Microsoft and Amazon’s Strategic AI Partnerships Under UK Regulatory Review
UK probes Microsoft & Amazon's AI investments (OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral) to see if they limit competition in the AI market.
Microsoft Expands Content Integrity Tools to the EU Ahead of 2024 Elections
Microsoft offers Content Integrity tools in EU to fight election misinformation. Tools help verify content for politicians, news, and voters.
Microsoft Announces Surge in Revenue, up to $61.9 Billion for Fiscal Q3 2024
Microsoft's Q3 2024 results soar with revenue at $61.9 billion (up 17%) and net income at $21.9 billion (up 20%).
Dropbox Announces Beta for Microsoft 365 Co-Authoring and OneDrive Replay Support
Dropbox offers real-time co-editing in Word, Excel, PowerPoint with Microsoft 365 apps (beta). It also integrates Replay with OneDrive
Microsoft Enhances Purview to Combat AI-Driven Cyber Threats
Microsoft updates Purview platform to fight AI-powered cyberattacks. The update focuses on detecting risky AI use by both insiders and malicious actors
Google Gemini “Conversation” Mode Brings User Interaction Improvements to Android
Google releases "Conversation" mode for its AI assistant Gemini on Android. This allows for natural back-and-forth conversations
Windows 11 Update Adds Start Menu Advertisements for All Users
Windows 11 update adds app recommendations (including ads) to Start menu. Users can disable them in Settings.
Cognizant Secures 25,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot Licenses in Major AI Push
IT services company Cognizant invests heavily in AI, buying Microsoft Copilot licenses for internal use and aiming for 1 million users
Microsoft’s WizardLM 2 Model Withdrawn from the Internet Due to Missed Toxicity Checks
Microsoft pulls its new AI language model, WizardLM 2, due to safety concerns raised after release.
Qualcomm Challenges Intel and AMD with New Snapdragon X Series Processors
Qualcomm unveils new Snapdragon X laptop processors aiming to challenge leaders like Apple with better performance, battery life, and AI capabilities.
Microsoft’s Security Pricing Strategy Sparks Controversy Amid Vulnerability Concerns
Microsoft criticized for charging extra for essential security features in its products like Microsoft 365, despite data breaches.
Microsoft Addresses Exchange Server Concerns with Latest Hotfix Updates and Adds ECC, HMA Support
Microsoft released an optional hotfix update for Exchange Server 2019/2016 to fix issues caused by March's security update
Microsoft, Google, and AI Giants Increase Child Protection Measures in AI Services
Microsoft joins a group of leading AI companies by committing to new child safety measures from Thorn and All Tech Is Human.
Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 10 22H2 Non-Security Preview Update
Microsoft released an update for Windows 10 22H2 (KB5036979) with new features like account notifications and improved lock screen widgets.
Microsoft Temporarily Withdraws Outlook Security Update Due to False Alerts
Microsoft pulled an Outlook update due to false security alerts in calendar files. A temporary fix disables other security prompts too.
Windows 11 and 10 Users Receive Dev Home 0.13 with Improved Widgets and Accessibility
Microsoft's Dev Home 0.13 update for Windows 10/11 brings improved widgets, more Windows customization options, accessibility fixes, and bug squashing.
OpenAI Enhances AI Models API with New Enterprise-Grade Features
OpenAI boosts security and control for enterprise API users. New features include secure connections to Azure
Microsoft Unveils Phi-3 AI Model Series with Enhanced Efficiency and Performance
Microsoft's new Phi-3 AI models deliver strong performance despite being lightweight. The Phi-3 Mini even surpasses larger competitor models
Windows 11 to Transform User Experience with AI Explorer
Windows 11 24H2 brings AI Explorer with natural language search and editing suggestions.
Microsoft Defender Expands Privacy Protection to iOS and UK Market
Microsoft Defender for Individuals expands VPN privacy to UK and iOS, protecting users on public Wi-Fi and encrypting data.
Microsoft Introduces New Windows 11 24H2 Update CPU Requirements
Windows 11 24H2 raises CPU requirements to block older processors. SSE4.2 instruction set becomes mandatory to run the new OS.
Windows DOS-to-NT Path Conversion Process Exploited by Hackers
Windows path flaw lets attackers hide files, mimic trusted programs, and create rootkits without admin rights.
Cybercriminals Exploit GitHub Comments to Spread Malicious Software
Hackers use GitHub comments to hide malware disguised as legit files. Links look safe due to repository names.
Ex-Amazon AI Scientist was asked to Break AI Copyright Rules for LLMs
An ex-Amazon AI researcher, Dr. Ghaderi, sued for discrimination and wrongful termination after maternity leave.
Microsoft Identifies Russian APT28 Exploiting Windows Vulnerability with GooseEgg Tool
Russian APT28 exploited a Windows flaw (CVE-2022-38028) since 2020 with a tool named GooseEgg to steal data.
Ransomware Payment Rate Hits Record Low in Early 2024, despite Rising Extortion Amounts
Ransomware payments hit record low (28%) in Q1 2024 despite a record high of $1.1 billion paid in 2023.
Microsoft Edge Unveils 2024 Web Platform Dashboard for Enhanced Browser Interoperability
Microsoft Edge launched a dashboard to track progress on web developer needs and browser interoperability, focusing on areas like View Transitions and Navigation API.
Google Reorganizes AI Teams Under DeepMind to Streamline Development
Google unifies AI teams under DeepMind to speed up development of advanced AI models like Gemini.
Microsoft Store Streamlines App Installation with New Web Installer
Microsoft revamps web app store with "installers for web," letting users download apps in just 2 clicks directly from the web.
Concerns Mount Over Microsoft’s Control and Security Failures in Federal IT
US government reliance on Microsoft for IT raises security concerns. Expert suggests fostering competition and holding Microsoft accountable
Microsoft Rolls Out New Windows 11 Feature for Easier OS Reinstallation
Windows 11 Moment 5 lets users reinstall the OS directly through Windows Update for easier troubleshooting, keeping files and settings intact.
Microsoft and Kaspersky Struggle to Fully Patch Windows Defender File Deletion Vulnerabilities
Security flaws in Microsoft Defender and Kaspersky EDR allowed attackers to remotely delete files by manipulating how the systems identify malware.
New NSA Cybersecurity Information Sheet Targets AI System Security
The NSA released cybersecurity guidelines to improve AI security, especially for defense contractors.
Brave Search Integrates AI to Enhance Query Responses Globally
Brave Search launches global AI answer feature ("Answer with AI"). It uses large language models to provide summaries and answers to user queries
Microsoft Unveils VASA-1, Setting New Standards for Generative AI in Video Generation
Microsoft's VASA-1 creates hyperrealistic talking faces from images and audio. It surpasses deepfakes with natural expressions and lip-sync.