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Microsoft Announces Major Reorganization to Navigate ‘Tectonic AI Platform Shift’
Microsoft is overhauling its business to speed AI growth by uniting sales, marketing, and operations under Judson Althoff to tighten execution and feedback. The post Microsoft Announces Major Reorganization to Navigate ‘Tectonic AI Platform Shift’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Creatives Should Back AI Training at Home for Fair Compensation, Says Law Professor
UK copyright law blocks AI training, but Dr Andres Guadamuz says reform could give creatives both compensation opportunities and control. The post UK Creatives Should Back AI Training at Home for Fair Compensation, Says Law Professor appeared first on TechRepublic.
DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchers
The US Commerce Chief has also issued a warning about DeepSeek that reliance on those AI models is "dangerous and shortsighted." The post DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktop
This new ransomware detection is available in beta in Google Drive for desktop on Windows or macOS, with a general release expected by the end of the year. The post Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktop appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Partners With Korea’s Samsung, SK Hynix on Stargate, Memory Chips, More
The wide-ranging deal includes DRAM, services, construction, and more customers for ChatGPT. The planned infrastructure could include floating data centers. The post OpenAI Partners With Korea’s Samsung, SK Hynix on Stargate, Memory Chips, More appeared first on TechRepublic.
DOLPHIN AI uncovers hundreds of invisible cancer markers
A new AI tool called DOLPHIN exposes hidden genetic markers inside single cells, enabling earlier detection and more precise treatment choices. It also sets the stage for building virtual models of cells to simulate disease and drug responses.
Princeton’s AI reveals what fusion sensors can’t see
A powerful new AI tool called Diag2Diag is revolutionizing fusion research by filling in missing plasma data with synthetic yet highly detailed information. Developed by Princeton scientists and international collaborators, this system uses sensor input to predict readings other diagnostics can’t capture, especially in the crucial plasma edge region where stability determines performance. By reducing reliance on bulky hardware, it promises to make future fusion reactors more compact, affordable, and reliable.
Meta Inks $14.2B AI Infrastructure Deal With CoreWeave
CoreWeave is diversifying away from Microsoft, which was responsible for 71% of its revenue in Q2. The post Meta Inks $14.2B AI Infrastructure Deal With CoreWeave appeared first on TechRepublic.
Within Copilot AI’s Chat Window, Create Word Documents and Excel Sheets Now
Copilot AI's Agent Mode in Word and for Excel is available to subscribers who sign up for Microsoft's Frontier program. The post Within Copilot AI’s Chat Window, Create Word Documents and Excel Sheets Now appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon’s New Hardware Includes Alexa+ With ‘Agentic Capabilities’
Amazon recently wrapped up its fall 2025 hardware event, which included a deeper look at Alexa+, the new Amazon Echo, a redesigned Kindle Scribe, and more. The post Amazon’s New Hardware Includes Alexa+ With ‘Agentic Capabilities’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Responding to the climate impact of generative AI
Explosive growth of AI data centers is expected to increase greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers are now seeking solutions to reduce these environmental harms.
Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt
Trend Micro reveals that RepairIt "contradicted its privacy policy by collecting, storing, and, due to weak Development, Security, and Operations practices, inadvertently leaking private user data." The post Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 Can Code Autonomously for 30+ Hours
Anthropic may be using its specialization in coding and STEM as a differentiator in the buzzy frontier model market. The post Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 Can Code Autonomously for 30+ Hours appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump Weighs Tariffs to Force 1:1 US Chip Output
White House weighs tariffs tied to a 1:1 balance between US-made and imported chips, aiming to cut foreign reliance and test Trump’s truce with tech. The post Trump Weighs Tariffs to Force 1:1 US Chip Output appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple is Using a ChatGPT-Like Bot to Test Potential Siri Upgrades
The bot, codenamed Veritas, allows Apple developers to test the fundamentals of what could become the next-generation Siri AI, as reported by Bloomberg. The post Apple is Using a ChatGPT-Like Bot to Test Potential Siri Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk vs OpenAI and Sam Altman: Timeline of Partnership Turned Rivalry
Since co-founding OpenAI, Sam Altman and Elon Musk have been at the heart of high-profile lawsuits, with the fate of the ChatGPT factory in between. The post Elon Musk vs OpenAI and Sam Altman: Timeline of Partnership Turned Rivalry appeared first on TechRepublic.
Green Coding: Fastly Unveils Dashboard for Tracking Its Own Sustainability
Fastly’s new dashboard helps developers track code’s carbon footprint as 77% adopt green coding, balancing AI’s energy demands with sustainability. The post Green Coding: Fastly Unveils Dashboard for Tracking Its Own Sustainability appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple, Intel Discuss Investment as Tech Alliances Reshuffle
Apple could join Nvidia and the U.S. government in shoring up Intel. The talks are reportedly in very early stages. The post Apple, Intel Discuss Investment as Tech Alliances Reshuffle appeared first on TechRepublic.
Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X2 Chips Offer ‘Legendary Leaps in Performance’
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and X2 Elite for Windows PCs, with 75% faster CPU, 80 TOPS NPU, and multi-day battery. The devices are expected in 1H 2026. The post Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X2 Chips Offer ‘Legendary Leaps in Performance’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Tech Secretary’s Adviser: AI Companies Will Never Have to Compensate Creatives
Kirsty Innes made the statement on X in February, but has since deleted it. The post UK Tech Secretary’s Adviser: AI Companies Will Never Have to Compensate Creatives appeared first on TechRepublic.
