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AI is reshaping automation, with tools like GPT-4 enhancing productivity, but experts argue that human insight is vital to navigate complexities.

A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.

GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

Australia is emerging as a software development powerhouse, harnessing AI and automation to streamline processes and address the talent shortage.

The GetMyFirstDigitalJob platform has been launched by The Institute of Coding and partners to combat the UK's £63 billion digital skills gap and support new tech careers.

Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.

Alibaba Cloud's Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou spotlights substantial AI and cloud advancements, including Qwen 2.5 models and partnerships with NVIDIA and UNESCO.

NVIDIA launches the compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base, combining pruning and distillation for high accuracy AI on RTX-powered workstations and edge devices.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.

Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.

A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged unauthorised use of intellectual property in GitHub Co-pilot.

AI tools are helping developers swiftly identify vulnerabilities in code without sacrificing security, but human oversight remains crucial. Teams must evolve to responsibly leverage AI's potential.

RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.

EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.

Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.

Software provider Nuix raises concerns over the lack of diversity in AI coding, affirming the lack can lead to biased data and flawed AI outcomes.

Alteryx's research reveals an impending AI-driven transformation of labour market roles in Australia, showing a clash between current hiring priorities and necessary skills.

Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.