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Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home AI Assistant in the US
Built on Gemini’s LLMs, the new assistant is designed to be more context-aware, handling multi-step requests and natural language better than its predecessor. The post Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home AI Assistant in the US appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Helps Alphabet Shatter $100B Revenue Record
Happy numbers galore. Net income rose 33% to nearly $35 billion, while earnings per share jumped 35% to $2.87. The post AI Helps Alphabet Shatter $100B Revenue Record appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Becomes First Company Valued Above $5 Trillion
The surge comes amid mounting investor enthusiasm surrounding Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure and optimism about future global sales. The post Nvidia Becomes First Company Valued Above $5 Trillion appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft, OpenAI Rewrite Partnership Rules Amid AGI Power Rebalance
Microsoft and OpenAI unveil a deal extending IP rights, adding independent AGI verification, and giving both sides more freedom while maintaining Azure ties. The post Microsoft, OpenAI Rewrite Partnership Rules Amid AGI Power Rebalance appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Misfire: Teen Handcuffed After AI Mistakes Doritos for Gun
AI error leads police to handcuff teen after mistaking Doritos for a gun, raising new concerns over ethics in school surveillance systems. The post AI Misfire: Teen Handcuffed After AI Mistakes Doritos for Gun appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Backs Nokia with $1 Billion for AI-Driven Networks
Nvidia commits $1 billion to acquire a 2.9 % stake in Nokia, aiming to build AI-networking infrastructure and signal next-gen connectivity strategy. The post Nvidia Backs Nokia with $1 Billion for AI-Driven Networks appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Says US Needs an Army of Construction Workers, Electricians
OpenAI warns its AI boom could strain US labor, requiring tens of thousands of skilled tradespeople to build massive data centers and energy infrastructure. The post OpenAI Says US Needs an Army of Construction Workers, Electricians appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Cuts 14,000 Corporate Jobs, Citing AI as ‘Most Transformative Technology’ Since the Internet
Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as it restructures around AI, trimming layers and bureaucracy while shifting work toward automation. The post Amazon Cuts 14,000 Corporate Jobs, Citing AI as ‘Most Transformative Technology’ Since the Internet appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk Takes On Wikipedia With AI-Powered Grokipedia Launch
How you perceive this new website will all depend on your political perspective. The post Elon Musk Takes On Wikipedia With AI-Powered Grokipedia Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
Breakthrough optical processor lets AI compute at the speed of light
Researchers at Tsinghua University developed the Optical Feature Extraction Engine (OFE2), an optical engine that processes data at 12.5 GHz using light rather than electricity. Its integrated diffraction and data preparation modules enable unprecedented speed and efficiency for AI tasks. Demonstrations in imaging and trading showed improved accuracy, lower latency, and reduced power demand. This innovation pushes optical computing toward real-world, high-performance AI.
Google Gemini Can Now Build Full Presentations From a Single Prompt
Gemini’s Canvas now auto-generates full slide decks from a prompt or uploaded source, with themes and images, and exports to Google Slides. The post Google Gemini Can Now Build Full Presentations From a Single Prompt appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Expands Claude AI for Financial Services
Claude deepens financial services capabilities with Excel integration and real-time data access. The post Anthropic Expands Claude AI for Financial Services appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Pushes White House For Major Energy Buildout
OpenAI urges the US to treat electricity generation as a national-security and competitiveness priority essential to sustaining America’s AI leadership. The post OpenAI Pushes White House For Major Energy Buildout appeared first on TechRepublic.
Qualcomm Steps Into Data Center Arena With New AI Chips to Rival Nvidia, AMD
Qualcomm unveils AI200 and AI250 chips to challenge Nvidia and AMD, marking its bold entry into the booming AI data center market. The post Qualcomm Steps Into Data Center Arena With New AI Chips to Rival Nvidia, AMD appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Lays off 600 Employees in AI Division amid Leadership and Strategy Shift
Meta has laid off 600 employees in its AI unit as it restructures operations and consolidates leadership under Wang Jian to advance its AI strategy. The post Meta Lays off 600 Employees in AI Division amid Leadership and Strategy Shift appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Buys Mac AI Interface Builder Software Applications Incorporated
OpenAI’s acquisition of the company — renowned for developing Sky — advances its mission to integrate AI into people’s daily lives. The post OpenAI Buys Mac AI Interface Builder Software Applications Incorporated appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Starts Shipping AI Servers From Houston Factory
The move answers President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for technology companies to bring jobs and production back home. The post Apple Starts Shipping AI Servers From Houston Factory appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic and Google Deepen Partnership in Massive AI Compute Deal
This deal signals one of the largest compute scale-ups in the history of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The post Anthropic and Google Deepen Partnership in Massive AI Compute Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.
The brain power behind sustainable AI
PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how computing inspired by the human brain can fuel energy-efficient artificial intelligence.
IBM’s Upbeat Q3 Results Overshadowed by Slowing Cloud Growth
IBM had solid earnings and strong AI-driven demand, but offset by investor concerns over a slowdown in the company’s core cloud software segment. The post IBM’s Upbeat Q3 Results Overshadowed by Slowing Cloud Growth appeared first on TechRepublic.
