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WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders
WhatsApp is testing an on-device Scam Alert feature that flags suspicious messages while keeping analysis local and preserving end-to-end encryption. The post WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders appeared first on TechRepublic.
White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models
White House officials may expand voluntary AI safety reviews to powerful open models, raising new questions about security, competition, and compliance. The post White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI and Anthropic Cut AI Costs as Open-Weight Models Gain Ground
OpenAI and Anthropic are emphasizing lower AI costs as open-weight models gain ground, forcing enterprises to weigh price, performance, and risk. The post OpenAI and Anthropic Cut AI Costs as Open-Weight Models Gain Ground appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Plans to End SMS and Voice Authentication for Entra ID
Microsoft is reportedly phasing out SMS and voice authentication in Entra ID. See the claimed deadlines and what IT administrators should do next. The post Microsoft Plans to End SMS and Voice Authentication for Entra ID appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore Is Literally Training People to Get Scammed
Singapore is using simulated AI-enabled scam calls to train the public, offering IT leaders a new model for social engineering security training. The post Singapore Is Literally Training People to Get Scammed appeared first on TechRepublic.
CXMT Valuation Surges as AI Demand Reshapes China’s DRAM Market
CXMT overtook Tencent in market value as AI memory demand lifted chip stocks and highlighted China’s expanding role in the competitive global DRAM market. The post CXMT Valuation Surges as AI Demand Reshapes China’s DRAM Market appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Intelligence in China: Alibaba Backs a Custom AI Model
Apple reportedly trained a China-specific AI model with Alibaba, changing how Apple Intelligence may work for users and businesses in mainland China. The post Apple Intelligence in China: Alibaba Backs a Custom AI Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Merges Copilot Apps as Features Disappear Starting Aug. 18
Microsoft is consolidating its consumer Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot apps into one experience, with several feature retirements beginning Aug. 18 and a broader desktop rollout following in September. The post Microsoft Merges Copilot Apps as Features Disappear Starting Aug. 18 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Reportedly Eyes $6 Billion Decart Acquisition to Boost AI Efficiency
Anthropic is reportedly considering a $6 billion acquisition of Decart, potentially expanding its AI portfolio while targeting greater compute efficiency. The post Anthropic Reportedly Eyes $6 Billion Decart Acquisition to Boost AI Efficiency appeared first on TechRepublic.
Agentic AI Foundation Adds 57 Members as Enterprises Push for Open Standards
The Agentic AI Foundation added 57 members as enterprises seek open standards for interoperable AI agents, tools, and data systems. The post Agentic AI Foundation Adds 57 Members as Enterprises Push for Open Standards appeared first on TechRepublic.
OnePlus 15 Cheat Sheet: Features, OxygenOS, Pricing, and More
Get the key details on the OnePlus 15, including OxygenOS 16, AI tools, cameras, battery and charging, pricing, availability, and future software plans. The post OnePlus 15 Cheat Sheet: Features, OxygenOS, Pricing, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s Pixel 11 Explained: 7 Things to Know Before Upgrading
Google unveiled the Pixel 11 lineup with deeper Gemini integration, Tensor G6, AI camera tools, higher prices, and seven years of software support. The post Google’s Pixel 11 Explained: 7 Things to Know Before Upgrading appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Considers Tighter DNA Screening Rules Over AI Bioweapon Risks
The UK is considering tighter synthetic DNA screening and AI research controls to reduce biological threats without hindering legitimate research. The post UK Considers Tighter DNA Screening Rules Over AI Bioweapon Risks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Honor Launches Robot Phone in China With a 200MP Moving Camera
Honor’s Robot Phone pairs a 200MP moving gimbal camera with flagship Android hardware, but its price and mechanical design bring trade-offs. The post Honor Launches Robot Phone in China With a 200MP Moving Camera appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers for Siri AI Content
Apple is reportedly weighing multiyear publisher deals with variable payments to supply current news and information for Siri AI. The post Apple in Talks to Pay Publishers for Siri AI Content appeared first on TechRepublic.
Gemini Becomes Google’s 14th Product to Reach 1B Monthly Users
Google says Gemini has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users, making it the company’s 14th product to hit the milestone as AI adoption accelerates. The post Gemini Becomes Google’s 14th Product to Reach 1B Monthly Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
Foxconn AI Server Demand Drives 35% Profit Jump
Foxconn's profit rose 35% as AI servers crossed a major revenue milestone, giving infrastructure buyers a clearer signal of where supply pressure is building. The post Foxconn AI Server Demand Drives 35% Profit Jump appeared first on TechRepublic.
What Is Free on ChatGPT in 2026?
ChatGPT Free includes far more than basic chat. Here's what you can use without paying, where the limits apply, and when an upgrade makes sense. The post What Is Free on ChatGPT in 2026? appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT, Work, and Codex to Linux in Desktop Preview
OpenAI’s ChatGPT desktop app reaches Linux in preview, combining ChatGPT, Work, and Codex for supported Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora systems. The post OpenAI Brings ChatGPT, Work, and Codex to Linux in Desktop Preview appeared first on TechRepublic.
A Farmer Trusted AI’s Advice. It Cost Him 25 Acres of Crops
A Chinese farmer reportedly lost nearly 25 acres of sesame after following AI pesticide advice, highlighting the risks of trusting chatbot recommendations. The post A Farmer Trusted AI’s Advice. It Cost Him 25 Acres of Crops appeared first on TechRepublic.
