Modverse #48: Modular Platform 25.3, MAX AI Kernels, and the Modular GPU Kernel Hackathon

May was an eventful month for the Modular community, marked by significant open-source releases, in-person events, and technical advancements. A major highlight was the release of Modular Platform 25.3, which included substantial contributions of over 450,000 lines of Mojo and MAX code, making it a significant step forward in open-source AI. This release was celebrated with community events such as the first-ever community meetup at Modular HQ and a GPU Kernel Hackathon at AGI House, where engineers and researchers collaborated on pushing the capabilities of Mojo and MAX. The month was filled with insightful content, including talks by prominent figures in the AI industry, technical tutorials, and deep dives into the capabilities of Mojo, especially in high-performance GPU programming. Additionally, the Modular team provided updates on their ongoing projects and future plans, while community contributions continued to enhance the platform's functionality and reach.