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Google AI Models Explained: Gemini, Veo, Nano Banana & More
Learn what Google’s major AI models do, including Gemini, Veo, Imagen, Nano Banana, Gemma, Lyria, Chirp, and Gemini Nano. The post Google AI Models Explained: Gemini, Veo, Nano Banana & More appeared first on TechRepublic.
Claude Code Espionage Campaign Exposes a New Enterprise AI Risk
Anthropic’s AI-run espionage report shows why enterprises need stronger governance for AI agents, MCP connectors, and enterprise data access. The post Claude Code Espionage Campaign Exposes a New Enterprise AI Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.
New York Bans Smart Glasses Across 1,240 Courts
New York will ban Meta and other smart glasses from all 1,240 state courts starting July 20 over privacy and recording concerns. The post New York Bans Smart Glasses Across 1,240 Courts appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Loses EU Court Fight Over iOS, App Store Rules
Apple lost its EU court challenge over iOS and the App Store, keeping both under the Digital Markets Act as another legal challenge still remains possible. The post Apple Loses EU Court Fight Over iOS, App Store Rules appeared first on TechRepublic.
Can AI Replace Therapists? What HR and IT Leaders Need to Know
AI mental health tools may support journaling, reflection and routine guidance, but current evidence does not support using them as replacements for licensed therapists. HR and IT leaders need product-specific evidence, strict data controls and reliable human escalation before deployment. The post Can AI Replace Therapists? What HR and IT Leaders Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Raises Bio Bounty to $50,000 for Universal Jailbreaks
OpenAI has doubled its top bio bounty to $50,000 for researchers who can develop a universal jailbreak against its biological safety challenge. The ongoing private program begins with GPT-5.6 and keeps GPT-5.5 in scope through July 27, 2026. The post OpenAI Raises Bio Bounty to $50,000 for Universal Jailbreaks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta’s Custom AI Chip Timeline Just Got More Interesting
Meta reportedly plans to deploy its fourth custom AI chip by September as it looks to cut AI costs and reduce reliance on Nvidia and AMD. The post Meta’s Custom AI Chip Timeline Just Got More Interesting appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Raises $25 Billion in Bond Sale as AI Spending Accelerates
Amazon raised $25 billion through a bond sale as AI infrastructure spending accelerates, highlighting the growing cost of competing in the AI race. The post Amazon Raises $25 Billion in Bond Sale as AI Spending Accelerates appeared first on TechRepublic.
China Warns of Claude Code ‘Backdoor’ Security Risk
China warned organizations to remove certain Claude Code versions over alleged backdoor risks, while Anthropic called the feature anti-abuse protection. The post China Warns of Claude Code ‘Backdoor’ Security Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta AI Data Center Linked to Rare Bacteria Water Scare
Meta’s Cheyenne AI data center project was linked to the presence of rare bacteria in reclaimed irrigation water, adding scrutiny to local data center wastewater rules. The post Meta AI Data Center Linked to Rare Bacteria Water Scare appeared first on TechRepublic.
Tiny robot boats build floating structures
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
Google’s New Default AI Training Setting Puts Australia on Notice
Google's new default AI training settings impact Australian workplaces. Learn how to manage data privacy and Google Search, Lens, and Translate usage. The post Google’s New Default AI Training Setting Puts Australia on Notice appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists used AI to crack one of water's biggest mysteries
Water’s odd behavior becomes even more dramatic when it is supercooled, but scientists have struggled to compare the many different ways of describing its microscopic structure. Researchers at the University of Osaka used an AI model trained on computer simulations to evaluate 16 different structural descriptors. The system identified the most effective ways to distinguish between water’s two competing liquid states, providing a clearer framework for studying one of nature’s most mysterious substances.
AI Boom Could Make Cheap Android Phones More Expensive
Rising DRAM and NAND prices are forcing Android phone makers to cut specs, raise prices, and rethink budget smartphones, according to Omdia. The post AI Boom Could Make Cheap Android Phones More Expensive appeared first on TechRepublic.
New AI Hiring Data Undercuts the Case for Hiring Freezes in Australia
New US data links heavy AI investment to job growth, not cuts — challenging Australian firms pairing AI budgets with hiring freezes. The post New AI Hiring Data Undercuts the Case for Hiring Freezes in Australia appeared first on TechRepublic.
The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises
New global security research shows exactly how unmonitored AI agent permissions get exploited inside the enterprise — and Australian identity governance, built around human employees, isn't set up to catch it. The post The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta’s Muse Image Explained: What to Know About the New AI Image Model
Meta Muse Image brings AI image generation to Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI. Here’s what users should know about features and privacy. The post Meta’s Muse Image Explained: What to Know About the New AI Image Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.6 after a US security review, raising new questions for enterprise AI access, safeguards, and governance. The post OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Plans Floating Data Center Launch by 2028
Samsung Heavy Industries plans to commercialize a floating AI data center by 2028 as power, land, and cooling constraints squeeze AI infrastructure. The post Samsung Plans Floating Data Center Launch by 2028 appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Chatbot Warnings May Not Stop Hallucinations, Researchers Say
A June 2026 research review found that AI chatbot warning labels may be a weak safeguard for organization-backed AI advisors, raising new audit questions for IT, security, and compliance teams. The post AI Chatbot Warnings May Not Stop Hallucinations, Researchers Say appeared first on TechRepublic.
