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The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

As AI technology advances, a new interdisciplinary course seeks to equip students with foundational critical thinking skills in computing.

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Daily Tech Insider Unpacks the Week AI Became Your Intern, Concierge, and Lip-Reader

AI news roundup: Gemini lands in Chrome and Search, Yahoo launches Scout, Apple previews smarter Siri, and Microsoft debuts Maia 200 chips. The post Daily Tech Insider Unpacks the Week AI Became Your Intern, Concierge, and Lip-Reader appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Lloyds Projects £100M Value From AI in 2026

This update underscores how one of the UK’s largest banking groups is moving beyond experimentation with AI and into large-scale deployment. The post Lloyds Projects £100M Value From AI in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Firefox Introduces Split-View Feature for Side-by-Side Tabs

Mozilla has introduced Split View in Firefox Nightly, letting users browse two sites side by side, along with Tab Notes and early AI tools. The post Firefox Introduces Split-View Feature for Side-by-Side Tabs appeared first on TechRepublic.

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National Archives Embraces AI to Modernize Its Museum

At the heart of “The American Story” exhibit are interactive portals that function like recommendation engines. The post National Archives Embraces AI to Modernize Its Museum appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AWS Launches Generative AI Essentials Course on Coursera and edX

The course is teaching developers Amazon Q, Bedrock, security guardrails, and agent workflows. The post AWS Launches Generative AI Essentials Course on Coursera and edX appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SpaceX Eyes Mergers With Musk Companies as IPO Nears

Such a deal would combine SpaceX with xAI, which owns the X social media platform and develops the Grok chatbot. The post SpaceX Eyes Mergers With Musk Companies as IPO Nears appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tim Berners-Lee Warns of a Battle for the Internet’s Soul

Promoting his new book, “This Is for Everyone,” the British computer scientist’s original optimism has been replaced by anxiety and urgency. The post Tim Berners-Lee Warns of a Battle for the Internet’s Soul appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AI Threat Is Greater in Jobs With Higher Shares of Women

The study from the Brookings Institution and the Centre for the Governance of AI is concerning, but there are proactive steps to reduce the risks. The post AI Threat Is Greater in Jobs With Higher Shares of Women appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft Previews Windows 11 Update With Smarter AI and Phone Continuity

Here’s a peek at AI assistance, phone-to-PC handoff, accessibility improvements, security fixes, and stability updates. The post Microsoft Previews Windows 11 Update With Smarter AI and Phone Continuity appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Deezer Moves to Demonetize AI-Generated Music Streams Amid Widespread Fraud

The Paris-based streaming service also plans to commercialize its proprietary AI-detection technology for the broader music industry. The post Deezer Moves to Demonetize AI-Generated Music Streams Amid Widespread Fraud appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why Half of All Planned Mega Data Centers May Never Be Built

AI mega data centers are being announced at a record pace, but many projects may stall or collapse due to power, permitting, financing, and backlash. The post Why Half of All Planned Mega Data Centers May Never Be Built appeared first on TechRepublic.

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$95M Payout: Apple Begins Compensating Users in Siri Eavesdropping Case

Apple has started issuing Siri privacy settlement payouts, with claimants seeing deposits as low as $8 per device from a $95 million fund. The post $95M Payout: Apple Begins Compensating Users in Siri Eavesdropping Case appeared first on TechRepublic.

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ChatGPT, Claude Clash With Doctors Over Apple Health Data

The Washington Post tested ChatGPT Health and Claude with Apple Watch data. Both issued heart-health “grades” that physicians said didn’t hold up. The post ChatGPT, Claude Clash With Doctors Over Apple Health Data appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How AI Mirrors Are Changing the Way Blind People See Themselves

These digital tools are providing access to detailed descriptions about physical appearance and surroundings. The post How AI Mirrors Are Changing the Way Blind People See Themselves appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New Sundance Film Examines AI Anxiety, Power, and the Future of Humanity

"The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist," examines the promises and risks of AI through a personal lens. The post New Sundance Film Examines AI Anxiety, Power, and the Future of Humanity appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Trump’s Acting Cyber Chief Allegedly Leaked Data to ChatGPT

Sources say event triggered internal cybersecurity alerts and a DHS–level review into whether federal information had been improperly exposed. The post Trump’s Acting Cyber Chief Allegedly Leaked Data to ChatGPT appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Android Phones Get AI-Powered Anti-Theft Features

Enhanced lockouts and stronger remote locking aim to make stolen devices far harder—and less profitable—for criminals. The post Android Phones Get AI-Powered Anti-Theft Features appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tencent Expands Cloud Business in Middle East

The Chinese firm is eyeing new data centers and availability zones as regional cloud and AI investment accelerates. The post Tencent Expands Cloud Business in Middle East appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AI that talks to itself learns faster and smarter

AI may learn better when it’s allowed to talk to itself. Researchers showed that internal “mumbling,” combined with short-term memory, helps AI adapt to new tasks, switch goals, and handle complex challenges more easily. This approach boosts learning efficiency while using far less training data. It could pave the way for more flexible, human-like AI systems.

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