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Microsoft Opens Preorders for AI-Powered Surface Pro and Laptop Starting at $1000

Consumers can now preorder Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 equipped with Snapdragon X2 processors and Copilot+ AI features. Prices for these innovative new devices start at $999.99.

Microsoft Shields Windows Recall Data While OpenAI Secures Major Publishing Deals

Microsoft confirms it does not use Windows Recall data to train its AI models, ensuring user privacy remains protected. Meanwhile, OpenAI strikes new content agreements with major publishers to significantly enhance ChatGPT's knowledge base.

Security Expert Calls Microsoft's Windows Recall Feature Dangerously Insecure

A prominent security researcher reveals severe vulnerabilities in Microsoft's upcoming Windows Recall AI tool, arguing the company needs to pull the feature entirely before its official release.

Microsoft Copilot+PC Recall Feature Sparks Spyware Comparisons

Microsoft faces heavy criticism over a new Recall feature in its Copilot+PCs that continuously records user screen activity. Critics compare the tool to spyware despite the company's claims that all data remains stored locally on the device.

Microsoft Releases Phi-3 Lightweight AI Models, Previews Vision Variant

Microsoft makes its lightweight Phi-3 AI model family generally available for developers while previewing a new multimodal Phi-3-vision model. The release targets the growing demand for efficient, on-device artificial intelligence.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT App on Mac First, Snubbing Windows 11

OpenAI releases a dedicated ChatGPT application for macOS before Windows, despite Microsoft's massive $10 billion investment in the company. The AI firm states it simply prioritizes platforms where its current user base resides.

Inflection AI Shifts to Enterprise Model After Microsoft Poaches Key Staff

Inflection AI is pivoting to a business-focused enterprise model and licensing its technology to Microsoft after the software giant hires most of the startup's team. The shift follows the departure of its CEOs and leaves new leadership to guide the company's proprietary AI technology.

Mistral Large Launches as AI Startup Secures Major Microsoft Partnership

French AI startup Mistral unveils Mistral Large, a powerful multilingual model that ranks just behind GPT-4 on key benchmarks, alongside a new strategic partnership with Microsoft.

Altman Downplays AGI Impact in Measured Davos Appearance

Sam Altman takes a surprisingly subdued approach to artificial general intelligence at the World Economic Forum, arguing it will change jobs and the world much less than people expect.

Major Newspapers Target Microsoft and OpenAI in Landmark AI Copyright Lawsuit

Several major news publications sue Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging the companies use copyrighted articles to train artificial intelligence systems without permission.

New York Times Sues Microsoft Over AI Copyright Infringement

The New York Times files a major lawsuit against Microsoft alleging unauthorized use of its journalistic content to train artificial intelligence models. The case highlights growing legal tensions between traditional media companies and AI developers.

OpenAI Names New Board of Directors After Tumultuous Leadership Crisis

OpenAI concludes its chaotic two-week leadership saga by appointing a new three-member board of directors. The reshuffled governance marks the end of Sam Altman's sudden firing and return, but new challenges immediately emerge.

Sam Altman Reclaims CEO Role at OpenAI After Brief Ouster

Sam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO just days after his sudden firing, backed by a new interim board and strong support from Microsoft. The restructured leadership team focuses on expanding the board and conducting an internal investigation.

Microsoft Embeds AI Copilot Directly Into Windows 11 Starting September 26

Microsoft is integrating its Copilot AI assistant directly into Windows 11, allowing it to interact across multiple applications and devices. The update brings AI-powered features to classic apps like Paint, Word, and Outlook.

Microsoft Embeds AI Copilot Directly Into Windows 11 Starting September 26

Microsoft is bringing its AI assistant Copilot directly into the Windows 11 operating system, giving it the ability to view and interact with all open applications. The integration allows users to draft emails, generate images, and manage tasks across their connected devices seamlessly.