The eighth Python Developer Survey reveals a growth in Python's popularity with over 30,000 contributors, despite only 15 percent using the latest version 3.13 due to various reasons such as meeting current needs and compatibility issues. The Python Software Foundation has paused its grants program due to funding challenges, highlighting the need for corporate support as Python usage continues to rise in fields like web development and data science.

The Python Software Foundation (PSF) has withdrawn its $1.5 million grant proposal to the US government due to terms that conflicted with its values on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Although the grant would have significantly benefited the PSF’s budget and security initiatives, the organization prioritized its mission and community principles over the funding opportunity.