Microsoft Copilot Reportedly Exposes Private GitHub Repos

IN THIS ISSUE: Copilot Exposes Private GitHub Repos; Pew: 80 Percent of Workers Snub AI; Writing Effective Error Alerts; Android 16 Beta 2.1 Fixes Doze Mode; Tips on Thread Usage in C#; Note to Hollywood: Stay in Your Lane

Copilot Exposes Private GitHub Repos

As if AI anxiety levels weren't high enough among tech workers, Copilot is giving developers a new reason to look over their shoulder. Microsoft's AI is reportedly exposing GitHub code repositories thought to be private, turning their contents into so-called "Zombie Data."

80 Percent of Workers Don't Use AI at Work

With stories like the one above, it's no wonder that a huge majority of workers in high-tech, finance and other fields are opting not to use AI in the workplace. And according to Pew Research, those that do are not in love with it. 

TUTORIAL: How to Write Effective Alerts

Among the keys to creating effective error alerts are knowing the audience, understanding the error and using concise language that's not overly technical. It's also good to provide a useful course of action, if possible.

Microsoft .NET 10 Preview Finally Arrives

Redmond last week unveiled .NET 10.0.100, a substantial update that reportedly includes runtime enhancements, improvements to libraries, ASP.NET core, and MAUI, its Multi-platform App UI tools. 

Android 16 Beta 2.1 Fixes Doze Mode

According to release notes for the latest Android 16 beta, the community has delivered fixes for random reboots, choppy animation and an issue that prevents some apps from entering Doze Mode. Release is expected in the second half of 2025.

Tips on Thread Usage With C#

Developers using C# to build performant apps are likely at some point to hit a performance ceiling addressable only by implementing threads. Here's how to keep deadlocks and other threading pitfalls at bay. 

Does Hollywood Understand High Tech?

Usually not, and the results can be hilarious. Perhaps the truth is too boring for good television, but watching actors navigate a GUI with nothing but a keyboard can be like fingernails on a chalkboard to those who know. Note to Hollywood: Stay in your lane.