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Robots Rise, Humans Fall: Amazon Cuts Robotics Staff Amid Automation Push
Amazon cut at least 100 white-collar jobs in its robotics division as it continues restructuring, even while expanding its warehouse robot fleet and AI spending. The post Robots Rise, Humans Fall: Amazon Cuts Robotics Staff Amid Automation Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
X Tests Ad Format That Turns Product Mentions Into Shopping Prompts
X is testing a new ad format that adds shopping prompts beneath product mentions, opening a new revenue path while raising fresh questions about user trust. The post X Tests Ad Format That Turns Product Mentions Into Shopping Prompts appeared first on TechRepublic.
Veeam’s ‘Agent Commander’: Bringing Guardrails and Resilience to the Wild West of AI
Veeam’s Agent Commander turns backup into an AI-era command center, giving enterprises the guardrails, visibility, and precision “undo” they need to safely scale autonomous agents. The post Veeam’s ‘Agent Commander’: Bringing Guardrails and Resilience to the Wild West of AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple’s Rumored Smart ‘HomePad’ Gets a New Release Timeline
Apple’s rumored HomePad could launch later this year, with leaks pointing to a seven-inch display, A18 chip, and deep Siri integration. The post Apple’s Rumored Smart ‘HomePad’ Gets a New Release Timeline appeared first on TechRepublic.
Improving AI models’ ability to explain their predictions
A new approach could help users know whether to trust a model’s predictions in safety-critical applications like health care and autonomous driving.
Oracle Reportedly Planning Thousands of Job Cuts Amid Massive AI Spending
Oracle is reportedly planning thousands of layoffs as it pours billions into AI data centers, raising investor concerns over costs and long-term cash flow. The post Oracle Reportedly Planning Thousands of Job Cuts Amid Massive AI Spending appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Wins First US Reactor Construction Permit in Nearly a Decade
Bill Gates-backed TerraPower won the first US reactor construction grant in nearly a decade, as AI-driven data center demand is reviving interest in nuclear power. The post Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Wins First US Reactor Construction Permit in Nearly a Decade appeared first on TechRepublic.
BYD’s EV Charging Breakthrough Still Depends on BYD’s Own Network
BYD has shown that ultra-fast EV charging is possible, but the five-minute claim relies on its own vehicle platform and high-power charging network. The post BYD’s EV Charging Breakthrough Still Depends on BYD’s Own Network appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 2–6. The post AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Lawyers warn over ChatGPT-generated workplace claims in Australia
Australian lawyers warn workers against relying on ChatGPT to draft workplace claims as AI-generated submissions raise accuracy concerns at the Fair Work Commission. The post Lawyers warn over ChatGPT-generated workplace claims in Australia appeared first on TechRepublic.
Recruiters Follow AI’s Biased Hiring Recommendations 90% of the Time, Research Says
The human in the loop was supposed to be the safeguard. These studies suggest the loop itself needs a redesign. The post Recruiters Follow AI’s Biased Hiring Recommendations 90% of the Time, Research Says appeared first on TechRepublic.
AWS Launches Amazon Connect Health for AI-Powered Healthcare Administration
Amazon is pushing deeper into healthcare AI with a new platform aimed at scheduling, documentation, coding, and other time-consuming administrative workflows. The post AWS Launches Amazon Connect Health for AI-Powered Healthcare Administration appeared first on TechRepublic.
The law is catching up to your AI screening tools
The legal bill for AI candidate screening is arriving, and it's addressed to employers—not vendors. The post The law is catching up to your AI screening tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI-optimization is exposing HR’s operational blind spots
When workflows speed up, outdated systems start to show their age. The post AI-optimization is exposing HR’s operational blind spots appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI improves efficiency, but is there a cultural cost?
Without guardrails in place, the daily experiences that create company culture start to change when efficiency becomes the northstar. The post AI improves efficiency, but is there a cultural cost? appeared first on TechRepublic.
The 10 Tech Jobs Growing Fastest in 2026 (and the Skills They Require)
LinkedIn’s latest report highlights the 10 fastest-growing tech jobs in 2026, including AI engineers, consultants, and data center technicians. The post The 10 Tech Jobs Growing Fastest in 2026 (and the Skills They Require) appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Launches Codex Desktop App for Windows, Bringing AI Coding Agents to PC Developers
OpenAI has released its Codex desktop app for Windows, adding a native sandbox and PowerShell support, enabling developers to run parallel coding agents. The post OpenAI Launches Codex Desktop App for Windows, Bringing AI Coding Agents to PC Developers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic CEO Calls OpenAI’s Military Messaging ‘Straight Up Lies’
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is openly challenging how OpenAI describes its defense work, sharpening the debate over what AI “guardrails” really mean. The post Anthropic CEO Calls OpenAI’s Military Messaging ‘Straight Up Lies’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Ocean May Be the Next Home for AI Data Centers
Aikido Technologies plans an underwater data center demo off Norway, betting that offshore wind and seawater cooling could ease AI power constraints. The post The Ocean May Be the Next Home for AI Data Centers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Plots Massive Data Centers Across US, Canada
Kevin O’Leary is backing twin Wonder Valley data center campuses in Utah and Alberta, targeting a combined 15 gigawatts of AI-ready power. The post Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Plots Massive Data Centers Across US, Canada appeared first on TechRepublic.
