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An AI Store Manager Helped Fire a Human Worker: Here’s What Went Wrong
An AI store manager recommended firing a worker after repeated lateness, revealing both the potential and limits of using AI agents to manage employees. The post An AI Store Manager Helped Fire a Human Worker: Here’s What Went Wrong appeared first on TechRepublic.
Get 50-Plus AI Models for Life in One Plan for $40
Cancel your individual AI subscriptions and get lifetime access to 50+ models for only $39.99 (reg. $499). The post Get 50-Plus AI Models for Life in One Plan for $40 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Dell Targets AI Storage Growth With 9.83PB ObjectScale System
Dell’s ObjectScale configuration supports 40 KIOXIA 245.76TB SSDs in 2U, delivering 9.83PB of raw capacity for data-intensive AI workloads. The post Dell Targets AI Storage Growth With 9.83PB ObjectScale System appeared first on TechRepublic.
Reddit Turns Text Posts Into AI Videos: How the Test Works
Reddit is testing AI-narrated versions of selected text posts, with Read/Play controls that keep the original thread intact. Here’s how the experiment works. The post Reddit Turns Text Posts Into AI Videos: How the Test Works appeared first on TechRepublic.
Q&A: Rethinking how innovation happens
In his latest book, Professor Eugene Fitzgerald examines the forces that turn breakthroughs into value — and why innovation resists simple formulas.
OpenAI Launches Computer History for ChatGPT and Codex on Mac
OpenAI’s Computer History turns Mac activity into searchable memories. See how it works, who can use it, and the privacy and security risks. The post OpenAI Launches Computer History for ChatGPT and Codex on Mac appeared first on TechRepublic.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says Open-Weight AI Won’t Decentralize Power
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues that open-weight AI alone cannot decentralize power while advanced chips and compute remain concentrated. The post Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says Open-Weight AI Won’t Decentralize Power appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Makes Visible Gemini Watermarks Optional for AI Images, Videos and Music
Google now lets Gemini users disable visible AI watermarks while keeping invisible SynthID markers and C2PA credentials embedded for transparency. The post Google Makes Visible Gemini Watermarks Optional for AI Images, Videos and Music appeared first on TechRepublic.
How to Take Notes for In-Person Meetings With Google Meet
Google Meet can use Gemini to capture in-person conversations and turn them into a Google Doc with summaries and action items. The post How to Take Notes for In-Person Meetings With Google Meet appeared first on TechRepublic.
Can Open-Weight AI Pressure OpenAI and Anthropic Valuations?
Open-weight AI does not need to beat frontier models to test the growth and margin assumptions behind OpenAI and Anthropic's soaring valuations. The post Can Open-Weight AI Pressure OpenAI and Anthropic Valuations? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Malaysia Data Center Growth Surges as Johor Capacity Tightens
Johor’s data center pipeline has reached 8,542 MW, but a 0.7% colocation vacancy rate, grid constraints, and water demand mean regional IT buyers need to separate announced capacity from infrastructure they can actually deploy. The post Malaysia Data Center Growth Surges as Johor Capacity Tightens appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 Best Small Business Email Providers for 2026
Looking for the best business email provider? Compare top options like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Zoho Mail to choose the right one. The post 6 Best Small Business Email Providers for 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Scientists turn DNA into a memory device that uses 100x less power
Researchers combined synthetic DNA with a semiconductor to create an ultra-low-power memory device capable of storing and processing information in the same place. The bio-hybrid technology could eventually help make AI systems and next-generation computers far more energy efficient.
WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders
WhatsApp is testing an on-device Scam Alert feature that flags suspicious messages while keeping analysis local and preserving end-to-end encryption. The post WhatsApp Begins Limited Test of AI Scam Alerts for Unknown Senders appeared first on TechRepublic.
White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models
White House officials may expand voluntary AI safety reviews to powerful open models, raising new questions about security, competition, and compliance. The post White House AI Safety Reviews Could Expand to Open Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI and Anthropic Cut AI Costs as Open-Weight Models Gain Ground
OpenAI and Anthropic are emphasizing lower AI costs as open-weight models gain ground, forcing enterprises to weigh price, performance, and risk. The post OpenAI and Anthropic Cut AI Costs as Open-Weight Models Gain Ground appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Plans to End SMS and Voice Authentication for Entra ID
Microsoft is reportedly phasing out SMS and voice authentication in Entra ID. See the claimed deadlines and what IT administrators should do next. The post Microsoft Plans to End SMS and Voice Authentication for Entra ID appeared first on TechRepublic.
Singapore Is Literally Training People to Get Scammed
Singapore is using simulated AI-enabled scam calls to train the public, offering IT leaders a new model for social engineering security training. The post Singapore Is Literally Training People to Get Scammed appeared first on TechRepublic.
CXMT Valuation Surges as AI Demand Reshapes China’s DRAM Market
CXMT overtook Tencent in market value as AI memory demand lifted chip stocks and highlighted China’s expanding role in the competitive global DRAM market. The post CXMT Valuation Surges as AI Demand Reshapes China’s DRAM Market appeared first on TechRepublic.
Apple Intelligence in China: Alibaba Backs a Custom AI Model
Apple reportedly trained a China-specific AI model with Alibaba, changing how Apple Intelligence may work for users and businesses in mainland China. The post Apple Intelligence in China: Alibaba Backs a Custom AI Model appeared first on TechRepublic.
