datasette 1.0a35
Reported by Simon Willison: datasette 1.0a35. Analysis and context written by TickrWire.
Datasette 1.0a35 introduces a new 'Create table' interface with a JSON API for defining columns, constraints, and defaults, marking a significant pre-release update to the data exploration tool.
<p><strong>Release:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/simonw/datasette/releases/tag/1.0a35">datasette 1.0a35</a></p>
<p>I'll write more about this one soon, but it's a big release. Three highlights from the release notes:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>New "Create table" interface in the database actions menu, backed by the <code>/<database>/-/create</code> <a href="https://docs.datasette.io/en/latest/json_api.html#tablecreateview">JSON API</a>. It can define columns, primary keys, custom column types, <code>NOT NULL</code> constraints, literal defaults, expression de
AI ToolsMeta AI’s new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps
How one Philadelphia school is using AI to strengthen student learning, not replace teachers - CBS News
Domain and publish date filters for Web Search on AgentCore - Amazon Web Services (AWS)
KnowledgeForge: mining gold from the ITSM ticket graveyard - Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Google launches new study tools for Students across Search and Gemini
New White House strategy clarifies military tech priorities: undersea, outer space and AI - Breaking Defense
The White House released a new strategy prioritizing military investments in artificial intelligence, space systems and undersea technologies to counter emerging threats.
AI in an iron grip: How dictatorships use artificial intelligence to strengthen their rule - theins.press
A new report examines how authoritarian governments deploy AI for surveillance, censorship, and propaganda to reinforce their power.
Stripe, OpenRouter finally strike a deal - Banking Dive
Stripe and OpenRouter have partnered to integrate Stripe's payment processing with OpenRouter's AI model aggregation platform.
Exclusive-How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt - The Mighty 790 KFGO
A Texas student uncovered an AI-powered hacking attempt targeting local systems, prompting a swift law enforcement response.
Student Journalists: AI Is Changing Our Work — And Not For the Better - The 74
A student journalism outlet argues that AI tools are degrading the quality and authenticity of their reporting.
Don’t mistake chatbot intelligence for consciousness - The Economist
The Economist argues that advanced chatbots lack true consciousness despite their impressive intelligence, urging caution against anthropomorphizing AI.