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Study: Firms often use automation to control certain workers’ wages
MIT economists found US companies tend to target employees earning a “wage premium,” which increases inequality but not necessarily productivity.
New AI method tackles one of science’s hardest math problems
Penn researchers have developed a smarter AI method for solving notoriously difficult inverse equations, which help scientists uncover hidden causes behind observable effects. By introducing “mollifier layers” that smooth noisy data, they’ve made these calculations more stable and far less computationally demanding. This could transform fields like genetics, where understanding how DNA behaves is key to disease research.
AI lets chemists design molecules by simply describing them
Creating complex molecules usually requires years of experience and countless decisions, but a new AI system is changing that. Synthegy lets chemists guide synthesis and reaction planning using simple language, while powerful algorithms generate and evaluate possible solutions. The AI doesn’t just compute—it reasons, scoring pathways and explaining which ones make the most sense.
Games people — and machines — play: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI
Assistant Professor Gabriele Farina mines the foundations of decision-making in complex multi-agent scenarios.
Indirect Prompt Injection Is Now a Real-World AI Security Threat
AI agents are now being weaponized through prompt injection, exposing why model guardrails are not enough to protect enterprise data. The post Indirect Prompt Injection Is Now a Real-World AI Security Threat appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Workspace Adds 5 AI Upgrades That Could Change Daily Work
Google Workspace adds 5 AI upgrades at Cloud Next 2026, improving Sheets, Meet, automation, and Microsoft 365 migration tools. The post Google Workspace Adds 5 AI Upgrades That Could Change Daily Work appeared first on TechRepublic.
The $59 AI Tool Turning Forms Into Smart Workflows
Formura Smart Form Builder uses AI to build forms, add logic, and track data, and it's $497 off (89%). The post The $59 AI Tool Turning Forms Into Smart Workflows appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Government Announces Plans to Grow National AI Infrastructure
The UK Government is to support the development of Britain’s AI hardware infrastructure, while also committing to work in establishing international standards for the deployment of AI. The post UK Government Announces Plans to Grow National AI Infrastructure appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists built a memory chip that breaks the rules of miniaturization
A new kind of memory device may finally solve the problem of overheating and battery drain in electronics. By shrinking components to an extreme scale and redesigning their structure, researchers found a way to reduce energy loss instead of increasing it. The result is a tiny memory unit that improves as it gets smaller—something once thought impossible. This could pave the way for ultra-efficient smartphones, wearables, and AI systems.
Powerful AI finds 100+ hidden planets in NASA data including rare and extreme worlds
Astronomers have unleashed a powerful new AI tool called RAVEN to comb through data from NASA’s TESS mission—and it’s paying off in a big way. By analyzing millions of stars, the system has confirmed over 100 exoplanets, including 31 brand-new worlds, and identified thousands more promising candidates. What makes this especially exciting is the discovery of rare and extreme planets, like those that whip around their stars in less than a day and others lurking in the mysterious “Neptunian desert,” where planets are thought to be scarce.
5 Best AI Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images
These five AI image-editing prompts can help improve backgrounds, outfits, headshots, product photos, and image quality across today’s top tools. The post 5 Best AI Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Sales Jump as ‘Most Popular’ iPhone Fuels Growth
Apple reported strong quarterly revenue as iPhone demand surged, but questions remain around AI strategy, rising costs, and leadership changes. The post Apple Sales Jump as ‘Most Popular’ iPhone Fuels Growth appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Power Plays, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define the Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 27–May 1. The post AI Power Plays, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Beacon Biosignals is mapping the brain during sleep
Founded by Jake Donoghue PhD ’19 and former MIT researcher Jarrett Revels, the company is creating an AI-driven platform to help diagnose and treat disease.
Improving understanding with language
MIT senior Olivia Honeycutt investigates how the ways we communicate can shape our views of the world.
Cisco Introduces Model Provenance Kit to Strengthen AI Supply Chain Security
Cisco’s open-source Model Provenance Kit helps organizations verify AI model origins, trace lineage, and reduce AI supply chain security risks. The post Cisco Introduces Model Provenance Kit to Strengthen AI Supply Chain Security appeared first on TechRepublic.
AWS Expands Amazon Connect Into AI Tools for Hiring, Healthcare, and Supply Chains
AWS expanded Amazon Connect into four agentic AI tools for supply chain, hiring, customer service, and healthcare workflows, with humans still in control. The post AWS Expands Amazon Connect Into AI Tools for Hiring, Healthcare, and Supply Chains appeared first on TechRepublic.
This AI knew the answers but didn’t understand the questions
For decades, psychologists have debated whether the human mind can be explained by one unified theory or must be broken into separate parts like memory and attention. A recent AI model called Centaur seemed to offer a breakthrough, claiming it could mimic human thinking across 160 different cognitive tasks. But new research is challenging that bold claim, suggesting the model isn’t truly “thinking” at all—it’s just memorizing patterns.
Making the case for curiosity-driven science
President Sally Kornbluth spoke in front of a packed crowd about growing challenges to the U.S. research ecosystem as funding for America’s top research universities becomes increasingly strained
Amazon Layoffs Hit Thousands Across Multiple States as Fresh Stores Close
Amazon layoffs are hitting workers across several states as Fresh closures, AI investments, and post-pandemic restructuring reshape its workforce. The post Amazon Layoffs Hit Thousands Across Multiple States as Fresh Stores Close appeared first on TechRepublic.
