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Google’s Holiday Offer Brings Free AI Courses to Millions of Learners

Tech titan is launching holiday-timed AI training on Google Skills, with no-cost courses and labs for workers as more employers and staff look to build expertise. The post Google’s Holiday Offer Brings Free AI Courses to Millions of Learners appeared … Continue reading

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UK Politicians Push for Tougher AI Controls

100+ parliamentarians from across the political spectrum have joined a coordinated call for tougher AI regulation amid concerns that ministers are moving too cautiously. The post UK Politicians Push for Tougher AI Controls appeared first on TechRepublic.

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US Poised to Loosen Nvidia Chip Export Limits to China

The US may ease export curbs on Nvidia’s H200 chip to China, as investors question its AI dominance and Chinese rivals race to build their own GPUs. The post US Poised to Loosen Nvidia Chip Export Limits to China appeared … Continue reading

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Google and NextEra to Launch AI-Powered Grid by 2026

They’re creating dedicated power ecosystems designed from scratch to feed AI’s ravenous appetite for electricity. The post Google and NextEra to Launch AI-Powered Grid by 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Confirms Rising ‘Account Takeovers ’— Users Told to Check Chrome Settings

Google warns Chrome users of rising “account takeovers” and urges stronger authentication to keep accounts and synced data safe. The post Google Confirms Rising ‘Account Takeovers ’— Users Told to Check Chrome Settings appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New Splunk Windows Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation Attacks

Splunk for Windows has a high-severity flaw that lets local users escalate privileges through misconfigured file permissions. Learn how to fix it. The post New Splunk Windows Flaw Enables Privilege Escalation Attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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IBM Pursues AI Expansion With $11B Confluent Acquisition

The move reflects a rapidly intensifying race among technology giants to strengthen the data foundations required for generative and agentic AI. The post IBM Pursues AI Expansion With $11B Confluent Acquisition appeared first on TechRepublic.

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X Blocks EU Ads Account After €120m Fine, Escalating Clash Between Elon Musk and Brussels

X shut down the European Commission’s ad account after a €120M DSA fine, sparking a tense clash over transparency, platform rules, and rising political fallout. The post X Blocks EU Ads Account After €120m Fine, Escalating Clash Between Elon Musk … Continue reading

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Apple and Google Alert Users Worldwide After New Spyware Activity Surfaces

Evidence shows that certain people have been targeted by malicious actors, often linked to governments or state-backed groups. The post Apple and Google Alert Users Worldwide After New Spyware Activity Surfaces appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Gartner Warns of Sharp Slowdown in Automotive AI Investment

According to Gartner, only 5% of automakers will continue expanding AI investments at current levels by 2029, a steep fall from more than 95% today. The post Gartner Warns of Sharp Slowdown in Automotive AI Investment appeared first on TechRepublic.

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