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Anthropic Goes Big in Australia: 2.16 GW Data Center Will Power Claude

Anthropic has secured capacity at a planned 2.16-GW data center in Queensland as it expands its Claude inference infrastructure in Australia. The post Anthropic Goes Big in Australia: 2.16 GW Data Center Will Power Claude appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple Reportedly Plans M8 Ultra AI Server for 2029

Apple is reportedly developing a 2029 AI server with two or four M8 Ultra chips and possible Nvidia networking. The post Apple Reportedly Plans M8 Ultra AI Server for 2029 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live Models That Can Reason While They Talk

Google’s Gemini 3.8 Live models bring faster voice interactions and deeper background reasoning, with Extended Thinking able to work while it talks. The post Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live Models That Can Reason While They Talk appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Databricks Bets $350M on Singapore as It More Than Doubles Local Workforce

Databricks is investing more than US$350 million in Singapore as it expands its workforce, technical team, and regional AI operations. The post Databricks Bets $350M on Singapore as It More Than Doubles Local Workforce appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Elon Musk’s AI Safety Plan: Let Rival Companies Test Each Other’s Models

Elon Musk wants rival AI companies to test each other’s models before release, creating an independent safety checkpoint for frontier AI. The post Elon Musk’s AI Safety Plan: Let Rival Companies Test Each Other’s Models appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Agility’s New Digit 5 Robot Has $300M in Orders — But There’s a Catch

Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5 with $300 million in orders, new human-safety features and a 2027 launch, but filings reveal key buyer caveats. The post Agility’s New Digit 5 Robot Has $300M in Orders — But There’s a Catch appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Meta One Pricing Explained: What $2.99, $7.99 and $19.99 Get You

Meta launches Meta One globally with plans starting at $2.99, bundling AI features and premium tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The post Meta One Pricing Explained: What $2.99, $7.99 and $19.99 Get You appeared first on TechRepublic.

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China’s Answer to AI Safety: More Controls, Not Slower Development

China is emphasizing technical controls for AI agents as U.S. leaders debate slowing frontier AI, raising new questions for businesses deploying autonomous systems. The post China’s Answer to AI Safety: More Controls, Not Slower Development appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Meta’s Camera-Free Smart Glasses Could Solve Privacy Problems

Meta reportedly plans camera-free Luna smart glasses centered on voice AI, potentially easing recording concerns while leaving privacy questions. The post Meta’s Camera-Free Smart Glasses Could Solve Privacy Problems appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise

This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.

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Huawei Unveils 3D Data Center: AI Clusters Could Scale Beyond 100,000 Cards

Huawei unveiled a four-layer 3D data center designed for massive AI clusters as it pushes prefabrication and standardized infrastructure. The post Huawei Unveils 3D Data Center: AI Clusters Could Scale Beyond 100,000 Cards appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Lets Engineers Use Claude for Coding as Gemini Remains the Default

Google is expanding Claude Opus 5 access for internal coding while keeping Gemini as its primary model, signaling a broader shift toward multi-model AI. The post Google Lets Engineers Use Claude for Coding as Gemini Remains the Default appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Mid-Speech, Dismisses AI Takeover Fears as ‘Hoax’

President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during the All-In Summit, dismissing AI takeover fears as debate grows over AI safety and data centers. The post Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Mid-Speech, Dismisses AI Takeover Fears as ‘Hoax’ appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Build an Illustrated Book Catalog Without an Illustrator

IllustratorMagic writes, illustrates, and formats children's books from a description, for one payment. The post Build an Illustrated Book Catalog Without an Illustrator appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Humanity AI Opens $10M Grant Call as $500M Push Takes Aim at Unequal AI Access

Humanity AI has opened a $10 million grant program as part of a $500 million effort to give more communities influence over how AI is developed. The post Humanity AI Opens $10M Grant Call as $500M Push Takes Aim at Unequal AI Access appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Measure by measure, studying society accurately

Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.

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iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone

Apple rebuilt parts of iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo, adding fold-aware layouts, vertical controls, Split View, dual Home Screens, and expanded StandBy. The post iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic.

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King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks

King Charles will convene AI, government, and nonprofit leaders in Scotland to discuss responsible development, oversight, and benefits for society. The post King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents

South Korea is drafting security guidance for autonomous AI agents, covering access controls, audit logs, shutdown tools, and human oversight. The post South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI Reportedly Pays Contractors $50+ an Hour to Review ChatGPT Chats

Leaked materials suggest OpenAI contractors review some ChatGPT conversations, raising new questions about human review, training settings, and user privacy. The post OpenAI Reportedly Pays Contractors $50+ an Hour to Review ChatGPT Chats appeared first on TechRepublic.

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