Microsoft markets its Copilot AI assistant as a productivity tool for consumers and businesses alike. However, the product’s terms of use tell a different story. According to these terms, which were last updated in October 2025, “Copilot is for entertainment purposes only. It can make mistakes, and it may not work as intended. Don’t rely …
Microsoft has announced Copilot Cowork, a cloud-based AI agent that can complete complex tasks across Microsoft 365 applications on behalf of users. Carl Franzen reports for VentureBeat that the tool is built using technology from Anthropic, the AI company behind the competing Claude Cowork product. Copilot Cowork forms the centerpiece of Microsoft’s “Wave 3” update …
Microsoft has released Phi-4-reasoning-vision-15B, a compact AI model that processes both images and text and can solve complex math and science problems. Michael Nuñez reports for VentureBeat that the 15-billion-parameter model matches or exceeds the performance of much larger systems while using significantly less computing power and training data. The model is available now on …
Two major tech companies are pulling back on AI features in their software following negative user feedback. Microsoft is reconsidering its aggressive integration of Copilot across Windows 11, while Mozilla is introducing controls to disable all AI features in Firefox. Microsoft faces criticism for adding Copilot buttons throughout Windows 11 applications, including File Explorer and …
Microsoft has introduced Copilot Checkout at the NRF 2026 retail conference, enabling users to complete purchases directly within the Copilot interface without visiting retailer websites. The feature is rolling out in the United States and integrates with PayPal, Shopify, Stripe and Etsy. Participating retailers include Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Ashley Furniture. According to Microsoft, the …
ChatGPT is the pioneer and most used platform when it comes to generative AI. But is it still the best choice? On this page, I’ll give you an overview of the market leader and three of its strongest competitors: Google’s Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Claude from the quickly growing startup Anthropic. My question: Which of …
Microsoft has introduced Fara-7B, a new artificial intelligence agent designed to perform complex computer tasks directly on a user’s device. The model is small enough to run locally, which enhances data security and privacy by keeping sensitive information on the user’s personal computer. As Ben Dickson reports for VentureBeat, Fara-7B operates by visually interpreting the …
Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite. It operates within familiar applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. For marketers, it offers a way to automate administrative tasks and analyze internal data. Copilot is different from standalone chatbots like ChatGPT. Its primary function is to connect with your organization’s internal …
Microsoft is encountering significant pushback from security experts and users regarding its strategy of integrating advanced artificial intelligence into its Windows operating system. The criticism centers on a new experimental feature called Copilot Actions, which Microsoft itself has warned could expose users to malware and data theft. The company introduced Copilot Actions as a set …
Microsoft has launched a new platform called Agent 365, designed to help businesses manage and secure their growing number of artificial intelligence agents. Announced at the company’s annual Ignite conference, the tool is described as a “control plane” that provides a unified observability layer for all AI agents an enterprise uses, regardless of whether they …