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Claude AI Goes Down Again As Outages Pile Up
Claude AI outages drag on as Anthropic battles repeated errors over multiple days, worrying enterprise users about reliability. The post Claude AI Goes Down Again As Outages Pile Up appeared first on TechRepublic.
A $20 Private AI Tool Makes Analyzing Spreadsheets Much Easier
Your Data Assistant is a local data analysis tool for spreadsheets that lets you talk directly to the data. The post A $20 Private AI Tool Makes Analyzing Spreadsheets Much Easier appeared first on TechRepublic.
Helping data centers deliver higher performance with less hardware
Researchers developed a system that intelligently balances workloads to improve the efficiency of flash storage hardware in a data center.
Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After LiteLLM-Linked Data Breach
A poisoned LiteLLM update hit Mercor, and Meta pulled the brake. The breach is now a warning flare for AI vendors built on open-source plumbing. The post Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After LiteLLM-Linked Data Breach appeared first on TechRepublic.
China Says Military-Grade Infrared Chips Could Cost 99% Less
China says a new process could cut military-grade infrared chip costs by up to 99%, opening use in cars, factories, and consumer devices. The post China Says Military-Grade Infrared Chips Could Cost 99% Less appeared first on TechRepublic.
This $85 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools
Instead of bouncing between AI tools, this platform puts models, file features, and creative tools together. The post This $85 AI Assistant Aims to Consolidate Your Daily Work Tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI breakthrough cuts energy use by 100x while boosting accuracy
AI is consuming staggering amounts of energy—already over 10% of U.S. electricity—and the demand is only accelerating. Now, researchers have unveiled a radically more efficient approach that could slash AI energy use by up to 100× while actually improving accuracy. By combining neural networks with human-like symbolic reasoning, their system helps robots think more logically instead of relying on brute-force trial and error.
Working to advance the nuclear renaissance
Dean Price, assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, sees a bright future for nuclear power, and believes AI can help us realize that vision.
AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?
Meta, Microsoft, and Google are all betting big on new natural gas power plants to run their AI data centers. They may regret it.
Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade — Here’s What’s New
Google Vids adds AI avatar controls, custom music, and YouTube publishing, positioning itself as a powerful new competitor in AI video creation. The post Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade — Here’s What’s New appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 30–April 3. The post AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Report: Apple Testing AI-Powered ‘Alternative Words’ Feature for iPhone Keyboard
Apple is reportedly testing a smarter iPhone keyboard for iOS 27, with AI-powered word suggestions and improved autocorrect to enhance typing. The post Report: Apple Testing AI-Powered ‘Alternative Words’ Feature for iPhone Keyboard appeared first on TechRepublic.
Evaluating the ethics of autonomous systems
MIT researchers developed a testing framework that pinpoints situations where AI decision-support systems are not treating people and communities fairly.
Iran Threatens to Attack Apple, Google, and Other US Tech Firms in Middle East
Iran has threatened multiple US tech giants in the Middle East, escalating tensions and raising fears of AI-driven warfare turning physical. The post Iran Threatens to Attack Apple, Google, and Other US Tech Firms in Middle East appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27
Apple is testing a Siri upgrade for iOS 27 that could handle multiple requests in a single command, as part of its broader overhaul of the assistant. The post Apple Prepares Siri for Multi-Step AI Requests in iOS 27 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Warns Quantum Computers Could Crack Crypto Sooner Than Expected
Google warns that quantum computers could break crypto sooner than expected, heightening the urgency for post-quantum security across blockchain networks. The post Google Warns Quantum Computers Could Crack Crypto Sooner Than Expected appeared first on TechRepublic.
Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion
Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as investor concerns grow over its $500 billion AI data center push, raising questions about risk, strategy, and long-term returns. The post Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.
Preview tool helps makers visualize 3D-printed objects
By quickly generating aesthetically accurate previews of fabricated objects, the VisiPrint system could make prototyping faster and less wasteful.
8 Gemini AI Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits
These eight Google Gemini AI prompts transform ordinary photos into polished portraits for LinkedIn, personal branding, family photos, and more. The post 8 Gemini AI Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits appeared first on TechRepublic.
New North Korean AI Hiring Scheme Targets US Companies
North Korean operatives are using AI-generated resumes and stolen identities to infiltrate US companies, turning hiring pipelines into a new attack vector. The post New North Korean AI Hiring Scheme Targets US Companies appeared first on TechRepublic.
