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iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone

Apple rebuilt parts of iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo, adding fold-aware layouts, vertical controls, Split View, dual Home Screens, and expanded StandBy. The post iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic.

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King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks

King Charles will convene AI, government, and nonprofit leaders in Scotland to discuss responsible development, oversight, and benefits for society. The post King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents

South Korea is drafting security guidance for autonomous AI agents, covering access controls, audit logs, shutdown tools, and human oversight. The post South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI Reportedly Pays Contractors $50+ an Hour to Review ChatGPT Chats

Leaked materials suggest OpenAI contractors review some ChatGPT conversations, raising new questions about human review, training settings, and user privacy. The post OpenAI Reportedly Pays Contractors $50+ an Hour to Review ChatGPT Chats appeared first on TechRepublic.

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China Fires Back at AI Slowdown Proposal Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

China rejected calls from U.S. AI leaders to slow development, deepening tensions over AI safety, chip controls, and competition ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting. The post China Fires Back at AI Slowdown Proposal Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft’s New AI Rules Say Models Must Never Resist Human Shutdown

Microsoft has drafted a “Humanist AI” code requiring future models to accept human shutdown, follow non-negotiable safety rules, and remain under control. The post Microsoft’s New AI Rules Say Models Must Never Resist Human Shutdown appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Zankore Lands Up to $3.1B for Indonesia AI Buildout as Regional 1 GW Target Takes Shape

Zankore secured up to $3.1 billion for Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure, starting in Indonesia and scaling across Southeast Asia. The post Zankore Lands Up to $3.1B for Indonesia AI Buildout as Regional 1 GW Target Takes Shape appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Altman, Musk Back Amodei’s AI Warning: The Frontier May Be Moving Too Fast

Dario Amodei called for slower frontier AI development, with Sam Altman and Elon Musk signaling support amid growing concerns over safety and cybersecurity. The post Altman, Musk Back Amodei’s AI Warning: The Frontier May Be Moving Too Fast appeared first on TechRepublic.

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President Xi Jinping Proposes BRICS AI Open-Source Zone as China Expands Tech Influence

Xi Jinping proposed a BRICS open-source AI community as China expands technology cooperation and competes with the U.S. for influence over global AI. The post President Xi Jinping Proposes BRICS AI Open-Source Zone as China Expands Tech Influence appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI Won’t Go Public in 2026: What It Means for Anthropic

OpenAI rules out a 2026 IPO over AI safety concerns, potentially giving Anthropic more room to pursue its own reported public-market debut. The post OpenAI Won’t Go Public in 2026: What It Means for Anthropic appeared first on TechRepublic.

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GPT-6 Astra Is Rolling Out: Here’s How to Get Started

GPT-6 Astra is rolling out across ChatGPT and Work. Here’s where to find it, what it costs, and how to start using it safely. The post GPT-6 Astra Is Rolling Out: Here’s How to Get Started appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Lenovo Tests Agentic AI Across Its 140,000-Device Network

Lenovo says its agentic AI SOC cut threat-detection time by 87.5% across 140,000 devices, offering enterprises a case study in security automation. The post Lenovo Tests Agentic AI Across Its 140,000-Device Network appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Murder Appeal Goes Wrong After Lawyer Files ChatGPT’s False Claims

A New Mexico lawyer filed ChatGPT-generated false claims in a murder appeal, resulting in contempt, a $5,000 sanction, and disciplinary proceedings. The post Murder Appeal Goes Wrong After Lawyer Files ChatGPT’s False Claims appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The AI Slowdown Problem: OpenAI Fears Antitrust Rules Could Get in the Way

OpenAI is seeking clarity from Congress on whether coordinated efforts by rival AI labs to slow frontier development could violate antitrust law. The post The AI Slowdown Problem: OpenAI Fears Antitrust Rules Could Get in the Way appeared first on TechRepublic.

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China’s Ant Group Pushes AQ Into Everyday Health as Users Reach 150M

Ant Group’s AQ health app has reached 150 million users as it expands into wearable data, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and AI-powered health coaching. The post China’s Ant Group Pushes AQ Into Everyday Health as Users Reach 150M appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Malaysia Advances AI Governance Bill as New Enterprise Rules Take Shape

Malaysia has completed its draft AI Governance Bill, bringing proposed risk, oversight, and incident-reporting rules closer to enterprises. The post Malaysia Advances AI Governance Bill as New Enterprise Rules Take Shape appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New method enables AI for safety-critical situations

The “HardFlow” algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when “pretty close” doesn’t cut it.

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MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials

Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.

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Trump on AI Extinction: Beating China Is the Bigger Concern

Trump dismisses AI extinction warnings and says beating China is the priority as researchers and lawmakers call for stronger safeguards on advanced systems. The post Trump on AI Extinction: Beating China Is the Bigger Concern appeared first on TechRepublic.

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DeepSeek Launches V4.1-Flash With Lower Memory and API Costs

DeepSeek V4.1-Flash promises lower memory use and API costs, but buyers should test its performance, compatibility and total deployment expenses. The post DeepSeek Launches V4.1-Flash With Lower Memory and API Costs appeared first on TechRepublic.

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