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A Farmer Trusted AI’s Advice. It Cost Him 25 Acres of Crops
A Chinese farmer reportedly lost nearly 25 acres of sesame after following AI pesticide advice, highlighting the risks of trusting chatbot recommendations. The post A Farmer Trusted AI’s Advice. It Cost Him 25 Acres of Crops appeared first on TechRepublic.
Pixel 11 AI Features: Google’s Biggest Gemini Push Yet
Google’s Pixel 11 adds proactive Gemini tools, live translation and AI camera features. Here’s what buyers should know about limits and pricing. The post Pixel 11 AI Features: Google’s Biggest Gemini Push Yet appeared first on TechRepublic.
England and Wales Courts Ban Meta Smart Glasses Over Recording Risks
Courts in England and Wales will hold Meta smart glasses at entry amid recording concerns, adding to scrutiny of camera-equipped wearables. The post England and Wales Courts Ban Meta Smart Glasses Over Recording Risks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bernie Sanders Urges OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to Pause Advanced AI Development
Bernie Sanders urged OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to pause advanced AI development, citing safety incidents and warning Congress could intervene. The post Bernie Sanders Urges OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to Pause Advanced AI Development appeared first on TechRepublic.
Galbot’s S1 Robot Can Work for Up to 8 Hours and Change Its Own Battery
Galbot’s S1 humanoid robot can operate for up to eight hours and autonomously swap its battery, bringing around-the-clock factory work closer. The post Galbot’s S1 Robot Can Work for Up to 8 Hours and Change Its Own Battery appeared first on TechRepublic.
As AI safety concerns mount, three pioneers make the case for staying open
At Ai4, three of the world's most respected AI experts—Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li, and Andrew Ng—debated regulation, open-source access, and how America can compete as China advances in Asia.
South Korea Targets Moon Landing, Quantum Breakthroughs by 2030
South Korea has put quantum, space, energy, biotech, and critical-materials targets on one national roadmap, including a robotic Moon landing in 2030. The post South Korea Targets Moon Landing, Quantum Breakthroughs by 2030 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Lovable Raises $400M at $13.3B Valuation as Enterprise Use Grows
Lovable’s $13.3 billion valuation puts a bigger spotlight on enterprise vibe coding as more employees gain tools to build and deploy software. The post Lovable Raises $400M at $13.3B Valuation as Enterprise Use Grows appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Job Losses in Australia Explained: Why the Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story
AI isn't causing mass job losses in Australia yet, but slower hiring and shifting employment trends reveal how the workforce may be changing. The post AI Job Losses in Australia Explained: Why the Numbers Tell a More Complicated Story appeared first on TechRepublic.
China’s Fengwu AI Forecasted Typhoon Landfall Five Days Ahead
China is testing AI weather models including Fengwu, Pangu and Fuxi as researchers explore faster forecasting for typhoons and extreme weather. The post China’s Fengwu AI Forecasted Typhoon Landfall Five Days Ahead appeared first on TechRepublic.
French Publishers Challenge Google AI Search Over Content Licensing
French publishers are asking France’s competition watchdog to decide whether Google AI Overviews and AI Mode must be negotiated separately from existing publisher licensing agreements. The post French Publishers Challenge Google AI Search Over Content Licensing appeared first on TechRepublic.
Could AI Increase Fossil Fuel Emissions in APAC Oil and Gas?
AI is expanding across APAC oil and gas operations, but new research suggests productivity gains could undermine emissions reductions even as operators deploy technology to improve efficiency. The post Could AI Increase Fossil Fuel Emissions in APAC Oil and Gas? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Spotify to Flag AI ‘Personas’ and Keep Them Out of Recommendations
Spotify will label AI-generated artist identities with AI Persona badges and exclude them from editorial and algorithmic recommendations by default. The post Spotify to Flag AI ‘Personas’ and Keep Them Out of Recommendations appeared first on TechRepublic.
Transcribe Whole Meetings With This AI Dictation Tool, $199 for Life
Contextli is an AI-powered dictation tool that works in 99 different languages, and it's only $199 for life. The post Transcribe Whole Meetings With This AI Dictation Tool, $199 for Life appeared first on TechRepublic.
South Korea Plans $3.5 Billion Fund for Chip Suppliers and Fabless Firms
South Korea plans a $3.5 billion semiconductor fund for suppliers and chip designers, while power, water, and land remain major challenges. The post South Korea Plans $3.5 Billion Fund for Chip Suppliers and Fabless Firms appeared first on TechRepublic.
iPhone 17 Siri AI Features Missing: iOS 27’s 12GB RAM Requirement Explained
The iPhone 17 supports Apple Intelligence, but its 8GB of RAM means some advanced Siri AI features in iOS 27 require more powerful models. The post iPhone 17 Siri AI Features Missing: iOS 27’s 12GB RAM Requirement Explained appeared first on TechRepublic.
Ninth Circuit Dismisses Meta, TikTok Appeals in Social Media Addiction Cases
The Ninth Circuit dismissed Meta and TikTok’s early appeals, keeping thousands of social media addiction lawsuits moving through lower courts. The post Ninth Circuit Dismisses Meta, TikTok Appeals in Social Media Addiction Cases appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore Raises 2026 Growth Forecast as AI Exports Surge
Singapore raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%–5.5% as surging AI demand boosts electronics exports and manufacturing. The post Singapore Raises 2026 Growth Forecast as AI Exports Surge appeared first on TechRepublic.
Humanoid Robot Shipments Surge 272% as Chinese Vendors Capture 97% Share
Humanoid robot shipments surged 272% as Chinese vendors captured 97% of shipments, led by AGIBOT and Unitree amid growing workplace adoption. The post Humanoid Robot Shipments Surge 272% as Chinese Vendors Capture 97% Share appeared first on TechRepublic.
Japan’s Akita AI Data Center Now Estimated at $12.6B
Mubadala could back Akita’s $12.6 billion AI data center, a project that could add major Japan-based AI capacity if its power plans hold up. The post Japan’s Akita AI Data Center Now Estimated at $12.6B appeared first on TechRepublic.
