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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. Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology A team at Microsoft says it used artificial intelligence to discover a “zero day” vulnerability in the biosecurity... Read more

A team at Microsoft says it used artificial intelligence to discover a “zero day” vulnerability in the biosecurity systems used to prevent the misuse of DNA. These screening systems are designed to stop people from purchasing genetic sequences that could be used to create deadly toxins or pathogens. But now... 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. EV tax credits are dead in the US. Now what? Federal EV tax credits in the US officially came to an end yesterday. Those credits, expanded and extended... Read more

On Wednesday, federal EV tax credits in the US officially came to an end. Those credits, expanded and extended in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, gave drivers up to $7,500 in credits toward the purchase of a new electric vehicle. They’ve been a major force in cutting the up-front costs... Read more

In late 2023, a long-trusted virtualization staple became the biggest open question on the enterprise IT roadmap. Amid concerns of VMware licensing changes and steeper support costs, analysts noticed an exodus mentality. Forrester predicted that one in five large VMware customers would begin moving away from the platform in 2024.... Read more

Every year, MIT Technology Review recognizes dozens of young researchers on our Innovators Under 35 list. We checked back in with recent honorees to see how they’re faring amid sweeping changes to science and technology policy within the US. Learn about the complex realities of what life has been like for those... Read more

Talk of AI is inescapable. It’s often the main topic of discussion at board and executive meetings, at corporate retreats, and in the media. A record 58% of S&P 500 companies mentioned AI in their second-quarter earnings calls, according to Goldman Sachs. But it’s difficult to walk the talk. Just... Read more

This guide will help you understand the video game industry, statistics, major players, and potential jobs. Constantly Updated — The download contains the latest and most accurate details. Boost Your Knowledge — This seven-page PDF will help you study the lay of the land and formulate a plan of action.... Read more

This guide will help you understand the video game industry, statistics, major players, and potential jobs. Constantly Updated — The download contains the latest and most accurate details. Boost Your Knowledge — This seven-page PDF will help you study the lay of the land and formulate a plan of action.... Read more

Microsoft is investing $15B in UK AI and cloud, expanding data centers, Nvidia-powered supercomputers, and workforce to boost AI skills and innovation. The post Microsoft Commits Record $30 Billion to UK’s AI Infrastructure Expansion appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more

Apple unveiled its much-anticipated iPhone 17 line, as well as new smartwatches and AirPods from its UFO campus in Cupertino, California.... Read more

Elon Musk's idea of a humanoid robot army that outnumbers humans is raising questions about the future of work.... Read more

Research conducted by the Microsoft Research lab in Cambridge could contribute to the development of AI accelerators. The post Microsoft’s Experimental Optical Computer Could Run AI Workloads With Less Energy appeared first on TechRepublic.... Read more