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Toyota Unveils Basketball-Shooting Robot With Vision Tech
Toyota unveils CUE7, its latest AI basketball-shooting robot, with a lighter build, dynamic controls, and a record-setting history. The post Toyota Unveils Basketball-Shooting Robot With Vision Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Human-machine teaming dives underwater
Researchers are developing hardware and algorithms to improve collaboration between divers and autonomous underwater vehicles engaged in maritime missions.
Q&A: MIT SHASS and the future of education in the age of AI
As the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences marks 75 years, Dean Agustín Rayo reflects on how AI is reshaping higher education and why SHASS disciplines continue to be central to MIT’s mission.
Apple’s Mac Mini 2026: New Leak Teases M5 Upgrade, Release Timeline
A new Mac mini leak points to an M5 upgrade in 2026 as Apple faces high-end stock shortages and growing questions over memory supply. The post Apple’s Mac Mini 2026: New Leak Teases M5 Upgrade, Release Timeline appeared first on TechRepublic.
GrafanaGhost: The AI That Leaked Everything Without Being Hacked
A newly disclosed vulnerability reveals how AI assistants can become invisible channels for data exfiltration — and why security enforcement must shift to the data layer. The post GrafanaGhost: The AI That Leaked Everything Without Being Hacked appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Eyes Vietnam for $4B Semiconductor Packaging Project
Samsung is reportedly considering a $4 billion chip packaging and testing project in Vietnam, deepening the country’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain. The post Samsung Eyes Vietnam for $4B Semiconductor Packaging Project appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alibaba Launches AI Data Center Powered by 10,000 Homegrown Chips
Alibaba launches a new AI data center powered by 10,000 homegrown chips, signaling a major push toward self-reliance amid US export restrictions. The post Alibaba Launches AI Data Center Powered by 10,000 Homegrown Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Brings NotebookLM to Gemini for Easy Project Organization
Google is rolling out notebooks in Gemini, giving users a new way to organize chats, files, and instructions into AI-powered project hubs. The post Google Brings NotebookLM to Gemini for Easy Project Organization appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from April 6–10. The post AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
A philosophy of work
As the NC Ethics of Technology Postdoctoral Fellow, Michal Masny is advancing dialogue, teaching, and research into the social and ethical dimensions of new computing technologies.
GoPro Is Cutting Nearly a Quarter of Its Workforce (and AI Isn’t the Reason)
GoPro is cutting nearly 23% of its workforce amid declining revenue, signaling a cost-cutting shift… not AI-driven layoffs like others. The post GoPro Is Cutting Nearly a Quarter of Its Workforce (and AI Isn’t the Reason) appeared first on TechRepublic.
New technique makes AI models leaner and faster while they’re still learning
Researchers use control theory to shed unnecessary complexity from AI models during training, cutting compute costs without sacrificing performance.
Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle
NWN launches an AI-powered security platform to tackle tool sprawl, alert fatigue, and modern cyber threats in the era of agentic enterprises. The post Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle appeared first on TechRepublic.
10 ChatGPT AI Prompts L1 SOC Analysts Can Use in Their Daily Work
Discover 10 practical ChatGPT prompts SOC analysts can use to speed up triage, analyze threats, improve documentation, and enhance incident response workflows. The post 10 ChatGPT AI Prompts L1 SOC Analysts Can Use in Their Daily Work appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Is Slashing 16,000 Jobs a Month in the US (Gen Z Hit the Hardest)
Goldman Sachs research suggests AI is erasing 16,000 US jobs per month, with entry-level workers and women facing the sharpest early impact. The post AI Is Slashing 16,000 Jobs a Month in the US (Gen Z Hit the Hardest) appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Photos Adds One-Tap ‘AI Enhance’ Tool, Video Speed Controls
Google Photos is rolling out a one-tap AI Enhance button and new Android video playback speed controls, giving users faster ways to edit photos and videos. The post Google Photos Adds One-Tap ‘AI Enhance’ Tool, Video Speed Controls appeared first on TechRepublic.
Utah Lets an AI Chatbot Renew Some Psychiatric Prescriptions in New Pilot
Utah’s latest AI health pilot does not let a bot diagnose or start treatment. It does let one renew a narrow set of psychiatric meds under a tightly staged review process. The post Utah Lets an AI Chatbot Renew Some Psychiatric Prescriptions in New Pilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
Sixteen new START.nano companies are developing hard-tech solutions with the support of MIT.nano
Startup accelerator program grows to over 30 companies, almost half of them with MIT pedigrees.
Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security
Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance improvements. The post Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure
The FCC is considering tighter restrictions on Chinese telecom and surveillance equipment, a move that could reshape US data center and AI infrastructure. The post Trump Eyes Sweeping Expansion of China Tech Ban Across Critical Infrastructure appeared first on TechRepublic.
