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GitHub Introduces AI Agent for Smarter and Faster Coding GitHub  has introduced a powerful new feature to its Copilot tool : an AI Coding Agent that can help developers by automating various coding tasks. This guide will explain what this new agent does, how it works, and why it's important, all in simple terms. What is the GitHub AI Coding Agent? It is an advanced feature inside GitHub Copilot that helps developers by performing tasks like fixing bugs , adding features, and improving documentation.  It also suggests terminal commands and can analyze and resolve runtime errors .  It allows developers to assign tasks to AI so they can focus on more complex or creative aspects of coding. How Does It Work? The agent starts by launching a virtual environment and cloning the required code repository. It scans and analyzes the codebase to understand what needs to be done. The AI then performs the requested changes, like fixing bugs or adding new features. During...

Exploring Open AI Codex's Impact on Coding  Imagine instructing your computer in plain English to build an app, fix bugs, or run tests and watching it execute flawlessly. With Open AI's latest innovation, Codex , this vision is becoming a reality. OpenAI has introduced Codex, a groundbreaking AI coding agent designed to revolutionize software development. Integrated into ChatGPT for Pro, Enterprise, and Team users, Codex operates as a virtual software engineer, capable of autonomously generating, debugging, and testing code based on natural language prompts. Powered by the specialized codex-1 model, a derivative of OpenAI's o3 reasoning model, Codex can handle multiple development tasks in parallel within a secure, sandboxed environment. This setup ensures that each task is isolated, maintaining security while allowing Codex to work efficiently on complex projects. For developers who prefer a local environment, OpenAI has also released Codex CLI , an open-source comma...

The Story of Christopher Pelkey's AI Courtroom Appearance In November 2021, Christopher Pelkey , a 37-year-old U.S. Army veteran, was tragically killed during a road rage incident in Chandler, Arizona . While stopped at a red light, an altercation with another driver, Gabriel Paul Horcasitas , escalated, resulting in Pelkey's untimely death. The incident left his family and community in profound grief, seeking justice and a way to honor his memory. In an unprecedented move, Stacey proposed creating an AI-generated video, allowing Christopher to "speak" directly to the court and his assailant. This innovative approach marked a first in U.S. legal history, introducing a new dimension to courtroom narratives. The AI-rendered video featured Christopher addressing Horcasitas with a message of unexpected compassion: "It is a shame we encountered each other that day in those circumstances. In another life, we probably could have been friends." He continued, ...

Teen Innovator Builds AI-Powered Robotic Hand At just 18, Alexander Geppert , the youngest graduate of 2025 from Rutgers University, has developed an AI-driven robotic hand that mirrors human movements in real-time. This breakthrough is poised to transform prosthetics, rehabilitation, and human-robot interaction. How it Started Alexander Geppert's journey into artificial intelligence and robotics began during the COVID-19 lockdown, when his curiosity was piqued by Ian Goodfellow's Deep Learning . This interest propelled him to pursue advanced studies in mathematics and computer science, culminating in dual associate degrees before he completed high school. He then enrolled at Rutgers University–New Brunswick as a junior, majoring in computer science and data science. At Rutgers, under the mentorship of Professor Konstantinos Michmizos in the Computational Brain Lab, Geppert developed an AI-based computer vision system.  In real-time, this system employs deep neural networks t...

 A New AI Called Finch Could Speed Up Scientific Discovery Imagine an AI that can read millions of scientific papers , run complex biological analyses, and generate insightful visualizations all in minutes. Meet Finch , the latest innovation from FutureHouse , a nonprofit backed by Eric Schmidt , aiming to revolutionize the way we approach biological research. Currently in closed beta, Finch is designed to assist scientists by automating data-driven discovery, potentially accelerating breakthroughs in understanding diseases and developing treatments. How Finch Is Revolutionizing Scientific Research Finch operates by processing vast amounts of biological data, primarily from research publications. Users can input prompts like, “What are the molecular drivers of cancer metastasis?” and Finch will execute code, generate figures, and analyze results to provide comprehensive answers. Sam Rodriques , co-founder and CEO of FutureHouse, likens Finch's capabilities to that of a "fi...

  Imagine a world where your digital assistant doesn't just respond to you but collaborates with other AI agents to get things done seamlessly. With Google's new A2A Protocol, this is becoming a reality. What is the A2A Protocol? The Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Protocol is a communication standard introduced by Google Cloud. It allows AI agents—like chat bots, virtual assistants, or automated systems—to talk to each other directly. This means they can share information, delegate tasks, and work together efficiently, even if they're built by different companies. Key Features: Standardized Communication : Provides a universal language for AI agents. Secure Interactions : Ensures safe data exchange with encryption and authentication. Cross-Platform Compatibility : Works across various AI models and frameworks. How Does It Work? Agent Identification:  Each AI agent has an "Agent Card"—like a digital business card—that shares its capabilities and how to communicate with...