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10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability
A zero-click flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions allows attackers to trigger remote code execution via Google Calendar events. The post 10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability appeared first on TechRepublic.
Alphabet Launches Rare 100-Year Bond to Fund Massive AI Push
Alphabet is issuing a rare 100-year sterling bond as it raises about $31 billion in global debt to fund a major AI infrastructure push. The post Alphabet Launches Rare 100-Year Bond to Fund Massive AI Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Amazon Deals Worth Grabbing in February
Amazon February deals highlight practical tech for work and home, including automation, audio gear, smart displays, and productivity tools. The post Amazon Deals Worth Grabbing in February appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI reads brain MRIs in seconds and flags emergencies
Researchers at the University of Michigan have created an AI system that can interpret brain MRI scans in just seconds, accurately identifying a wide range of neurological conditions and determining which cases need urgent care. Trained on hundreds of thousands of real-world scans along with patient histories, the model achieved accuracy as high as 97.5% and outperformed other advanced AI tools.
3 Questions: Using AI to help Olympic skaters land a quint
MIT Sports Lab researchers are applying AI technologies to help figure skaters improve. They also have thoughts on whether five-rotation jumps are humanly possible.
Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e Set to Launch Within Weeks at $599
Bloomberg says Apple’s iPhone 17e is due imminently at $599, adding A19 and MagSafe, as Apple ramps up a busy early-2026 cycle. The post Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e Set to Launch Within Weeks at $599 appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI Agents Are Creating Insider Security Threat Blind Spots, Research Finds
AI agents are creating insider security blind spots — and vendors are racing to catch up. The post AI Agents Are Creating Insider Security Threat Blind Spots, Research Finds appeared first on TechRepublic.
Put the power of AI directly in your browser with BrowserCoPilot
Write emails in your voice, upload PDFs, and create custom workflows more efficiently — and save hundreds The post Put the power of AI directly in your browser with BrowserCoPilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenAI, Google, Amazon, and Meta Made AI the Star of Super Bowl LX
Super Bowl LX tech ads from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others show how AI companies are pushing toward mainstream adoption. The post OpenAI, Google, Amazon, and Meta Made AI the Star of Super Bowl LX appeared first on TechRepublic.
Study: Platforms that rank the latest LLMs can be unreliable
Removing just a tiny fraction of the crowdsourced data that informs online ranking platforms can significantly change the results.
“This is science!” – MIT president talks about the importance of America’s research enterprise on GBH’s Boston Public Radio
MIT faculty join The Curiosity Desk to discuss football, math, Olympic figure skating, AI and the quest to cure ovarian cancer.
Google Maps Tests Gemini Chat to Modernize Location Editing
Android Authority spotted code for a chat-style “Suggest an edit” in Google Maps, letting users submit listing fixes in plain language for review. The post Google Maps Tests Gemini Chat to Modernize Location Editing appeared first on TechRepublic.
Helping AI agents search to get the best results out of large language models
EnCompass executes AI agent programs by backtracking and making multiple attempts, finding the best set of outputs generated by an LLM. It could help coders work with AI agents more efficiently.
Microsoft Overhauls Security Leadership as AI Expands Enterprise Attack Surface
Microsoft brings back Hayete Gallot to lead Security while Charlie Bell moves to an engineering quality mandate, both reporting to CEO Satya Nadella. The post Microsoft Overhauls Security Leadership as AI Expands Enterprise Attack Surface appeared first on TechRepublic.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Data Centers?
The AI data center boom is reshaping economies while straining power grids, water supplies, and communities. Here’s the real cost behind AI’s rise. The post What Are the Pros and Cons of Data Centers? appeared first on TechRepublic.
Touchscreens, OLED, and M6 Chips: Apple’s Bold MacBook Pro Overhaul Takes Shape
Apple is reportedly planning its biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years, adding touchscreen support, OLED displays, new M6 chips, and more. The post Touchscreens, OLED, and M6 Chips: Apple’s Bold MacBook Pro Overhaul Takes Shape appeared first on TechRepublic.
UK to Unveil ‘World-First’ Deepfake Detection Plan
The initiative will be led by the Home Office and developed in collaboration with major technology companies, academic researchers, and technical experts. The post UK to Unveil ‘World-First’ Deepfake Detection Plan appeared first on TechRepublic.
Master AI Skills Without The Learning Curve For Just $80
Get lifetime access to beginner-friendly AI courses, personalized learning paths, and hands-on training. The post Master AI Skills Without The Learning Curve For Just $80 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Varonis Acquires AllTrue to Strengthen AI Security Capabilities
The deal underscores a broader industry shift as security vendors race to address the risks introduced by LLMs, copilots, and autonomous AI agents. The post Varonis Acquires AllTrue to Strengthen AI Security Capabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.
Professionals Can Save Hours With This $30 AI Prompt Writer
Transform ideas into expert AI prompts for any platform with this self-adaptive prompting system on sale. The post Professionals Can Save Hours With This $30 AI Prompt Writer appeared first on TechRepublic.
