"Brace for Patch Tsunami" -- AI used in the hands of "skilled and knowledgable" people is supposedly going to surface a vast pool or latent bugs (technical debt .. be very afraid). Reports here and elsewhere ndicate that like most AI claims, it's mostly slop. Apparently AI is not being used by "skilled and knowledgable individuals" willing to actually verify that AI found anything real or is just wrong.
#technicaldebt #bugs #defects #ai
https://www.theregister.com/2026/05/02/ncsc_brace_for_patch_tsunami/
Brace for the patch tsunami: AI is unearthing decades of buried code debt

: Britain's cyber agency says the bill for years of technical shortcuts is coming due, and it's arriving all at once

The Register

Defects Unleash Raw Fury On New Single "Artificial Icons". #defects @WeAreDefects

https://slrmagazine.com/2026/04/02/defects-unleash-raw-fury-on-new-single-artificial-icons/

Defects Unleash 'Artificial Icons': A Call for Change

Discover Defects' powerful new single 'Artificial Icons'—a fiery revolt against manipulation and control, paired with crushing riffs and anthemic vocals.

S.L.R. Magazine
Electron microscopy shows ‘mouse bite’ defects in semiconductors | Cornell Chronicle

A Cornell-led collaboration used high-resolution 3D imaging to detect, for the first time, the atomic-scale defects in computer chips that can sabotage their performance.

Cornell Chronicle

The Defects | Carry out Punk . . . On A Stretcher?

The Defects, a Belfast punk band, combines a light-hearted approach with a commitment to their music. Despite their growing fame, they reject the pop star label, favouring authentic punk values over superficial trends. They focus on strong performances, social commentary, and fostering a supportive music scene for fellow bands, all while embracing their roots.

https://monocledalchemist.com/2026/02/10/the-defects-carry-out-punk-on-a-stretcher/

"I'm an influencer" is the new "Would you like to help me inventory my many and varied personality defects?".

#influencer #character #personality #defects #deficits

#lemons
#China’s #BYD recalls 88,981 plug-in hybrids over #battery #safety #hazard
"Qin PLUS models affected were produced Jan2021-Sep2023.. BYD, facing sliding sales & profit, has recalled >210k vehicles in 2025.. Oct, BYD announced its largest #recall of >115,000 Tang & Yuan Pro vehicles produced 2015-2022 due to #design #defects & battery-related safety risks.. 2024, BYD also recalled ~97,000 Dolphin & Yuan Plus #EVs due to manufacturing fault"🤦‍♂️
>Why #Buffett sold BYD🧐
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinas-byd-recalls-88981-plug-in-hybrids-over-battery-safety-hazard
China’s BYD recalls 88,981 plug-in hybrids over battery safety hazard

In extreme cases, they will not be able to drive in pure electric mode. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times