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Five with MIT ties elected to National Academy of Medicine for 2025
Professors Facundo Batista and Dina Katabi, along with three additional MIT alumni, are honored for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
Dataminr to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm ThreatConnect in $290M Deal
The acquisition aims to merge Dataminr’s AI-driven real-time event detection with ThreatConnect’s internal threat management capabilities. The post Dataminr to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm ThreatConnect in $290M Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI turns x-rays into time machines for arthritis care
Researchers at the University of Surrey developed an AI that predicts what a person’s knee X-ray will look like in a year, helping track osteoarthritis progression. The tool provides both a visual forecast and a risk score, offering doctors and patients a clearer understanding of the disease. Faster and more interpretable than earlier systems, it could soon expand to predict other conditions like lung or heart disease.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Browser Launch Shakes Up the Web
Atlas is available to the world. Well, just macOS users for now. The post OpenAI’s ChatGPT Browser Launch Shakes Up the Web appeared first on TechRepublic.
Creating AI that matters
How the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab is shaping AI-sociotechnical systems for the future.
OpenEvidence Raises $200M to Build a ‘ChatGPT for Medicine’
As AI competition heats up, OpenEvidence’s rise shows investor confidence shifting toward purpose-built models designed for high-stakes industries like medicine. The post OpenEvidence Raises $200M to Build a ‘ChatGPT for Medicine’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Smarter Storage at the Edge: The Key to AI Anywhere
AI is moving beyond the cloud. To succeed where power, space, and latency are limited, enterprises need storage that removes bottlenecks and accelerates performance. Solidigm SSDs are built for this shift The post Smarter Storage at the Edge: The Key to AI Anywhere appeared first on TechRepublic.
BlackRock, Microsoft, and Nvidia Lead $40B Deal for Aligned Data Centers
Macquarie’s sale of Aligned Data Centers to a BlackRock-led consortium signals the industrialization of AI as capital shifts from software to infrastructure to fuel AI growth. The post BlackRock, Microsoft, and Nvidia Lead $40B Deal for Aligned Data Centers appeared first on TechRepublic.
New software designs eco-friendly clothing that can reassemble into new items
To reduce waste, the Refashion program helps users create outlines for adaptable clothing, such as pants that can be reconfigured into a dress. Each component of these pieces can be replaced, rearranged, or restyled.
Microsoft Makes Every Windows 11 PC an AI Copilot Hub
Windows 11’s AI upgrade brings Copilot voice wake word, Vision worldwide, on-device Actions for files, Microsoft/Google connectors, and a staged rollout. The post Microsoft Makes Every Windows 11 PC an AI Copilot Hub appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Launches Cheaper AI Model Claude Haiku 4.5
San Francisco-based AI startup describes Haiku 4.5 as its “fastest and most efficient small model yet,” offering near-frontier intelligence at a fraction of the cost. The post Anthropic Launches Cheaper AI Model Claude Haiku 4.5 appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Time-Saving Perceptions Exceed Reality, Adecco Report Finds
According to Adecco’s Global Workforce of the Future report, AI is helping employees save time — but it isn’t necessarily boosting their productivity. The post AI Time-Saving Perceptions Exceed Reality, Adecco Report Finds appeared first on TechRepublic.
SK Telecom’s AI unit offers staff voluntary retirement program just weeks after launch
All staff employed by SK Telecom's new AI division are being offered a voluntary retirement program as part of a broader effort to bring together its various AI-related divisions, the company confirmed to TechCrunch.
Safety Monitoring Platform RAIDS AI Makes Beta Launch
The company’s platform is built to identify and alert users to rogue AI activity, tackling increasing concerns over the reliability and accountability of such systems. The post Safety Monitoring Platform RAIDS AI Makes Beta Launch appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s ‘Live Translation’ and ‘Workout Buddy’ Redefine Everyday AI Assistance
Apple’s new AI update brings Live Translation, Visual Intelligence, and Workout Buddy to iOS 26 — smarter, private, and deeply integrated across devices. The post Apple’s ‘Live Translation’ and ‘Workout Buddy’ Redefine Everyday AI Assistance appeared first on TechRepublic.
Mozilla Brings Perplexity to Firefox, With Mobile Support Coming
Mozilla adds Perplexity to Firefox’s search choices, citing user demand; mobile support, browser profiles, and Google Lens visual search are also rolling out. The post Mozilla Brings Perplexity to Firefox, With Mobile Support Coming appeared first on TechRepublic.
Honor Teases ‘Robot Phone’ Blending AI, Robotics, and Next-Gen Imaging
Honor’s Robot Phone pairs AI smarts with a fold-out robotic camera arm and next-gen imaging—the first milestone in its Alpha Plan for an AI device ecosystem. The post Honor Teases ‘Robot Phone’ Blending AI, Robotics, and Next-Gen Imaging appeared first on TechRepublic.
IT Leader’s Guide to Malicious AI
IT leaders must recognize that malicious AI represents not just a new class of threats but a massive shift in cybersecurity. Constantly Updated — The guide contains the latest and most accurate details. Enhance Your Cybersecurity — This 13-page PDF looks at security domains, best defenses, and more. Expert Guidance — Written by TechRepublic staff ... The post IT Leader’s Guide to Malicious AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Method teaches generative AI models to locate personalized objects
After being trained with this technique, vision-language models can better identify a unique item in a new scene.
Google’s Gemini Now Helps You Schedule Meetings Directly From Gmail
Gmail adds Gemini’s “Help me schedule” to suggest times from email context and Calendar, insert options into replies, and auto-create Google Calendar invites. The post Google’s Gemini Now Helps You Schedule Meetings Directly From Gmail appeared first on TechRepublic.
