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Nvidia Signs $1.5B Deal to Expand US AI Chip Packaging
Nvidia’s $1.5 billion Amkor deal will expand US AI chip packaging capacity and could help ease a growing semiconductor supply bottleneck. The post Nvidia Signs $1.5B Deal to Expand US AI Chip Packaging appeared first on TechRepublic.
Hundreds of AI Startups Are Pushing Back Against Washington
Nearly 200 U.S. startups are urging the Trump administration to avoid broad restrictions on Chinese open-weight AI models, arguing a ban would increase costs and hurt innovation. The post Hundreds of AI Startups Are Pushing Back Against Washington appeared first on TechRepublic.
Kimi K3: The Open-Weight AI Question for Australian Enterprises
Moonshot's giant new model puts open-weight AI back in the spotlight. For Australian enterprises, the sovereignty story matters more than the model. The post Kimi K3: The Open-Weight AI Question for Australian Enterprises appeared first on TechRepublic.
Could Australia’s AI Rules Challenge AI Agents That Can Log In?
1Password just gave Claude access to Australian logins without the passwords — right as Canberra moves toward mandatory AI rules. The post Could Australia’s AI Rules Challenge AI Agents That Can Log In? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Zuckerberg Wants to Change How You Think About AI
Meta has launched a new AI campaign featuring CEO Mark Zuckerberg, positioning artificial intelligence as a tool for creativity, connection, and human potential ahead of earnings. The post Zuckerberg Wants to Change How You Think About AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Agent Cloud Costs Are Making Enterprise Budgets Harder to Predict
AI agent workloads can vary dramatically in token use, making cloud costs difficult to forecast. New research shows why IT and finance teams need workflow-level controls. The post AI Agent Cloud Costs Are Making Enterprise Budgets Harder to Predict appeared first on TechRepublic.
Working to automate nuclear plant operations
PhD student Lauren Fortier is building on the experience she gained operating a nuclear plant for the Navy to solve a critical hurdle in the wider adoption of the energy source.
Reddit Rethinks Google AI Partnership as AI Search Reshapes Publishing
Reddit's reported review of its Google AI partnership highlights growing publisher concerns that AI-powered search is changing the economics of web traffic. The post Reddit Rethinks Google AI Partnership as AI Search Reshapes Publishing appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Says Gemini Reaches 950 Million Monthly Users as AI Growth Accelerates
Alphabet says Gemini now has 950 million monthly active users as AI drives Google Cloud growth and brings the chatbot closer to the scale of ChatGPT. The post Google Says Gemini Reaches 950 Million Monthly Users as AI Growth Accelerates appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Reportedly Weighs €1B Mistral AI Investment
Samsung is reportedly weighing a €1 billion investment in Mistral, giving the French AI lab a possible €20 billion valuation as Europe pushes sovereign AI. The post Samsung Reportedly Weighs €1B Mistral AI Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Develops Switchboard to Route Simpler AI Tasks to Cheaper Models
Meta is reportedly developing Switchboard, an internal AI router designed to send simpler tasks to cheaper models and reduce rising token costs. The post Meta Develops Switchboard to Route Simpler AI Tasks to Cheaper Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Holds Back Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as CodeMender Enters Preview
Google is restricting Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber to select partners as CodeMender enters preview. Here’s what security teams should verify before adoption. The post Google Holds Back Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as CodeMender Enters Preview appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Antares Models Bring Local AI to Vulnerability Triage
Cisco’s new Antares models help security teams narrow vulnerable code searches locally, but low benchmark scores expose important adoption limits. The post Cisco Antares Models Bring Local AI to Vulnerability Triage appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
China Considers Export Controls on AI Models, Training Data and Chip Technology
China is considering tighter controls on AI models, training data, and chip designs, potentially limiting how Chinese technology reaches global users. The post China Considers Export Controls on AI Models, Training Data and Chip Technology appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 at Unpacked 2026
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 debut at Unpacked 2026 with new cameras, AI tools, prices, and clear trade-offs for buyers choosing a foldable. The post Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 at Unpacked 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Launches at $1,199 With Thinner Design
Samsung’s $1,199 Galaxy Z Flip8 adds a thinner design, expanded FlexWindow tools, and new AI controls while retaining the same battery and rear cameras. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Launches at $1,199 With Thinner Design appeared first on TechRepublic.
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
New Data Shows Suno Breach Affected 55M Accounts
New data shows 55.3 million Suno accounts were affected in a breach exposing contact details, purchases, and partial payment card information. The post New Data Shows Suno Breach Affected 55M Accounts appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump’s AI Safety Chief Is Out — After Just 90 Days on the Job
Trump administration AI testing chief Chris Fall resigned after just 90 days, leaving CAISI under interim leadership during a critical period for AI safety standards. The post Trump’s AI Safety Chief Is Out — After Just 90 Days on the Job appeared first on TechRepublic.
