Database administrators face a critical deadline as MySQL 8.0 approaches end-of-life in April 2026. New data reveals 58% of installations remain on the unsupported version, creating massive security vulnerabilities. The migration crisis comes as Oracle reportedly cuts MySQL engineering staff.
PayPal is integrating with ChatGPT to enable direct shopping experiences using the new Agentic Commerce Protocol. This partnership could fundamentally change how consumers interact with AI assistants for commerce, bringing PayPal’s payment infrastructure and buyer protection to AI-driven shopping.
NVIDIA has started preparing for its next-generation Rubin GPU architecture by transitioning from the long-standing Boot0 register to a new Boot42 identification system. The shift appears in newly submitted open-source Nova driver patches that simplify detection logic for future GPUs. This early groundwork suggests NVIDIA’s Linux team is getting ready for Rubin’s anticipated 2026 production timeline.
NVIDIA appears to be laying the groundwork for its next-generation GPU architecture sooner than many expected. According to recent open-source driver patches, the company has begun transitioning from its longstanding Boot0 identification system to a new Boot42 register for future graphics processors.
Strategic Partnership Aims to Transform AI Inference Speeds In a significant move to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across enterprises, IBM…
The distinction between open-source and source-available software is becoming increasingly blurred in today’s market. According to industry experts, true open-source requires specific freedoms beyond mere code visibility.
Industry analysts suggest that transparency alone doesn’t guarantee the freedoms associated with genuine open-source software. While many companies market their products as “open” or make source code visible, reports indicate this often creates confusion about what users can actually do with the software. The distinction between true open-source and merely source-available code has significant implications for developers, businesses, and the broader technology ecosystem.
U.S. Intensifies AI Chip Strategy as China Pivots to Open Source Alternatives The global artificial intelligence competition has entered a…
