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A group of 82 Catholic leaders has criticized a provision in the Clarity Act, a crypto bill, arguing that protections for software developers from prosecution could facilitate human trafficking.

A new cryptocurrency-focused PAC has been launched, with an exclusive emphasis on software developer safeguards. The initiative is emerging as midterm elections approach.

The New York Federal Reserve attributes a 20% rise in youth unemployment since the pandemic to remote work, which hinders mentorship and training for new employees. A study of software developers found remote work reduced feedback and mentorship for junior workers, lowering work quality even as productivity metrics remained stable.

CrowdStrike and Google collaborated to dismantle the Glassworm botnet, which was used by hackers to infect open source software projects with malware. This botnet targeted software developers and companies through supply chain attacks.

CrowdStrike, Google, and the Shadowserver Foundation disrupted all command-and-control channels of GlassWorm, a malware campaign targeting software developers via malicious packages and extensions since early 2025. The takedown disrupted a persistent supply chain attack infrastructure.

A 2025 Stanford study and 2026 Anthropic report reveal a 16% relative decline in employment for 22–25-year-olds in AI-exposed entry-level roles, while more experienced workers and low-AI-exposure jobs remain unaffected. The article urges reforms in education, government incentives, and corporate training to address AI's impact on early-career opportunities.

The release of Shai-Hulud source code poses a threat to software developers due to its self-replicating nature. Researchers are concerned that the worm could spread rapidly. This raises concerns about the potential impact on the software development community.

Software developers claim that AI is negatively affecting their brains. The article discusses the concerns of developers regarding AI's impact on their work. Developers express frustration with AI's potential to replace them.

The CFTC is considering writing rules to clarify whether software developers should register as brokers. This move aims to cement protections for non-custodial software developers. The decision follows a no-action letter related to Phantom.

Over 3,000 software developers gathered at AI Dev 26 x SF in San Francisco to discuss the future of software development in the AI era. The event explored how AI is reshaping the role of developers and the industry.

Acting Attorney General Blanche stated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has 'fundamentally changed the game' for software developers through its ongoing legal case against Roman Storm. The DOJ's actions aim to address alleged misconduct in the tech sector.

Mozilla utilized Anthropic’s Mythos AI to identify and resolve 151 bugs in Firefox. The Firefox team acknowledges AI's potential in cybersecurity but cautions that developers may face challenges during the transition.