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Microsoft’s Phi-4 AI model achieves high performance with fewer resources

Microsoft has introduced a new AI model that delivers superior mathematical reasoning capabilities while using significantly less computing power than larger competitors. According to Michael Nuñez’s report in VentureBeat, the 14-billion-parameter Phi-4 model outperforms larger systems like Google’s Gemini Pro 1.5. The model excels particularly in mathematical problem-solving, achieving top scores on standardized math competition … Read more

Microsoft Recall fails to protect sensitive data in testing

Microsoft’s new Recall feature, designed to create searchable timeline of PC activities, shows significant privacy vulnerabilities despite its promised security measures. According to testing by Avram Piltch from Tom’s Hardware, the feature’s “Filter sensitive information” setting failed to block the capture of credit card numbers and social security information in several common scenarios. While Recall … Read more

Microsoft introduces waterless cooling for data centers

Microsoft has developed a new data center cooling system that eliminates the need for fresh water consumption, according to a report by Dina Bass for Bloomberg. The innovative “closed loop” design, launched in August 2024, will replace conventional cooling methods that typically use 125 million liters of water annually per facility. The company plans to … Read more

Microsoft AI CEO predicts AGI within 5-10 years

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be achievable within the next five to ten years, according to an interview with Nilay Patel from The Verge. Suleyman emphasizes that AGI should be understood as a general-purpose learning system capable of performing well across all human-level training environments, rather than as superintelligence. … Read more

Microsoft launches AI tool Copilot Vision

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Vision, a new AI tool that can analyze and respond to questions about web content in Microsoft Edge browser. As reported by Kyle Wiggers for TechCrunch, the feature is currently available in limited preview in the United States through Copilot Labs, requiring a $20 monthly Copilot Pro subscription. The tool can … Read more

Microsoft expands AI agent capabilities, adds management tools

Microsoft announced significant updates to its AI agent ecosystem at its Ignite conference, expanding support to include 1,800 models through Azure AI. The company revealed that over 100,000 organizations are currently using or editing AI agents through its Copilot Studio platform. The updates include new autonomous capabilities that allow agents to work independently without human … Read more

Microsoft partners with HarperCollins for AI training using nonfiction books

Microsoft has reached an agreement with HarperCollins Publishers to use selected nonfiction books for training artificial intelligence models, as reported by Hannah Miller and Dina Bass for Bloomberg News. The deal allows Microsoft limited access to HarperCollins’ backlist titles, with authors having the option to opt out. The technology company plans to use the content … Read more

Microsoft plans transition from Copilot to Windows Intelligence branding

Microsoft appears to be preparing to rebrand its AI features under the name “Windows Intelligence,” according to references found in Windows 11 system files, Techradar reports. This potential change would shift away from the current Copilot branding for AI services, possibly aligning with Apple’s similar “Apple Intelligence” terminology. While the company plans to maintain AI … Read more

Microsoft unveils Magentic-One, an open-source framework for managing multi-agent AI systems

Microsoft has released Magentic-One, a new open-source infrastructure that enables a single AI model to manage multiple helper agents working together to complete complex, multi-step tasks in various scenarios. According to a paper by Microsoft researchers, Magentic-One is a generalist agentic system that can “fully realize the long-held vision of agentic systems that can enhance … Read more

Microsoft adds AI-powered text editing to Notepad

Microsoft is introducing an AI-powered text editing feature called Rewrite to its classic Notepad application, allowing users to rephrase sentences, adjust tone, and modify content length. According to the Windows Insider Blog, the feature is currently rolling out in preview to Windows Insiders and requires signing in to a Microsoft account. Emma Roth from The … Read more