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Gemini Pro: Google empowers developers with advanced AI capabilities

Ryan Daws — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:29:58 +0000

Google has announced the availability of its AI model Gemini Pro for developers and enterprises to craft solutions for their specific needs. This move is accompanied by a commitment to ongoing refinement based on user feedback. Gemini comes in three distinctive sizes: Ultra, Pro, and Nano. The Nano version has already been integrated into Android... Read more »

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AWS AppFabric boosts productivity across SaaS apps using AI

Ryan Daws — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:47:36 +0000

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a new feature for its AppFabric service that helps software developers create more productive experiences in cloud applications using AI capabilities spanning multiple Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tools. The productivity feature for AppFabric, now in preview, enables developers to build or enhance AI-powered assistants in their apps that can understand the... Read more »

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AI coding assistants: A double-edged sword for DevOps in 2024

Ryan Daws — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:06:02 +0000

A growing reliance on AI-powered coding assistants is reshaping how DevOps teams operate, for better or worse. According to Forrester’s 2024 cybersecurity, risk, and privacy predictions, AI coding assistants are becoming integral to boosting productivity. However, a cautionary note accompanies this technological shift, as Forrester warns of potential pitfalls that could lead to cybersecurity breaches.... Read more »

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Wallarm highlights disturbing trends in API security threats

Ryan Daws — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:40:12 +0000

Wallarm has released its Q3 2023 API ThreatStats report which sheds light on the escalating threats targeting APIs and revealing vulnerabilities that have impacted industry giants such as Netflix, VMware, and SAP. The report’s revamped ‘Top 10 API Security Threats’ compilation outlines 239 vulnerabilities discovered during the quarter, with injections taking the lead. Injections involve... Read more »

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Google scraps controversial Web Environment Integrity API

Ryan Daws — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:05:26 +0000

Google has officially scrapped its controversial Web Environment Integrity API proposal, which was likened to digital rights management (DRM) for the open web. The API, which was at the proposal stage, aimed to allow websites to verify the authenticity of users and their devices or browsers. Google’s intentions behind this initiative were to enhance user... Read more »

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Google’s latest APIs focus on fighting climate change and its effects

Ryan Daws — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:06:58 +0000

In a bid to further its commitment to environmental sustainability, Google has announced the launch of a suite of new sustainability APIs at the Google Cloud Next event. The new APIs provide developers with real-time insights into solar potential, air quality, and pollen levels, aiming to collectively reduce carbon emissions by 1 gigaton annually by... Read more »

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Salt launches STEP program to enhance API security for enterprises

Ryan Daws — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:06 +0000

Salt Security has launched an initiative to help enterprises significantly reduce risk across their API ecosystem. The STEP (Salt Technical Ecosystem Partner) program encompasses the integration of AI-driven API security insights into existing workflows and tools within organisations. This integration empowers joint customers to bolster their security posture using the Salt Security API Protection Platform.... Read more »

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OpenAI removes the GPT-4 API waitlist

Ryan Daws — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:31:56 +0000

OpenAI has announced that its GPT-4 API is now available to all paying customers. The API has been under closed testing since its launch in March. Developers can integrate OpenAI’s large language model (LLM) into their own products for uses such as summarisation, coding assistance, analysis, and composition. OpenAI has also introduced updates to chat-based... Read more »

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Reddit hacker’s demands include reversing API changes

Ryan Daws — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:26:12 +0000

Reddit recently fell victim to a phishing attack and the group responsible has now publicised their ransom demands. The attack resulted in the exposure of internal documents, dashboards, code, and contracts. While the data has not been made public so far, the situation could change as ransomware gang BlackCat – also known as ALPHV –... Read more »

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Reddit CEO refuses to change API policy despite protests

Ryan Daws — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:07 +0000

The Reddit community has been rocked by a recent decision to implement API changes that have led several third-party developers to shut down their apps. Reddit’s decision sparked widespread protest, with thousands of communities going dark in response. Despite the backlash, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman remains steadfast in his support of the changes. In an... Read more »

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