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Meta AI Data Center Linked to Rare Bacteria Water Scare
Meta’s Cheyenne AI data center project was linked to the presence of rare bacteria in reclaimed irrigation water, adding scrutiny to local data center wastewater rules. The post Meta AI Data Center Linked to Rare Bacteria Water Scare appeared first on TechRepublic.
Tiny robot boats build floating structures
MIT researchers developed FloatForm, a swarm of small aquatic robots that snap together like ants forming a raft, assembling into reconfigurable structures on the water.
Google’s New Default AI Training Setting Puts Australia on Notice
Google's new default AI training settings impact Australian workplaces. Learn how to manage data privacy and Google Search, Lens, and Translate usage. The post Google’s New Default AI Training Setting Puts Australia on Notice appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists used AI to crack one of water's biggest mysteries
Water’s odd behavior becomes even more dramatic when it is supercooled, but scientists have struggled to compare the many different ways of describing its microscopic structure. Researchers at the University of Osaka used an AI model trained on computer simulations to evaluate 16 different structural descriptors. The system identified the most effective ways to distinguish between water’s two competing liquid states, providing a clearer framework for studying one of nature’s most mysterious substances.
AI Boom Could Make Cheap Android Phones More Expensive
Rising DRAM and NAND prices are forcing Android phone makers to cut specs, raise prices, and rethink budget smartphones, according to Omdia. The post AI Boom Could Make Cheap Android Phones More Expensive appeared first on TechRepublic.
New AI Hiring Data Undercuts the Case for Hiring Freezes in Australia
New US data links heavy AI investment to job growth, not cuts — challenging Australian firms pairing AI budgets with hiring freezes. The post New AI Hiring Data Undercuts the Case for Hiring Freezes in Australia appeared first on TechRepublic.
The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises
New global security research shows exactly how unmonitored AI agent permissions get exploited inside the enterprise — and Australian identity governance, built around human employees, isn't set up to catch it. The post The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta’s Muse Image Explained: What to Know About the New AI Image Model
Meta Muse Image brings AI image generation to Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI. Here’s what users should know about features and privacy. The post Meta’s Muse Image Explained: What to Know About the New AI Image Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.6 after a US security review, raising new questions for enterprise AI access, safeguards, and governance. The post OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Plans Floating Data Center Launch by 2028
Samsung Heavy Industries plans to commercialize a floating AI data center by 2028 as power, land, and cooling constraints squeeze AI infrastructure. The post Samsung Plans Floating Data Center Launch by 2028 appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Chatbot Warnings May Not Stop Hallucinations, Researchers Say
A June 2026 research review found that AI chatbot warning labels may be a weak safeguard for organization-backed AI advisors, raising new audit questions for IT, security, and compliance teams. The post AI Chatbot Warnings May Not Stop Hallucinations, Researchers Say appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Extends Broadcom Deal Through 2031: What It Means for AI
Apple and Broadcom extended their chip partnership through 2031 as AI hardware demand raises pressure on suppliers, pricing, and device costs. The post Apple Extends Broadcom Deal Through 2031: What It Means for AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
How novice coders can develop AI programs for military applications
A USAF cadet and a Lincoln Laboratory researcher found AI chatbots can help nontechnical service members produce viable software applications for their unique problems.
The Neuron Launches AI Training Platform for Everyday Professionals
The Neuron Academy launched on July 7 with self-paced AI courses for professionals who want to use ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini more confidently. The post The Neuron Launches AI Training Platform for Everyday Professionals appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow
AI data centers are running into a network bottleneck as GPU clusters expand. For infrastructure teams, fabric design, congestion control, and interoperability now matter as much as power, cooling, and accelerator supply. The post AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Search Uploads Can Train AI Unless You Opt Out
Google Search uploads may be used to train AI unless users opt out, raising privacy and data governance concerns for businesses. The post Google Search Uploads Can Train AI Unless You Opt Out appeared first on TechRepublic.
Jesse Thaler named director of the Laboratory for Nuclear Science
The professor of physics and inaugural director of the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions will lead LNS and continue his research in particle physics.
Microsoft Guts Xbox in Biggest Shake-Up Yet, Cuts 4,800 Jobs Companywide
Microsoft is cutting thousands of jobs in a major Xbox restructuring as the company narrows its gaming strategy and continues heavy AI spending. The post Microsoft Guts Xbox in Biggest Shake-Up Yet, Cuts 4,800 Jobs Companywide appeared first on TechRepublic.
Pony.ai Opens Singapore Robotaxi Service to Zig App Booking
Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro opened public Zig app booking for an autonomous mobility service in Singapore’s Punggol district, giving APAC transport and enterprise technology leaders a closer look at regulated robotaxi deployment. The post Pony.ai Opens Singapore Robotaxi Service to Zig App Booking appeared first on TechRepublic.
Data From 21,000 Firms Reveals: AI Spending Is Creating Jobs, Not Killing Them
New data from Ramp and Revelio show that intensive Gen AI adoption is linked to higher headcount and more entry-level hiring, challenging fears that “AI kills jobs” and reshaping IT leaders’ strategies. The post Data From 21,000 Firms Reveals: AI Spending Is Creating Jobs, Not Killing Them appeared first on TechRepublic.
