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The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises
New global security research shows exactly how unmonitored AI agent permissions get exploited inside the enterprise — and Australian identity governance, built around human employees, isn't set up to catch it. The post The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta’s Muse Image Explained: What to Know About the New AI Image Model
Meta Muse Image brings AI image generation to Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI. Here’s what users should know about features and privacy. The post Meta’s Muse Image Explained: What to Know About the New AI Image Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.6 after a US security review, raising new questions for enterprise AI access, safeguards, and governance. The post OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Plans Floating Data Center Launch by 2028
Samsung Heavy Industries plans to commercialize a floating AI data center by 2028 as power, land, and cooling constraints squeeze AI infrastructure. The post Samsung Plans Floating Data Center Launch by 2028 appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Chatbot Warnings May Not Stop Hallucinations, Researchers Say
A June 2026 research review found that AI chatbot warning labels may be a weak safeguard for organization-backed AI advisors, raising new audit questions for IT, security, and compliance teams. The post AI Chatbot Warnings May Not Stop Hallucinations, Researchers Say appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Extends Broadcom Deal Through 2031: What It Means for AI
Apple and Broadcom extended their chip partnership through 2031 as AI hardware demand raises pressure on suppliers, pricing, and device costs. The post Apple Extends Broadcom Deal Through 2031: What It Means for AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
How novice coders can develop AI programs for military applications
A USAF cadet and a Lincoln Laboratory researcher found AI chatbots can help nontechnical service members produce viable software applications for their unique problems.
The Neuron Launches AI Training Platform for Everyday Professionals
The Neuron Academy launched on July 7 with self-paced AI courses for professionals who want to use ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini more confidently. The post The Neuron Launches AI Training Platform for Everyday Professionals appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow
AI data centers are running into a network bottleneck as GPU clusters expand. For infrastructure teams, fabric design, congestion control, and interoperability now matter as much as power, cooling, and accelerator supply. The post AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Search Uploads Can Train AI Unless You Opt Out
Google Search uploads may be used to train AI unless users opt out, raising privacy and data governance concerns for businesses. The post Google Search Uploads Can Train AI Unless You Opt Out appeared first on TechRepublic.
Jesse Thaler named director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science
The professor of physics and inaugural director of the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions will lead LNS and continue his research in particle physics.
Microsoft Guts Xbox in Biggest Shake-Up Yet, Cuts 4,800 Jobs Companywide
Microsoft is cutting thousands of jobs in a major Xbox restructuring as the company narrows its gaming strategy and continues heavy AI spending. The post Microsoft Guts Xbox in Biggest Shake-Up Yet, Cuts 4,800 Jobs Companywide appeared first on TechRepublic.
Pony.ai Opens Singapore Robotaxi Service to Zig App Booking
Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro opened public Zig app booking for an autonomous mobility service in Singapore’s Punggol district, giving APAC transport and enterprise technology leaders a closer look at regulated robotaxi deployment. The post Pony.ai Opens Singapore Robotaxi Service to Zig App Booking appeared first on TechRepublic.
Data From 21,000 Firms Reveals: AI Spending Is Creating Jobs, Not Killing Them
New data from Ramp and Revelio show that intensive Gen AI adoption is linked to higher headcount and more entry-level hiring, challenging fears that “AI kills jobs” and reshaping IT leaders’ strategies. The post Data From 21,000 Firms Reveals: AI Spending Is Creating Jobs, Not Killing Them appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s 2026 Product Roadmap: iPhone 18 Pro, Mac Studio, and More
Apple may launch up to 16 new products by the end of 2026, including a foldable iPhone, M5 Macs, new iPads and smart home devices. The post Apple’s 2026 Product Roadmap: iPhone 18 Pro, Mac Studio, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
Toward a future that preserves benefits of neurotechnology for all
PhD student Rachel Sava, winner of the Envisioning the Future of Computing Prize, explores transformative improvements and dystopian risks of neural technology.
AI Jobs Rise 16% in India’s IT Sector as Overall Listings Fall
AI hiring in India’s IT sector rose 16% in June, outpacing broader IT recruitment as companies shift toward specialized talent. The post AI Jobs Rise 16% in India’s IT Sector as Overall Listings Fall appeared first on TechRepublic.
Gemini Spark App Connections Arrive Before Enterprise Controls
Google Gemini Spark’s new app connections move the AI agent into files, apps, and MCP servers, creating new governance questions for IT teams. The post Gemini Spark App Connections Arrive Before Enterprise Controls appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic Reportedly Eyes Samsung for Custom AI Chip
Anthropic is reportedly in early talks with Samsung on a custom AI chip as AI firms push to cut compute costs and rely less on Nvidia hardware. The post Anthropic Reportedly Eyes Samsung for Custom AI Chip appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Agents Are Creating a New Enterprise Security Gap
Five independent security disclosures in a single week point to the same gap: AI agent permissions, not AI agent capabilities, are the problem enterprises haven't solved. The post AI Agents Are Creating a New Enterprise Security Gap appeared first on TechRepublic.
