When protections outlive their purpose: A lesson on managing defense systems at scale

To keep a platform like GitHub available and responsive, it’s critical to build defense mechanisms. A whole lot of them. Rate limits, traffic controls, and protective measures spread across multiple layers of infrastructure. These all play a role in keeping the service healthy during abuse or attacks. We recently ran into a challenge: Those same […]

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Transforming enterprise workflows: How IBM is unlocking AI’s potential

In this episode of Leaders of Code, Stack Overflow Chief of Product and Technology Jody Bailey chats with Matt Lyteson, CIO of Technology Platform Transformation at IBM, about the processes and challenges of adopting AI within an enterprise environment. They explore IBM’s strategic approach to integrating AI into workflows and emphasize the importance of fostering […]

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Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination

Leaders at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab confronted the startup’s cofounder and former CTO, Barret Zoph, over an alleged relationship with another employee last summer, WIRED has learned. That relationship was likely the alleged “misconduct” that has been mentioned in prior reporting, including by WIRED. To protect the privacy of the individuals involved, WIRED is […]

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Best MacBook deals for January 2026

Apple currently sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series processors in a wide range of sizes and price points, all of which run the company’s newest operating system, macOS 26. Purchasing a new MacBook can be complicated if you’re trying to figure out what specs you need, but finding a deal on a relatively speedy […]

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