#23 Story Points

Get your snacks ready and prepare we’re serving tech news is fresher than the code on your favorite GitHub repository ??

News sprint

1. Lazarus hackers exploit an unpatched Windows driver vulnerability to deploy a rootkit. #Windows
2. Toyota admitted that its network was hacked after a cybercriminal posted 240GB of stolen data on a hacking forum. #Cybercrime
3. How independent is GitHub from Microsoft after the acquisition? An interview with GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke. #GitHub
4. Iranian Group was trying to affect current US election through… ChatGPT? #OpenAI
5. Google released updated version of Imagen 3, only to USA users. Is it really worth the hype? #Google
6. TikTok viral phrases, should you or should you not?? #Marketing

Retrospective

Comment from LLI’s team about the Github independence from Microsoft:

The key question with GitHub’s position within Microsoft is how closely its AI roadmap aligns with Microsoft’s broader AI ambitions, especially as products like GitHub Copilot become major success stories. While there’s potential for GitHub’s direction to be influenced by Microsoft’s goals, it’s not a given that this will happen. The challenge lies in ensuring that GitHub retains enough independence to serve its diverse user base effectively, even as it benefits from the resources and AI expertise that Microsoft provides.

Resource allocation is another area where careful balance is needed. As Microsoft continues to advance its AI strategy, there could be shifts in how resources are distributed within GitHub. The concern is whether these shifts might favor projects that align with Microsoft’s broader goals, like Azure or OpenAI. However, this could also mean more powerful tools and innovations for GitHub users, as long as the focus remains on meeting their needs.

For companies using GitHub, the key is trust. They need to feel confident that GitHub is still their platform, not just a stepping stone toward other Microsoft services. While there is potential for overlap, the real test will be how GitHub navigates this relationship—leveraging Microsoft’s strengths without compromising the neutrality and security that its users rely on.

The Backlog

The issue of GitHub x Microsoft can’t be overstated. Here’s a short reminder why AI in coding needs to be handled carefully -> Read the article.