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AI Chip Shortage Could Raise Smartphone Prices in 2026

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Rising AI demand is driving up DRAM prices, pushing smartphone costs higher and reducing supply as early as 2026, according to new Counterpoint research. The post AI Chip Shortage Could Raise Smartphone Prices in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Trump Media Announces $6 Billion Merger With Fusion Power Developer TAE

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Trump Media announces a $6 billion merger with fusion startup TAE Technologies, signaling a pivot from social media to clean energy and AI infrastructure. The post Trump Media Announces $6 Billion Merger With Fusion Power Developer TAE appeared first on … Continue reading →

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Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

In its test phase in San Francisco, Known said it observed 80% of its introductions led to physical dates, which is much higher than swipe-based dating apps.

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OpenAI adds new teen safety rules to ChatGPT as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI updated its guidelines for how its AI models should behave with users under 18, and published new AI literacy resources for teens and parents. Still, questions remain about how well policies translate into practice.

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6 Scary Predictions for AI in 2026

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Could the AI industry be on the verge of its first major layoffs? Will China spread propaganda to slow the US data-center building boom? Where are AI agents headed?

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OWASP Drops First AI Agent Risk List

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

These aren’t simple chatbots anymore—these AI agents access data and tools and carry out tasks, making them infinitely more capable and dangerous. The post OWASP Drops First AI Agent Risk List appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

The company is working on an image and video model and new text-based model, which aids with coding.

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Why Do A.I. Chatbots Use ‘I’?

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

A.I. chatbots have been designed to behave in a humanlike way. Some experts think that’s a terrible idea.

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TikTok Signs Agreements With Investors in Step Toward Avoiding a U.S. Ban

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

The Chinese-owned video app formalized commitments from the software giant Oracle and two investment firms as part of a deal to keep operating in the United States.

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UK Foreign Office Cyber Breach Exposed Diplomatic Secrets

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

The government stopped short of directly attributing the attack to Chinese operatives or the Chinese state. The post UK Foreign Office Cyber Breach Exposed Diplomatic Secrets appeared first on TechRepublic.

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