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Viral AI Caricatures Highlight Shadow AI Dangers
A viral AI caricature trend may be exposing sensitive enterprise data, fueling shadow AI risks, social engineering attacks, and LLM account compromise. The post Viral AI Caricatures Highlight Shadow AI Dangers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Daily Tech Insider Maps the AI Arms Race From Silicon Valley to the Moon
Feb. 9–13 recap: If money talks, Big Tech just screamed, flinging cash, satellites, and ads into orbit while safety staff grabbed parachutes. The post Daily Tech Insider Maps the AI Arms Race From Silicon Valley to the Moon appeared first on TechRepublic.
Ransomware Groups Claimed 2,000 Attacks in Just Three Months
Ransomware attacks surged 52% in 2025, with supply chain breaches nearly doubling as groups like Qilin drive record monthly incidents worldwide. The post Ransomware Groups Claimed 2,000 Attacks in Just Three Months appeared first on TechRepublic.
New iOS 27 Rumors Hint at Big Changes for Your iPhone
MacRumors reports iOS 27 could bring a chatbot-style Siri, Apple Intelligence in more apps, 5G satellite features, and a stability-first release. The post New iOS 27 Rumors Hint at Big Changes for Your iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Taps Cerebras for GPT-5.3 Codex Spark in Bid to Loosen Nvidia’s Grip
OpenAI launches GPT-5.3 Codex Spark powered by Cerebras chips, signaling a shift from Nvidia reliance and intensifying the AI infrastructure race. The post OpenAI Taps Cerebras for GPT-5.3 Codex Spark in Bid to Loosen Nvidia’s Grip appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk Pivots to the Moon, Calls It the Fastest Path to Saving Civilization
Elon Musk shifts SpaceX’s focus from Mars to building a self-growing city on the moon, citing speed, strategy, and rising competition from China. The post Elon Musk Pivots to the Moon, Calls It the Fastest Path to Saving Civilization appeared first on TechRepublic.
New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty
Project AI Evidence will connect governments, tech companies, and nonprofits with world-class economists at MIT and across J-PAL's global network to evaluate and improve AI solutions.
Apple’s macOS 26.3 Is Here, Laying the Groundwork for M5 Macs
Apple releases macOS 26.3 with security fixes and system optimizations, laying the groundwork for M5 Macs, Siri upgrades, and possible EU changes. The post Apple’s macOS 26.3 Is Here, Laying the Groundwork for M5 Macs appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 Fun Questions That Make Google Photos Feel Like Magic
Google shares example questions to try with the new Ask button in Google Photos, powered by Gemini AI models. The post 6 Fun Questions That Make Google Photos Feel Like Magic appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Engineers Revolt Over AI Tool Restrictions
Amazon’s internal push for Kiro is fueling backlash from engineers who want broader Claude Code access. The post Amazon Engineers Revolt Over AI Tool Restrictions appeared first on TechRepublic.
Has AI Reduced Labour Costs in Australia?
Has AI reduced labour costs in Australia? Why adoption isn’t enough — and how CIOs should pressure-test AI ROI in 2026. The post Has AI Reduced Labour Costs in Australia? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Accelerating science with AI and simulations
Associate Professor Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli has spent his career applying AI to improve scientific discovery. Now he believes we are at an inflection point.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Expected to Drop This Month
Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for Feb. 25, where the Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut with new AI features, updated chips, and design changes. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Expected to Drop This Month appeared first on TechRepublic.
Power, Pollution, and Protests: The Growing Revolt Against AI Data Centers
At PowerGen, attended by TechRepublic, industry leaders addressed rising community opposition to AI data centers and the challenge of earning public trust. The post Power, Pollution, and Protests: The Growing Revolt Against AI Data Centers appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Drops ‘io’ Branding for Planned AI Hardware
OpenAI says it won’t use “io” to market its AI hardware, and a court filing suggests the first device won’t ship before late February 2027. The post OpenAI Drops ‘io’ Branding for Planned AI Hardware appeared first on TechRepublic.
Fitbit’s Gemini AI Coach Expands to iPhone, 5 New Countries
Fitbit expands its Gemini-powered AI health coach to iOS and five new markets for Premium subscribers. The post Fitbit’s Gemini AI Coach Expands to iPhone, 5 New Countries appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Expands ‘Results About You’ to Shield IDs, Fight Deepfake Abuse
Google expands its “Results about you” tool to remove sensitive IDs and explicit images from Search, strengthening privacy protections amid rising identity theft. The post Google Expands ‘Results About You’ to Shield IDs, Fight Deepfake Abuse appeared first on TechRepublic.
Using synthetic biology and AI to address global antimicrobial resistance threat
Driven by overuse and misuse of antibiotics, drug-resistant infections are on the rise, while development of new antibacterial tools has slowed.
AI algorithm enables tracking of vital white matter pathways
Opening a new window on the brainstem, a new tool reliably and finely resolves distinct nerve bundles in live diffusion MRI scans, revealing signs of injury or disease.
Cisco Turns Collaboration Devices Into AI-Powered Infrastructure
Cisco unveils AI-powered collaboration devices that turn meeting rooms, desks, and frontline tools into managed edge infrastructure for IT teams. The post Cisco Turns Collaboration Devices Into AI-Powered Infrastructure appeared first on TechRepublic.
