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Brian Hedden named co-associate dean of Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing
He joins Nikos Trichakis in guiding the cross-cutting initiative of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
Antonio Torralba, three MIT alumni named 2025 ACM fellows
Torralba’s research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and human visual perception.
Restructuring in the AI Era: Washington Post Cuts One-Third of Its Workforce
The Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it restructures around subscriptions, events, and AI tools to adapt to a rapidly changing media landscape. The post Restructuring in the AI Era: Washington Post Cuts One-Third of Its Workforce appeared first on TechRepublic.
3 Questions: Using AI to accelerate the discovery and design of therapeutic drugs
Professor James Collins discusses how collaboration has been central to his research into combining computational predictions with new experimental platforms.
Amazon Expands Alexa+ AI Assistant to All US Users After Yearlong Rollout
This is a major milestone in Amazon’s effort to reinvent Alexa for the age of large language models. The post Amazon Expands Alexa+ AI Assistant to All US Users After Yearlong Rollout appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Was Meant to Cut Wage Costs. Has It?
AI was meant to cut labour costs. For many organisations, it hasn’t. Here’s why AI ROI is now under scrutiny across APAC. The post AI Was Meant to Cut Wage Costs. Has It? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Community Pushback Saves Adobe Animate
Adobe has reversed course on its plans for Adobe Animate, confirming that the long-running 2D animation application will not be shut down after all. The post Community Pushback Saves Adobe Animate appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Plans 2,200 Job Cuts in Washington State
Many of the roles are in engineering and product teams, per a state WARN filing. The post Amazon Plans 2,200 Job Cuts in Washington State appeared first on TechRepublic.
Barnsley Named UK’s First Government-Backed Tech Town in AI Push
The South Yorkshire town is being used for testing AI across public services, education, and local businesses over the next 18 months. The post Barnsley Named UK’s First Government-Backed Tech Town in AI Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human
A newly published research paper outlines a method designed to reduce the delay between a user’s request and a spoken response. The post Apple Unveils Steps to Make Siri Sound Human appeared first on TechRepublic.
Katie Spivakovsky wins 2026 Churchill Scholarship
The MIT senior will pursue a master’s degree at Cambridge University in the U.K. this fall.
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Architecture students bring new forms of human-machine interaction into the kitchen.
Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics
From enhanced Search features to AI-powered explanations, the company is rolling out a broad suite of tools aimed at both remote viewers and attendees. The post Google Seeks Gold With Navigation Tools for 2026 Winter Olympics appeared first on TechRepublic.
SMART launches new Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care research group
WITEC is working to develop the first wearable ultrasound imaging system to monitor chronic conditions in real-time, with the goal of enabling earlier detection and timely intervention.
Apple Eyes All-Glass, Button-Free iPhone for Its 20th Anniversary
Apple is rumored to be planning a dramatic iPhone redesign for 2027, including an all-glass body, foldable models, and major Siri AI upgrades. The post Apple Eyes All-Glass, Button-Free iPhone for Its 20th Anniversary appeared first on TechRepublic.
ByteDance Targets Mid-2026 Relaunch for Doubao AI Smartphone
The second-generation Doubao AI smartphone is seeking smoother app access and licensing deals that widen distribution. The post ByteDance Targets Mid-2026 Relaunch for Doubao AI Smartphone appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk’s X Targeted in Paris Prosecutors’ Raid
Operation was linked to an inquiry into X’s recommendation algorithm, which has now been expanded to include scrutiny of the company’s AI chatbot, Grok. The post Elon Musk’s X Targeted in Paris Prosecutors’ Raid appeared first on TechRepublic.
Adobe Ends Animate’s 30-Year Run as AI Steals the Spotlight
Adobe has expanded its generative AI strategy aggressively over the past two years, integrating AI into tools such as After Effects and Adobe Express. The post Adobe Ends Animate’s 30-Year Run as AI Steals the Spotlight appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore to Launch National Space Agency as Global Investment Surges
Things take off on Apr. 1 with plans to coordinate space tech, regulation, and satellite data. The post Singapore to Launch National Space Agency as Global Investment Surges appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Merges With xAI in $1.25T Deal
The vision? Relocate the most resource-intensive parts of AI development off Earth and into orbit. The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX Merges With xAI in $1.25T Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.
