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Datasette Agent 0.4a0, released on July 31, 2026, introduces a new await context.browser_task() mechanism that enables agent tools to run code directly in a user's browser.

Simon Willison released llm-mcp-client 0.1a0 on 31st July 2026, marking the first alpha of a new Python client for the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

A new manifesto argues that liberal arts education, often dismissed as impractical, provides essential skills for navigating an unknowable future.

NVIDIA's AI Red Team has published new security guidance today, revealing that the majority of AI agents deployed across the industry suffer from four critical flaws that could let attackers hijack these digital coworkers.

Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol, released in November 2024, is being hailed as more than just an “API for AI.” Unlike traditional REST APIs, which require developers to hardcode specific endpoints at build time, MCP servers let AI models dynamically discover and select tools at runtime.