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AI maps how a new antibiotic targets gut bacteria
MIT CSAIL and McMaster researchers used a generative AI model to reveal how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic attacks disease-causing bacteria, speeding up a process that normally takes years.
New Playbook Offers Guidelines on Advancing Transformative Responsible AI
The World Economic Forum and Accenture offer a practical roadmap for organizations to leverage responsible AI into a competitive advantage. The post New Playbook Offers Guidelines on Advancing Transformative Responsible AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
IBM Releases Open-Source Granite 4.0 Generative AI
Small Granite 4.0 models are available today, with ‘thinking,’ medium, and nano variants releasing later this year. The post IBM Releases Open-Source Granite 4.0 Generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle
Microsoft 365 Premium subscription bundles Copilot AI and Office apps for $19.99/month. It replaces Copilot Pro and offers a secure way to use AI at work. The post Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship welcomes Ana Bakshi as new executive director
Bakshi will help shape and scale entrepreneurship education and platform at MIT.
Microsoft Launches Security Store to Unify AI-Powered Defense Tools
Developers can sell security solutions and agents that work with Microsoft security products, including the Copilot AI. The post Microsoft Launches Security Store to Unify AI-Powered Defense Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
Lincoln Lab unveils the most powerful AI supercomputer at any US university
Optimized for generative AI, TX-GAIN is driving innovation in biodefense, materials discovery, cybersecurity, and other areas of research and development.
Microsoft Announces Major Reorganization to Navigate ‘Tectonic AI Platform Shift’
Microsoft is overhauling its business to speed AI growth by uniting sales, marketing, and operations under Judson Althoff to tighten execution and feedback. The post Microsoft Announces Major Reorganization to Navigate ‘Tectonic AI Platform Shift’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Creatives Should Back AI Training at Home for Fair Compensation, Says Law Professor
UK copyright law blocks AI training, but Dr Andres Guadamuz says reform could give creatives both compensation opportunities and control. The post UK Creatives Should Back AI Training at Home for Fair Compensation, Says Law Professor appeared first on TechRepublic.
DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchers
The US Commerce Chief has also issued a warning about DeepSeek that reliance on those AI models is "dangerous and shortsighted." The post DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktop
This new ransomware detection is available in beta in Google Drive for desktop on Windows or macOS, with a general release expected by the end of the year. The post Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktop appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Partners With Korea’s Samsung, SK Hynix on Stargate, Memory Chips, More
The wide-ranging deal includes DRAM, services, construction, and more customers for ChatGPT. The planned infrastructure could include floating data centers. The post OpenAI Partners With Korea’s Samsung, SK Hynix on Stargate, Memory Chips, More appeared first on TechRepublic.
DOLPHIN AI uncovers hundreds of invisible cancer markers
A new AI tool called DOLPHIN exposes hidden genetic markers inside single cells, enabling earlier detection and more precise treatment choices. It also sets the stage for building virtual models of cells to simulate disease and drug responses.
Princeton’s AI reveals what fusion sensors can’t see
A powerful new AI tool called Diag2Diag is revolutionizing fusion research by filling in missing plasma data with synthetic yet highly detailed information. Developed by Princeton scientists and international collaborators, this system uses sensor input to predict readings other diagnostics can’t capture, especially in the crucial plasma edge region where stability determines performance. By reducing reliance on bulky hardware, it promises to make future fusion reactors more compact, affordable, and reliable.
Meta Inks $14.2B AI Infrastructure Deal With CoreWeave
CoreWeave is diversifying away from Microsoft, which was responsible for 71% of its revenue in Q2. The post Meta Inks $14.2B AI Infrastructure Deal With CoreWeave appeared first on TechRepublic.
Within Copilot AI’s Chat Window, Create Word Documents and Excel Sheets Now
Copilot AI's Agent Mode in Word and for Excel is available to subscribers who sign up for Microsoft's Frontier program. The post Within Copilot AI’s Chat Window, Create Word Documents and Excel Sheets Now appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon’s New Hardware Includes Alexa+ With ‘Agentic Capabilities’
Amazon recently wrapped up its fall 2025 hardware event, which included a deeper look at Alexa+, the new Amazon Echo, a redesigned Kindle Scribe, and more. The post Amazon’s New Hardware Includes Alexa+ With ‘Agentic Capabilities’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Responding to the climate impact of generative AI
Explosive growth of AI data centers is expected to increase greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers are now seeking solutions to reduce these environmental harms.
Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt
Trend Micro reveals that RepairIt "contradicted its privacy policy by collecting, storing, and, due to weak Development, Security, and Operations practices, inadvertently leaking private user data." The post Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 Can Code Autonomously for 30+ Hours
Anthropic may be using its specialization in coding and STEM as a differentiator in the buzzy frontier model market. The post Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 Can Code Autonomously for 30+ Hours appeared first on TechRepublic.
