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Google Is Replacing Gemini Gems With Skills Nov 17 — What Changes Before the Switch

Google begins moving Gemini Gems to skills Nov. 17, with changes to age eligibility, Keep Activity, files, sharing, and supported tools. The post Google Is Replacing Gemini Gems With Skills Nov 17 — What Changes Before the Switch appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI Dots vs. Meta Muse: Two Different Visions for the Future of Personal AI

OpenAI Dots and Meta Muse reveal two approaches to personal AI as agents move beyond prompting toward ongoing work, delegation, and greater autonomy. The post OpenAI Dots vs. Meta Muse: Two Different Visions for the Future of Personal AI appeared first on TechRepublic.

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ChatGPT vs Gemini for Product Recommendations: New Tests Show Where They Differ

ChatGPT changed its top product less often than Gemini in one test, but other studies found both AI shopping tools can still be inconsistent. The post ChatGPT vs Gemini for Product Recommendations: New Tests Show Where They Differ appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI ‘o’ Leak: What We Know About ChatGPT’s Always-On Assistant Before DevDay

OpenAI may be testing an always-on ChatGPT assistant called “o,” with leaked references pointing to possible email functionality and ChatGPT Pro placement. The post OpenAI ‘o’ Leak: What We Know About ChatGPT’s Always-On Assistant Before DevDay appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Meta Wants to Run Your Business With AI — Microsoft and Salesforce Have a New Rival

Meta launches Enterprise Platform, bringing Muse, Business Agent and AI tools to companies as it takes on Microsoft and Salesforce. The post Meta Wants to Run Your Business With AI — Microsoft and Salesforce Have a New Rival appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback Plan: What It Says About the AI Boom

Nvidia adds a record $150 billion to its stock buyback authorization, bringing the remaining total to $235 billion as AI infrastructure revenue surges. The post Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Stock Buyback Plan: What It Says About the AI Boom appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple Smart Glasses Could Arrive in 2027: What We Know So Far

Apple could launch its first smart glasses in late 2027 while exploring a lighter, redesigned Vision headset for 2028 or 2029. The post Apple Smart Glasses Could Arrive in 2027: What We Know So Far appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details

In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations.

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Who we become when we talk to machines

Professor Sherry Turkle’s new book, “Artificial Intimacy,” offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage.

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Nvidia Adds Hardware Monitoring Design to AI Agent Safety Platform

Nvidia adds a Sentry hardware monitoring design to its AI agent safety platform. See what OpenShell offers now and what IT teams still need to verify. The post Nvidia Adds Hardware Monitoring Design to AI Agent Safety Platform appeared first on TechRepublic.

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6 Best AI Meeting Note Takers for 2026: Fathom, Otter, Fireflies and More

Compare six AI meeting note takers for 2026, including Fathom, Fireflies, Otter, Granola, Fellow, and Notta on pricing, free plans, and features. The post 6 Best AI Meeting Note Takers for 2026: Fathom, Otter, Fireflies and More appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Learn Six AI Assistants For $15.99 With This 25-Hour Course Bundle

Six courses cover ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, DeepSeek, and Tabnine AI, all for one $15.99 payment. The post Learn Six AI Assistants For $15.99 With This 25-Hour Course Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Crusoe Walks Away From $1.25B Boom Turbine Deal as AI Power Race Intensifies

Crusoe dropped Boom Supersonic’s $1.25B turbine deal while continuing to secure gas generation, batteries, and grid power for AI data centers. The post Crusoe Walks Away From $1.25B Boom Turbine Deal as AI Power Race Intensifies appeared first on TechRepublic.

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ADB Raises Southeast Asia Growth Forecast as AI Boom Builds, but Gains Are Uneven

ADB lifted Southeast Asia’s growth outlook as AI-linked investment expands, but infrastructure, skills, and costs are creating uneven gains. The post ADB Raises Southeast Asia Growth Forecast as AI Boom Builds, but Gains Are Uneven appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures

MIT engineers have found a way to stabilize the lipid nanoparticles used to deliver RNA vaccines, which could allow the vaccines to be more widely distributed.

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MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma

The PKG Center for Social Impact expands Code.Tulsa experiential learning program.

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NVIDIA Releases Open Viral Protein Dataset and BioNeMo Pipeline

NVIDIA released AI-predicted protein structures for more than 2,800 viruses and an open BioNeMo pipeline to help researchers prepare for future outbreaks. The post NVIDIA Releases Open Viral Protein Dataset and BioNeMo Pipeline appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google, OpenAI, Anthropic Reportedly Plan AI Safety Standards Body

Google, OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly plan an AI safety standards body. See what the proposed testing and audits could mean for enterprise IT buyers. The post Google, OpenAI, Anthropic Reportedly Plan AI Safety Standards Body appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AGIBOT Deploys 300-Plus Robots Across Chinese Theme Park

AGIBOT and Chimelong are deploying more than 300 robots across a Chinese theme park and hotel, testing embodied AI in real commercial operations. The post AGIBOT Deploys 300-Plus Robots Across Chinese Theme Park appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Tests Gemini Calling Feature That Talks to Businesses for You

Google is testing a Gemini feature on Pixel 11 phones that can call businesses, navigate menus, wait on hold and speak with employees for users. The post Google Tests Gemini Calling Feature That Talks to Businesses for You appeared first on TechRepublic.

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