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Microsoft brings OpenAI's free GPT-oss-20b model to Windows
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Microsoft introduces Copilot AI features to Microsoft 365 users

Alex Omenye Microsoft has announced the expansion of its Copilot AI features to individual consumers within the Microsoft 365 suite, following the launch of similar on-demand AI agents for businesses earlier this week. Starting soon, customers will have the option to choose between a Microsoft 365 subscription plan with Copilot AI features or one without. […]

Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Microsoft introduces pay-as-you-go AI plan for corporate users

Microsoft is rolling out a new pay-as-you-go plan, Copilot Chat, for corporate customers. This offering bundles several AI-powered productivity features for Microsoft 365, providing a more flexible pricing model compared to its existing subscription-based plans. Copilot Chat, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, enables users to perform various tasks, including asking business-related questions, automating workflows, generating […]

Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Microsoft to invest $80bn in AI data centres 2025

Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in fiscal 2025 to build data centers for AI workloads, according to a blog post by Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. Over half of this spending will occur in the U.S. Microsoft’s fiscal year 2025 ends in June. “Today, the United States leads the global AI race thanks […]

Microsoft expands AI models for 365 Copilot to reduce costs
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Microsoft expands AI models for 365 Copilot to reduce costs

Microsoft Corporation is broadening the range of artificial intelligence models powering Microsoft 365 Copilot, to diversify from its reliance on OpenAI’s technology and address cost. The move marks a strategic shift for Microsoft, which has heavily relied on OpenAI’s GPT-4 model since the launch of 365 Copilot in March 2023. The tool, embedded in Microsoft […]

Microsoft rolls out file sharing app for iPhone users
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Microsoft rolls out file sharing app for iPhone users

Microsoft has begun testing new features for its Phone Link app, which will offer iPhone users a more seamless way to share files between their devices and Windows PCs. The update, currently available to Windows Insiders, introduces a feature that enables file sharing between iPhones and PCs, bringing the experience closer to how users share […]

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Microsoft launches zero-water cooling for sustainable AI data centres

Microsoft Corp. has introduced a new data center design aimed at eliminating water usage for cooling chips and servers, as part of its efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Launched in August, this innovative system replaces traditional cooling methods, which typically consume over 125 million liters of water annually per data center. The design utilizes […]

Microsoft plans for collaboration with AI agents
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Microsoft faces £1bn UK lawsuit over alleged overcharge

Microsoft was accused on Tuesday of unfairly overcharging customers of competing cloud companies in a lawsuit seeking damages over £1 billion ($1.27 billion). The lawsuit claims that customers using Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, or Alibaba Cloud are forced to pay higher fees for licensing Microsoft’s cloud-based Windows Server software on these rivals’ infrastructure. […]

Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Microsoft strikes deal on AI training

Microsoft has reportedly struck a deal with HarperCollins, a News Corp subsidiary, to use its nonfiction titles for training its AI models. According to an unnamed source, Microsoft aims to use this data for a yet-to-be-announced model, though it does not plan to use the content for generating books without human authors. Microsoft has declined […]

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Microsoft accuses Google of running ‘shadow campaigns’ in Europe

Microsoft publicly accused its longtime rival Google on Monday of conducting “shadow campaigns” in Europe aimed at undermining the software giant’s reputation with regulators. In a blog post, Microsoft lawyer Rima Alaily revealed that Google had engaged a firm to enlist European cloud companies to advocate for its interests against Microsoft. This unprecedented move highlights […]

Iranian hackers target US elections, Microsoft warns
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Iranian hackers target US elections, Microsoft warns

An Iranian hacking group, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and referred to as Cotton Sandstorm by Microsoft, is reportedly scanning U.S. election-related websites and media outlets as Election Day approaches. A blog published by Microsoft on Wednesday indicates that this activity may signal preparations for more direct influence operations. The group has conducted […]

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Microsoft to launch autonomous AI agents in November

Microsoft has announced plans to enable customers to build autonomous AI agents starting in November, aiming to leverage the expanding AI market. These agents differ from traditional chatbots by requiring minimal human oversight, making them effective for automating tasks like handling client inquiries, identifying sales leads, and managing inventory. Major tech players, including Salesforce, have […]

GitHub Copilot hits 20m users as enterprise AI coding heats up
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Microsoft introduces friendlier voice for Copilot

Microsoft has upgraded its consumer AI assistant, Copilot, giving it a friendlier voice and the ability to analyze web pages for users as they browse. This update marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to enhance its AI offerings, allowing Copilot to better assist users in real-time. According to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft […]