The New Stack

Evan Prodromou, one of the creators behind ActivityPub, joins host Chris Pirillo on The New Stack Makers to discuss the fediverse's potential 🌐✨ Unlike today's centralized social media giants, the fediverse offers decentralized networking, where open-source software allows users to run their own social networks that can interconnect 🌍🔗 Learn how this innovative approach, reminiscent of the early, more open internet, promises to reshape online interactions. Catch the full episode for insights into the future of decentralized social media. 🎥 Watch the full episode now: https://thenewstack.io/the-fediverse-what-it-is-why-its-promising-whats-next/

Discover the power of WebAssembly's portability for running large language models! 🌐🤖 Miley Fu, devrel and founding member of Second State, showcases WasmEdge, a runtime she created, with Gemma, an open-source language model by Google 🛠 See how WasmEdge makes it possible to write code on any platform without recompilation. Learn more about building serverless AI workflows and creating AI agents with WebAssembly and Rust 👩‍🏫 Catch the full episode and witness WasmEdge in action: 👇 https://thenewstack.io/demos-deploying-llms-with-wasmedge/

Obsolete machines and cables too often wind up in landfills 🔧🤖 In this episode of The New Stack Makers, Matt Hartley of Framework and TNS Host Chris Pirillo explore a sustainable alternative: the right to repair. Imagine being able to swap out obsolete components for better ones, reducing e-waste and saving money! 🌍💸 Catch the full conversation and see how you can be part of the change. Watch now on The New Stack: https://thenewstack.io/why-frameworks-right-to-repair-ethos-is-gaining-fans/

In a recent episode of The New Stack Makers, Suman Debnath from AWS shed light on how Amazon Bedrock, a generative AI framework, is accelerating developers' work with Python 📈 His insights at PyCon US demonstrate how Amazon Bedrock can empower Python developers to create innovative generative AI applications. 👉 Explore Amazon Bedrock! https://thenewstack.io/how-amazon-bedrock-helps-build-genai-apps-in-python/

Are you a Pythonista looking to build more efficiently, or a developer trying to make sense of Python code? 🐍 Nathan Peck of AWS has the solution for you! In a recent episode of The New Stack Makers, Nathan Peck, a senior developer advocate for generative AI at AWS, shared his insights on using Amazon Q Developer, a generative AI coding assistant designed to help developers flow and build with Python more easily. Watch Nathan’s demo! https://thenewstack.io/how-to-start-building-in-python-with-amazon-q-developer/

Blockchain may no longer be at the peak of its hype cycle, but the technology continues to spark innovation as real-life use cases emerge ⚡ Distributed ledgers (DLTs), which allow for the secure recording and transfer of digital assets without reliance on a centralized authority, offer clear advantages for financial organizations. DLTs are at the core of an emerging ecosystem built on open source 🎧 In this On the Road episode of The New Stack Makers, Andrew Aitken, chief open source officer of Hedera, and Leemon Baird, co-CEO of Swirlds Labs, expanded on their OSSNA keynote talk on DLTs with Alex Williams. 👩‍💻👨‍💻 WATCH FULL EPISODE 💬 https://thenewstack.io/whats-the-future-of-distributed-ledgers/

“This library is used with openSSH, and part of the code inside it allowed a backdoor to be inserted, enabling remote code execution or direct server login,” Kjell explained. 💥 The recent Linux xz utils backdoor exploit reveals significant vulnerabilities in the open source ecosystem, highlighting how susceptible it is to social engineering. In an insightful episode of The New Stack Makers, TestifySec’s John Kjell discusses these challenges with tech evangelist Chris Pirillo 🎧 Watch the full episode: https://thenewstack.io/linux-xz-and-the-great-flaws-in-open-source/

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Since August, a “code gardener” has been watching over the Python Package Index, or PyPI, with help from Pythonistas and security experts 🐍 🌱 Mike Fiedler’s official title at the Python Software Foundation is “PyPI safety and security engineer.” But unofficially, he calls himself a “code gardener.” Fiedler adopted this title back in the day when open source developers often chose playful labels for their roles. In his On the Road episode of The New Stack Makers, recorded at PyCon US, Fiedler explained the serious side of his role: “pulling the weeds” that crop up in a project over time. It’s the essential but often overlooked part of open source contribution 👨‍💻 https://thenewstack.io/whos-keeping-the-python-ecosystem-safe/

At the Open Source Summit in Seattle, Kate Goldenring of Fermyon Technologies shared her views with us on SpinKube and showed its way of building serverless WebAssembly applications with a declarative, command line interface 👩‍💻 SpinKube, which is also a Kubernetes operator, allows platform engineers to deploy applications as custom resources to their Kubernetes clusters. Not only that, SpinKube is also a runtime for executing the applications that the user builds. So, it lets you build applications locally on your machine and then takes that same application and runs it on Kubernetes clusters 👌 Do you want to know how to build serverless WebAssembly apps with SpinKube? https://thenewstack.io/how-to-build-serverless-webassembly-apps-with-spinkube/

In a groundbreaking move, the open source community has brought vector similarity search right into the heart of Postgres, thanks to the innovative PG Vector extension 💡 Join us as Sirish Chandrasekaran, general manager of Amazon RDS, sheds light on this exciting development in a recent episode of The New Stack Makers, recorded at the Open Source Summit North America 🎙️ https://thenewstack.io/postgres-is-now-a-vector-database-too/

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We had a fantastic time at PyCon US in Pittsburgh last week! It was all hits - getting to interview some great guests at the AWS booth, attending engaging keynotes and lightning talks, spending time with the welcoming Python community. Already looking forward to next year's event!

