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Open-Source AI Projects For Linux - It seems like artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into nearly every facet of modern life. Programs like the Amazon Alexa, Apples Siri and Microsofts Cortana are used by millions of people around the world. By the year 2022, over 50 percent of the online searches performed will be done with AI and the power of the human voice.

Five Open-Source Projects AI Enthusiasts Might Want to Know About - Linux is arguably software developers favorite OS. Over 14,000 contributors have invested countless hours in developing the Linux Kernel. With Linux becoming increasingly popular due to its security and flexibility, developers who are interested in artificial intelligence (AI) may want to explore the possibilities within the Linux environment.

  Linux Malware: The Truth About This Growing Threat (Apr 3)
 

If youve been keeping up with security news, you may have noticed that it seems as if there have been an increasing number of attacks on Linux recently - Cloud Snooper, EvilGnome, HiddenWasp, QNAPCrypt, and GonnaCry serving as prime high-profile examples. Find out more about these threats and how to protect yourself from them.
  Linux 5.6 Ships With Broken Intel WiFi Driver After Network Security Fixes Go Awry (Mar 30)
 

The Linux 5.6 kernel has been released - but you probably want to hold off on this releaseif you use the Intel "IWLWIFI" WiFi driver. Learn why in an informative Phoronix article.
  Debian Linux readies an anti-coronavirus hack-a-thon (Apr 1)
 

Open-source developers are uniting to create and improve code and programs to help fight COVID-19 in a virtual COVID-19 Biohackathon from April 5-11 hosted by Debian Linux.
  COVID-19 forces browser makers to continue supporting TLS 1.0 (Apr 2)
 

COVID-19 is forcing browser makers including Google and Mozilla to continue supporting the TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 protocols.
  WireGuard VPN added to Linux 5.6 (Apr 1)
 

Have you heard that the highly anticipated WireGuard VPN is now a part of the official Linux kernel?
  Google Squashes High-Severity Flaws in Chrome Browser (Apr 3)
 

Do you use Google Chrome as your web browser? Google has patched high-security vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, and is rolling out the newest Chrome browser version in the coming days.
  WireGuard VPN makes it to 1.0.0—and into the next Linux kernel (Apr 6)
 

WireGuard has finally made it into the mainline Linux kernel - meaningDynamic Kernel Module Support (DKMS) builds will no longer be necessary, making routine kernel upgrades significantly faster!
  Firefox Zero-Day Flaws Exploited in the Wild Get Patched (Apr 6)
 

The Mozilla Foundation has patched two zero-day flaws in its browser that could allow for remote code execution.