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Lessons Learned from FPF “Deploying AI Systems” Workshop
https://fpf.org/blog/lessons-learned-from-fpf-deploying-ai-systems-workshop/
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Opus: A Prompt Intention Framework for Complex Workflow Generation
Th\'eo Fagnoni, Mahsun Altin, Chia En Chung, Phillip Kingston, Alan Tuning, Dana O. Mohamed, In\`es Adnani
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.11288

Opus: A Prompt Intention Framework for Complex Workflow Generation
This paper introduces the Opus Prompt Intention Framework, designed to improve complex Workflow Generation with instruction-tuned Large Language Models (LLMs). We propose an intermediate Intention Capture layer between user queries and Workflow Generation, implementing the Opus Workflow Intention Framework, which consists of extracting Workflow Signals from user queries, interpreting them into structured Workflow Intention objects, and generating Workflows based on these Intentions. Our results…

#ZenBrowser is considering to change the behaviour of windows in the following way:
- Two windows of the same workspace show the exact same tabs.
- Tabs are not lost when closing a window.
- In order to create a new, empty window, you first need to create a new workspace.
Any opinions? I find that quite weird and don't understand the purpose. 🤔

Survey: US employees who use AI at work at least a few times per year rises from 21% in 2023 to 40% in 2025, and 19% report frequently using AI, up from 11% (Ryan Pendell/Gallup)
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/691643/work-nearly-doubled-two-years.aspx

AI Use at Work Has Nearly Doubled in Two Years
White-collar workers and leaders are the primary users. Leaders can further drive AI adoption by clearly communicating why and how to use it.

LIVE programming workshop open call: https://liveprog.org/
Deadline 21st July
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Lawmakers are poised to extend Pell Grant eligibility to short-term credential programs.
With few guardrails in place, it could incentivize an explosion in unaccredited and for-profit providers.
https://www.insidehighered.com/ne…

Workforce Pell Would Extend Grants to Unaccredited Programs
Lawmakers are poised to extend Pell eligibility to short-term credential programs. With few guardrails in place, it could incentivize an explosion in unaccredited and for-profit providers.

Bay Area public radio station KQED says it is laying off 45 people and 12 are taking voluntary buyouts, a 15% staff cut; 10 vacant positions will go unfilled (Vanessa Rancaño/KQED)
https://www.kqed.org/news/12048122/kqed-to-s…

KQED to Slash Workforce by 15%, Cutting Dozens of Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs
The Bay Area media nonprofit is laying off staff for the third time in five years. It comes as the Trump administration aims to cut off federal funding for public media.

Towards a Closer Collaboration Between Practice and Research in Agile Software Development Workshop: A Summary and Research Agenda
Michael Neumann, Eva-Maria Sch\"on, Mali Senapathi, Maria Rauschenberger, Tiago Silva da Silva
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.10785

Towards a Closer Collaboration Between Practice and Research in Agile Software Development Workshop: A Summary and Research Agenda
Agile software development principles and values have been widely adopted across various industries, influencing products and services globally. Despite its increasing popularity, a significant gap remains between research and practical implementation. This paper presents the findings of the first international workshop designed to foster collaboration between research and practice in agile software development. We discuss the main themes and factors identified by the workshop participants that…

Even when the complaints are the same:
Women's reports of workplace abuse dismissed more than men's
https://phys.org/news/2025-07-women-workplace-abuse-dismissed-men.html

Trump’s anti-union EO can remain in effect during challenge, appellate court says - Government Executive
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/07/trumps-anti-union-eo-can-remain-effect-during-challenge-appellate-court-says/406785/