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Google Signs EU AI Content Labeling Code Ahead of AI Act
Google will sign the EU's voluntary AI content labeling code as the bloc prepares to enforce new AI transparency requirements under the AI Act. The post Google Signs EU AI Content Labeling Code Ahead of AI Act appeared first on TechRepublic.
US Threatens Sanctions Over Alleged Chinese AI Model Distillation
The Trump administration is considering sanctions against Chinese AI developers over alleged model distillation, escalating U.S.-China tensions over AI and intellectual property. The post US Threatens Sanctions Over Alleged Chinese AI Model Distillation appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Forms AI Security Alliance as Major Frontier Labs Sit Out
Nvidia’s Open Secure AI Alliance brings major tech and cybersecurity firms together to develop shared protections for enterprise AI agents and systems. The post Nvidia Forms AI Security Alliance as Major Frontier Labs Sit Out appeared first on TechRepublic.
Rumored MacBook Neo With A19 Pro and 12GB Could Expand On-Device AI
Apple is reportedly testing a MacBook Neo with an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of unified memory, but its advanced AI eligibility remains unconfirmed. The post Rumored MacBook Neo With A19 Pro and 12GB Could Expand On-Device AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
House Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Kill Switches for Frontier AI Systems
The AI Kill Switch Act would let DHS order developers to slow or shut down frontier models after catastrophic incidents, raising enterprise continuity concerns. The post House Lawmakers Propose Mandatory Kill Switches for Frontier AI Systems appeared first on TechRepublic.
Congress Moves on AI Kill Switch After OpenAI Security Incident
A bipartisan bill would require major AI developers to retain shutdown controls after an OpenAI security evaluation crossed into Hugging Face systems. The post Congress Moves on AI Kill Switch After OpenAI Security Incident appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Signs $1.5B Deal to Expand US AI Chip Packaging
Nvidia’s $1.5 billion Amkor deal will expand US AI chip packaging capacity and could help ease a growing semiconductor supply bottleneck. The post Nvidia Signs $1.5B Deal to Expand US AI Chip Packaging appeared first on TechRepublic.
Hundreds of AI Startups Are Pushing Back Against Washington
Nearly 200 U.S. startups are urging the Trump administration to avoid broad restrictions on Chinese open-weight AI models, arguing a ban would increase costs and hurt innovation. The post Hundreds of AI Startups Are Pushing Back Against Washington appeared first on TechRepublic.
Kimi K3: The Open-Weight AI Question for Australian Enterprises
Moonshot's giant new model puts open-weight AI back in the spotlight. For Australian enterprises, the sovereignty story matters more than the model. The post Kimi K3: The Open-Weight AI Question for Australian Enterprises appeared first on TechRepublic.
Could Australia’s AI Rules Challenge AI Agents That Can Log In?
1Password just gave Claude access to Australian logins without the passwords — right as Canberra moves toward mandatory AI rules. The post Could Australia’s AI Rules Challenge AI Agents That Can Log In? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Zuckerberg Wants to Change How You Think About AI
Meta has launched a new AI campaign featuring CEO Mark Zuckerberg, positioning artificial intelligence as a tool for creativity, connection, and human potential ahead of earnings. The post Zuckerberg Wants to Change How You Think About AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Agent Cloud Costs Are Making Enterprise Budgets Harder to Predict
AI agent workloads can vary dramatically in token use, making cloud costs difficult to forecast. New research shows why IT and finance teams need workflow-level controls. The post AI Agent Cloud Costs Are Making Enterprise Budgets Harder to Predict appeared first on TechRepublic.
Working to automate nuclear plant operations
PhD student Lauren Fortier is building on the experience she gained operating a nuclear plant for the Navy to solve a critical hurdle in the wider adoption of the energy source.
Reddit Rethinks Google AI Partnership as AI Search Reshapes Publishing
Reddit's reported review of its Google AI partnership highlights growing publisher concerns that AI-powered search is changing the economics of web traffic. The post Reddit Rethinks Google AI Partnership as AI Search Reshapes Publishing appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Says Gemini Reaches 950 Million Monthly Users as AI Growth Accelerates
Alphabet says Gemini now has 950 million monthly active users as AI drives Google Cloud growth and brings the chatbot closer to the scale of ChatGPT. The post Google Says Gemini Reaches 950 Million Monthly Users as AI Growth Accelerates appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Reportedly Weighs €1B Mistral AI Investment
Samsung is reportedly weighing a €1 billion investment in Mistral, giving the French AI lab a possible €20 billion valuation as Europe pushes sovereign AI. The post Samsung Reportedly Weighs €1B Mistral AI Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Develops Switchboard to Route Simpler AI Tasks to Cheaper Models
Meta is reportedly developing Switchboard, an internal AI router designed to send simpler tasks to cheaper models and reduce rising token costs. The post Meta Develops Switchboard to Route Simpler AI Tasks to Cheaper Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Holds Back Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as CodeMender Enters Preview
Google is restricting Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber to select partners as CodeMender enters preview. Here’s what security teams should verify before adoption. The post Google Holds Back Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as CodeMender Enters Preview appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Antares Models Bring Local AI to Vulnerability Triage
Cisco’s new Antares models help security teams narrow vulnerable code searches locally, but low benchmark scores expose important adoption limits. The post Cisco Antares Models Bring Local AI to Vulnerability Triage appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
