42 stories tagged Microsoft
Microsoft has struck a multibillion-dollar deal with French AI firm Mistral to expand its operations and integrate its AI models into Microsoft's cloud services, aiming to strengthen Europe's position in the global AI race.
Microsoft's CEO has issued a stark warning about the risks of frontier AI labs accessing corporate intellectual property. Companies are being urged to take proactive measures to safeguard their sensitive data.
In a surprising blog post, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned enterprises about the dangers of relying on proprietary AI models from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, urging businesses to maintain control over their AI systems to avoid vendor lock-in and unforeseen risks.
OpenAI has announced that its latest model, GPT 5.6, will be the preferred AI for Microsoft Copilot 365. This move comes amid rumors of a potential breakup between the two tech giants. Despite the speculation, both companies are committed to their current partnership.
Hugging Face has partnered with Microsoft to make its AI models available on Foundry Managed Compute, simplifying deployment for developers and businesses.
Microsoft has upgraded its 365 Copilot to use GPT-5.6 as the preferred model, making its AI features smarter and more reliable. This change affects how people use Word, Excel, and other Office apps daily.
Microsoft laid off 4,800 employees, 2.1% of its global workforce, focusing on Xbox and sales teams. This is part of a broader trend of job cuts as AI adoption grows.
Microsoft is creating a new AI deployment company with a $2.5 billion commitment. This move follows similar initiatives by Amazon, OpenAI, and Anthropic, signaling a major push in AI infrastructure and making AI more accessible for businesses.
Major tech companies are offering free access to advanced AI tools for students. This move aims to democratize access to cutting-edge technology for education.
Microsoft has integrated DALL-E 3 into Bing Image Creator, making it easier for users to generate high-quality images. This update enhances creativity and accessibility for everyday users.
Researchers at Microsoft have identified a new type of malware called Crypto Clipper that spreads through USB drives and uses the Tor network to steal cryptocurrency. This highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals targeting digital assets.
Microsoft has fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities that were publicly disclosed by a security researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse. The patches come amid a heated rivalry between the researcher and Microsoft over disclosure practices.
Microsoft researchers discovered a vulnerability called AutoJack that lets attackers execute arbitrary code on the host system running certain AI agents when a user simply visits a malicious web page.
A critical flaw in Microsoft Copilot allowed hackers to steal two-factor authentication codes. This highlights ongoing security risks in AI systems.
Microsoft has discovered 73 malicious packages in its ecosystem that contain a self-replicating credential stealer. The malware activates as soon as the packages are opened by an AI agent. This is the second such incident in recent weeks, highlighting a growing threat targeting AI development pipelines.
A new study shows AI agents work better when they focus on recent, relevant information instead of keeping full conversation histories. This could make business AI tools faster and more reliable. Researchers tested this with expense-processing tasks in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Microsoft is restricting internal use of Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Fable 5, due to data retention policies. The model is still available to external customers like GitHub Copilot users.
Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleyman walked back his earlier statement about AI automating jobs done by white-collar workers. He now says AI will help these workers complete tasks, rather than do their jobs entirely.
Microsoft's AI head criticized Anthropic for suggesting their AI, Claude, might be conscious. He argues this could mislead people into treating AI like it has human-like awareness.
Microsoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes superintelligent AI is approaching but reassures that it won't replace human jobs. He emphasizes AI as a tool to augment human capabilities rather than replace them.
Microsoft released an open-source tool that lets developers create AI behavior tests using simple text descriptions. This could make it easier to ensure AI systems behave as intended.
Nvidia is teaming up with Microsoft, Dell, and HP to bring AI agents to everyday PCs, aiming to capture a significant share of the $200 billion CPU market. This could make advanced AI tools accessible to millions of users without requiring technical expertise.
Microsoft introduced MAI-Thinking-1, its first in-house AI model designed for advanced reasoning. This marks a significant step as Microsoft moves away from relying solely on OpenAI's technology.
Microsoft has launched Scout, an AI assistant built on OpenClaw and integrated into Microsoft 365 apps. It helps businesses assign virtual assistants to employees for tasks like organizing calendars, drafting emails, and expense reporting.