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Google Photos Adds One-Tap ‘AI Enhance’ Tool, Video Speed Controls
Google Photos is rolling out a one-tap AI Enhance button and new Android video playback speed controls, giving users faster ways to edit photos and videos. The post Google Photos Adds One-Tap ‘AI Enhance’ Tool, Video Speed Controls appeared first on TechRepublic.
Utah Lets an AI Chatbot Renew Some Psychiatric Prescriptions in New Pilot
Utah’s latest AI health pilot does not let a bot diagnose or start treatment. It does let one renew a narrow set of psychiatric meds under a tightly staged review process. The post Utah Lets an AI Chatbot Renew Some Psychiatric Prescriptions in New Pilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
Sixteen new START.nano companies are developing hard-tech solutions with the support of MIT.nano
Startup accelerator program grows to over 30 companies, almost half of them with MIT pedigrees.
Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security
Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance improvements. The post Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure
The FCC is considering tighter restrictions on Chinese telecom and surveillance equipment, a move that could reshape US data center and AI infrastructure. The post Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure appeared first on TechRepublic.
Claude AI Goes Down Again As Outages Pile Up
Claude AI outages drag on as Anthropic battles repeated errors over multiple days, worrying enterprise users about reliability. The post Claude AI Goes Down Again As Outages Pile Up appeared first on TechRepublic.
A $20 Private AI Tool Makes Analyzing Spreadsheets Much Easier
Your Data Assistant is a local data analysis tool for spreadsheets that lets you talk directly to the data. The post A $20 Private AI Tool Makes Analyzing Spreadsheets Much Easier appeared first on TechRepublic.
Helping data centers deliver higher performance with less hardware
Researchers developed a system that intelligently balances workloads to improve the efficiency of flash storage hardware in a data center.
Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After LiteLLM-Linked Data Breach
A poisoned LiteLLM update hit Mercor, and Meta pulled the brake. The breach is now a warning flare for AI vendors built on open-source plumbing. The post Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After LiteLLM-Linked Data Breach appeared first on TechRepublic.
China Says Military-Grade Infrared Chips Could Cost 99% Less
China says a new process could cut military-grade infrared chip costs by up to 99%, opening use in cars, factories, and consumer devices. The post China Says Military-Grade Infrared Chips Could Cost 99% Less appeared first on TechRepublic.
This $85 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools
Instead of bouncing between AI tools, this platform puts models, file features, and creative tools together. The post This $85 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI breakthrough cuts energy use by 100x while boosting accuracy
AI is consuming staggering amounts of energy—already over 10% of U.S. electricity—and the demand is only accelerating. Now, researchers have unveiled a radically more efficient approach that could slash AI energy use by up to 100× while actually improving accuracy. By combining neural networks with human-like symbolic reasoning, their system helps robots think more logically instead of relying on brute-force trial and error.
Working to advance the nuclear renaissance
Dean Price, assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, sees a bright future for nuclear power, and believes AI can help us realize that vision.
AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?
Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.
Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade — Here’s What’s New
Google Vids adds AI avatar controls, custom music, and YouTube publishing, positioning itself as a powerful new competitor in AI video creation. The post Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade — Here’s What’s New appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 30–April 3. The post AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Report: Apple Testing AI-Powered ‘Alternative Words’ Feature for iPhone Keyboard
Apple is reportedly testing a smarter iPhone keyboard for iOS 27, with AI-powered word suggestions and improved autocorrect to enhance typing. The post Report: Apple Testing AI-Powered ‘Alternative Words’ Feature for iPhone Keyboard appeared first on TechRepublic.
Evaluating the ethics of autonomous systems
MIT researchers developed a testing framework that pinpoints situations where AI decision-support systems are not treating people and communities fairly.
Iran Threatens to Attack Apple, Google, and Other US Tech Firms in Middle East
Iran has threatened multiple US tech giants in the Middle East, escalating tensions and raising fears of AI-driven warfare turning physical. The post Iran Threatens to Attack Apple, Google, and Other US Tech Firms in Middle East appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27
Apple is testing a Siri upgrade for iOS 27 that could handle multiple requests in a single command, as part of its broader overhaul of the assistant. The post Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27 appeared first on TechRepublic.
