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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 30, 2026

What Is Elon Musk’s Terafab Project?

Elon Musk is building his own chipmaking operation from scratch in a moonshot bid to single-handedly produce more computing power than the entire semiconductor industry combined.

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Alen Prasevic Alen Prasevic
Updated on March 26, 2026

How Remote Access Is Reshaping University Learning and the Future Workforce

Universities are embracing remote collaboration tools, which makes education more accessible and better prepares students for the workforce.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 25, 2026

Smart Glasses Are the Next Big Thing in AI. But Are They Legal?

Smart glasses promise convenient, wearable AI. But when recording is on a constant, continuous loop and the point-and-shoot social cue disappears, legal guardrails start to crack.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 25, 2026

Anduril’s AI-Powered Weapons Could Change Warfare Forever

By funding its own software-centered product development, the defensetech startup is reshaping how the U.S. builds and buys its weapons.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 25, 2026

AI-First Devices Are Coming. Could Any of Them Replace the iPhone?

From Meta’s new AR glasses to OpenAI’s mystery device, Silicon Valley is racing to build the next AI-first heir to the smartphone. The winner could not only dominate the hardware market, but reshape our entire relationship with artificial intelligence.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 25, 2026

Robot Dogs: What We Know About Them

Engineered to move and behave like the real thing, robot dogs can perform all sorts of tasks, from navigating disaster zones and inspecting hazardous areas to simply providing companionship.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 24, 2026

The Three Laws of Robotics Explained

Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics outline steps to prevent robots from harming humans and were originally created by Asimov to drive the plots of his fictional stories. Here are popular criticisms of the laws and their real-world impact.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on March 23, 2026

AI Companies Want Data Centers in Space. Here’s Why.

With global backlash against data centers mounting, some tech companies are exploring a radical idea: launching them into space. But this may not be feasible or effective at solving data centers’ existing issues.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 19, 2026

A Guide to How America Controls Nvidia Chip Exports to China

Inside the evolving export-control system that determines whether Nvidia’s advanced AI chips reach Chinese data centers.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 19, 2026

What Is a Robotaxi?

Robotaxis are paving the way for a safer and smarter future in urban mobility. In this article, we break down how these driverless cabs work, highlight top examples and explore the barriers they must overcome before they can hit the streets full force.

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