AI is reshaping open source software and straining the systems that sustain it

AI is reshaping open source software and straining the systems that sustain it

Credit: Markus Spiske from Pexels Open source software underpins much of the modern digital world, from mobile phones and automobiles to cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Now, the rapid adoption of AI is creating new opportunities to improve that software while placing growing pressure on the people responsible for maintaining and securing it, according to…

Why failing generative AI keeps rolling in government: Nine arguments sustain momentum

Why failing generative AI keeps rolling in government: Nine arguments sustain momentum

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New ethnographic research reveals nine justifications that make AI innovations almost “irresistible” across organizational and professional boundaries. The study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland and Aalto University provides rich empirical insight into how innovation teams mobilize multiple conceptions of the common good to keep AI projects going forward. The…

Alphabet Q4 2025 earnings preview: cloud and AI to sustain valuation

Alphabet Q4 2025 earnings preview: cloud and AI to sustain valuation

​Key areas to watch Google cloud backlog and margin expansion With third-quarter (Q3) backlog reaching $155 billion, investors are eager for updates on conversion velocity and confidence in 2026 revenue. Cloud margins will be a critical focus, particularly after last quarter’s strong performance. AI monetisation signals Look for mentions of Gemini adoption, enterprise wins, or…