If you're plugged into the world of data storage and retrieval, you've probably heard the buzz surrounding Valkey 👉 The Redis fork that's turning heads and making waves. In a recent episode of The New Stack Makers, we got the inside scoop from a trio of Valkey maintainers, including Madelyn Olson, a former core contributor to Redis. And let's just say, the future is looking bright! ☀️ Now, you might be wondering, what sets Valkey apart from the rest? Well, for starters, it's all about the people. With a stellar lineup of contributors and backing from heavyweights like AWS, Google and Oracle, Valkey is powered by some of the brightest minds in the industry. But it's not just about the star power — Valkey has the numbers to back it up too! 📈 With 13,000 stars and counting, along with 43 passionate contributors, this project is gaining momentum at lightning speed. Check out the full episode! https://thenewstack.io/valkey-a-redis-fork-with-a-future/

🔮⚙️ Kubernetes is once again pushing the boundaries of innovation with the advent of virtual clusters, a game-changing approach to scaling and management 👇 But what exactly is a virtual cluster? Lukas Gentele, CEO of Loft Labs, sheds light on this transformative concept in a captivating episode of The New Stack Makers. Essentially, a virtual cluster is a Kubernetes control plane encapsulated within a container, which operates within another Kubernetes cluster. Loft Labs' vcluster technology pioneers this groundbreaking approach. Why the buzz around virtual clusters? https://thenewstack.io/kubernetes-gets-back-to-scaling-with-virtual-clusters/

🛡️💻 In the world of AI experimentation, tread cautiously to avoid potential vulnerabilities. Chris Pirillo and Lance Seidman discuss the evolving landscape of security risks associated with AI models, urging vigilance amid the rapid advancements 🚨 As we embrace the potential of AI, it's crucial to remain mindful of the intricate complexities that may harbor unseen vulnerabilities. Tune in to explore the nuances of these emerging security challenges! 🔒 https://thenewstack.io/ai-llms-and-security-how-to-deal-with-the-new-threats/

🛡️💻 In the world of AI experimentation, tread cautiously to avoid potential vulnerabilities. Chris Pirillo and Lance Seidman discuss the evolving landscape of security risks associated with AI models, urging vigilance amid the rapid advancements 🚨 As we embrace the potential of AI, it's crucial to remain mindful of the intricate complexities that may harbor unseen vulnerabilities. Tune in to explore the nuances of these emerging security challenges! 🔒 https://thenewstack.io/ai-llms-and-security-how-to-deal-with-the-new-threats/

🔄💡Amid concerns over the fate of Flux following Weaveworks' closure, Puja Abbassi shares insights on how Giant Swarm and other industry players are stepping up to ensure its continuity. Join us On the Road as we explore the unwavering support from companies like Microsoft Azure and GitLab, bolstering confidence in Flux's open-source ecosystem. Giant Swarm's pledge to enhance Flux's user experience underscores their dedication to sustaining its vitality for the long haul 🛠️ https://thenewstack.io/how-giant-swarm-is-helping-to-support-the-future-of-flux/

🤖 Tune in to The New Stack Makers for an eye-opening discussion with Sanjeev Mohan, an independent analyst, as we explore Kubernetes' evolving role in the world of data science and AI engineering 🎙️ In a landscape traditionally dominated by DevOps and infrastructure-centric ideologies, the rise of the AI engineer heralds a new era of innovation and collaboration. As data science accelerates at an unprecedented pace, Kubernetes emerges as a pivotal enabler for empowering data scientists and AI engineers alike 👇 “How Kubernetes Faces a New Reality with the AI Engineer” https://thenewstack.io/how-kubernetes-faces-a-new-reality-with-the-ai-engineer/

💻 In this episode of The New Stack Makers, we explore the revolutionary GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip, a leap forward in AI hardware innovation 👌 Adrian Cockcroft, mastermind behind Netflix's cloud on AWS, breaks down its groundbreaking architecture shift. Forget traditional CPU-centric setups; it's all about empowering GPUs for seamless communication. With a staggering 900 gigabytes-per-second interface on every GPU, networking overhead becomes a thing of the past! Get ready for a potential paradigm shift! Check out the full video on our YouTube channel.

🌍💻🌱 It's not just about saving money, it's about conserving resources and securing our future. Charles Humble highlights the tangible benefits of developers considering the climate. As we reflect on past successes like combating acid rain, there's room for optimism. With international agreements and emissions limits, we've tackled monumental environmental challenges before. Now, it's time for the IT industry to step up and address its carbon footprint 🙏 Join this eye-opening discussion on The New Stack Makers podcast 👉 Full episode on YouTube

Join us as Joan Westenberg takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of some innovative AI tools 🤖💻 From integrating Copilot into Microsoft 365 to exploring ChatGPT's capabilities as a coding assistant, get ready for insights and surprises! ✨ Check out the full episode on our YouTube channel.