In my latest blog post, I dive into a range of exciting topics, from how you can use Chat Agent Mode in VS Code to independently edit code, to insights on self-hosted data and calendars. I’ll also touch on AI’s role in education, the impact of tariffs on publishers, and tips for tracking trades on Capitol Hill. Plus, learn about a nifty tool to convert documents to Markdown!
- Agent Mode: Use chat agent mode in VS Code to start an agentic code editing session to autonomously make edits and invoke tools. Use built-in tools, MCP tools, or tools from extensions.
- Owning my own data, part 1: Integrating a self-hosted calendar solution · EmilyGorcenski.com: The first part of what I hope to be an ongoing series about repatriating and owning my own data and tech. In this post, I describe how I integrated my own self-
- Publishers watch warily as tariffs loom over ad budgets and print costs: Publishers are keeping a watchful eye on the outcome of the sustained macroeconomic shock that will arise thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
- Anthropic Education Report: How University Students Use Claude: AI systems are no longer just specialized research tools: they’re everyday academic companions. As AIs integrate more deeply into educational environments, we need to consider important questions about learning, assessment, and skill development. Until now, most discussions have relied on surveys and controlled experiments rather than direct evidence of how students naturally integrate AI into their academic work in real settings.
- How MIT maximizes editorial value with newsletters: Newsletters are a critical piece of MIT’s subscription funnel; the strategy combines consistent call-to-action and smart content reuse.
- MCP: The new “USB-C for AI” that’s bringing fierce rivals together: Model context protocol standardizes how AI uses data sources, supported by OpenAI and Anthropic.
- What’s Trading on Capitol Hill? – Capitol Trades: Tracking Capitol Hill politicians’ trades can provide valuable insights for your investment research. Learn about the STOCK ACT and discover our free solution to track US politician trades.
- microsoft/markitdown: Python tool for converting files and office documents to Markdown. –
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- Newsquest now employing 36 ‘AI-assisted reporters’: Regional publishing giant Newsquest now employs 36 “AI-assisted” reporters across its titles, its editorial development director has said.