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Featured AI Models Kimi K2.6

New AI models in May 2026: Kimi K2.6 and GLM 5.1 now EU-hosted

Lurus Code adds new top models: GPT-5.5, Kimi K2.6, GLM 5.1, DeepSeek V4 Pro, MiniMax M2.7 and Qwen 3.6 Plus. The two strongest open-source models are hosted in Europe – with benchmarks matching Claude Opus and GPT-5.5.

Published on May 1, 2026 · 7 min read · by Lurus Team
Featured Cursor GitHub Copilot

Cursor vs Copilot vs Claude Code: 2026 Comparison

A detailed comparison of the three most popular AI coding tools: Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude Code. Features, pricing, workflows, and honest recommendations for different use cases.

Published on April 14, 2026 · 13 min read · by Lurus Team
Featured AI Coding Developer Productivity

A practical guide to coding with AI assistance

Learn how to use AI coding assistants effectively: prompting techniques, workflow integration, when to trust suggestions, and common pitfalls to avoid. Practical advice from real-world usage.

Published on April 4, 2026 · 13 min read · by Lurus Team
Featured AI Coding Developer Tools

The best AI coding tools in 2026: an honest comparison

An in-depth comparison of the leading AI coding tools in 2026: GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, and Lurus Code. Features, pricing, privacy, and real trade-offs explained.

Published on March 18, 2026 · 15 min read · by Lurus Team
Featured AI Coding Developer Tools

What are AI coding assistants and how do they work?

A comprehensive guide to AI coding assistants: how they work under the hood, what distinguishes autocomplete from agents, which features matter, and how to choose the right tool for your workflow.

Published on March 7, 2026 · 16 min read · by Lurus Team
Featured GDPR AI Coding

GDPR & AI Coding Tools: Developer Guide 2026

A practical guide to GDPR compliance for AI coding assistants. Understand what data is processed, what risks come with US-hosted tools, and how to code compliantly as a European developer.

Published on March 4, 2026 · 12 min read · by Lurus Team
AI Code Review Code Quality

AI Code Review: Automated vs Manual Compared

What is AI code review, how does it work technically, and where does it outperform or fall short of manual peer review? A practical comparison of approaches, tools, and trade-offs for development teams.

April 18, 2026 · 13 min read
Self-Hosted AI Cloud AI

Self-Hosted vs Cloud AI Tools: Comparison

Should your team run AI models locally or use cloud-hosted coding tools? A practical comparison of self-hosted setups (Ollama, Continue.dev) vs cloud tools (Copilot, Claude Code, Lurus Code), covering hardware costs, model quality, latency, and data sovereignty.

April 8, 2026 · 14 min read
GDPR GitHub Copilot

Is GitHub Copilot GDPR compliant? A plan-by-plan analysis

A detailed breakdown of GitHub Copilot's GDPR compliance by plan: which plans train on your data, what zero retention actually means, DPA availability, and the FISA 702 challenge for EU teams.

April 1, 2026 · 7 min read
GDPR Startups

GDPR checklist for startups using AI development tools

A practical step-by-step GDPR checklist for startups adopting AI coding tools. Covers DPA requirements, Records of Processing Activities, Transfer Impact Assessments, and tool selection criteria.

March 28, 2026 · 14 min read
GDPR Cursor

Is Cursor GDPR compliant? What EU developers need to know

A factual analysis of Cursor's GDPR compliance status: server locations, Privacy Mode, DPA availability, and what EU developers need to consider before using Cursor professionally.

March 25, 2026 · 7 min read
Data Sovereignty EU Cloud

EU Data Sovereignty: Developer Guide 2026

EU data sovereignty goes beyond GDPR compliance. Learn why US cloud jurisdiction is risky (FISA 702, CLOUD Act), how EU infrastructure options compare, and why data sovereignty is becoming a competitive advantage for European developers.

March 21, 2026 · 14 min read
Claude Code Comparison

Lurus Code vs Claude Code: A GDPR perspective

An honest comparison of Lurus Code and Claude Code from a European developer's perspective. Features, pricing, and most importantly: data privacy, GDPR compliance, and data protection.

March 14, 2026 · 9 min read
AI Coding Tools GDPR

Best AI coding tools for European developers in 2026

A comprehensive comparison of AI coding assistants for European developers. Which tools are GDPR-compliant and actually good? An honest ranking with privacy ratings.

March 10, 2026 · 12 min read
AI Agent Agentic AI

What is an AI Coding Agent? Guide 2026

What makes an AI coding agent different from autocomplete or a chatbot? A technical guide covering tool use, multi-step planning, autonomous execution, the orchestration pattern, and how modern agents like Claude Code and Lurus Code actually work.

March 1, 2026 · 12 min read