Just like algae blooms in the ocean and pollen in the spring, there’s been an explosion in the past year or two of new software, related tools and lingo from the IT and mainstream/consumer side. Some ...

AI tools are frequently used in data visualization — this article describes how they can make data preparation more efficient ...

Microsoft previews Copilot Tasks, an agent-like feature that runs multi-step workflows in the background, with consent checkpoints and user control ...

They explore how automation, AI, and integrated platforms are helping finance teams tackle today’s biggest challenges, from ...

Despite widespread industry recommendations, a new ETH Zurich paper concludes that AGENTS.md files may often hinder AI coding agents. The researchers recommend omitting LLM-generated context files ...

Sophie Koonin discusses the realities of large-scale technical migrations, using Monzo’s shift to TypeScript as a roadmap.

Matthew Schmitz is the editor of Compact. The scourge of rising antisemitism in recent years has found its latest manifestation in the government’s release of millions of files about sex offender ...

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped its second day of draft prospect testing on Feb. 27. USA TODAY Sports provided live ...

The scandal surrounding US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is rocking European countries. In Germany, journalists are combing through the files, and politicians are pushing for investigations. The German ...

Members of Congress have been granted uncensored access to a selection of the Justice Department’s files relating to Jeffrey Epstein, and the lawmakers say these have shed additional light on the late ...