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Katie Spivakovsky wins 2026 Churchill Scholarship
The MIT senior will pursue a master’s degree at Cambridge University in the U.K. this fall.
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Architecture students bring new forms of human-machine interaction into the kitchen.
Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics
From enhanced Search features to AI-powered explanations, the company is rolling out a broad suite of tools aimed at both remote viewers and attendees. The post Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics appeared first on TechRepublic.
SMART launches new Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care research group
WITEC is working to develop the first wearable ultrasound imaging system to monitor chronic conditions in real-time, with the goal of enabling earlier detection and timely intervention.
ByteDance Targets Mid-2026 Relaunch for Doubao AI Smartphone
The second-generation Doubao AI smartphone is seeking smoother app access and licensing deals that widen distribution. The post ByteDance Targets Mid-2026 Relaunch for Doubao AI Smartphone appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk’s X Targeted in Paris Prosecutors’ Raid
Operation was linked to an inquiry into X’s recommendation algorithm, which has now been expanded to include scrutiny of the company’s AI chatbot, Grok. The post Elon Musk’s X Targeted in Paris Prosecutors’ Raid appeared first on TechRepublic.
Adobe Ends Animate’s 30-Year Run as AI Steals the Spotlight
Adobe has expanded its generative AI strategy aggressively over the past two years, integrating AI into tools such as After Effects and Adobe Express. The post Adobe Ends Animate’s 30-Year Run as AI Steals the Spotlight appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore to Launch National Space Agency as Global Investment Surges
Things take off on Apr. 1 with plans to coordinate space tech, regulation, and satellite data. The post Singapore to Launch National Space Agency as Global Investment Surges appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Merges With xAI in $1.25T Deal
The vision? Relocate the most resource-intensive parts of AI development off Earth and into orbit. The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX Merges With xAI in $1.25T Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Gemini Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide
Google Gemini cheat sheet with key features, how the models work, where it’s available on web, Android, iOS, Workspace, plus pricing and setup steps. The post Google Gemini Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Pixel Hints at Fresh Theme Packs After ‘Wicked’ Exit
Google’s Pixel theme packs quietly dropped the Wicked: For Good presets on Jan. 31, but a new teaser hints more one-tap styles are on the way. The post Google Pixel Hints at Fresh Theme Packs After ‘Wicked’ Exit appeared first on TechRepublic.
Grammys’ New AI Guidelines Seek Authenticity But Uncertainty Remains
From the ice age to the dole age, there is but one concern I have just discovered, some AI rules are more confusing than others. The post Grammys’ New AI Guidelines Seek Authenticity But Uncertainty Remains appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Teams Is Getting 5 Major AI Upgrades in 2026
Microsoft Teams is rolling out new AI-powered Copilot features in 2026, including interactive meeting agents, smarter recaps, and SharePoint sharing. The post Microsoft Teams Is Getting 5 Major AI Upgrades in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Oracle Seeks $50B in 2026 to Fund AI Cloud Growth
The capital injection aims to satisfy surging cloud demand from heavyweight clients including OpenAI, Meta, Nvidia, AMD, TikTok, and xAI. The post Oracle Seeks $50B in 2026 to Fund AI Cloud Growth appeared first on TechRepublic.
How generative AI can help scientists synthesize complex materials
MIT researchers’ DiffSyn model offers recipes for synthesizing new materials, enabling faster experimentation and a shorter journey from hypothesis to use.
India Offers Tech Giants Tax-Free Status Until 2047
The sweeping policy shift aims to transform India into a dominant data center hub while fueling the nation's ambitious $3 trillion digital economy target. The post India Offers Tech Giants Tax-Free Status Until 2047 appeared first on TechRepublic.
“Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness
Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could transform medicine, animal welfare, law, and AI development. But identifying consciousness in machines, brain organoids, or patients could also force society to rethink responsibility, rights, and moral boundaries. The question of what it means to be conscious has never been more urgent—or more unsettling.
This AI app can tell which dinosaur made a footprint
Dinosaur footprints have always been mysterious, but a new AI app is cracking their secrets. DinoTracker analyzes photos of fossil tracks and predicts which dinosaur made them, with accuracy rivaling human experts. Along the way, it uncovered footprints that look strikingly bird-like—dating back more than 200 million years. That discovery could push the origin of birds much deeper into prehistory.
NASA’s Perseverance rover completes the first AI-planned drive on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has just made history by driving across Mars using routes planned by artificial intelligence instead of human operators. A vision-capable AI analyzed the same images and terrain data normally used by rover planners, identified hazards like rocks and sand ripples, and charted a safe path across the Martian surface. After extensive testing in a virtual replica of the rover, Perseverance successfully followed the AI-generated routes, traveling hundreds of feet autonomously.
The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence
As AI technology advances, a new interdisciplinary course seeks to equip students with foundational critical thinking skills in computing.
