AI News
Alan Turing's biggest AI assumption may have been wrong
A new book claims AI has been built on a flawed assumption dating back to Alan Turing's famous 1950 paper. Peter J. Denning argues that the most important parts of human intelligence, including common sense, intuition, culture, and practical know-how, cannot be encoded into computers. He believes this makes true human-level AI impossible, regardless of how large language models become.
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks
Students from the MIT Cybersecurity Clinic help local governments and other vulnerable organizations defend against digital threats.
AI agents create virtual playgrounds to help robots get crucial training data
“SceneSmith” system uses collaborative AI agents to create realistic 3D environments of places like kitchens, hotels, and living rooms, where robots can simulate everyday chores.
Microsoft Study Finds AI Coding Agents Lift Pull Requests by 24%
A Microsoft study found command-line AI coding agents were linked to more merged pull requests, but adoption and review capacity shaped the results. The post Microsoft Study Finds AI Coding Agents Lift Pull Requests by 24% appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Removes Muse Image Instagram Feature After Consent Backlash
Meta scrapped a Muse Image feature days after launch following backlash over consent, privacy, and the use of public Instagram photos. The post Meta Removes Muse Image Instagram Feature After Consent Backlash appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Will Now Tell You If That Ad Was Made With AI
Google is adding AI disclosure labels to ads on Search, YouTube, and Discover, but third-party AI use still depends on advertiser reporting. The post Google Will Now Tell You If That Ad Was Made With AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s Failed Car Project Reportedly Shapes M7 AI Chips
Apple’s failed car project reportedly shaped its Neural Engine, future M7 chips, and plans for more powerful AI server infrastructure. The post Apple’s Failed Car Project Reportedly Shapes M7 AI Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists discovered the brain doesn't make decisions the way we thought
A new study suggests the brain begins making decisions much earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that even primary sensory regions are influenced by higher brain areas through rapid feedback loops, rather than simply passing information forward. This more dynamic view of brain function could help engineers design future AI systems that think more like biological brains while using far less power.
New method aims to keep kids safe from illegal AI-generated content
Researchers developed an auditing technique to test generative AI models for malicious capabilities, without prompting them for illegal outputs.
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.
