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New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking Credentials
LayerX found that BioShocking could trick AI browsers into leaking credentials by disguising malicious prompts as game rules. The post New BioShocking Attack Tricks AI Browsers Into Leaking Credentials appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Reportedly Plans Thousands of Layoffs Amid Cost-Cutting Push
Microsoft is reportedly preparing thousands of job cuts as AI spending rises, with sales, consulting, and Xbox among the areas expected to be affected. The post Microsoft Reportedly Plans Thousands of Layoffs Amid Cost-Cutting Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Warns: Fake Perplexity Extension Abused Chrome Search Features
Microsoft found a fake Perplexity AI Chrome extension that rerouted searches through attacker servers. Here’s what users should check now. The post Microsoft Warns: Fake Perplexity Extension Abused Chrome Search Features appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT in the media: Innovating and educating for the next 250 years of America
During a "Washington Post Live" panel discussion with ASU President Michael Crow, President Sally Kornbluth explored how universities are preparing the next generation of scientists to lead in America’s rapidly changing technological landscape.
The SpaceX Milestones That Built Elon Musk’s $2T Rocket Empire
Explore the biggest milestones in SpaceX history, from Falcon 1 and reusable rockets to Starlink, Starship, NASA missions, and the company's landmark 2026 IPO. The post The SpaceX Milestones That Built Elon Musk’s $2T Rocket Empire appeared first on TechRepublic.
Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model
Claude Sonnet 5 brings stronger agentic AI features, lower pricing, and updated safety protections. Here's what IT leaders need to know. The post Claude Sonnet 5: Everything to Know About Anthropic’s New Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile
Cursor launched a public beta for iPhone and iPad that lets paid subscribers run, monitor, and review AI coding agents on mobile devices. The post SpaceX’s Cursor: New iPhone App Brings AI Coding Agents to Mobile appeared first on TechRepublic.
Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI
Anthropic has launched Claude Tag for Slack users at a moment when Australian enterprises are among the world's most active users of both tools. The post Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesia
Firmus Technologies plans a 360MW Nvidia-powered AI data center in Batam, Indonesia, as APAC demand for AI compute capacity grows. The post Firmus Plans 360MW Nvidia AI Data Center in Indonesia appeared first on TechRepublic.
Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?
Computer scientist Phillip Isola cuts through the hype to explain how AI agents work and what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology.
iPhone Security Fixes May Arrive Sooner as AI Speeds Up Threats
Apple is releasing some iPhone security fixes earlier as AI raises concerns about faster cyberattacks and shorter patch windows. The post iPhone Security Fixes May Arrive Sooner as AI Speeds Up Threats appeared first on TechRepublic.
Ford Brings Back Veteran Engineers After AI Quality Setback
Ford rehired veteran engineers after AI quality systems fell short, showing why expert oversight still matters in high-stakes automation. The post Ford Brings Back Veteran Engineers After AI Quality Setback appeared first on TechRepublic.
China’s LineShine Tops Supercomputer List Despite AI Benchmark Gap
China’s LineShine debuted as the world’s fastest supercomputer on TOP500, but mixed-precision benchmark results complicate its AI performance claim. The post China’s LineShine Tops Supercomputer List Despite AI Benchmark Gap appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft’s Biggest Hardware Releases of 2026 So Far: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and More
Microsoft’s biggest hardware releases of 2026 include new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro business models, lower-cost Surface configurations, and Project Solara. The post Microsoft’s Biggest Hardware Releases of 2026 So Far: Surface Laptop, Surface Pro, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
Inaugural MIT Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students
Associate Professor Anna Huang delivers the keynote address, “In Search of Human-AI Resonance,” to a capacity crowd.
Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program’s initial students
Associate Professor Anna Huang delivers the keynote address, “In Search of Human-AI Resonance,” to a capacity crowd.
3 Questions: Beyond data-driven aesthetics
In a new Keller Gallery exhibition, Alexandros Haridis SM ’17, PhD ’22 traces centuries of ideas about aesthetic judgment and explores how design can make complex computational systems visible.
AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns
AI has given cybercriminals a big advantage in attacking organizations, which they are using to go after weaknesses on edge devices The post AI-Driven Identity Attacks Are Surging, PwC Warns appeared first on TechRepublic.
North Korea-Linked macOS Malware Uses Prompt Injection to Evade AI Analysis
SentinelOne says macOS.Gaslight uses prompt injection to mislead AI-based malware analysis, steal data, and use Telegram for C2. The post North Korea-Linked macOS Malware Uses Prompt Injection to Evade AI Analysis appeared first on TechRepublic.
Italy Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Hike Tied to Copilot
Italy probes Microsoft 365 pricing after Copilot AI rollout, raising questions over renewals, non-AI options, and user choice in EMEA. The post Italy Investigates Microsoft 365 Price Hike Tied to Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
