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Apple Overhauls Chip Roadmap, Ditches M6 Pro and Max for M7 Generation
Apple may skip the high-end M6 chips and shift premium Macs to AI-focused M7 processors, making the upgrade decision tougher for power users. The post Apple Overhauls Chip Roadmap, Ditches M6 Pro and Max for M7 Generation appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI’s New Custom Chip: 5 Things You Should Know
OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip signals a deeper push into AI infrastructure, but cost savings and independence from Nvidia still depend on scale. The post OpenAI’s New Custom Chip: 5 Things You Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
David Autor named head of the Department of Economics
A faculty member since 1999, Autor is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence and the work of the future.
Apple Raises Prices on Macs, iPads as Data Centers Drive Memory Shortage
Apple raised prices on Macs, iPads, and other devices as AI data center demand drives up memory chip costs across consumer electronics. The post Apple Raises Prices on Macs, iPads as Data Centers Drive Memory Shortage appeared first on TechRepublic.
Chinese AI Models Challenge OpenAI and Anthropic on Cost and Enterprise Risk
Chinese AI models are undercutting OpenAI and Anthropic on price, but enterprise adoption depends on security, compliance, and data-governance trade-offs. The post Chinese AI Models Challenge OpenAI and Anthropic on Cost and Enterprise Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.
LLMs help robots understand vague instructions and focus on key details
To help robots do chores in places like homes and factories, a new approach from MIT uses one language model to clarify users’ instructions, then another to ignore irrelevant info.
Five Eyes Warns AI Could Speed Cyberattacks Within Months
Five Eyes agencies warned that AI could speed cyberattacks within months, raising new risks around prompt injection, phishing, and enterprise AI tools. The post Five Eyes Warns AI Could Speed Cyberattacks Within Months appeared first on TechRepublic.
Xbox Console Prices Rise Again as Microsoft Cites Memory Costs
Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices again, citing higher memory and storage costs as the Xbox Series X rises to $800 in the US. The post Xbox Console Prices Rise Again as Microsoft Cites Memory Costs appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft’s July Windows 11 Update Focuses on Fixing Everyday PC Frustrations
Microsoft’s July Windows 11 update adds practical fixes for update pausing, recovery, Bluetooth, Widgets, File Explorer, and more. The post Microsoft’s July Windows 11 Update Focuses on Fixing Everyday PC Frustrations appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success
“Scientific American” showcases the history and future of America’s scientific engine, highlighting promising young scientists and icons at MIT and beyond.
Interpol: Cybercrime Hits 30% of Recorded Crime in Surveyed APAC Countries
Interpol’s latest Asia and South Pacific cybercrime assessment shows how phishing, ransomware, DDoS attacks, infostealers, and AI-enabled scams are raising security risks across APAC. The post Interpol: Cybercrime Hits 30% of Recorded Crime in Surveyed APAC Countries appeared first on TechRepublic.
Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents
A new system, known as Murakkab, optimizes the design and deployment of multistep workflows that power AI applications.
Zoom, Salesforce, Dialpad, and Others Bet Big on Agentic AI for CX
CCW showed agentic AI moving deeper into CX platforms. Here’s what IT leaders should know about governance, data, workforce planning, and rollout. The post Zoom, Salesforce, Dialpad, and Others Bet Big on Agentic AI for CX appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Launches Claude Tag, Bringing AI Agents Into Slack
Anthropic launched Claude Tag in Slack, giving enterprise teams an AI agent with shared context, admin controls, logs, and spend limits. The post Anthropic Launches Claude Tag, Bringing AI Agents Into Slack appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alibaba Cloud Adds Fifth Japan Data Center as AI Platform Push Expands
Alibaba Cloud’s fifth Japan data center expands its Tokyo region and brings Model Studio to local customers, but enterprise buyers still need to verify residency, compliance, and roadmap details. The post Alibaba Cloud Adds Fifth Japan Data Center as AI Platform Push Expands appeared first on TechRepublic.
Midjourney Wants to Scan Your Body in 60 Seconds
Midjourney is developing a 60-second full-body ultrasonic scanner and spa-like scanning locations, raising questions about health data and regulation. The post Midjourney Wants to Scan Your Body in 60 Seconds appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore Probes the Future of AI in Corporate Leadership
Singapore enterprises are being told to take greater responsibility for their decision-making. At the same time, boards around the world are increasingly considering whether AI should help make those decisions. The post Singapore Probes the Future of AI in Corporate Leadership appeared first on TechRepublic.
Coupang’s $409M Fine Shows the Real Cost of Weak AI Governance
Recent AI and data security actions show why AI governance now belongs with boards, not just IT teams managing tools and access. The post Coupang’s $409M Fine Shows the Real Cost of Weak AI Governance appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Goes Hollywood: Google, A24 Strike $75M AI Deal for Filmmaking Tools
Google is investing about $75 million in A24 through a partnership with DeepMind to develop AI tools for filmmaking and distribution. The post AI Goes Hollywood: Google, A24 Strike $75M AI Deal for Filmmaking Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
Exploring the societal impacts of AI
During the AI and Society Forum, leading MIT researchers examined critical questions about AI’s influence on employment and democracy.
