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Bill Gates-backed TerraPower won the first US reactor construction grant in nearly a decade, as AI-driven data center demand is reviving interest in nuclear power. The post Bill Gates-Backed TerraPower Wins First US Reactor Construction Permit in Nearly a Decade appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

BYD has shown that ultra-fast EV charging is possible, but the five-minute claim relies on its own vehicle platform and high-power charging network. The post BYD’s EV Charging Breakthrough Still Depends on BYD’s Own Network appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

The ongoing public feud between the Department of Defense and AI company Anthropic over its technology has raised a deep open question: does the law actually allow the US government to conduct mass surveillance on Americans? Surprisingly, the answer is not straightforward. More than a decade after Edward Snowden exposed... Read more

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Coming soon: our 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now For years, MIT Technology Review’s newsroom has been ahead of the curve, tracking the developments... Read more

Amazon is pushing deeper into healthcare AI with a new platform aimed at scheduling, documentation, coding, and other time-consuming administrative workflows. The post AWS Launches Amazon Connect Health for AI-Powered Healthcare Administration appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Aikido Technologies plans an underwater data center demo off Norway, betting that offshore wind and seawater cooling could ease AI power constraints. The post The Ocean May Be the Next Home for AI Data Centers appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Kevin O’Leary is backing twin Wonder Valley data center campuses in Utah and Alberta, targeting a combined 15 gigawatts of AI-ready power. The post Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Plots Massive Data Centers Across US, Canada appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Anthropic’s banned Claude AI was reportedly used in the Iran war, even after Washington ordered federal agencies to phase out the system across the government. The post Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude in Iran War Despite Federal Ban appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library... Read more

Apple Music may soon add labels that identify AI-generated tracks, giving listeners quick context and pushing other streaming services toward clearer disclosure. The post Apple Music Plans Transparency Tags for AI-Generated Tracks appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Xiaomi says two humanoid robots completed about 90% of assigned tasks in a three-hour EV plant trial, testing whether they can match line pace. The post Chinese Robot ‘Interns’ Hit 90% Success Rate in Factory Floor Test appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

The race to prevent the worst wildfires has been an increasingly high-tech one. Companies are proposing AI fire detection systems and drones that can stamp out early blazes. And now, one Canadian startup says it’s going after lightning. Lightning-sparked fires can be a big deal: The Canadian wildfires of 2023... Read more

Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library that he helps manage. Like many open-source projects, matplotlib has been overwhelmed by a glut of AI code contributions, and so Shambaugh and his fellow maintainers have instituted a policy that... Read more

Leaks and reports suggest Microsoft is working on Windows 12 for 2026, with NPUs, deeper Copilot integration, and tighter security in focus. The post Windows 12 Could Arrive in 2026 as Millions of PCs Near Windows 10 Deadline appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Apple unveiled seven new products, including the iPhone 17e, M5 MacBooks, and the $599 MacBook Neo — its cheapest laptop ever. The post Apple Launch Week: New iPhones, M5 Macs, and a $599 MacBook Neo appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

The transformational potential of AI is already well established. Enterprise use cases are building momentum and organizations are transitioning from pilot projects to AI in production. Companies are no longer just talking about AI; they are redirecting budgets and resources to make it happen. Many are already experimenting with agentic... Read more

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Listen to Earth’s rumbling, secret soundtrack The boom of a calving glacier. The crackling rumble of a wildfire. The roar of a surging storm front. They’re... Read more