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Standardize AI Outputs Across Teams for a One-Time $100 Fee
Build a scalable internal prompt infrastructure that your team can standardize, publish, and reuse long-term. The post Standardize AI Outputs Across Teams for a One-Time $100 Fee appeared first on TechRepublic.
AWS Data Centers Hit: Drone Strikes Cripple Cloud
AWS says drone strikes damaged data center facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, disrupting and degrading dozens of cloud services across the Middle East. The post AWS Data Centers Hit: Drone Strikes Cripple Cloud appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Job Cuts Signal a White-Collar Reset in Australia
Recent AI-driven layoffs highlight a structural shift in Australia’s white-collar workforce, even as national unemployment remains low. The post AI Job Cuts Signal a White-Collar Reset in Australia appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Launches iPhone 17e: Everything You Need to Know
Apple unveils the iPhone 17e with 256GB base storage, A19 chip, MagSafe, and a smarter 48MP camera, all starting at $599. The post Apple Launches iPhone 17e: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
ChatGPT as a therapist? New study reveals serious ethical risks
As millions turn to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots for therapy-style advice, new research from Brown University raises a serious red flag: even when instructed to act like trained therapists, these systems routinely break core ethical standards of mental health care. In side-by-side evaluations with peer counselors and licensed psychologists, researchers uncovered 15 distinct ethical risks — from mishandling crisis situations and reinforcing harmful beliefs to showing biased responses and offering “deceptive empathy” that mimics care without real understanding.
OpenAI Secures Major Deal with Pentagon as Trump, Hegseth Condemn Anthropic
OpenAI secures a Pentagon deal to deploy AI on classified systems as the US government bars Anthropic over national security concerns. The post OpenAI Secures Major Deal with Pentagon as Trump, Hegseth Condemn Anthropic appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk’s xAI Signs Deal to Bring Grok Into Classified Military Systems
Elon Musk’s xAI has locked in a Pentagon deal to deploy its Grok AI model in classified military systems, pushing Anthropic out and sparking a new era of AI defense partnerships. The post Elon Musk’s xAI Signs Deal to Bring Grok Into Classified Military Systems appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s New AI Certification Teaches Prompts, Research, and App Building
Google introduces an AI Professional Certificate with six courses and a capstone, plus 20+ hands-on activities, and free access for small businesses. The post Google’s New AI Certification Teaches Prompts, Research, and App Building appeared first on TechRepublic.
Featured video: Coding for underwater robotics
Lincoln Laboratory intern Ivy Mahncke developed and tested algorithms to help human divers and robots navigate underwater.
eBay Lays Off 6% of Workforce Amid $1.2B Depop Deal
eBay cuts 800 jobs while investing in AI and acquiring Depop for $1.2 billion, reshaping its workforce to compete in the booming recommerce market. The post eBay Lays Off 6% of Workforce Amid $1.2B Depop Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.
Five Questions to Ask Before Renewing or Expanding Enterprise AI Platforms in 2026
Renewing your enterprise AI platform in 2026? Ask these five questions to evaluate ROI, cost control, scalability, and vendor risk before committing. The post Five Questions to Ask Before Renewing or Expanding Enterprise AI Platforms in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
The $120 Billion AI Machine: Nvidia’s Blockbuster Year by the Numbers
Nvidia posted record $68.1 billion Q4 revenue and $43B net income, driven by data center AI demand, and guided $78B revenue for the current quarter. The post The $120 Billion AI Machine: Nvidia’s Blockbuster Year by the Numbers appeared first on TechRepublic.
O2 Launches Starlink Satellite Service for UK ‘Not-Spots’
Virgin Media O2 launches O2 Satellite, using Starlink to reach UK “not-spots” and boost landmass coverage to 95%. The post O2 Launches Starlink Satellite Service for UK ‘Not-Spots’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin Promises 10x Efficiency as AI Power Demands Surge
Nvidia unveils Vera Rubin, a next-gen AI system promising 10x performance per watt, modular design, and liquid cooling to power future data centers. The post Nvidia’s Vera Rubin Promises 10x Efficiency as AI Power Demands Surge appeared first on TechRepublic.
ChatGPT Criminals: AI Scams Target Dating and Legal Impersonators
OpenAI says scammers are using ChatGPT to commit romance scams and impersonate law firms. Learn the fastest verification steps to avoid AI-assisted fraud. The post ChatGPT Criminals: AI Scams Target Dating and Legal Impersonators appeared first on TechRepublic.
Big Tech to Sign AI Power Cost Pledge at White House Meeting With Trump
President Donald Trump will meet Big Tech leaders on March 4 to sign a “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” aimed at keeping AI data center power costs off households. The post Big Tech to Sign AI Power Cost Pledge at White House Meeting With Trump appeared first on TechRepublic.
Claude Cheat Sheet: Features, Access, Pricing, Models
Claude cheat sheet with Claude’s core capabilities, how it works, model lineup, availability, pricing, setup steps, and the main alternatives to watch. The post Claude Cheat Sheet: Features, Access, Pricing, Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density
The combination of rare earth materials and cryogenic temperatures could be the key to transforming power infrastructures in preparing for AI applications. The post High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Expands AI Scam Protection to Samsung Galaxy S26
Google expands Gemini-powered scam detection to Samsung Galaxy S26 and more Android devices, bringing on-device AI fraud protection to calls and messages. The post Google Expands AI Scam Protection to Samsung Galaxy S26 appeared first on TechRepublic.
New method could increase LLM training efficiency
By leveraging idle computing time, researchers can double the speed of model training while preserving accuracy.
