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Study finds ChatGPT gets science wrong more often than you think
A new study put ChatGPT to the test by asking it to judge whether hundreds of scientific hypotheses were true or false—and the results were far from reassuring. While the AI got it right about 80% of the time on the surface, its performance dropped significantly when accounting for random guessing, revealing only modest reasoning ability. Even more concerning, it frequently contradicted itself when asked the exact same question multiple times, sometimes flipping answers back and forth.
MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab seed to signal: Amplifying early-career faculty impact
Academia-industry relationship is an early-stage accelerator, supporting professional progress and research.
Researchers Uncover New Phishing Risk Hidden Inside Microsoft Copilot
Researchers reveal how Microsoft Copilot can be manipulated by prompt injection attacks to generate convincing phishing messages inside trusted AI summaries. The post Researchers Uncover New Phishing Risk Hidden Inside Microsoft Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot
OpenClaw is already running inside enterprises, often unnoticed. Learn why banning it fails and how CISOs must shift to data-centric AI governance. The post OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot appeared first on TechRepublic.
ByteDance Delays AI Video Tool Amid Hollywood Pushback
ByteDance has reportedly paused Seedance 2.0’s global rollout after copyright disputes with Hollywood studios added new pressure to the AI video race. The post ByteDance Delays AI Video Tool Amid Hollywood Pushback appeared first on TechRepublic.
China Probe: How a Fake Fitness Tracker Became an AI ‘Top Pick’
A fake fitness tracker fooled AI chatbots in China, exposing risks of AI poisoning and prompting calls for regulation. The post China Probe: How a Fake Fitness Tracker Became an AI ‘Top Pick’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
5 Key Takeaways from Jensen Huang’s GTC Keynote: The Rise of the AI ‘Token Factory’
Jensen Huang’s GTC 2026 keynote framed data centers as AI factories, where inference, agentic AI, and physical AI reshape business strategy. The post 5 Key Takeaways from Jensen Huang’s GTC Keynote: The Rise of the AI ‘Token Factory’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Strikes Massive AI Deal with Nebius Worth Up to $27B
Meta has signed an AI infrastructure deal with Nebius worth up to $27 billion over five years, deepening its push to secure long-term computing capacity. The post Meta Strikes Massive AI Deal with Nebius Worth Up to $27B appeared first on TechRepublic.
Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades
Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026. The post Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.
ByteDance’s $2.5B AI Chip Deal Tests US Export Controls
ByteDance is expanding AI capacity in Malaysia through a cloud partner, showing how overseas infrastructure can still provide access to advanced Nvidia chips. The post ByteDance’s $2.5B AI Chip Deal Tests US Export Controls appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Simplifies Pixel 10 Pro’s 100x Zoom Branding With New Name
Google’s Pixel Camera 10.3 update renames Pro Res Zoom to Pro Zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro, with no feature changes but a cleaner label. The post Google Simplifies Pixel 10 Pro’s 100x Zoom Branding With New Name appeared first on TechRepublic.
Chrome Is Finally Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in 2026
Google says Chrome will launch for ARM64 Linux in Q2 2026, bringing native support, Chrome sync, and easier installs on Nvidia DGX Spark. The post Chrome Is Finally Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia GTC 2026 Live Blog: Jensen Huang’s Keynote, Hardware Reveals, and More AI News
This live blog will be updated in real time as Nvidia GTC 2026 announcements begin. The post Nvidia GTC 2026 Live Blog: Jensen Huang’s Keynote, Hardware Reveals, and More AI News appeared first on TechRepublic.
Truecaller Gives Families a Way to Stop Scam Calls Remotely
Truecaller is turning scam defense into a shared task, giving relatives tools to manage protection settings and step into suspected fraud calls. The post Truecaller Gives Families a Way to Stop Scam Calls Remotely appeared first on TechRepublic.
THOR AI solves a 100-year-old physics problem in seconds
A new AI framework called THOR is transforming how scientists calculate the behavior of atoms inside materials. Instead of relying on slow simulations that take weeks of supercomputer time, the system uses tensor network mathematics and machine-learning models to solve the problem directly. The approach can compute key thermodynamic properties hundreds of times faster while preserving accuracy. Researchers say this could accelerate discoveries in materials science, physics, and chemistry.
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact
Google, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, and others join a new voluntary accord to share signals, tighten safeguards, and fight online scams across platforms. The post Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact appeared first on TechRepublic.
What IT Leaders Can Learn From a Housing Authority’s AI Transformation
How a small IT team at the South Mississippi Housing Authority used AI and hybrid cloud technology to handle 68% of calls and modernize legacy infrastructure. The post What IT Leaders Can Learn From a Housing Authority’s AI Transformation appeared first on TechRepublic.
More Tech Layoffs: Atlassian Slashes 10% of Workforce, Stock Climbs After Announcement
Atlassian is cutting 1,600 jobs to fund AI investments and enterprise sales, even as the company reports strong growth and its stock rises after the news. The post More Tech Layoffs: Atlassian Slashes 10% of Workforce, Stock Climbs After Announcement appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Expansions, Cyberthreats, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 9–13. The post AI Expansions, Cyberthreats, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Galaxy S26, Buds4 Launch Worldwide After Record-Breaking Preorders
Samsung launches the Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 worldwide, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra leading preorders and introducing new AI, privacy, and camera features. The post Samsung Galaxy S26, Buds4 Launch Worldwide After Record-Breaking Preorders appeared first on TechRepublic.
