Alibaba's Metis agent cuts redundant AI tool calls from 98% to 2% — and gets more accurate doing it

Alibaba's HDPO framework trains AI agents to skip unnecessary tool calls, cutting redundant invocations from 98% to 2% while ...
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Microsoft targets leaner Windows as users share DIY fixes

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has pledged to improve Windows performance, especially on low-memory devices, as part of a broader effort to 'win back fans' after a year of buggy updates and overbearing ...
Techzine Europe

Linux distributions worldwide targeted by the Copy Fail exploit

An exploit for the "Copy Fail" security vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431) in the Linux kernel has been made public. The ...
OSTechNix

Copy Fail: The 732-Byte Script That Roots Every Major Linux Systems

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a severe logic flaw in the Linux kernel affecting every distribution since 2017. Patch your ...
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Python automation ideas to supercharge your skills

Python automation is a game-changer for beginners looking to boost productivity while learning to code. From organizing files and sending emails to scraping data and managing PDFs, simple scripts can ...
Security Boulevard

Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431): Frequently asked questions about Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability

A flaw in the Linux kernel present since 2017 allows a local user to gain root access on virtually every major Linux distribution. A public exploit is available and reported to work reliably.Key ...

Fortnite update today (30 April): What changes in the patch notes?

There’s always something new in Fortnite, and what with Disney’s stake in Epic Games, we are being treated to a whole host of ...