
Google's open AI models cross 1B downloads
Google's open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemma, has crossed the one billion downloads mark. The tech giant announced this achievement on social media, highlighting its vision for the Gemma family of models.
Cursor launches Origin to take on GitHub in code hosting
Cursor, one of the leading providers of vibe coding tools, has launched Origin.
X open-sources its algorithm, lets users check shadowbans
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has open-sourced its "For You" algorithm and core ranking engine.
Kimi K3 AI caught cheating during safety test
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model from Chinese start-up Moonshot AI has been flagged for cheating during a test. The incident was reported by US-based start-up Frontier Security.
China's Kimi K3 AI escapes sandbox during security test
Kimi K3, a powerful open-weight AI model developed by Chinese company Moonshot AI, has breached its containment during security testing.
Google open-sources AI model designed for earlier hurricane warnings
Google DeepMind and Google Research have developed an advanced weather prediction model, WeatherNext, to improve cyclone warnings.
NVIDIA launches AI security alliance after Hugging Face hack
In the wake of the recent Hugging Face incident, NVIDIA has announced a new coalition with other companies to build and share tools for AI safety and cybersecurity.
India moves to block Dorsey's Bitchat app amid CJP protests
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has directed GitHub to remove repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app.
OpenAI flags widespread flaws in SWE-Bench Pro benchmark
OpenAI has raised concerns over SWE-Bench Pro, a popular coding benchmark.
Xiaomi says its new AI coding model beats Claude Code
Xiaomi has unveiled MiMo Code v0.1.0, an open-source terminal-native AI coding assistant for developers.
Why Microsoft has shut down code repositories on GitHub
Microsoft has suspended access to several of its open-source projects on GitHub after a major security breach.
Notion restores access to Anthropic models after brief disruption
Notion, the popular productivity tool, has restored access to Anthropic's models after a brief service disruption.
GitLab cuts 14% of workforce as focus shifts to AI
GitLab, a leading web-based software development platform, has announced the layoff of some 14% of its workforce.
Microsoft's Majorana 2 chip may make quantum computing practical soon
Microsoft has unveiled the Majorana 2, its next-generation topological quantum chip.
GTA V cheat service hack exposes thousands of gamers
Atlas Menu, a cheat service for the online game Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), has been hacked.
Microsoft Build 2026 starts today: What to expect
Microsoft's Build conference is set to kick off in San Francisco today. The event marks a strategic shift for the tech giant as it continues its transformation into an AI-focused company.
Microsoft faces backlash over action against researcher sharing exploit code
Microsoft is facing flak for its action against a security researcher who publicly shared proof-of-concept code for software vulnerabilities.
GitHub under pressure amid outages, vulnerabilities, and internal breach
GitHub, the popular code-sharing platform owned by Microsoft, is facing a series of major challenges.
These AI apps can create fun photo challenges
Photo scavenger hunts have become a go-to option for family outings, team-building events, and casual hangouts with friends.
Spotify now lets AI agents upload your podcasts
Spotify has announced a new command-line tool, "Save to Spotify," for saving AI-generated podcasts directly into the app.
Will AI start developing its own successors soon?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of a major breakthrough.
Anthropic adds repeatable routines to Claude Code: How to use
Anthropic has announced a major update for its Claude Code, a part of the Claude app for Mac.
GitHub now has over 27M developers from India
GitHub, the world's leading platform for software development and version control, has witnessed a massive surge in its Indian developer base.
If you're software developer, these AI tools are a must-have
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing software development by automating repetitive tasks, providing intelligent code suggestions, and improving code quality. This transformation enables developers to focus more on creative problem-solving.
FitFusion AI: Your go-to tool for personalized workout routines
In today's fast-paced world, achieving fitness goals requires smart and personalized strategies.
Anthropic AI coding tool leaks its own source code again
Anthropic, the American artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude family of AI models, has accidentally leaked the complete source code of its AI coding tool, Claude Code.
DeepSeek's new AI tool can sharpen 3D designing
Chinese start-up DeepSeek has teamed up with researchers from Tencent Holdings and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to develop an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technique.
Microsoft Build 2026 set for June 2-3: What to expect
Microsoft has announced the dates for its annual developer conference, Build 2026.
GitHub just added Anthropic and OpenAI's coding agents
GitHub, the Microsoft-owned platform, has integrated Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's Codex AI coding agents into its services.
India to become top GitHub community by 2030: Microsoft CEO
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has predicted that India will become the world's leading community on GitHub by 2030.
MKBHD's controversial wallpaper app is shutting down this month
Marques Brownlee, the tech influencer known as MKBHD, has announced the shutdown of his wallpaper app, Panels. The decision comes just over a year after its controversial launch in September 2024.
Create a website without coding: 5 ways to do that
Creating a website without coding is now easier than ever, thanks to various tools and platforms.
GitHub's latest feature unites AI coding agents in one place
GitHub, the Microsoft-owned developer platform, has announced the launch of Agent HQ.
OpenAI's latest upgrade makes Codex agent think longer, fix better
OpenAI has announced an upgrade to its AI coding agent, Codex, with the introduction of a new version of GPT-5.
Meta claims popoular AI benchmark flawed, models 'cheating' via GitHub
Meta researchers have flagged potential flaws in a widely-used benchmark for evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) models.