In the latest report from the developer platform GitHub, Python has successfully surpassed JavaScript to become the most widely used programming language. This shift is primarily attributed to the ongoing boom in generative artificial intelligence (AI). The increasing significance of Python in machine learning, data science, and scientific computing has propelled its rise in the open source community. GitHub notes that Python's popularity is linked to the growing number of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) developers.

Swift creator Chris Lattner's new programming language Mojo has secured $100 million in funding. Developed by Modular, Mojo aims to address the performance bottlenecks of the Python programming language. The public version of Mojo is set to launch in early September, with the potential to be 35,000 times faster than Python.

Anaconda Inc. has launched the beta version of Anaconda Distribution for Python in Excel, embedding Python data science capabilities into Excel. This integration simplifies the data science workflow and meets users' demand for easy-to-use tools. Excel users can leverage Python for data preparation, statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive modeling.