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AI’s Power Crisis Is Closer Than You Might Think
AI growth is accelerating, but energy limits may slow it down as data center demand strains power grids and raises concerns across the tech industry. The post AI’s Power Crisis Is Closer Than You Might Think appeared first on TechRepublic.
Advancing international trade research and finding community
Sojun Park, a postdoc at the Center for International Studies, has learned much from his research on intellectual property as well as his interactions with students and mentors at MIT.
Inside the AI Warehouse: How Otto Group Is Teaching Robots to Work Together
Otto Group uses Nvidia Omniverse and AI to coordinate warehouse robots, boosting efficiency and redefining logistics with digital twins and automation. The post Inside the AI Warehouse: How Otto Group Is Teaching Robots to Work Together appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem
Amazon is reportedly working on building an AI-native smartphone, codenamed ‘Transformer,’ several years after its Fire Phone flopped. The post Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem appeared first on TechRepublic.
Musk Unites Tesla, SpaceX, xAI for Texas Chip Plant
Musk’s Terafab plan ties Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to a new Texas chip push, but the biggest factory may not end up in Austin. The post Musk Unites Tesla, SpaceX, xAI for Texas Chip Plant appeared first on TechRepublic.
On algorithms, life, and learning
Operations research expert Dimitris Bertsimas delivered the annual Killian Lecture, providing a look at the past and future of his work.
Perplexity Health Connects Medical Records and Wearables in New AI Push
Perplexity is moving deeper into health AI with a tool that connects your records, labs, and wearables in one place. The post Perplexity Health Connects Medical Records and Wearables in New AI Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s AI Is Rewriting Headlines — and Publishers Are Taking Notice
Google Search is rewriting headlines with AI, raising concerns about accuracy, trust, and publisher control. The post Google’s AI Is Rewriting Headlines — and Publishers Are Taking Notice appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alibaba Launches New Chip Built for AI Agents, Cloud Tasks
Alibaba unveiled the XuanTie C950, a new server chip built for agentic AI and cloud computing, as competition in custom AI silicon heats up worldwide. The post Alibaba Launches New Chip Built for AI Agents, Cloud Tasks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Promises Fewer Disruptive Windows Updates, More User Control
Microsoft previews less disruptive Windows 11 updates, giving users more control over setup, restarts, shutdowns, pauses, and notification timing. The post Microsoft Promises Fewer Disruptive Windows Updates, More User Control appeared first on TechRepublic.
Humanoid Robots Are Getting Cheaper — But Enterprise Costs Are Just Getting Started
Hardware costs for humanoid robots are plummeting, but managing a fleet of these autonomous workers will severely test your enterprise IT infrastructure, security, and budget. The post Humanoid Robots Are Getting Cheaper — But Enterprise Costs Are Just Getting Started appeared first on TechRepublic.
Crypto.com Cuts 12% of Workforce, Targets Roles That ‘Do Not Adapt’ to AI
Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com lays off 12% of staff; the latest in a wave of tech company layoffs as AI is integrated The post Crypto.com Cuts 12% of Workforce, Targets Roles That ‘Do Not Adapt’ to AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia GTC 2026: 5 Biggest Takeaways From Jensen Huang’s Biggest Show Yet
Nvidia GTC 2026 revealed agentic AI, desk supercomputers, and space-based computing, signaling a major shift in how AI is built and deployed. The post Nvidia GTC 2026: 5 Biggest Takeaways From Jensen Huang’s Biggest Show Yet appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Factories, Security Flaws, and Workforce Shifts Define This Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from March 16–20. The post AI Factories, Security Flaws, and Workforce Shifts Define This Week in Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
What’s the right path for AI?
Conference speakers discussed the unfolding trajectory of AI and the benefits of shaping technology to meets people’s needs.
MIT and Hasso Plattner Institute establish collaborative hub for AI and creativity
Jointly led by the MIT Morningside Academy for Design, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, and the Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, the hub will foster a dynamic community where computing, creativity, and human-centered innovation meet.
Microsoft’s Jeff Hollan on What Makes an AI Agent Enterprise-Ready
Microsoft’s Jeff Hollan discusses what separates true AI agents from chat interfaces and which agent strategies succeed over the next 12 to 24 months. The post Microsoft’s Jeff Hollan on What Makes an AI Agent Enterprise-Ready appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia’s Open Model Super Panel Made a Strong Case for Open Agents
At GTC 2026, Jensen Huang, Aravind Srinivas, Harrison Chase, Mira Murati, and Michael Truell made a compelling case that the future of AI belongs to open agent systems, not just open models. The post Nvidia’s Open Model Super Panel Made a Strong Case for Open Agents appeared first on TechRepublic.
AT&T Launches AI-Powered App for Millions of Customers
AT&T’s new app pushes AI deeper into billing, support, and device management. The post AT&T Launches AI-Powered App for Millions of Customers appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Hidden Problem With ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps on Apple’s App Store
Apple pushes back on vibe coding apps like Replit and Vibecode over App Store rules, raising questions about how AI-built apps fit within platform guidelines. The post The Hidden Problem With ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps on Apple’s App Store appeared first on TechRepublic.
