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SoftBank Plans €75B AI Data Center Buildout in France
SoftBank plans to build 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, but the first phase will not arrive until 2031. The post SoftBank Plans €75B AI Data Center Buildout in France appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia, Microsoft Launch RTX Spark PCs for AI Agents
Nvidia and Microsoft unveiled RTX Spark Windows PCs built for local AI agents, with systems expected from major PC makers this fall. The post Nvidia, Microsoft Launch RTX Spark PCs for AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.
Acer’s New $699 Laptop Is a Budget-Friendly Swing at Apple’s MacBook Neo
Acer’s Swift Air 14 starts at $699 with Intel Core Series 3 chips, AI features, long battery claims, and an ultraportable design. The post Acer’s New $699 Laptop Is a Budget-Friendly Swing at Apple’s MacBook Neo appeared first on TechRepublic.
The forgotten organ that could predict how long you live
A long-overlooked organ may hold surprising clues to healthy aging and cancer survival. Researchers at Mass General Brigham used AI to analyze CT scans from tens of thousands of adults and found that people with healthier thymuses—a small immune-system organ once thought to become largely irrelevant after childhood—lived longer and had substantially lower risks of heart disease, cancer, and death.
Major AI Models Consistently Break EU Regulations, Study Shows
Major AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google routinely fail EU GDPR and AI Act compliance, a new study reveals. Discover the enterprise risks. The post Major AI Models Consistently Break EU Regulations, Study Shows appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Eases Gemini Usage Limits After Complaints
Google adjusted Gemini usage limits after complaints, adding Pro quota caps, free Flash-Lite prompts, and clearer usage reporting. The post Google Eases Gemini Usage Limits After Complaints appeared first on TechRepublic.
Stanford quantum computing breakthrough uses twisted light to work without extreme cooling
A new room-temperature quantum device uses twisted light to entangle photons and electrons, overcoming one of the biggest hurdles in quantum technology. The breakthrough could pave the way for smaller, cheaper quantum systems with applications ranging from secure communications to future AI and computing platforms.
AI Data Centers Now Account for 17% of Australia’s Private Investment
Australia’s AI data center boom drove private investment sharply higher, even as weaker household spending exposed a widening economic split. The post AI Data Centers Now Account for 17% of Australia’s Private Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.
iOS 27 Rumor: Siri Could Become Apple’s Answer to ChatGPT
iOS 27 could bring a rebuilt Siri, Dynamic Island AI search, chatbot-style tools, and deeper AI features across iPhone apps. The post iOS 27 Rumor: Siri Could Become Apple’s Answer to ChatGPT appeared first on TechRepublic.
Top 5 Prompt Engineering Certifications That Are Worth Taking (2026)
These prompt engineering courses can help you refine and structure natural language requests to get the most out of generative AI. The post Top 5 Prompt Engineering Certifications That Are Worth Taking (2026) appeared first on TechRepublic.
Media Advisory: MIT to establish regional quantum hub
With $25 million investment from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MIT to build a new shared-use facility to serve as a statewide quantum toolbox.
Meta Adds Paid Subscription Tiers Across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
Meta is launching paid tiers for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp while testing new AI, creator, and business subscriptions. The post Meta Adds Paid Subscription Tiers Across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 AI Prompts That Can Restore Old Photos in Seconds
Learn six AI prompts for restoring, colorizing, sharpening, and repairing old photos using ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or similar image tools. The post 6 AI Prompts That Can Restore Old Photos in Seconds appeared first on TechRepublic.
Why ‘Vertical AI’ is the Practical Future for Most Companies
Supio’s legal AI platform shows why vertical AI built on trusted data and specific workflows may matter more than generic enterprise chatbots. The post Why ‘Vertical AI’ is the Practical Future for Most Companies appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google AI Studio Cheat Sheet: Features, Pricing, and More
Google AI Studio lets users test Gemini models, build apps, generate media, and export code. Here’s what it does, costs, and where it falls short. The post Google AI Studio Cheat Sheet: Features, Pricing, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Next AI Security Failure May Start With a Trusted Assistant
AI coding tool flaws highlight the need for data-layer governance, access controls, encryption, and audit logs for AI agents. The post The Next AI Security Failure May Start With a Trusted Assistant appeared first on TechRepublic.
SK Hynix Tops $1 Trillion Valuation as AI Memory Boom Reshapes Chip Market
SK Hynix crossed a $1 trillion valuation as AI data center demand drives memory chip prices higher and reshapes the semiconductor market. The post SK Hynix Tops $1 Trillion Valuation as AI Memory Boom Reshapes Chip Market appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Layoffs Leave Employees Wary Despite Zuckerberg’s Reassurance
Meta employees are questioning Mark Zuckerberg’s pledge to avoid more company-wide layoffs this year as the company restructures around AI. The post Meta Layoffs Leave Employees Wary Despite Zuckerberg’s Reassurance appeared first on TechRepublic.
Future-Proof Your Career With a $15 AI Fundamentals Course
This AI course helps beginners build in-demand workplace skills. The post Future-Proof Your Career With a $15 AI Fundamentals Course appeared first on TechRepublic.
Inside China’s Push to Build an Army of AI-Powered Combat Robots
China’s missile-armed robot dogs and humanoid systems point to a new phase in military robotics, raising questions about AI warfare. The post Inside China’s Push to Build an Army of AI-Powered Combat Robots appeared first on TechRepublic.
