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Zuckerberg Wants to Change How You Think About AI
Meta has launched a new AI campaign featuring CEO Mark Zuckerberg, positioning artificial intelligence as a tool for creativity, connection, and human potential ahead of earnings. The post Zuckerberg Wants to Change How You Think About AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Agent Cloud Costs Are Making Enterprise Budgets Harder to Predict
AI agent workloads can vary dramatically in token use, making cloud costs difficult to forecast. New research shows why IT and finance teams need workflow-level controls. The post AI Agent Cloud Costs Are Making Enterprise Budgets Harder to Predict appeared first on TechRepublic.
Working to automate nuclear plant operations
PhD student Lauren Fortier is building on the experience she gained operating a nuclear plant for the Navy to solve a critical hurdle in the wider adoption of the energy source.
Reddit Rethinks Google AI Partnership as AI Search Reshapes Publishing
Reddit's reported review of its Google AI partnership highlights growing publisher concerns that AI-powered search is changing the economics of web traffic. The post Reddit Rethinks Google AI Partnership as AI Search Reshapes Publishing appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Says Gemini Reaches 950 Million Monthly Users as AI Growth Accelerates
Alphabet says Gemini now has 950 million monthly active users as AI drives Google Cloud growth and brings the chatbot closer to the scale of ChatGPT. The post Google Says Gemini Reaches 950 Million Monthly Users as AI Growth Accelerates appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Reportedly Weighs €1B Mistral AI Investment
Samsung is reportedly weighing a €1 billion investment in Mistral, giving the French AI lab a possible €20 billion valuation as Europe pushes sovereign AI. The post Samsung Reportedly Weighs €1B Mistral AI Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Develops Switchboard to Route Simpler AI Tasks to Cheaper Models
Meta is reportedly developing Switchboard, an internal AI router designed to send simpler tasks to cheaper models and reduce rising token costs. The post Meta Develops Switchboard to Route Simpler AI Tasks to Cheaper Models appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Holds Back Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as CodeMender Enters Preview
Google is restricting Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber to select partners as CodeMender enters preview. Here’s what security teams should verify before adoption. The post Google Holds Back Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber as CodeMender Enters Preview appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Antares Models Bring Local AI to Vulnerability Triage
Cisco’s new Antares models help security teams narrow vulnerable code searches locally, but low benchmark scores expose important adoption limits. The post Cisco Antares Models Bring Local AI to Vulnerability Triage appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT projects selected for funding under US Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission
Initial research projects advance national priorities across natural resources, manufacturing, nuclear physics, and more.
China Considers Export Controls on AI Models, Training Data and Chip Technology
China is considering tighter controls on AI models, training data, and chip designs, potentially limiting how Chinese technology reaches global users. The post China Considers Export Controls on AI Models, Training Data and Chip Technology appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 at Unpacked 2026
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 debut at Unpacked 2026 with new cameras, AI tools, prices, and clear trade-offs for buyers choosing a foldable. The post Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 at Unpacked 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Launches at $1,199 With Thinner Design
Samsung’s $1,199 Galaxy Z Flip8 adds a thinner design, expanded FlexWindow tools, and new AI controls while retaining the same battery and rear cameras. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Launches at $1,199 With Thinner Design appeared first on TechRepublic.
Professor Emeritus Dimitri Bertsekas, influential computer scientist and prolific author, dies at 83
Known for his clear and elegant writing style, Bertsekas shaped fields from control and optimization to large-scale computation and artificial intelligence.
New Data Shows Suno Breach Affected 55M Accounts
New data shows 55.3 million Suno accounts were affected in a breach exposing contact details, purchases, and partial payment card information. The post New Data Shows Suno Breach Affected 55M Accounts appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump’s AI Safety Chief Is Out — After Just 90 Days on the Job
Trump administration AI testing chief Chris Fall resigned after just 90 days, leaving CAISI under interim leadership during a critical period for AI safety standards. The post Trump’s AI Safety Chief Is Out — After Just 90 Days on the Job appeared first on TechRepublic.
Moonshot AI Eyes IPO as Kimi K3 Drives ARR to $300M
Moonshot AI could list in Hong Kong within six months after ARR reached $300 million and Kimi K3 demand forced a pause in new subscriptions. The post Moonshot AI Eyes IPO as Kimi K3 Drives ARR to $300M appeared first on TechRepublic.
New programmable photonic chip can control how fast light moves
Scientists have created a programmable optical chip that can slow light on demand, giving engineers far greater control over how optical signals propagate through a circuit. The technology could provide the delays, synchronization, and buffering functions needed to make light-based computing more practical. A single chip could eventually perform several tasks that currently require separate devices, potentially reducing energy use, cost, and complexity in AI servers and data centers.
Google Bets Water Stewardship Can Ease AI Data Center Concerns
Google plans to replenish more freshwater than its data centers consume by 2030 as it expands water stewardship efforts amid growing AI infrastructure scrutiny. The post Google Bets Water Stewardship Can Ease AI Data Center Concerns appeared first on TechRepublic.
YouTube Tightens Monetization Rules for AI-Generated and Low-Quality Content
YouTube is clarifying monetization rules for repetitive AI-generated videos, synthetic personas, and low-effort content in its Partner Program. The post YouTube Tightens Monetization Rules for AI-Generated and Low-Quality Content appeared first on TechRepublic.
