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NASA and IBM Launch Open AI Model for Lunar Research
NASA and IBM released an open-source AI model and dataset to help researchers map lunar craters, volcanic features and potential ice locations. The post NASA and IBM Launch Open AI Model for Lunar Research appeared first on TechRepublic.
Lifesaving Lincoln Laboratory device wins 2026 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award
The handheld catheterization device AI-GUIDE, created by Lincoln Laboratory and Massachusetts General Hospital, promises improved health outcomes for injured service members and civilians.
US Accuses Six Chinese AI Firms of Distilling Frontier ModelsUS Accuses Six Chinese AI Firms of Distilling Frontier Models
US agencies accuse six Chinese AI firms of distilling frontier models and recommend new defenses that could affect enterprise AI access and API use. The post US Accuses Six Chinese AI Firms of Distilling Frontier ModelsUS Accuses Six Chinese AI Firms of Distilling Frontier Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
CISA’s ChatGPT Incident Exposes a Bigger AI Governance Problem
CISA’s ChatGPT incident exposes a growing AI governance gap as enterprises struggle to define who is accountable for actions taken by AI agents. The post CISA’s ChatGPT Incident Exposes a Bigger AI Governance Problem appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Taps Mistral AI for On-Premises Chip Manufacturing
Samsung is bringing Mistral AI into its semiconductor operations through on-premises models designed to detect defects and optimize chip production. The post Samsung Taps Mistral AI for On-Premises Chip Manufacturing appeared first on TechRepublic.
China’s GEAIR 2.0 Robot Pollinates Crops in Under 10 Seconds
China’s GEAIR 2.0 humanoid robot pollinates tomato flowers in under 10 seconds, combining AI, robotics and gene editing for crop breeding and farm automation. The post China’s GEAIR 2.0 Robot Pollinates Crops in Under 10 Seconds appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 12: What the $399 Watch Adds This Year
Apple Watch Series 12 adds a new health sensing system, Audio Intelligence, faster charging, longer workout battery life, and ceramic case options too. The post Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 12: What the $399 Watch Adds This Year appeared first on TechRepublic.
South Korea to Launch 614-Petaflop Supercomputer: What It Can Do
South Korea will launch the 614-petaflop Hangang supercomputer in December, opening high-end compute to researchers, national projects, and companies. The post South Korea to Launch 614-Petaflop Supercomputer: What It Can Do appeared first on TechRepublic.
Thailand Asks 49 Data Centers to Pause as New Power and Water Rules Loom
Thailand has asked 49 data centers under construction to pause voluntarily while more than 117 pending projects face an approval freeze. The post Thailand Asks 49 Data Centers to Pause as New Power and Water Rules Loom appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines
A weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.
OpenAI Scientist Urges Safety Limits as AI Research Accelerates
OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki says AI labs may need to slow development as automated research advances and monitoring becomes less reliable. The post OpenAI Scientist Urges Safety Limits as AI Research Accelerates appeared first on TechRepublic.
XPENG’s IRON Walks Off the Assembly Line: Is Mass Production Next?
XPENG’s IRON humanoid robot has walked off its automated assembly line as the company targets mass production and commercial deployments in 2027. The post XPENG’s IRON Walks Off the Assembly Line: Is Mass Production Next? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Philippines AI Buildout Timeline: $34.4B Plan Targets Massive Data Center Expansion
The Philippines’ $34.4 billion AI infrastructure plan targets 1.5 GW of data center capacity by 2033, as two US hyperscalers evaluate sites. The post Philippines AI Buildout Timeline: $34.4B Plan Targets Massive Data Center Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.
Best Claude Alternatives for Business: Microsoft Copilot vs Google Gemini in 2026
Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini offer different paths beyond Claude, with ecosystem fit, governance, pricing, and workflows shaping the choice. The post Best Claude Alternatives for Business: Microsoft Copilot vs Google Gemini in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2.5 With Sketch and Precise Editing
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Images 2.5 with Sketch, templates, image comments, faster generation, and more precise multi-turn editing across ChatGPT. The post OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2.5 With Sketch and Precise Editing appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Taps Firmus for Two Malaysia AI Data Centers as APAC Compute Race Accelerates
OpenAI will anchor two Firmus AI data centers in Malaysia, adding future APAC compute capacity as regional infrastructure investment surges. The post OpenAI Taps Firmus for Two Malaysia AI Data Centers as APAC Compute Race Accelerates appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Launches Muse AI Agent to Run Errands, Book Travel, and Shop
Meta launches Muse in the US, a personal AI agent that can book travel, shop, send emails, and run tasks, with security controls and paid plans. The post Meta Launches Muse AI Agent to Run Errands, Book Travel, and Shop appeared first on TechRepublic.
Train Your Team to Build AI Agents for $20
Eight courses and over 25 hours walk your team through building AI agents with ChatGPT, Claude, and more. The post Train Your Team to Build AI Agents for $20 appeared first on TechRepublic.
UN Rights Chief Warns Advanced AI Could Threaten Humanity
UN rights chief Volker Türk warns advanced AI could threaten humanity without binding safeguards, independent oversight and firm global limits. The post UN Rights Chief Warns Advanced AI Could Threaten Humanity appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Walks Away From Reported $6B Decart AI Deal
Anthropic reportedly ended talks to acquire Decart AI for $6 billion after due diligence, though the companies could still pursue a future partnership. The post Anthropic Walks Away From Reported $6B Decart AI Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.
