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Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live Models That Can Reason While They Talk
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Live models bring faster voice interactions and deeper background reasoning, with Extended Thinking able to work while it talks. The post Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Live Models That Can Reason While They Talk appeared first on TechRepublic.
Databricks Bets $350M on Singapore as It More Than Doubles Local Workforce
Databricks is investing more than US$350 million in Singapore as it expands its workforce, technical team, and regional AI operations. The post Databricks Bets $350M on Singapore as It More Than Doubles Local Workforce appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk’s AI Safety Plan: Let Rival Companies Test Each Other’s Models
Elon Musk wants rival AI companies to test each other’s models before release, creating an independent safety checkpoint for frontier AI. The post Elon Musk’s AI Safety Plan: Let Rival Companies Test Each Other’s Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
Agility’s New Digit 5 Robot Has $300M in Orders — But There’s a Catch
Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5 with $300 million in orders, new human-safety features and a 2027 launch, but filings reveal key buyer caveats. The post Agility’s New Digit 5 Robot Has $300M in Orders — But There’s a Catch appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta One Pricing Explained: What $2.99, $7.99 and $19.99 Get You
Meta launches Meta One globally with plans starting at $2.99, bundling AI features and premium tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. The post Meta One Pricing Explained: What $2.99, $7.99 and $19.99 Get You appeared first on TechRepublic.
China’s Answer to AI Safety: More Controls, Not Slower Development
China is emphasizing technical controls for AI agents as U.S. leaders debate slowing frontier AI, raising new questions for businesses deploying autonomous systems. The post China’s Answer to AI Safety: More Controls, Not Slower Development appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta’s Camera-Free Smart Glasses Could Solve Privacy Problems
Meta reportedly plans camera-free Luna smart glasses centered on voice AI, potentially easing recording concerns while leaving privacy questions. The post Meta’s Camera-Free Smart Glasses Could Solve Privacy Problems appeared first on TechRepublic.
New AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise
This patient-specific method, called xvr, helps doctors use X-rays for surgical navigation in fields such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.
Huawei Unveils 3D Data Center: AI Clusters Could Scale Beyond 100,000 Cards
Huawei unveiled a four-layer 3D data center designed for massive AI clusters as it pushes prefabrication and standardized infrastructure. The post Huawei Unveils 3D Data Center: AI Clusters Could Scale Beyond 100,000 Cards appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Lets Engineers Use Claude for Coding as Gemini Remains the Default
Google is expanding Claude Opus 5 access for internal coding while keeping Gemini as its primary model, signaling a broader shift toward multi-model AI. The post Google Lets Engineers Use Claude for Coding as Gemini Remains the Default appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Mid-Speech, Dismisses AI Takeover Fears as ‘Hoax’
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during the All-In Summit, dismissing AI takeover fears as debate grows over AI safety and data centers. The post Trump Calls Nvidia CEO Mid-Speech, Dismisses AI Takeover Fears as ‘Hoax’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Build an Illustrated Book Catalog Without an Illustrator
IllustratorMagic writes, illustrates, and formats children's books from a description, for one payment. The post Build an Illustrated Book Catalog Without an Illustrator appeared first on TechRepublic.
Humanity AI Opens $10M Grant Call as $500M Push Takes Aim at Unequal AI Access
Humanity AI has opened a $10 million grant program as part of a $500 million effort to give more communities influence over how AI is developed. The post Humanity AI Opens $10M Grant Call as $500M Push Takes Aim at Unequal AI Access appeared first on TechRepublic.
Measure by measure, studying society accurately
Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results.
iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone
Apple rebuilt parts of iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo, adding fold-aware layouts, vertical controls, Split View, dual Home Screens, and expanded StandBy. The post iPhone Duo’s iOS 27 Is Different: 6 Features Built for a Foldable iPhone appeared first on TechRepublic.
King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks
King Charles will convene AI, government, and nonprofit leaders in Scotland to discuss responsible development, oversight, and benefits for society. The post King Charles Brings Tech and Government Leaders Together for Responsible AI Talks appeared first on TechRepublic.
South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents
South Korea is drafting security guidance for autonomous AI agents, covering access controls, audit logs, shutdown tools, and human oversight. The post South Korea Drafts Security Rules for Autonomous AI Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Reportedly Pays Contractors $50+ an Hour to Review ChatGPT Chats
Leaked materials suggest OpenAI contractors review some ChatGPT conversations, raising new questions about human review, training settings, and user privacy. The post OpenAI Reportedly Pays Contractors $50+ an Hour to Review ChatGPT Chats appeared first on TechRepublic.
China Fires Back at AI Slowdown Proposal Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
China rejected calls from U.S. AI leaders to slow development, deepening tensions over AI safety, chip controls, and competition ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting. The post China Fires Back at AI Slowdown Proposal Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft’s New AI Rules Say Models Must Never Resist Human Shutdown
Microsoft has drafted a “Humanist AI” code requiring future models to accept human shutdown, follow non-negotiable safety rules, and remain under control. The post Microsoft’s New AI Rules Say Models Must Never Resist Human Shutdown appeared first on TechRepublic.
