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AI can now control fusion plasma faster than humans can react
Princeton researchers have tested an AI system that can monitor and control fusion plasma in milliseconds, reacting far faster than a human operator. In one experiment, it predicted a damaging instability about 200 milliseconds before it appeared and adjusted the plasma to stop it from forming.
Microsoft Project Zenith: Windows Developer PCs Will Come Ready to Code
Microsoft’s Project Zenith brings a ready-to-code Windows experience to developer PCs, with local AI support and preconfigured tools. The post Microsoft Project Zenith: Windows Developer PCs Will Come Ready to Code appeared first on TechRepublic.
12 Best Ray-Ban Meta Alternatives to Buy in 2026
Compare 12 Ray-Ban Meta alternatives for AI, privacy, sports and displays, including their key features, prices and trade-offs, to find the right pair. The post 12 Best Ray-Ban Meta Alternatives to Buy in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Circular Ring 3 Adds Glucose Insights: Which Model Fits Your Needs
Circular Ring 3 Slim and Pro add non-invasive glucose insights, contactless payments, haptic alerts, and up to 12 days of claimed battery life per charge. The post Circular Ring 3 Adds Glucose Insights: Which Model Fits Your Needs appeared first on TechRepublic.
Xiaomi Says CyberOne Hit 98% in Factory Trial Before IFA Demo
Xiaomi showcased CyberOne at IFA after reporting a 98% success rate in an EV factory trial, highlighting the promise and limits of humanoid robots. The post Xiaomi Says CyberOne Hit 98% in Factory Trial Before IFA Demo appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Can Now Clear Some Mammograms Without a Radiologist’s Review
Vara has received CE certification allowing its AI to clear some mammograms as normal without radiologist review, marking a step toward autonomous medical AI. The post AI Can Now Clear Some Mammograms Without a Radiologist’s Review appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Says Muse Spark 1.3 Beats GPT-5.6 Sol at Coding — Independent Tests Are More Mixed
Meta launched Muse Spark 1.3 with stronger coding performance and efficiency claims, but independent tests show higher task costs and mixed benchmark results. The post Meta Says Muse Spark 1.3 Beats GPT-5.6 Sol at Coding — Independent Tests Are More Mixed appeared first on TechRepublic.
G20 Backs U.S. Push to Avoid New AI Regulators
G20 members backed a U.S.-led approach favoring existing regulators over new AI watchdogs, but major differences over oversight and safety remain. The post G20 Backs U.S. Push to Avoid New AI Regulators appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra as Brockman Says the ‘AGI Era’ Has Arrived
OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra with advanced computer-use capabilities as Greg Brockman declared the “AGI era” has arrived, though major questions remain. The post OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra as Brockman Says the ‘AGI Era’ Has Arrived appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Wins Back Trump Administration’s Trust After Pentagon Fight
Anthropic is rebuilding ties with the Trump administration after its Pentagon fight, potentially reopening the door to federal AI contracts. The post Anthropic Wins Back Trump Administration’s Trust After Pentagon Fight appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Gemini Can Now Decide Which Parts of a Video Matter
Google gives Gemini agentic video understanding, cutting token use and analysis costs by selectively inspecting the most relevant parts of videos. The post Google Gemini Can Now Decide Which Parts of a Video Matter appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Gets US Government Backing in Major AI Copyright Fight
The US government backs OpenAI and Microsoft in a major copyright fight, arguing AI training is fair use and important to national security. The post OpenAI Gets US Government Backing in Major AI Copyright Fight appeared first on TechRepublic.
China’s AI Crackdown Removes 5.6 Million Pieces of Content
China removed 5.6 million pieces of AI-related content as regulators tighten rules for AI models, online platforms, labeling and app stores. The post China’s AI Crackdown Removes 5.6 Million Pieces of Content appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore, Thailand Expand AI and Digital Cooperation With New Regional Push
Singapore and Thailand are deepening AI, digital trade, and payments cooperation as both countries prepare to shape ASEAN’s next phase of digital integration. The post Singapore, Thailand Expand AI and Digital Cooperation With New Regional Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Atlassian Will Meter Rovo and Automation Dec. 3: What Admins Need to Budget
Atlassian’s Dec. 3 Rovo and Automation metering changes introduce new usage-based costs, limits, and workflow risks for enterprise IT teams. The post Atlassian Will Meter Rovo and Automation Dec. 3: What Admins Need to Budget appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung’s IFA 2026 Pitch: Bringing AI Across TVs, Appliances and Galaxy Devices
Samsung is showcasing an AI ecosystem at IFA 2026 that connects TVs, appliances, Galaxy devices and wearables across the smart home. The post Samsung’s IFA 2026 Pitch: Bringing AI Across TVs, Appliances and Galaxy Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 Best UCaaS Providers in 2026
Compare the best UCaaS providers for 2026, including pricing, features, use cases, and how to choose the right unified communications platform. The post 6 Best UCaaS Providers in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
South Korea Proposes $1.9B for Chips in Record 2027 Budget
South Korea proposes $1.9 billion for semiconductors in its record 2027 budget, alongside major spending on power, water and logistics infrastructure. The post South Korea Proposes $1.9B for Chips in Record 2027 Budget appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Launches Muse Voice Transcribe for Real-Time Multilingual Speech
Meta’s Muse Voice Transcribe delivers real-time multilingual speech recognition, speaker labeling and adaptive latency for developers and Mac users. The post Meta Launches Muse Voice Transcribe for Real-Time Multilingual Speech appeared first on TechRepublic.
From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deployment
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
