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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.
China Is Turning Its Humanoid Robot Boom Toward the Battlefield
China’s military is exploring humanoid robots for urban combat as the country’s commercial robotics industry dominates global shipments and manufacturing. The post China Is Turning Its Humanoid Robot Boom Toward the Battlefield appeared first on TechRepublic.
Canva Hits 100 Visual Suite Updates: What Matters for Teams
Canva has shipped 100-plus Visual Suite upgrades in 2026. Here are the changes most likely to reduce tool-switching, rework, and workflow friction. The post Canva Hits 100 Visual Suite Updates: What Matters for Teams appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Moves IPO Timeline Toward Mid-October, Report Says
Anthropic's IPO timeline reportedly shifted toward mid-October as investors weigh its financing, growth projections and a potential $2 trillion valuation. The post Anthropic Moves IPO Timeline Toward Mid-October, Report Says appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore Employers Put AI Higher on 2027 Agenda as Wage Plans Cool
Nearly half of Singapore employers rank AI as a 2027 priority as wage caution grows and implementation barriers remain. The post Singapore Employers Put AI Higher on 2027 Agenda as Wage Plans Cool appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Commits $1B to Put Daybreak AI in Defenders’ Hands
OpenAI is committing $1 billion in subsidized Daybreak access and support to help cyber defenders protect critical infrastructure and fix flaws faster. The post OpenAI Commits $1B to Put Daybreak AI in Defenders’ Hands appeared first on TechRepublic.
Tech Firms Plan Billion-Dollar AI Data Centers in Patagonia
Patagonia is attracting multibillion-dollar AI data center plans, but power infrastructure and connectivity gaps could determine which projects get built. The post Tech Firms Plan Billion-Dollar AI Data Centers in Patagonia appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Launches Free PAIR Tool to Share AI Workloads Across PCs and Macs
Nvidia PAIR is a free open-source tool that distributes local AI workloads across PCs and Macs, letting idle hardware help run multi-agent tasks. The post Nvidia Launches Free PAIR Tool to Share AI Workloads Across PCs and Macs appeared first on TechRepublic.
Uber and Wayve Launch UK’s First Supervised Robotaxi Rides
Uber and Wayve have launched 15 supervised robotaxis in London. Learn how the rides work, why safety drivers remain and what comes next for riders and Uber. The post Uber and Wayve Launch UK’s First Supervised Robotaxi Rides appeared first on TechRepublic.
NHTSA Opens Probe Into 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs With No Steering Wheel or Pedals
NHTSA is reviewing Tesla’s certification of about 1,000 Cybercabs as the steering-wheel-free robotaxi begins paid service in Austin. The post NHTSA Opens Probe Into 1,000 Tesla Cybercabs With No Steering Wheel or Pedals appeared first on TechRepublic.
