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The Chinese AI Surge: One Model Just Matched (or Beat) Claude and GPT in Safety Tests

A new red-team analysis reveals how leading Chinese open-source AI models stack up on safety, performance, and jailbreak resistance. The post The Chinese AI Surge: One Model Just Matched (or Beat) Claude and GPT in Safety Tests appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Anthropic’s $50B AI Bet Starts in Texas and New York

Anthropic is spending $50 billion on custom US data centers in Texas and New York, teaming with Fluidstack to boost AI compute, jobs, and domestic capacity. The post Anthropic’s $50B AI Bet Starts in Texas and New York appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI and NYT Clash Over Millions of Private ChatGPT Conversations

When 800 million people use ChatGPT weekly for their most personal digital conversations, a fight like this does not stay in the courtroom. The post OpenAI and NYT Clash Over Millions of Private ChatGPT Conversations appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Streamline Every Part of Your Content Workflow with AI for Just $50

Streamline content creation with Stravix AI’s workspace that plans, writes, and designs for every platform. The post Streamline Every Part of Your Content Workflow with AI for Just $50 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Holiday Fraud Trends 2025: The Top Cyber Threats to Watch This Season

Holiday fraud in 2025 is evolving faster than ever, as attackers use AI, automation, and stolen data to launch large-scale campaigns. The post Holiday Fraud Trends 2025: The Top Cyber Threats to Watch This Season appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google’s November Pixel Drop Brings New AI Features

It looks like AI meets cultural flair — from remixing photos in Messages and summarizing long chats, to new “Wicked: For Good” themes and smarter safety tools. The post Google’s November Pixel Drop Brings New AI Features appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AI Giants Accidentally Leaking Secrets on GitHub

Research by Wiz shows that industry titans, with combined valuations exceeding $400 billion, have left the equivalent of their front doors propped open. The post AI Giants Accidentally Leaking Secrets on GitHub appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AI Helps SoftBank Double Profit to $16.6B

SoftBank also revealed its complete divestment from Nvidia, which generated $5.8 billion. The post AI Helps SoftBank Double Profit to $16.6B appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Samsung Vision AI Companion Turns TVs Into Smart Assistants

Who is that actor? Where was this scene filmed? Samsung's latest launch could help with the answers. The post Samsung Vision AI Companion Turns TVs Into Smart Assistants appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft to Invest $10B in Portugal AI Data Center Hub

Microsoft is investing $10B to build an AI data center hub in Sines, Portugal, partnering with Start Campus and Nscale to power Europe’s AI future. The post Microsoft to Invest $10B in Portugal AI Data Center Hub appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Meta Expands AI Speech Recognition to 1,600+ Languages

Omnilingual Automatic Speech Recognition can transcribe speech in over 1,600 languages — including 500 low-resource languages. The post Meta Expands AI Speech Recognition to 1,600+ Languages appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Understanding the nuances of human-like intelligence

Associate Professor Phillip Isola studies the ways in which intelligent machines “think,” in an effort to safely integrate AI into human society.

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Elon Musk Floats ‘Terrafab’ as Tesla’s Next Big AI Chip Bet

At Tesla’s 2025 shareholder meeting, Elon Musk warned supplier output may fall short and floated a ‘Terrafab’, a gigantic chip fab to secure Tesla’s AI chips. The post Elon Musk Floats ‘Terrafab’ as Tesla’s Next Big AI Chip Bet appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Elon Musk Floats ‘Terafab’ as Tesla’s Next Big AI Chip Bet

At Tesla’s 2025 shareholder meeting, Elon Musk warned supplier output may fall short and floated a ‘Terrafab’, a gigantic chip fab to secure Tesla’s AI chips. The post Elon Musk Floats ‘Terafab’ as Tesla’s Next Big AI Chip Bet appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Meta Expands AI Infrastructure With $600B Data Center Investment

Meta will invest $600 billion in US data centers, boosting AI growth and jobs but raising concerns over power and infrastructure strain. The post Meta Expands AI Infrastructure With $600B Data Center Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.

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EU Considers Delaying Key AI Act Rules Amid Pressure from Trump and Big Tech

The decision could represent a significant shift in the EU’s approach to overseeing AI, as the EU was long considered a global leader in strict AI regulation. The post EU Considers Delaying Key AI Act Rules Amid Pressure from Trump and Big Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Crowdstrike: AI Accelerating Ransomware Attacks Across Europe

CrowdStrike’s 2025 report reveals how AI is accelerating ransomware attacks and reshaping Europe’s cyber threat landscape. The post Crowdstrike: AI Accelerating Ransomware Attacks Across Europe appeared first on TechRepublic.

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MIT Energy Initiative launches Data Center Power Forum

MIT faculty and MITEI member company experts address power demand from data centers.

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Google Unveils Ironwood, Its ‘Most Powerful’ and ‘Energy-Efficient’ AI Chip to Date

Google unveils Ironwood, its most powerful TPU, for the age of inference, and Axion Arm VMs promising up to 2× better price-performance for AI workloads. The post Google Unveils Ironwood, Its ‘Most Powerful’ and ‘Energy-Efficient’ AI Chip to Date appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Expands Opal to 160 Countries to Advance No-Code AI Development

With its no-code app builder now widely available, Google is betting that tools like Opal can turn everyday users into AI builders and expand the reach of its cloud ecosystem. The post Google Expands Opal to 160 Countries to Advance No-Code AI Development appeared first on TechRepublic.

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