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Microsoft to Invest $10B in Portugal AI Data Center Hub
Microsoft is investing $10B to build an AI data center hub in Sines, Portugal, partnering with Start Campus and Nscale to power Europe’s AI future. The post Microsoft to Invest $10B in Portugal AI Data Center Hub appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Expands AI Speech Recognition to 1,600+ Languages
Omnilingual Automatic Speech Recognition can transcribe speech in over 1,600 languages — including 500 low-resource languages. The post Meta Expands AI Speech Recognition to 1,600+ Languages appeared first on TechRepublic.
Understanding the nuances of human-like intelligence
Associate Professor Phillip Isola studies the ways in which intelligent machines “think,” in an effort to safely integrate AI into human society.
Elon Musk Floats ‘Terrafab’ as Tesla’s Next Big AI Chip Bet
At Tesla’s 2025 shareholder meeting, Elon Musk warned supplier output may fall short and floated a ‘Terrafab’, a gigantic chip fab to secure Tesla’s AI chips. The post Elon Musk Floats ‘Terrafab’ as Tesla’s Next Big AI Chip Bet appeared first on TechRepublic.
Elon Musk Floats ‘Terafab’ as Tesla’s Next Big AI Chip Bet
At Tesla’s 2025 shareholder meeting, Elon Musk warned supplier output may fall short and floated a ‘Terrafab’, a gigantic chip fab to secure Tesla’s AI chips. The post Elon Musk Floats ‘Terafab’ as Tesla’s Next Big AI Chip Bet appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Expands AI Infrastructure With $600B Data Center Investment
Meta will invest $600 billion in US data centers, boosting AI growth and jobs but raising concerns over power and infrastructure strain. The post Meta Expands AI Infrastructure With $600B Data Center Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.
EU Considers Delaying Key AI Act Rules Amid Pressure from Trump and Big Tech
The decision could represent a significant shift in the EU’s approach to overseeing AI, as the EU was long considered a global leader in strict AI regulation. The post EU Considers Delaying Key AI Act Rules Amid Pressure from Trump and Big Tech appeared first on TechRepublic.
Crowdstrike: AI Accelerating Ransomware Attacks Across Europe
CrowdStrike’s 2025 report reveals how AI is accelerating ransomware attacks and reshaping Europe’s cyber threat landscape. The post Crowdstrike: AI Accelerating Ransomware Attacks Across Europe appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT Energy Initiative launches Data Center Power Forum
MIT faculty and MITEI member company experts address power demand from data centers.
Google Unveils Ironwood, Its ‘Most Powerful’ and ‘Energy-Efficient’ AI Chip to Date
Google unveils Ironwood, its most powerful TPU, for the age of inference, and Axion Arm VMs promising up to 2× better price-performance for AI workloads. The post Google Unveils Ironwood, Its ‘Most Powerful’ and ‘Energy-Efficient’ AI Chip to Date appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Expands Opal to 160 Countries to Advance No-Code AI Development
With its no-code app builder now widely available, Google is betting that tools like Opal can turn everyday users into AI builders and expand the reach of its cloud ecosystem. The post Google Expands Opal to 160 Countries to Advance No-Code AI Development appeared first on TechRepublic.
Charting the future of AI, from safer answers to faster thinking
MIT PhD students who interned with the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Summer Program are pushing AI tools to be more flexible, efficient, and grounded in truth.
Snapchat’s Next Big Thing? A $400M AI-Powered Search Deal with Perplexity
Perplexity will pay Snap $400M to power AI search inside Snapchat, bringing conversational search to millions of users and reshaping how people discover content. The post Snapchat’s Next Big Thing? A $400M AI-Powered Search Deal with Perplexity appeared first on TechRepublic.
More Families Take OpenAI to Court Over Alleged ChatGPT-Linked Deaths
Seven new complaints in California accuse OpenAI of releasing a defective, human-like ChatGPT that fostered dependency, mental health crises, and suicides. The post More Families Take OpenAI to Court Over Alleged ChatGPT-Linked Deaths appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK Government Commissions Skills Review for AI in Finance
Firms and policymakers must act now to ensure the UK workforce “is equipped to lead the way in digitisation, innovation, and adoption.” The post UK Government Commissions Skills Review for AI in Finance appeared first on TechRepublic.
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI
The Oscar-winning director discussed his new reimagining of “Frankenstein,” and technology — and issued a blunt rejection of AI tools: “I’d rather die.” The post Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro Prefers Death to Using Generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT researchers propose a new model for legible, modular software
The coding framework uses modular concepts and simple synchronization rules to make software clearer, safer, and easier for LLMs to generate.
IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus to AI
IBM is cutting thousands of jobs as it pivots toward AI and software. The tech giant’s restructuring highlights a major shift in Big Tech’s new priorities. The post IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus to AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ Aims to Power AI Data Centers from Space
Google’s Project Suncatcher aims to power AI data centers from space using solar satellites — a bold new step in the future of computing and energy. The post Google’s ‘Project Suncatcher’ Aims to Power AI Data Centers from Space appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial neurons that behave like real brain cells
USC researchers built artificial neurons that replicate real brain processes using ion-based diffusive memristors. These devices emulate how neurons use chemicals to transmit and process signals, offering massive energy and size advantages. The technology may enable brain-like, hardware-based learning systems. It could transform AI into something closer to natural intelligence.
