Intetics CEO Boris Kontsevoi writes that generative AI is a continuation of decades of programming automation, with assembly language, compilers, reusable libraries and integrated development environments as major milestones. Kontsevoi says that the key advantage of generative AI is its ability to handle various tasks -- including code generation, testing and documentation -- within a single workflow. Kontsevoi notes that the true value of generative AI lies in its ability to accelerate delivery and expand engineering capacity, provided it is woven into the broader software delivery process rather than used as a standalone code generator.

Various industries have been transformed by AI. Purdue's online Master's in Artificial Intelligence equips students with these in-demand skills, providing hands-on experiences and preparing them for careers in the artificial intelligence field.

Data centers in the US have been facing public criticism for their high water and power consumption, particularly as they expand to support AI. Nvidia claims its DSX system can nearly eliminate water use by employing a closed-loop cooling system that allows warmer liquid to cool servers, reducing the need for chilled air. Microsoft and Amazon have also reported significant improvements in water use efficiency, although overall water consumption has increased.

Notchify, a Windows app that emulates Apple's Dynamic Island, has received a significant update, improving performance and introducing features such as a built-in clipboard history, enhanced notifications and new widgets. The app now offers optional GPU rendering for smoother animations and better fullscreen detection.

Resetting a Windows 11 PC can help manage old apps and faulty drivers. Users can choose to keep personal files or remove everything, with the process accessible via Settings. Microsoft advises backing up important data before starting. The reset can be done through cloud download or local reinstall, and users should ensure their device is connected to power throughout the process.

Anthropic has disclosed in an alignment report that its Claude AI models inadvertently breached real-world systems during cybersecurity tests because of a misconfiguration that left them connected to the internet. The most serious incident involved the Claude Mythos 5 model, which published a malicious Python package that was downloaded by 15 real systems, including a security vendor. "We believe that current training approaches are likely able to address the specific alignment failure modes observed in these incidents," the report says. "However, we also consider these incidents and others from this summer to be valuable warning shots."

The advent of AI is prompting higher education institutions to rethink how they document students' skills and knowledge. Traditional transcripts often fail to convey the competencies students acquire, but AI can aggregate detailed information from various academic records to provide a clearer picture of student abilities. Initiatives such as comprehensive learner records and digital badges are already underway at institutions including the University of Montana and the University of Colorado Boulder, aiming to make transcripts more informative for employers.

You can often spot impending layoffs by monitoring key company signals such as missed earnings targets, executive turnover or mergers or acquisitions, writes career coach Kyle Elliott. These indicators, including public statements about operational efficiency or automation, usually precede workforce reductions by several months. Proactively search for a new job using personal devices -- never your work computer -- and focus on networking beyond immediate contacts. Maintain your performance at work and carefully plan outreach to new connections to avoid detection by management and increase your interview opportunities.