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EU Considers Delaying Key AI Act Rules Amid Pressure from Trump and Big Tech
The decision could represent a significant shift in the EU’s approach to overseeing AI, as the EU was long considered a global leader in strict AI regulation. The post EU Considers Delaying Key AI Act Rules Amid Pressure from Trump and Big Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Crowdstrike: AI Accelerating Ransomware Attacks Across Europe
CrowdStrike’s 2025 report reveals how AI is accelerating ransomware attacks and reshaping Europe’s cyber threat landscape. The post Crowdstrike: AI Accelerating Ransomware Attacks Across Europe appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT Energy Initiative launches Data Center Power Forum
MIT faculty and MITEI member company experts address power demand from data centers.
Google Unveils Ironwood, Its ‘Most Powerful’ and ‘Energy-Efficient’ AI Chip to Date
Google unveils Ironwood, its most powerful TPU, for the age of inference, and Axion Arm VMs promising up to 2× better price-performance for AI workloads. The post Google Unveils Ironwood, Its ‘Most Powerful’ and ‘Energy-Efficient’ AI Chip to Date appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Expands Opal to 160 Countries to Advance No-Code AI Development
With its no-code app builder now widely available, Google is betting that tools like Opal can turn everyday users into AI builders and expand the reach of its cloud ecosystem. The post Google Expands Opal to 160 Countries to Advance No-Code AI Development appeared first on TechRepublic.
Charting the future of AI, from safer answers to faster thinking
MIT PhD students who interned with the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Summer Program are pushing AI tools to be more flexible, efficient, and grounded in truth.
Snapchat’s Next Big Thing? A $400M AI-Powered Search Deal with Perplexity
Perplexity will pay Snap $400M to power AI search inside Snapchat, bringing conversational search to millions of users and reshaping how people discover content. The post Snapchat’s Next Big Thing? A $400M AI-Powered Search Deal with Perplexity appeared first on TechRepublic.
More Families Take OpenAI to Court Over Alleged ChatGPT-Linked Deaths
Seven new complaints in California accuse OpenAI of releasing a defective, human-like ChatGPT that fostered dependency, mental health crises, and suicides. The post More Families Take OpenAI to Court Over Alleged ChatGPT-Linked Deaths appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Government Commissions Skills Review for AI in Finance
Firms and policymakers must act now to ensure the UK workforce “is equipped to lead the way in digitisation, innovation, and adoption.” The post UK Government Commissions Skills Review for AI in Finance appeared first on TechRepublic.
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI
The Oscar-winning director discussed his new reimagining of “Frankenstein,” and technology — and issued a blunt rejection of AI tools: “I’d rather die.” The post Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT researchers propose a new model for legible, modular software
The coding framework uses modular concepts and simple synchronization rules to make software clearer, safer, and easier for LLMs to generate.
IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus to AI
IBM is cutting thousands of jobs as it pivots toward AI and software. The tech giant’s restructuring highlights a major shift in Big Tech’s new priorities. The post IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus to AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ Aims to Power AI Data Centers from Space
Google’s Project Suncatcher aims to power AI data centers from space using solar satellites — a bold new step in the future of computing and energy. The post Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ Aims to Power AI Data Centers from Space appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial neurons that behave like real brain cells
USC researchers built artificial neurons that replicate real brain processes using ion-based diffusive memristors. These devices emulate how neurons use chemicals to transmit and process signals, offering massive energy and size advantages. The technology may enable brain-like, hardware-based learning systems. It could transform AI into something closer to natural intelligence.
Teaching robots to map large environments
A new approach developed at MIT could help a search-and-rescue robot navigate an unpredictable environment by rapidly generating an accurate map of its surroundings.
This $25 Subscription Will Bring AI Into Your Business
Tap into the power of OpenAI, Meta, Midjourney, and additional powerful AI models with 1min.AI. The post This $25 Subscription Will Bring AI Into Your Business appeared first on TechRepublic.
Zscaler Acquires SPLX for AI Security Boost
The integration introduces something new inside a familiar perimeter, a dedicated AI protection layer within Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. The post Zscaler Acquires SPLX for AI Security Boost appeared first on TechRepublic.
Rush to Build AI Data Centers Pushes Global Infrastructure to Limits
Research from Turner & Townsend’s 2025–2026 Data Center Construction Cost Index means companies need to pay attention. The post Rush to Build AI Data Centers Pushes Global Infrastructure to Limits appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco and Nvidia Reimagine the Data Center for the AI Era
Cisco and Nvidia are reinventing the data center for the AI era with new hardware, shared blueprints, and a vision for faster, smarter AI infrastructure. The post Cisco and Nvidia Reimagine the Data Center for the AI Era appeared first on TechRepublic.
Canva Unveils a ‘Creative Operating System’ to Power Your Imagination
Canva unveils its Creative Operating System, blending AI, design, and marketing tools into one platform to launch the era of imagination-driven creativity. The post Canva Unveils a ‘Creative Operating System’ to Power Your Imagination appeared first on TechRepublic.
