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China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a ‘Full-Space’ Metro System
China’s Hefei metro is testing robot dogs, drones, and humanoids to inspect trains, patrol platforms, and assist passengers during busy travel periods. The post China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a ‘Full-Space’ Metro System appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Photos Rolls Out New AI-Powered Portrait Editing Features
Google Photos is rolling out AI-powered portrait touch-up tools that make skin smoothing, eye brightening, and quick facial edits easier on Android. The post Google Photos Rolls Out New AI-Powered Portrait Editing Features appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s AI Overviews Produce Hundreds of Millions of Inaccurate Answers Every Day, Analysis Suggests
A new Oumi analysis reveals Google's AI Overviews may produce up to 225 billion false summaries annually. Learn about the accuracy gap between Gemini 2 and Gemini 3. The post Google’s AI Overviews Produce Hundreds of Millions of Inaccurate Answers Every Day, Analysis Suggests appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Deepens Anthropic Partnership, Eyeing Up to $25B as Claude Demand Surges
Amazon is investing another $5 billion in Anthropic, deepening its AWS partnership as Claude expands across chips, cloud, and enterprise access. The post Amazon Deepens Anthropic Partnership, Eyeing Up to $25B as Claude Demand Surges appeared first on TechRepublic.
The 10 Best AI Courses to Take in 2026
Explore the 10 best generative AI courses to take in 2026, with options for hands-on training, certifications, and practical AI skill building. The post The 10 Best AI Courses to Take in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
European Commission Moving to Classify ChatGPT as ‘Very Large Online Search Engine’ Under Digital Services Act
The European Commission is set to designate ChatGPT as a ‘Very Large Online Search Engine,’ subjecting OpenAI to strict Digital Services Act compliance rules. The post European Commission Moving to Classify ChatGPT as ‘Very Large Online Search Engine’ Under Digital Services Act appeared first on TechRepublic.
The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era’s ‘Open Redirect’ Moment
The MCP flaw reveals a systemic AI security gap, exposing enterprise systems to supply chain attacks and forcing a shift toward data-layer governance. The post The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era’s ‘Open Redirect’ Moment appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Debuts ‘Slimmest Ever’ Fire TV Stick HD Starting at $34.99
Amazon unveils its “slimmest ever” Fire TV Stick HD with Wi-Fi 6, Alexa+, faster performance, and portable USB-powered streaming for any TV. The post Amazon Debuts ‘Slimmest Ever’ Fire TV Stick HD Starting at $34.99 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Plans Up to 8,000 Job Cuts in New Round of Layoffs
Meta is preparing a major round of layoffs that could cut up to 8,000 jobs as the company restructures and leans further into AI-driven operations. The post Meta Plans Up to 8,000 Job Cuts in New Round of Layoffs appeared first on TechRepublic.
Think AI "knows" what it’s doing? Scientists say think again
Calling AI things like “smart” or saying it “knows” something might sound harmless, but it can quietly mislead people about what AI actually does. A new study shows that news writers are more careful than expected, rarely using strongly human-like language. When they do, it often falls on a spectrum—sometimes describing simple requirements, other times hinting at human traits.
Quantum AI just got shockingly good at predicting chaos
Researchers have shown that blending quantum computing with AI can dramatically improve predictions of complex, chaotic systems. By letting a quantum computer identify hidden patterns in data, the AI becomes more accurate and stable over time. The method outperformed standard models while using far less memory. This could have big implications for fields like climate science, energy, and medicine.
Anthropic Releases Opus 4.7, Not as ‘Broadly Capable’ as Mythos AI
Anthropic launches Opus 4.7 with improved coding and reasoning, as its more “broadly capable” Mythos AI remains restricted over security concerns. The post Anthropic Releases Opus 4.7, Not as ‘Broadly Capable’ as Mythos AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Chinese Humanoid Robots Dominate Opening Day of Canton Fair 2026
China’s Canton Fair 2026 opens with a powerful robotics showcase, highlighting humanoid machines and automation systems already transforming global industries. The post Chinese Humanoid Robots Dominate Opening Day of Canton Fair 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap
Study.com finds 9 in 10 employees use AI at work, but training and readiness lag as more employers expect workers to use the tools every day. The post Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap appeared first on TechRepublic.
Jacob Andreas and Brett McGuire named Edgerton Award winners
The associate professors of EECS and chemistry, respectively, are honored for exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service at MIT.
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere
Founded by Tristan Bepler PhD ’20 and former MIT professor Tim Lu PhD ’07, OpenProtein.AI offers researchers open-source models and other tools for protein engineering.
NTT Research Launches Scale Academy to Bring Lab Technology to Market
NTT Research launches Scale Academy to turn AI and security research into real products, debuting SaltGrain, a zero-trust data security platform. The post NTT Research Launches Scale Academy to Bring Lab Technology to Market appeared first on TechRepublic.
New MacBook Pro Overhaul Expected with OLED, Touchscreen, and M6 Chips
Rumors point to a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED, touch support, thinner hardware, and M6 chips, but Apple’s launch timing still looks uncertain. The post New MacBook Pro Overhaul Expected with OLED, Touchscreen, and M6 Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.
Adobe Expands Firefly Into AI-Powered Editing Assistant Across Creative Apps
Adobe unveils Firefly AI Assistant, new editing tools, and adds partner models as it turns Firefly into a hub for agentic creative workflows. The post Adobe Expands Firefly Into AI-Powered Editing Assistant Across Creative Apps appeared first on TechRepublic.
US Moves Toward Mandatory Data Center Energy Reporting as EIA Pilot Expands
The EIA’s pilot survey offers the clearest look yet at how the US government plans to measure data center power use as AI strains the grid. The post US Moves Toward Mandatory Data Center Energy Reporting as EIA Pilot Expands appeared first on TechRepublic.
