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Nvidia-Backed Startup Plans Billion-Dollar AI Fortress in South Korea
Nvidia-backed Reflection AI plans a multibillion-dollar data center in South Korea as the US pushes open AI infrastructure to counter Chinese rivals. The post Nvidia-Backed Startup Plans Billion-Dollar AI Fortress in South Korea appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia Launches Space-Ready AI Platforms For Orbital Data Centers
Nvidia announces AI chip for space-based data centers at the annual GTC 2026 AI conference. The post Nvidia Launches Space-Ready AI Platforms For Orbital Data Centers appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Expands Personal Intelligence Across Gemini, Chrome in the US
Google is expanding Personal Intelligence in the US across Search, Gemini, and Chrome, bringing more tailored AI help across its consumer apps The post Google Expands Personal Intelligence Across Gemini, Chrome in the US appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia DLSS 5 Backlash: Gamers Rage Over AI Filter
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal is drawing backlash from gamers who say its generative AI changes go beyond enhancement and start rewriting game art. The post Nvidia DLSS 5 Backlash: Gamers Rage Over AI Filter appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI uses as much energy as Iceland but scientists aren’t worried
AI’s growing energy use sounds alarming, but its global climate impact may be far smaller than expected. Researchers found that while AI consumes huge amounts of electricity, it barely moves the needle on overall emissions. The real impact is more localized, especially around data centers. Meanwhile, AI could become a powerful tool for building greener technologies.
Sustaining diplomacy amid competition in US-China relations
At MIT, former U.S. ambassador to China Nicholas Burns highlights climate change as an area for diplomatic engagement, while exploring areas including China's emphasis on STEM education.
Study finds ChatGPT gets science wrong more often than you think
A new study put ChatGPT to the test by asking it to judge whether hundreds of scientific hypotheses were true or false—and the results were far from reassuring. While the AI got it right about 80% of the time on the surface, its performance dropped significantly when accounting for random guessing, revealing only modest reasoning ability. Even more concerning, it frequently contradicted itself when asked the exact same question multiple times, sometimes flipping answers back and forth.
MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab seed to signal: Amplifying early-career faculty impact
Academia-industry relationship is an early-stage accelerator, supporting professional progress and research.
Researchers Uncover New Phishing Risk Hidden Inside Microsoft Copilot
Researchers reveal how Microsoft Copilot can be manipulated by prompt injection attacks to generate convincing phishing messages inside trusted AI summaries. The post Researchers Uncover New Phishing Risk Hidden Inside Microsoft Copilot appeared first on TechRepublic.
OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot
OpenClaw is already running inside enterprises, often unnoticed. Learn why banning it fails and how CISOs must shift to data-centric AI governance. The post OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot appeared first on TechRepublic.
ByteDance Delays AI Video Tool Amid Hollywood Pushback
ByteDance has reportedly paused Seedance 2.0’s global rollout after copyright disputes with Hollywood studios added new pressure to the AI video race. The post ByteDance Delays AI Video Tool Amid Hollywood Pushback appeared first on TechRepublic.
China Probe: How a Fake Fitness Tracker Became an AI ‘Top Pick’
A fake fitness tracker fooled AI chatbots in China, exposing risks of AI poisoning and prompting calls for regulation. The post China Probe: How a Fake Fitness Tracker Became an AI ‘Top Pick’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
5 Key Takeaways from Jensen Huang’s GTC Keynote: The Rise of the AI ‘Token Factory’
Jensen Huang’s GTC 2026 keynote framed data centers as AI factories, where inference, agentic AI, and physical AI reshape business strategy. The post 5 Key Takeaways from Jensen Huang’s GTC Keynote: The Rise of the AI ‘Token Factory’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Meta Strikes Massive AI Deal with Nebius Worth Up to $27B
Meta has signed an AI infrastructure deal with Nebius worth up to $27 billion over five years, deepening its push to secure long-term computing capacity. The post Meta Strikes Massive AI Deal with Nebius Worth Up to $27B appeared first on TechRepublic.
Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades
Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026. The post Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades appeared first on TechRepublic.
ByteDance’s $2.5B AI Chip Deal Tests US Export Controls
ByteDance is expanding AI capacity in Malaysia through a cloud partner, showing how overseas infrastructure can still provide access to advanced Nvidia chips. The post ByteDance’s $2.5B AI Chip Deal Tests US Export Controls appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Simplifies Pixel 10 Pro’s 100x Zoom Branding With New Name
Google’s Pixel Camera 10.3 update renames Pro Res Zoom to Pro Zoom on the Pixel 10 Pro, with no feature changes but a cleaner label. The post Google Simplifies Pixel 10 Pro’s 100x Zoom Branding With New Name appeared first on TechRepublic.
Chrome Is Finally Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in 2026
Google says Chrome will launch for ARM64 Linux in Q2 2026, bringing native support, Chrome sync, and easier installs on Nvidia DGX Spark. The post Chrome Is Finally Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Nvidia GTC 2026 Live Blog: Jensen Huang’s Keynote, Hardware Reveals, and More AI News
This live blog will be updated in real time as Nvidia GTC 2026 announcements begin. The post Nvidia GTC 2026 Live Blog: Jensen Huang’s Keynote, Hardware Reveals, and More AI News appeared first on TechRepublic.
Truecaller Gives Families a Way to Stop Scam Calls Remotely
Truecaller is turning scam defense into a shared task, giving relatives tools to manage protection settings and step into suspected fraud calls. The post Truecaller Gives Families a Way to Stop Scam Calls Remotely appeared first on TechRepublic.
