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Amazon Layoffs Hit Thousands Across Multiple States as Fresh Stores Close

Amazon layoffs are hitting workers across several states as Fresh closures, AI investments, and post-pandemic restructuring reshape its workforce. The post Amazon Layoffs Hit Thousands Across Multiple States as Fresh Stores Close appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tesla Optimus Robot Launch Timeline Targets 2027 Scale

Elon Musk says Tesla’s Optimus robot could launch next year, with production starting in 2026 and a major scale-up planned by 2027. The post Tesla Optimus Robot Launch Timeline Targets 2027 Scale appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Solving the “Whac-a-mole dilemma”: A smarter way to debias AI vision models

A new debiasing technique called WRING avoids creating or amplifying biases that can occur with existing debiasing approaches.

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AWS to Resell OpenAI Products After Microsoft Loses Exclusive License

Amazon is bringing OpenAI's models and Codex to AWS after Microsoft’s shift away from exclusivity, giving cloud customers more ways to use AI tools. The post AWS to Resell OpenAI Products After Microsoft Loses Exclusive License appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New Apple Rumor: iOS 27 Could Add AI Editing Tools to Photos

Apple reportedly plans new AI editing tools for Photos in iOS 27, including image expansion, spatial photo reframing, and smarter enhancements. The post New Apple Rumor: iOS 27 Could Add AI Editing Tools to Photos appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SAS Launches AI Governance Tools to Tame Agentic AI in the Enterprise

SAS expands Viya with governed AI agents, copilots, and new governance tools aimed at helping enterprises manage shadow AI and build trust in automation. The post SAS Launches AI Governance Tools to Tame Agentic AI in the Enterprise appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab launches to shape the future of AI and quantum computing

Building on a long-standing MIT–IBM collaboration, the new lab will chart the convergence of AI, algorithms, and quantum computing.

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Enabling privacy-preserving AI training on everyday devices

A new method could bring more accurate and efficient AI models to high-stakes applications like health care and finance, even in under-resourced settings.

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Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leak: Pricing, Specs, and Launch Timeline Revealed

Samsung’s rumored smart glasses may challenge Meta with AI features, display-free design, leaked pricing, and a possible 2027 AR roadmap. The post Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leak: Pricing, Specs, and Launch Timeline Revealed appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple’s $599 Mac mini Sells Out, Resurfaces on eBay Above Retail

Apple’s sold-out $599 M4 Mac mini is getting marked up on eBay as buyers chase compact machines for local AI work while supplies stay tight. The post Apple’s $599 Mac mini Sells Out, Resurfaces on eBay Above Retail appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google, Kaggle Relaunch Free AI Course Focused on ‘Vibe Coding’

Google and Kaggle’s free AI agents course returns June 15-19, with vibe coding lessons, live sessions, and a hands-on capstone project. The post Google, Kaggle Relaunch Free AI Course Focused on ‘Vibe Coding’ appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Cloud Next AI Keynote: 5 Takeaways for IT Leaders

Thomas Kurian’s Google Cloud Next keynote framed Google’s agentic AI vision. Here are five key takeaways for IT leaders. The post Google Cloud Next AI Keynote: 5 Takeaways for IT Leaders appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Truecaller Faces New Pressure in India as Growth Matures

Truecaller has hit 500 million monthly users, but slower growth in India, CNAP rollout, and ad pressure are testing whether its next phase can be as strong as its first. The post Truecaller Faces New Pressure in India as Growth Matures appeared first on TechRepublic.

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China Shuts Down Meta’s $2.5B Bid for AI Startup Manus

China has blocked Meta’s $2.5 billion Manus AI acquisition, raising new questions about cross-border AI deals and who controls agent technology. The post China Shuts Down Meta’s $2.5B Bid for AI Startup Manus appeared first on TechRepublic.

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China Startup Secures $8.4B in Credit Lines for Orbital Data Center Push

China’s Orbital Chenguang secured major credit lines for space-based data centers as AI demand strains power, land, and cooling capacity. The post China Startup Secures $8.4B in Credit Lines for Orbital Data Center Push appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Prompt Engineering Cheat Sheet: How to Write Better AI Prompts

Learn prompt engineering with this practical cheat sheet that covers frameworks, techniques, and tips for producing more accurate and useful AI outputs. The post The Prompt Engineering Cheat Sheet: How to Write Better AI Prompts appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs

Natural gas power plant costs have nearly doubled in two years and take 23% longer to build as data center electricity demand skyrockets.

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EU Funds Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure with €180 Million Contract

The European Commission has awarded a €180 million contract to four providers—Post Telecom, STACKIT, Scaleway, and Proximus—to provide sovereign cloud services, ensuring EU data remains under European legal and strategic control. The post EU Funds Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure with €180 Million Contract appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Anthropic Draws Google’s $40B Bet in Latest AI Megadeal

Google is preparing an investment in Anthropic worth up to $40B, pairing cash with cloud capacity as demand for Claude fuels the latest major AI megadeal. The post Anthropic Draws Google’s $40B Bet in Latest AI Megadeal appeared first on TechRepublic.

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A faster way to estimate AI power consumption

The “EnergAIzer” method generates reliable results in seconds, enabling data center operators to efficiently allocate resources and reduce wasted energy.

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