OpenAI acquires open-source Python tooling startup Astral

OpenAI Group PBC today announced plans to acquire Astral Software Inc., a startup with a set of widely used Python development tools.  The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Astral’s development ...

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2 ‘special’ passport fairs to be held in Merced County. Here’s when and where

Residents in Merced County can apply in person at two upcoming passport events. The county will host a “special passport acceptance fair” in Gustine on Friday, March 27, and another in Los Banos on ...

OpenAI is acquiring open source Python tool-maker Astral

OpenAI announced Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Astral, the company behind popular open source Python development tools such as uv, Ruff, and ty, and integrate the company ...
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A Combination of Techniques Leads to Improved Friction Stir Welding

The NESC developed several innovative tools and techniques during an assessment to find the root cause of poor tensile ...
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Analyzing Job Posting Data to Investigate the African Labor Behind AGI Hype

This investigation was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Artificial Intelligence Accountability Network  Investigative ...