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MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America

During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.

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Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model

Claude Sonnet 5 brings stronger agentic AI features, lower pricing, and updated safety protections. Here's what IT leaders need to know. The post Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile

Cursor launched a public beta for iPhone and iPad that lets paid subscribers run, monitor, and review AI coding agents on mobile devices. The post SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag for Slack users at a moment when Australian enterprises are among the world's most active users of both tools. The post Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesia

Firmus Technologies plans a 360MW Nvidia-powered AI data center in Batam, Indonesia, as APAC demand for AI compute capacity grows. The post Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesia appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?

Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.

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iPhone Security Fixes May Arrive Sooner as AI Speeds Up Threats

Apple is releasing some iPhone security fixes earlier as AI raises concerns about faster cyberattacks and shorter patch windows. The post iPhone Security Fixes May Arrive Sooner as AI Speeds Up Threats appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Ford Brings Back Veteran Engineers After AI Quality Setback

Ford rehired veteran engineers after AI quality systems fell short, showing why expert oversight still matters in high-stakes automation. The post Ford Brings Back Veteran Engineers After AI Quality Setback appeared first on TechRepublic.

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China’s LineShine Tops Supercomputer List Despite AI Benchmark Gap

China’s LineShine debuted as the world’s fastest supercomputer on TOP500, but mixed-precision benchmark results complicate its AI performance claim. The post China’s LineShine Tops Supercomputer List Despite AI Benchmark Gap appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft’s Biggest Hardware Releases of 2026 So Far: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and More

Microsoft’s biggest hardware releases of 2026 include new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro business models, lower-cost Surface configurations, and Project Solara. The post Microsoft’s Biggest Hardware Releases of 2026 So Far: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Inaugural MIT Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students

Associate Professor Anna Huang delivers the keynote address, “In Search of Human-AI Resonance,” to a capacity crowd.

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Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students

Associate Professor Anna Huang delivers the keynote address, “In Search of Human-AI Resonance,” to a capacity crowd.

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3 Questions: Beyond data-driven aesthetics

In a new Keller Gallery exhibition, Alexandros Haridis SM ’17, PhD ’22 traces centuries of ideas about aesthetic judgment and explores how design can make complex computational systems visible.

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AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns

AI has given cybercriminals a big advantage in attacking organizations, which they are using to go after weaknesses on edge devices The post AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns appeared first on TechRepublic.

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North Korea-Linked macOS Malware Uses Prompt Injection to Evade AI Analysis

SentinelOne says macOS.Gaslight uses prompt injection to mislead AI-based malware analysis, steal data, and use Telegram for C2. The post North Korea-Linked macOS Malware Uses Prompt Injection to Evade AI Analysis appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Italy Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Hike Tied to Copilot

Italy probes Microsoft 365 pricing after Copilot AI rollout, raising questions over renewals, non-AI options, and user choice in EMEA. The post Italy Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Hike Tied to Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.

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This $70 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools

Instead of bouncing between AI tools, this platform puts models, file features, and creative tools together. The post This $70 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Luminar Neo’s AI Photo Editing Suite Is 75% Off For Life

Professional-grade image editing powered by AI is now accessible without a subscription for content creators. The post Luminar Neo’s AI Photo Editing Suite Is 75% Off For Life appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple Overhauls Chip Roadmap, Ditches M6 Pro and Max for M7 Generation

Apple may skip the high-end M6 chips and shift premium Macs to AI-focused M7 processors, making the upgrade decision tougher for power users. The post Apple Overhauls Chip Roadmap, Ditches M6 Pro and Max for M7 Generation appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI’s New Custom Chip: 5 Things You Should Know

OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip signals a deeper push into AI infrastructure, but cost savings and independence from Nvidia still depend on scale. The post OpenAI’s New Custom Chip: 5 Things You Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

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