Rust $$$?

AI tools "likes" Rust.

People like Rust programs that are efficient and rarely crash.

But Rust is not an "easy" language to do well, even with AI tools.

Is it worth it? Apparently it may be...

Rust 2026: $400K Salaries, Java, AI & Why It's Not Everywhere (Yet) — Jon Gjengset Explains - YouTube

In this JetBrains interview, Rust educator and Rust for Rustaceans author Jon Gjengset discusses the status, market dynamics, and future trajectory of Rust in 2026.

• Market & Salaries: While top-tier Rust roles can command salaries reaching $400,000, wide adoption still faces hurdles due to the language's steep learning curve and existing legacy codebases. Rust sees its strongest adoption in embedded development, command-line tools, defense, automotive, and other safety-critical industries.
  
  
• Language Philosophy vs. Go & C++: Gjengset emphasizes that Rust's rigorous type system and borrow checker force developers to think deeply about system structure and ownership upfront, resulting in more robust and reliable code compared to C++ or Go.
  
  
• AI in Software Engineering: AI tools excel at pattern replication and boilerplate code (such as basic web templates), but struggle with deep architectural design, complex logic, and type-safe systems. AI will serve as a powerful assistant rather than replacing skilled systems engineers.
  
  
• Ecosystem & Tooling: While Cargo provides a best-in-class build and package management experience, the ecosystem continues to navigate challenges around slow compile times and macro complexity.
  
  

Good:

Course: Rust: The Complete Developer's Guide | Udemy Business

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Google Gemini Spark Photos management online

Google's Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library | TechCrunch

Gemini Spark was first announced at Google I/O 2026 as a 24/7 personal AI agent designed to execute ongoing, multi-step tasks autonomously in the cloud. ¹ 

Google has updated its AI personal agent, Gemini Spark, allowing it to manage user libraries directly in Google Photos.

Key Capabilities

• Library Management: Edit images, curate albums, and generate shared albums automatically.
  
  
• Smart Actions: Extract details from photos (e.g., converting concert flyer images into calendar events) and execute custom automated workflows.
  
  

Availability & Setup

• Rollout: Rolling out over several weeks to Gemini Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. (English only).
  
  
• Requirements: Users must connect Google Photos to Gemini, toggle on Spark within the Gemini app, and enter their desired prompts.

Gemini Spark is an online-only cloud tool. It cannot be run locally on your machine.

Why it runs in the cloud

• Cloud Infrastructure: Tasks execute on dedicated virtual machines in Google Cloud.
  
  
• Background Processing: Because it runs server-side, it continues executing 24/7 background tasks even if your device is powered off or disconnected from the internet.
  
  
• Integrations: It requires an active internet connection to connect to your online Google Photos library and other Google Workspace services.

Before adding Google Photos management, Spark was built to act as a background assistant to streamline everyday productivity and digital admin tasks:

• Inbox & Workspace Management: Cleaning up inboxes, summarizing newsletters, organizing files, and collating scattered notes across Gmail, Google Docs, Drive, and Sheets.

• Research & Custom Digests: Tracking evolving news stories, performing deep-dive research with cited sources, and preparing briefing documents.

• Task Automation: Scheduling recurring jobs, tracking project deadlines, and automating multi-step workflows across Google Workspace apps.

• Third-Party Integrations: Connecting to external services like OpenTable, Canva, and Instacart using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to manage cross-platform tasks.