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Podcast: Software Engineering Daily
Episode: SED News: Meta’s AI Gambit, Windsurf Shake‑Up, and the UK VPN Surge
Description: SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry.
In this episode, they explore Meta’s bold push into AI with the launch of Meta Superintelligence Labs, the dramatic twists in the Windsurf acquisition saga, Lyft’s re-entry into the autonomous vehicle race, and how new UK online safety rules have fueled a surge in VPN use.
They also dive into standout discussions from Hacker News, including students hacking a smart washing machine to s...