code generated by a large language model (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Code Llama) is considered broken

The NetBSD Foundation announces a new development policy: code generated by a large language model or similar technology (e.g. ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) is considered corrupted (i.e. whose copyright is unclear, which does not meet NetBSD’s licensing goals) and cannot be shipped to to NetBSD. NetBSD is a free and open source Unix operating system based … Read more

Generative artificial intelligence: how to choose between promise and reality before the bubble bursts?

The current hype around generative artificial intelligence is such that vendors are flooding the market with big promises, sometimes too good to be true. If we believe some, only a few would be needed encourage so all your problems are solved. Contribution of Alan Trefler, President of the Pega Management Board While the power of … Read more

Eaux et rivers de Bretagne launches its indicator for swimming without health risks

Eaux et rivers de Bretagne launches an alternative indicator of bathing water quality to the traditional European barometer. Goal? Highlight the best preserved sites and open a discussion about their current management. Every fifth beach in the country is regularly contaminated with bacteria , stands for waters and rivers of Brittany (ERB). For better information, … Read more