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Trump Weighs Tariffs to Force 1:1 US Chip Output
White House weighs tariffs tied to a 1:1 balance between US-made and imported chips, aiming to cut foreign reliance and test Trump’s truce with tech. The post Trump Weighs Tariffs to Force 1:1 US Chip Output appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple is Using a ChatGPT-Like Bot to Test Potential Siri Upgrades
The bot, codenamed Veritas, allows Apple developers to test the fundamentals of what could become the next-generation Siri AI, as reported by Bloomberg. The post Apple is Using a ChatGPT-Like Bot to Test Potential Siri Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk vs OpenAI and Sam Altman: Timeline of Partnership Turned Rivalry
Since co-founding OpenAI, Sam Altman and Elon Musk have been at the heart of high-profile lawsuits, with the fate of the ChatGPT factory in between. The post Elon Musk vs OpenAI and Sam Altman: Timeline of Partnership Turned Rivalry appeared first on TechRepublic.
Green Coding: Fastly Unveils Dashboard for Tracking Its Own Sustainability
Fastly’s new dashboard helps developers track code’s carbon footprint as 77% adopt green coding, balancing AI’s energy demands with sustainability. The post Green Coding: Fastly Unveils Dashboard for Tracking Its Own Sustainability appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple, Intel Discuss Investment as Tech Alliances Reshuffle
Apple could join Nvidia and the U.S. government in shoring up Intel. The talks are reportedly in very early stages. The post Apple, Intel Discuss Investment as Tech Alliances Reshuffle appeared first on TechRepublic.
Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X2 Chips Offer ‘Legendary Leaps in Performance’
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and X2 Elite for Windows PCs, with 75% faster CPU, 80 TOPS NPU, and multi-day battery. The devices are expected in 1H 2026. The post Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon X2 Chips Offer ‘Legendary Leaps in Performance’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Tech Secretary’s Adviser: AI Companies Will Never Have to Compensate Creatives
Kirsty Innes made the statement on X in February, but has since deleted it. The post UK Tech Secretary’s Adviser: AI Companies Will Never Have to Compensate Creatives appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Releases Data Commons MCP Server to Supercharge AI Agents
Google’s Data Commons MCP Server lets AI agents query public datasets via ADK and Gemini to cut hallucinations and deliver verifiable answers. The post Google Releases Data Commons MCP Server to Supercharge AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic’s Claude Models Are Now Available in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Opus 4.1 can be used in Microsoft’s Researcher Agent and, along with Sonnet 4, in Copilot Studio. The post Anthropic’s Claude Models Are Now Available in Microsoft 365 Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI system learns from many types of scientific information and runs experiments to discover new materials
The new “CRESt” platform could help find solutions to real-world energy problems that have plagued the materials science and engineering community for decades.
Microsoft Unveils Microfluidic Cooling Breakthrough to Tame Overheating AI Chips
Microsoft tests microfluidic cooling that removes heat three times better than cold plates, reducing GPU spikes and lowering energy consumption in AI data centers. The post Microsoft Unveils Microfluidic Cooling Breakthrough to Tame Overheating AI Chips appeared first on TechRepublic.
New AI system could accelerate clinical research
By enabling rapid annotation of areas of interest in medical images, the tool can help scientists study new treatments or map disease progression.
Proofpoint’s New Agentic AI Cybersecurity Solutions Address 4 Key Challenges
Proofpoint expands human-centric security to protect AI agents, safeguarding collaboration points and shared data in the agentic workspace. The post Proofpoint’s New Agentic AI Cybersecurity Solutions Address 4 Key Challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI and SAP to Launch ‘OpenAI for Germany’ Public-Sector AI in 2026
OpenAI for Germany will offer public sector tools and expansions of existing SAP cloud services. The post OpenAI and SAP to Launch ‘OpenAI for Germany’ Public-Sector AI in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI and SAP to Launch OpenAI for Germany Public-Sector AI in 2026
OpenAI for Germany will offer public sector tools and expansions of existing SAP cloud services. The post OpenAI and SAP to Launch OpenAI for Germany Public-Sector AI in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
New AI Data ‘Universal Translator’ From Salesforce, Snowflake, Others
Applications are open for the Open Semantic Interchange industry initiative. The post New AI Data ‘Universal Translator’ From Salesforce, Snowflake, Others appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Expands Stargate With Five New Data Centers Across the US
The new sites bring the project’s total capacity to nearly 7 GW. The post OpenAI Expands Stargate With Five New Data Centers Across the US appeared first on TechRepublic.
Improving the workplace of the future
Economics doctoral student Whitney Zhang investigates how technologies and organizational decisions shape labor markets.
Meta’s New Super PAC Aims to Curb States’ AI Regulation Efforts
The American Technology Excellence Project, Meta’s super PAC, will have tens of millions to spend on candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties. The post Meta’s New Super PAC Aims to Curb States’ AI Regulation Efforts appeared first on TechRepublic.
Huawei Touts ’62 Times Quicker’ AI Chips to Overwhelm Nvidia
Huawei unveiled a three-year plan to rival Nvidia in AI chips, touting SuperPods that link thousands of Ascend processors with 62x faster data speeds. The post Huawei Touts ’62 Times Quicker’ AI Chips to Overwhelm Nvidia appeared first on TechRepublic.
