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AI Toys Reach Children Before Privacy and Safety Rules Catch Up
AI toys are being marketed as educational companions, but researchers warn that privacy rules, safety testing, and child-development evidence are still lagging behind the market. The post AI Toys Reach Children Before Privacy and Safety Rules Catch Up appeared first on TechRepublic.
NSF renews support for MIT-led AI and physics institute, expanding a new model for discovery
IAIFI enters its second phase with increased funding, broader ambitions, and a growing community at the frontier of AI and fundamental physics.
DuckDuckGo Makes AI-Free Search Easier To Set as Default
DuckDuckGo’s new No AI search extensions make AI-free search easier to set as a browser default, giving users a persistent alternative to AI-generated search results. The post DuckDuckGo Makes AI-Free Search Easier To Set as Default appeared first on TechRepublic.
US Firms Try DeepSeek as Silicon Valley AI Costs Rise
US firms are testing China’s DeepSeek as Silicon Valley AI costs rise, raising questions about savings, data residency, and risk. The post US Firms Try DeepSeek as Silicon Valley AI Costs Rise appeared first on TechRepublic.
Aircall Acquires Piper AI to Automate CRM Updates, Sales Follow-Ups
Aircall acquired Piper AI to add revenue intelligence, CRM automation, and sales workflow tools to its customer communications platform. The post Aircall Acquires Piper AI to Automate CRM Updates, Sales Follow-Ups appeared first on TechRepublic.
Mac Studio 2026: Apple’s Next Desktop Macs May Arrive Later Than Expected
Apple’s Mac mini and Mac Studio shortages are fueling M5 refresh rumors, but AI demand and supply constraints may complicate launch timing. The post Mac Studio 2026: Apple’s Next Desktop Macs May Arrive Later Than Expected appeared first on TechRepublic.
Malicious WhatsApp, Slack Alerts Could Have Exposed Millions of Android Users
SafeBreach found a now-fixed Gemini Android flaw that let malicious WhatsApp and Slack alerts manipulate AI responses and tools. The post Malicious WhatsApp, Slack Alerts Could Have Exposed Millions of Android Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Project Solara Brings AI Agents to Enterprise Devices
Microsoft’s Project Solara previews a future where AI agents run on managed enterprise devices, not just PCs, browsers, or chat windows. The platform is still early, but its badge and desk concepts raise new questions around identity, privacy, device management, and cloud-connected workflows. The post Microsoft Project Solara Brings AI Agents to Enterprise Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.
SpaceX Sets $135 IPO Price at $1.77T Valuation
SpaceX set its IPO price at $135, putting the company on track for a record public listing and a valuation near $1.77 trillion. The post SpaceX Sets $135 IPO Price at $1.77T Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.
Teaching AI agents to ask better questions by playing “Battleship”
MIT researchers use the classic game as a test bed for AI agents, finding a small AI model can outperform the biggest ones at 1 percent of the cost.
Tod Machover receives George Peabody Medal for contributions to music and technology
The George Peabody Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.
Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge for Office Workers
Microsoft showed Project Solara concept devices at Build 2026, including a wearable AI badge for office workers using AI agents. The post Microsoft Tests Wearable AI Badge for Office Workers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Windows Features for Developers
Microsoft’s Build 2026 Windows updates add developer setup tools, local AI models, Linux workflows, and agent security controls. The post Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Windows Features for Developers appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT researchers teach AI models to interpret charts
The new ChartNet training dataset could improve the accuracy of vision-language models that help analyze business trends or interpret scientific figures.
Zoom Introduces ‘ZoomMate,’ an AI Teammate for Post-Meeting Work
ZoomMate aims to turn meeting conversations into AI-powered workflows, giving IT leaders new questions around governance, automation, and ROI. The post Zoom Introduces ‘ZoomMate,’ an AI Teammate for Post-Meeting Work appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Live 2026: New Security Tools Target AI Threats
Cisco unveiled Cloud Control, Live Protect, and Hybrid Mesh Firewall at Cisco Live to help enterprises manage AI-era IT and security operations. The post Cisco Live 2026: New Security Tools Target AI Threats appeared first on TechRepublic.
Fake Claude Code Installers Deliver Credential-Stealing Malware
Fake Claude Code install sites are pushing malware that steals API keys, developer credentials, crypto wallets, and other sensitive data. The post Fake Claude Code Installers Deliver Credential-Stealing Malware appeared first on TechRepublic.
SpaceX IPO Filing Ties AI Growth to Water Access
SpaceX’s amended IPO filing adds water access to the risks around its AI data center buildout, putting another physical constraint around its growth plans. The post SpaceX IPO Filing Ties AI Growth to Water Access appeared first on TechRepublic.
Strava Tightens API Access as AI Scraping Concerns Grow Ahead of IPO
Strava’s latest API and access changes add new subscription, compliance, and data-use questions for developers building apps on top of the fitness platform. The post Strava Tightens API Access as AI Scraping Concerns Grow Ahead of IPO appeared first on TechRepublic.
SoftBank Plans €75B AI Data Center Buildout in France
SoftBank plans to build 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, but the first phase will not arrive until 2031. The post SoftBank Plans €75B AI Data Center Buildout in France appeared first on TechRepublic.
