Weekly Dev Recap: Gemini CLI, AI Jobs, Microsoft News

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July 01, 2025

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🔥 Biggest Updates in the Dev World

Microsoft makes AI usage mandatory
Microsoft has shifted AI tools from optional to essential—managers are now evaluating developers based on GitHub Copilot and other internal AI usage.
They're even exploring dedicated AI adoption metrics in performance reviews. While approved third‑party tools like Replit are acceptable, the message is clear: to stay competitive internally and in the broader AI landscape, teams must embed AI deeply into day-to-day workflows.
Tesla launches limited robotaxi trials
Tesla officially launched a limited robotaxi pilot in Austin on June 22—with riders selected via invitation only and a Tesla employee in the front seat for safety monitoring.
The fleet (10–20 Model Y vehicles) operates within a geofenced zone on a flat fare of $4.20. Early feedback is mixed—some found the experience smooth, while others spotted lane drifting, phantom braking, and sudden stops. These incidents are drawing scrutiny from the NHTSA and Texas lawmakers.
Samsung teases Z Fold Ultra at July event
Samsung has officially confirmed its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 9 in New York—teasing a major announcement around the Z Fold Ultra. Rumors (backed by leaks and official teasers) feature an ultra-slim foldable, likely improving on the current Galaxy Z Fold 6 with 200 MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and minimal crease design.
The teaser tagline—“Ultra Unfolds”—suggests this could be their most advanced foldable yet.

Gemini API Sprints – Warsaw
Date: July 4, 2025 (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM UTC)
Ideal for devs and startup builders who want to rapidly prototype AI-driven features using Google’s latest models like Gemini. Application-based entry ensures quality peer and mentor interaction.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview at I/O
Google debuted Gemini 2.5 Flash—optimized for speed with audio/video capabilities, background function calling, and multimodal AI access.

Microsoft Build recap
The May event attracted ~5,000 developers, focusing on Azure, .NET, and Windows platforms.
Ethical AI spotlight: “Greening AI-enabled Systems”
A research workshop in Lausanne outlined sustainable AI engineering practices like runtime adaptation and energy benchmarking.

Integrate AI thoughtfully: With Copilot now affecting performance reviews, ensure you're leveraging AI tools—not just experimenting—with daily code tasks.
Explore Gemini 2.5 Flash: If you’re building multimodal or streaming AI apps, test Gemini’s new Flash capabilities and background tools in Google AI Studio.

That’s all for this week,

— The Dev List Team