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Slack Code: AI Coding Agents Get Shared Channels for Review and Oversight
Slack Code gives AI coding agents shared project channels where teams can watch, guide and review software development as it happens. The post Slack Code: AI Coding Agents Get Shared Channels for Review and Oversight appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alphabet’s Waymo Unveils Custom Silicon to Power Its Next-Gen Robotaxis
Waymo reveals custom 5nm AI chips built to process sensor data inside its robotaxis as the company scales its autonomous driving fleet. The post Alphabet’s Waymo Unveils Custom Silicon to Power Its Next-Gen Robotaxis appeared first on TechRepublic.
ICE Warns Employees Against Meta Smart Glasses
ICE warned employees against using Meta smart glasses on duty as DHS seeks $7.5 million to develop biometric-enabled prototypes for field agents. The post ICE Warns Employees Against Meta Smart Glasses appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Ads to 31 European Countries: Who Will See Them
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT Ads to 31 European markets, bringing new targeting tools, privacy requirements, and monetization questions. The post OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Ads to 31 European Countries: Who Will See Them appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta AI Comes to Mac With Screen Sharing and Business Integrations
Meta has launched a Mac app with window sharing, dictation, and integrations for Facebook, Instagram, advertising, and Google Workspace. The post Meta AI Comes to Mac With Screen Sharing and Business Integrations appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Tests Smartphone Photos for Insulin Resistance Risk
Google tests AI-powered smartphone photos to estimate body composition and insulin-resistance risk, hinting at a new path for blood sugar tracking tools. The post Google Tests Smartphone Photos for Insulin Resistance Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Is Giving College Students a Year of AI Pro for Free: Here’s What You Get
Eligible US college students can get Google AI Pro free for a year, including higher Gemini limits, study tools, and 5TB of storage. The post Google Is Giving College Students a Year of AI Pro for Free: Here’s What You Get appeared first on TechRepublic.
Paving the way for greener ammonia production
New MIT research could lead to better materials for a fossil-fuel-free process for making the chemical that's essential to fertilizer and other products.
How to Quiz Yourself With ChatGPT and Check the Answers
A better ChatGPT quiz starts with a tighter prompt, a clear difficulty level, and independent checks when the answer actually matters. The post How to Quiz Yourself With ChatGPT and Check the Answers appeared first on TechRepublic.
One Tool Lets You Manage Every Reply, Post, and DM on X for Life, $50
One browser extension drafts your X replies and posts, tracks the accounts you follow, and schedules them. The post One Tool Lets You Manage Every Reply, Post, and DM on X for Life, $50 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV — No Prime Required
Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ at no additional cost to eligible US Fire TV owners, even without Prime. The move expands access to Amazon’s AI assistant while reserving some advanced features and Echo device access for subscribers. The post Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV — No Prime Required appeared first on TechRepublic.
Sainsbury’s Pauses Facial Recognition Trial After Shopper Is Wrongly Ejected
Sainsbury’s paused facial recognition at a London store after a shopper was wrongly ejected, raising questions about human oversight of AI systems. The post Sainsbury’s Pauses Facial Recognition Trial After Shopper Is Wrongly Ejected appeared first on TechRepublic.
Round Hill Sues Over AI Training: Copyright Claims Could Reach $1 Billion
Round Hill sued Suno and Anthropic over alleged unauthorized AI training, saying expanded copyright claims could potentially reach $1 billion. The post Round Hill Sues Over AI Training: Copyright Claims Could Reach $1 Billion appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Keeps Major AI Training Run on Hold After Hugging Face Security Incident
OpenAI is holding a major frontier AI training run as it strengthens safeguards following the Hugging Face breach and other model testing incidents. The post OpenAI Keeps Major AI Training Run on Hold After Hugging Face Security Incident appeared first on TechRepublic.
2,056 Humanoid Robots From 16 Countries Head to Beijing for World Robot Games
Beijing’s World Humanoid Robot Games will feature 2,056 robots from 16 countries, with tougher autonomy rules and more real-world industrial tasks. The post 2,056 Humanoid Robots From 16 Countries Head to Beijing for World Robot Games appeared first on TechRepublic.
Spotify Now Allows Users to Add a Story Behind Their Playlists
Spotify Playlist Notes lets users explain why songs, podcasts, and audiobooks belong in their playlists, adding a more human layer to discovery. The post Spotify Now Allows Users to Add a Story Behind Their Playlists appeared first on TechRepublic.
Build Practical AI Skills for $20 With This Claude and ChatGPT Bundle
Six courses teach practical AI workflows for planning, scheduling, risk management, documentation, and team communication. The post Build Practical AI Skills for $20 With This Claude and ChatGPT Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.
Seeing Through AI: How ScribeMe Describes the World for Blind Users
ScribeMe uses AI, computer vision, and Meta smart glasses to describe surroundings for blind users, turning cameras into spoken accessibility tools. The post Seeing Through AI: How ScribeMe Describes the World for Blind Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia, SB Energy Announce Massive Ohio Data Center for OpenAI
Nvidia will invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy to support an eight-gigawatt Ohio data center that the company will build and operate for OpenAI. The post Nvidia, SB Energy Announce Massive Ohio Data Center for OpenAI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta AI Incognito Chat: What It Hides and What to Verify
Meta says Incognito Chat keeps AI conversations private. Here’s what it protects, what it doesn’t, and the verification questions that remain. The post Meta AI Incognito Chat: What It Hides and What to Verify appeared first on TechRepublic.
