WeAreDevelopers LIVE – PHP Is Alive and Kicking and More

An experimental AI agent promised innovation but delivered massive security holes. This cautionary tale reveals the dangers of granting AI full machine access.

#1about 5 minutes

Exploring the modern evolution of PHP with version 8

The language has transformed with additions like the Fibers API for native asynchronous operations and a stronger focus on type safety.

#2about 9 minutes

The rise and risks of AI agent social networks

Notebook is an experimental social platform for AI agents that raises significant security concerns, including malicious skills and typosquatting attacks.

#3about 6 minutes

Generating interactive 3D video games from text prompts

AI models like Google's Project Genie can create playable games from simple descriptions, raising questions about the future of game development and creativity.

#4about 5 minutes

YouTube's crackdown on low-quality AI-generated content

YouTube is actively removing AI-generated "slop" channels, as a subculture of younger viewers begins to push back against inauthentic content.

#5about 11 minutes

A tour of creative code demos and useful developer tools

This segment showcases impressive web projects like a tiny ray casting engine and CSS optical illusions, alongside practical tools for developers.

#6about 4 minutes

Playing a round of the 'Fake or News' tech quiz

The hosts and guest try to distinguish between real and fabricated tech news headlines in a fun quiz segment.

#7about 12 minutes

The four-year journey of writing a 900-page PHP book

The author shares the extensive process of writing "Exploring PHP 8," from covering fundamentals for beginners to detailing advanced features and overcoming production hurdles.

#8about 8 minutes

Demystifying AI by exploring human language processing

A new book project aims to explain the history of character encoding and the statistical foundations of LLMs to provide a more realistic understanding of AI capabilities.