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Why OpenAI Is Selling a $70 ChatGPT Basketball

OpenAI’s $70 ChatGPT basketball and premium merchandise test whether the AI company can transform its software platform into a lifestyle brand. The post Why OpenAI Is Selling a $70 ChatGPT Basketball appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft’s ‘Project Perception’ Could Challenge Anthropic’s Mythos in AI Security

Microsoft is reportedly developing Project Perception, a lower-cost AI security tool that would use multiple models to identify enterprise vulnerabilities. The post Microsoft’s ‘Project Perception’ Could Challenge Anthropic’s Mythos in AI Security appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Following the questions where they lead

Assistant Professor Bailey Flanigan has arrived at complex computational methods for helping democracy thrive.

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Moonshot AI Launches World’s Largest Open-Source Model

Moonshot AI’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 raises China’s open-model ambitions while posing major infrastructure and cost questio The post Moonshot AI Launches World’s Largest Open-Source Model appeared first on TechRepublic.

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1Password Lets Claude Sign In Without Revealing Passwords

1Password's new Claude integration lets AI agents sign in to websites without exposing passwords, adding user approval and credential protection. The post 1Password Lets Claude Sign In Without Revealing Passwords appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple Reportedly Delays ‘Baltra’ AI Server Chip Amid Infrastructure Challenges

Apple has reportedly delayed its Baltra AI server chip as it explores chip startup acquisitions to strengthen the infrastructure behind its AI ambitions. The post Apple Reportedly Delays ‘Baltra’ AI Server Chip Amid Infrastructure Challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Hugging Face Says Autonomous AI System Executed Multi-Stage Cyberattack

Hugging Face says an autonomous AI agent carried out a cyberattack against its production systems, highlighting the growing role of AI in offensive and defensive cybersecurity. The post Hugging Face Says Autonomous AI System Executed Multi-Stage Cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic.

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TSMC’s $265B US Expansion: Four New Chip Fabs Planned

TSMC plans four more Arizona fabs, bringing its total US investment to $265 billion and expanding chip capacity amid surging AI demand and geopolitical risk. The post TSMC’s $265B US Expansion: Four New Chip Fabs Planned appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero Deal Expands Its Reach Across Europe, Asia

Uber’s $14.8 billion Delivery Hero acquisition would expand its global delivery business and intensify consolidation across Europe and Asia. The post Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero Deal Expands Its Reach Across Europe, Asia appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Elon Musk Acquires APR Energy in Deal Valued at More Than $1 Billion

Elon Musk’s $1 billion APR Energy acquisition could help xAI expand faster while raising new questions about emissions, cost, and grid dependence. The post Elon Musk Acquires APR Energy in Deal Valued at More Than $1 Billion appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Singapore’s AI Glasses Boom Meets a Privacy Reckoning

Meta's AI glasses are arriving faster than regulators can respond. New York's courtroom ban highlights the growing privacy concerns that countries like Singapore may soon have to address. The post Singapore’s AI Glasses Boom Meets a Privacy Reckoning appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SpaceXAI Open-Sources Grok Build After Privacy Backlash

SpaceXAI open-sourced Grok Build under Apache 2.0 after privacy backlash over broad directory uploads from its terminal AI coding agent. The post SpaceXAI Open-Sources Grok Build After Privacy Backlash appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI’s First Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speaker

OpenAI is reportedly developing a portable screenless AI speaker with cameras, sensors, GPT-Live, and moving parts. The post OpenAI’s First Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speaker appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speaker

OpenAI is reportedly developing a portable screenless AI speaker with cameras, sensors, GPT-Live, and moving parts. The post OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Explained: Everything We Know About the Screenless AI Speaker appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Claude for Chrome Flaw Puts Gmail at Risk From Rogue Extensions

Researchers say a Claude for Chrome flaw lets rogue extensions trigger Gmail, Docs, and Calendar tasks, with greater risk in unattended mode. The post Claude for Chrome Flaw Puts Gmail at Risk From Rogue Extensions appeared first on TechRepublic.

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A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping

Researchers developed an automated framework that helps AI models generate CAD programs more accurately and efficiently.

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3 Questions: Neural transparency and the future of AI design

Assistant Professor Pat Pataranutaporn describes a new interface that lets everyday users glimpse inside an AI's neural network before their chatbot ever says a word.

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New York Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers

New York paused new hyperscale data center permits for up to one year while it studies grid, water, ratepayer, and community impacts. The post New York Imposes One-Year Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple Intelligence Clears China Approval Hurdle as Alibaba and Baidu Set to Power AI Features

Apple Intelligence cleared a China approval hurdle, with Alibaba’s Qwen and Baidu set to support AI features for iPhone users in mainland China. The post Apple Intelligence Clears China Approval Hurdle as Alibaba and Baidu Set to Power AI Features appeared first on TechRepublic.

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CMMC Assessment Pause Leaves Defense Contractors Facing a New Risk

The CMMC assessment pause doesn't remove cybersecurity obligations. Here's why defense contractors should treat it as an opportunity to strengthen governance and AI oversight. The post CMMC Assessment Pause Leaves Defense Contractors Facing a New Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.

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