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Personalization features can make LLMs more agreeable
The context of long-term conversations can cause an LLM to begin mirroring the user’s viewpoints, possibly reducing accuracy or creating a virtual echo-chamber.
Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 as Default Model for Free and Paid Users
Anthropic rolls out Claude Sonnet 4.6 as its new default model, bringing stronger reasoning and coding power to free and paid users alike. The post Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 as Default Model for Free and Paid Users appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft’s $50B Plan to Close the Global AI Divide
Microsoft plans to invest $50 billion by 2030 to expand AI infrastructure, connectivity, and skills across the Global South, citing widening adoption gaps. The post Microsoft’s $50B Plan to Close the Global AI Divide appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore’s AI ROI Reality: High Spend, Hard Returns
Singapore enterprises are investing heavily in AI, but returns remain uneven. Here’s why governance, cost control and capacity matter more than headcount cuts. The post Singapore’s AI ROI Reality: High Spend, Hard Returns appeared first on TechRepublic.
India Hits 100M Weekly ChatGPT Users, Becoming OpenAI’s Second-Largest Market
Sam Altman says India has reached 100 million weekly ChatGPT users, making it ChatGPT’s second-largest market after the U.S., driven by student adoption. The post India Hits 100M Weekly ChatGPT Users, Becoming OpenAI’s Second-Largest Market appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon’s Ring Cuts Ties With Flock Safety Amid Consumer Surveillance Backlash
Amazon ends Ring’s planned Flock Safety integration after Super Bowl backlash, reigniting debate over surveillance technology and consumer privacy. The post Amazon’s Ring Cuts Ties With Flock Safety Amid Consumer Surveillance Backlash appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Brings AI Power to the Budget Tier
Samsung unveils the Galaxy A07 5G with Gemini AI, a 6,000mAh battery, 120Hz display, and six years of updates, bringing AI to budget users. The post Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Brings AI Power to the Budget Tier appeared first on TechRepublic.
Viral AI Caricatures Highlight Shadow AI Dangers
A viral AI caricature trend may be exposing sensitive enterprise data, fueling shadow AI risks, social engineering attacks, and LLM account compromise. The post Viral AI Caricatures Highlight Shadow AI Dangers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Daily Tech Insider Maps the AI Arms Race From Silicon Valley to the Moon
Feb. 9–13 recap: If money talks, Big Tech just screamed, flinging cash, satellites, and ads into orbit while safety staff grabbed parachutes. The post Daily Tech Insider Maps the AI Arms Race From Silicon Valley to the Moon appeared first on TechRepublic.
Ransomware Groups Claimed 2,000 Attacks in Just Three Months
Ransomware attacks surged 52% in 2025, with supply chain breaches nearly doubling as groups like Qilin drive record monthly incidents worldwide. The post Ransomware Groups Claimed 2,000 Attacks in Just Three Months appeared first on TechRepublic.
New iOS 27 Rumors Hint at Big Changes for Your iPhone
MacRumors reports iOS 27 could bring a chatbot-style Siri, Apple Intelligence in more apps, 5G satellite features, and a stability-first release. The post New iOS 27 Rumors Hint at Big Changes for Your iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Taps Cerebras for GPT-5.3 Codex Spark in Bid to Loosen Nvidia’s Grip
OpenAI launches GPT-5.3 Codex Spark powered by Cerebras chips, signaling a shift from Nvidia reliance and intensifying the AI infrastructure race. The post OpenAI Taps Cerebras for GPT-5.3 Codex Spark in Bid to Loosen Nvidia’s Grip appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk Pivots to the Moon, Calls It the Fastest Path to Saving Civilization
Elon Musk shifts SpaceX’s focus from Mars to building a self-growing city on the moon, citing speed, strategy, and rising competition from China. The post Elon Musk Pivots to the Moon, Calls It the Fastest Path to Saving Civilization appeared first on TechRepublic.
New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty
Project AI Evidence will connect governments, tech companies, and nonprofits with world-class economists at MIT and across J-PAL's global network to evaluate and improve AI solutions.
Apple’s macOS 26.3 Is Here, Laying the Groundwork for M5 Macs
Apple releases macOS 26.3 with security fixes and system optimizations, laying the groundwork for M5 Macs, Siri upgrades, and possible EU changes. The post Apple’s macOS 26.3 Is Here, Laying the Groundwork for M5 Macs appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 Fun Questions That Make Google Photos Feel Like Magic
Google shares example questions to try with the new Ask button in Google Photos, powered by Gemini AI models. The post 6 Fun Questions That Make Google Photos Feel Like Magic appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Engineers Revolt Over AI Tool Restrictions
Amazon’s internal push for Kiro is fueling backlash from engineers who want broader Claude Code access. The post Amazon Engineers Revolt Over AI Tool Restrictions appeared first on TechRepublic.
Has AI Reduced Labour Costs in Australia?
Has AI reduced labour costs in Australia? Why adoption isn’t enough — and how CIOs should pressure-test AI ROI in 2026. The post Has AI Reduced Labour Costs in Australia? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Accelerating science with AI and simulations
Associate Professor Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli has spent his career applying AI to improve scientific discovery. Now he believes we are at an inflection point.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Expected to Drop This Month
Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2026 for Feb. 25, where the Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut with new AI features, updated chips, and design changes. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Expected to Drop This Month appeared first on TechRepublic.
