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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.
5 Things Google’s Nano Banana 2 Lite Reveals About the Future of AI Images
Google’s Nano Banana 2 Lite shows how faster, cheaper AI image generation could reshape creative workflows and business tools. The post 5 Things Google’s Nano Banana 2 Lite Reveals About the Future of AI Images appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Smartwatch Blood Sugar Revolution, Explained
Smartwatches may transform blood sugar tracking, but today’s advances depend on CGMs, AI, and regulated health tech integrations. The post The Smartwatch Blood Sugar Revolution, Explained appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Oversight, Security Flaws, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from June 29–July 2. The post AI Oversight, Security Flaws, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Could Sell AI Compute Capacity as Infrastructure Costs Rise
Meta is reportedly exploring a cloud business to sell excess AI compute, potentially offsetting data center costs and challenging neocloud providers. The post Meta Could Sell AI Compute Capacity as Infrastructure Costs Rise appeared first on TechRepublic.
New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Foldable iPhone Could Test Apple Buyers
Apple’s reported plans include a redesigned MacBook Pro, a faster iPad Pro, and the first foldable iPhone, with price and supply risks. The post New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Foldable iPhone Could Test Apple Buyers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Getty Scraps $3.7B Shutterstock Merger After UK Curbs
Getty is scrapping its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators required Shutterstock to sell its editorial business. The post Getty Scraps $3.7B Shutterstock Merger After UK Curbs appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Flags MCP Tool Descriptions as Hidden AI Agent Attack Path
Microsoft warns that poisoned MCP tool descriptions can steer AI agents into leaking sensitive data through approved tool calls. The post Microsoft Flags MCP Tool Descriptions as Hidden AI Agent Attack Path appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk Denies SpaceX AI Device Report as Starlink Strategy Questions Grow
Elon Musk denied a report that SpaceX showed investors an AI device prototype, but the Starlink-xAI connection gives IT teams a reason to monitor the platform risk. The post Elon Musk Denies SpaceX AI Device Report as Starlink Strategy Questions Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.
