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Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Russian hackers steal US govt, Microsoft email – Official

The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency revealed in an emergency directive released on Thursday that Russian government-backed hackers exploited their access to Microsoft’s email system to pilfer correspondence between officials and the tech giant. According to the directive issued on April 2, the agency cautioned that hackers utilized authentication credentials obtained from email […]

Microsoft System glitch causes global disruptions
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Microsoft’s union ranks highest in industry

The ranks of unionized workers within Microsoft’s video game subsidiaries continue to grow, with the latest addition being the largest group yet. Approximately 600 quality assurance workers at Activision have joined the Communications Workers of America, establishing themselves as the largest certified union within the US video game industry. This development also marks the first […]

Russia-sponsored hackers attack Microsoft systems again - Company
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Russia-sponsored hackers attack Microsoft systems again – Company

By Alex Omenye   Microsoft revealed on Friday that the Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard, linked to Russian intelligence, is attempting to breach its systems again. The group had previously targeted Microsoft in January, attempting to infiltrate a small percentage of corporate email accounts, including senior leadership, cybersecurity, legal, and other functions. […]

Microsoft develops AI models to reduce reliance on OpenAI
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Microsoft to launch neural voice tool for speech disabilities

Microsoft is emphasizing developments and collaborations in its assistive products at the 14th Ability Summit, focusing on Azure AI. This includes recent features like AI-powered audio descriptions and the Azure AI studio, enhancing accessibility for developers with disabilities. Updates to the Seeing AI tool include additional languages and more detailed AI-generated descriptions, along with playbooks […]

Child labor: Court dismisses US tech corps' lawsuit in cobalt mines
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Child labor: Court dismisses US tech corps’ lawsuit in cobalt mines

The lawsuit featured 16 plaintiffs, including the families of five children who died while working as cobalt miners. Business Insider reported that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia dismissed the appeal filed by former child miners and their advocates, ruling in favour of the technology corporations. Cobalt is a component of […]

Windows 11 withdraws support for Android
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Windows 11 withdraws support for Android

Microsoft’s Windows 11 is set to lose official support for Android apps, resulting in the discontinuation of the Windows Subsystem for Android. Microsoft has announced its plan to cease WSA maintenance within the year. Although Windows 11 users with the Amazon Appstore or Android apps already installed will retain access until March 5, 2025, new […]

Microsoft develops AI models to reduce reliance on OpenAI
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Microsoft develops AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia

Microsoft is reportedly venturing into the development of a new network card that aims to enhance the performance of its Maia AI server chip, potentially reducing the company’s dependence on Nvidia, according to a report from The Information on Tuesday. To lead this effort, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has reportedly enlisted Pradeep Sindhu, who co-founded […]

Xbox to add four video games to external platforms
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Xbox to add four video games to external platforms

Microsoft’s Xbox is set to expand its reach by releasing four video game titles on external platforms, as announced by gaming CEO Phil Spencer during a podcast on Thursday. This move comes in the wake of Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, aiming to tap into a broader audience of gamers. While Spencer did […]

Microsoft expands AI models for 365 Copilot to reduce costs
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Microsoft adds new design features to Copilot

Microsoft’s AI-powered chatbots and assistants, Copilot, are receiving several upgrades coinciding with a high-profile Super Bowl LVIII ad campaign. Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer, detailed the upcoming enhancements in a blog post on the official Microsoft website. “Today marks exactly one year since our entry into AI-powered experiences for people with Bing Chat,” he […]

Microsoft lays off 1,900 staff from gaming division
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Microsoft lays off 1,900 staff from gaming division

Microsoft said on Thursday that the company will be laying off 1,900 staff from Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week. The majority of the layoffs, which amount to around 8% of the whole Microsoft Gaming division, will be made at Activision Blizzard. Along with the departure of Chief Design Officer Allen Adham and Blizzard President […]