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 …
Microsoft announced a fundamental restructuring of its Windows operating system to natively support autonomous AI agents. According to the company, this will transform Windows into what executives call an “agentic OS,” designed to allow software programs to perform complex, multi-step tasks on behalf of users. The changes were presented at Microsoft’s Ignite conference. The new …
Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a new definitive agreement that updates their partnership. According to a joint statement, posted on Microsoft’s and OpenAI’s website, the deal redefines the terms of their collaboration and corporate structure. As part of the changes, OpenAI has restructured its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC), which remains under …
Microsoft is expanding its Copilot Mode in the Edge browser with new features powered by AI. According to the official Microsoft Edge Blog, the update aims to transform the browser into an intelligent assistant that can anticipate user needs and automate tasks. A key addition is “Copilot Actions”, which allows users to command the browser …
Microsoft has announced a significant update for its AI assistant, Copilot, introducing a range of new features designed to make it more collaborative, personal, and deeply integrated into its products. The updates include a shared chat function called Copilot Groups, an optional “real talk” mode for more personality, and a new animated character named Mico. …
Microsoft is integrating new generative AI features into its Windows 11 operating system, making them available to all users, not just those with new, specialized hardware. The company states its goal is to fundamentally change how people interact with computers. The updates introduce three core capabilities: The company emphasizes that while it is promoting a …
Microsoft AI has announced MAI-Image-1, its first text-to-image generator developed entirely within the company. The model has already secured a position in the top 10 on LMArena, a public benchmark platform where human users compare and vote on the quality of outputs from different AI systems. According to the official post, MAI-Image-1 is designed to …
Microsoft has launched Agent Mode for Excel and Word, along with Office Agent in Copilot chat, marking a significant expansion of AI capabilities in its productivity suite. The company calls this approach “vibe working,” comparing it to the concept of “vibe coding” where users create complex outputs through simple prompts. Agent Mode represents a more …
Microsoft is developing a marketplace to compensate publishers for their content used by artificial intelligence. Axios reports that the company is in talks with several U.S. publishers about a pilot program. The project, called the Publisher Content Marketplace, would launch with Microsoft’s Copilot assistant. This move would make Microsoft the first major tech company to …