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Anthropic and Iceland Unveil National AI Education Pilot
Teachers from every corner of the country — from Reykjavik to the nation’s most remote communities — will gain access to Claude. The post Anthropic and Iceland Unveil National AI Education Pilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
Helping K-12 schools navigate the complex world of AI
MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, led by Associate Professor Justin Reich, is working to help educators by listening to and sharing their stories.
3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems
MIT PhD student and CSAIL researcher Justin Kay describes his work combining AI and computer vision systems to monitor the ecosystems that support our planet.
Nvidia to Supply South Korea With Over 260,000 AI Chips to Fuel AI Ambitions
Nvidia partners with South Korea’s government and tech giants to supply 260,000+ GPUs, fueling the nation’s $10B push to become an AI superpower. The post Nvidia to Supply South Korea With Over 260,000 AI Chips to Fuel AI Ambitions appeared first on TechRepublic.
Michigan Secures ‘The Largest Economic Project in History’ From OpenAI, Oracle
OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital plan a $7B data center campus in Michigan, promising thousands of jobs, DTE-backed power, and a LEED closed-loop design. The post Michigan Secures ‘The Largest Economic Project in History’ From OpenAI, Oracle appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Signs $9.7B Deal With IREN for AI Cloud Expansion
The deal makes Microsoft IREN’s largest customer, with $1.94 billion in annualized revenue expected over the next five years. The post Microsoft Signs $9.7B Deal With IREN for AI Cloud Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trump Says the US Will ‘Referee’ Nvidia’s Chip Talks with China
Nvidia’s path back into China remains unclear after Trump–Xi talks, as US export rules and Beijing’s tech controls keep AI chip tensions high. The post Trump Says the US Will ‘Referee’ Nvidia’s Chip Talks with China appeared first on TechRepublic.
Android’s AI Blocks 58% More Scams Than iPhone, Study Shows
Google’s AI-driven security systems block over 10 billion malicious communications every month. The post Android’s AI Blocks 58% More Scams Than iPhone, Study Shows appeared first on TechRepublic.
Brits Bank on AI: Over 28 Million Use Tech to Manage Their Money
Lloyds Bank’s Consumer Digital Index 2025 reveals how AI tools help with budgeting, saving, or seeking information about money. The post Brits Bank on AI: Over 28 Million Use Tech to Manage Their Money appeared first on TechRepublic.
A faster problem-solving tool that guarantees feasibility
The FSNet system, developed at MIT, could help power grid operators rapidly find feasible solutions for optimizing the flow of electricity.
Meta bought 1 GW of solar this week
The social media company inked three deals in the U.S. to power its data centers and offset its carbon footprint.
Amazon Reports Strong Q3 Amid AI and Cloud Expansion
CEO says "AWS is growing at a pace we haven’t seen since 2022, re-accelerating to 20.2% YoY.” The post Amazon Reports Strong Q3 Amid AI and Cloud Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia CEO: US Must Use ‘Finesse’ and ‘Long-Term Thinking’ to Stay Ahead of China in AI Race
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges the US to stay engaged with China in the global AI race, warning that isolation could hurt innovation and long-term leadership. The post Nvidia CEO: US Must Use ‘Finesse’ and ‘Long-Term Thinking’ to Stay Ahead of China in AI Race appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home AI Assistant in the US
Built on Gemini’s LLMs, the new assistant is designed to be more context-aware, handling multi-step requests and natural language better than its predecessor. The post Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home AI Assistant in the US appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Helps Alphabet Shatter $100B Revenue Record
Happy numbers galore. Net income rose 33% to nearly $35 billion, while earnings per share jumped 35% to $2.87. The post AI Helps Alphabet Shatter $100B Revenue Record appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Becomes First Company Valued Above $5 Trillion
The surge comes amid mounting investor enthusiasm surrounding Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure and optimism about future global sales. The post Nvidia Becomes First Company Valued Above $5 Trillion appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft, OpenAI Rewrite Partnership Rules Amid AGI Power Rebalance
Microsoft and OpenAI unveil a deal extending IP rights, adding independent AGI verification, and giving both sides more freedom while maintaining Azure ties. The post Microsoft, OpenAI Rewrite Partnership Rules Amid AGI Power Rebalance appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Misfire: Teen Handcuffed After AI Mistakes Doritos for Gun
AI error leads police to handcuff teen after mistaking Doritos for a gun, raising new concerns over ethics in school surveillance systems. The post AI Misfire: Teen Handcuffed After AI Mistakes Doritos for Gun appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Backs Nokia with $1 Billion for AI-Driven Networks
Nvidia commits $1 billion to acquire a 2.9 % stake in Nokia, aiming to build AI-networking infrastructure and signal next-gen connectivity strategy. The post Nvidia Backs Nokia with $1 Billion for AI-Driven Networks appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI Says US Needs an Army of Construction Workers, Electricians
OpenAI warns its AI boom could strain US labor, requiring tens of thousands of skilled tradespeople to build massive data centers and energy infrastructure. The post OpenAI Says US Needs an Army of Construction Workers, Electricians appeared first on TechRepublic.
