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More Families Take OpenAI to Court Over Alleged ChatGPT-Linked Deaths
Seven new complaints in California accuse OpenAI of releasing a defective, human-like ChatGPT that fostered dependency, mental health crises, and suicides. The post More Families Take OpenAI to Court Over Alleged ChatGPT-Linked Deaths appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Government Commissions Skills Review for AI in Finance
Firms and policymakers must act now to ensure the UK workforce “is equipped to lead the way in digitisation, innovation, and adoption.” The post UK Government Commissions Skills Review for AI in Finance appeared first on TechRepublic.
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI
The Oscar-winning director discussed his new reimagining of “Frankenstein,” and technology — and issued a blunt rejection of AI tools: “I’d rather die.” The post Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT researchers propose a new model for legible, modular software
The coding framework uses modular concepts and simple synchronization rules to make software clearer, safer, and easier for LLMs to generate.
IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus to AI
IBM is cutting thousands of jobs as it pivots toward AI and software. The tech giant’s restructuring highlights a major shift in Big Tech’s new priorities. The post IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus to AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ Aims to Power AI Data Centers from Space
Google’s Project Suncatcher aims to power AI data centers from space using solar satellites — a bold new step in the future of computing and energy. The post Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ Aims to Power AI Data Centers from Space appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial neurons that behave like real brain cells
USC researchers built artificial neurons that replicate real brain processes using ion-based diffusive memristors. These devices emulate how neurons use chemicals to transmit and process signals, offering massive energy and size advantages. The technology may enable brain-like, hardware-based learning systems. It could transform AI into something closer to natural intelligence.
Teaching robots to map large environments
A new approach developed at MIT could help a search-and-rescue robot navigate an unpredictable environment by rapidly generating an accurate map of its surroundings.
This $25 Subscription Will Bring AI Into Your Business
Tap into the power of OpenAI, Meta, Midjourney, and additional powerful AI models with 1min.AI. The post This $25 Subscription Will Bring AI Into Your Business appeared first on TechRepublic.
Zscaler Acquires SPLX for AI Security Boost
The integration introduces something new inside a familiar perimeter, a dedicated AI protection layer within Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform. The post Zscaler Acquires SPLX for AI Security Boost appeared first on TechRepublic.
Rush to Build AI Data Centers Pushes Global Infrastructure to Limits
Research from Turner & Townsend’s 2025–2026 Data Center Construction Cost Index means companies need to pay attention. The post Rush to Build AI Data Centers Pushes Global Infrastructure to Limits appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco and Nvidia Reimagine the Data Center for the AI Era
Cisco and Nvidia are reinventing the data center for the AI era with new hardware, shared blueprints, and a vision for faster, smarter AI infrastructure. The post Cisco and Nvidia Reimagine the Data Center for the AI Era appeared first on TechRepublic.
Canva Unveils a ‘Creative Operating System’ to Power Your Imagination
Canva unveils its Creative Operating System, blending AI, design, and marketing tools into one platform to launch the era of imagination-driven creativity. The post Canva Unveils a ‘Creative Operating System’ to Power Your Imagination appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic and Iceland Unveil National AI Education Pilot
Teachers from every corner of the country — from Reykjavik to the nation’s most remote communities — will gain access to Claude. The post Anthropic and Iceland Unveil National AI Education Pilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
Helping K-12 schools navigate the complex world of AI
MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, led by Associate Professor Justin Reich, is working to help educators by listening to and sharing their stories.
3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems
MIT PhD student and CSAIL researcher Justin Kay describes his work combining AI and computer vision systems to monitor the ecosystems that support our planet.
Nvidia to Supply South Korea With Over 260,000 AI Chips to Fuel AI Ambitions
Nvidia partners with South Korea’s government and tech giants to supply 260,000+ GPUs, fueling the nation’s $10B push to become an AI superpower. The post Nvidia to Supply South Korea With Over 260,000 AI Chips to Fuel AI Ambitions appeared first on TechRepublic.
Michigan Secures ‘The Largest Economic Project in History’ From OpenAI, Oracle
OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital plan a $7B data center campus in Michigan, promising thousands of jobs, DTE-backed power, and a LEED closed-loop design. The post Michigan Secures ‘The Largest Economic Project in History’ From OpenAI, Oracle appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Signs $9.7B Deal With IREN for AI Cloud Expansion
The deal makes Microsoft IREN’s largest customer, with $1.94 billion in annualized revenue expected over the next five years. The post Microsoft Signs $9.7B Deal With IREN for AI Cloud Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump Says the US Will ‘Referee’ Nvidia’s Chip Talks with China
Nvidia’s path back into China remains unclear after Trump–Xi talks, as US export rules and Beijing’s tech controls keep AI chip tensions high. The post Trump Says the US Will ‘Referee’ Nvidia’s Chip Talks with China appeared first on TechRepublic.
