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Microsoft has become a big player in the AI space with OpenAI and Nadella is happy that his decision to partner has paid dividends. AI 

Nadella Reveals Microsoft’s Reason for Partnering with OpenAI for Major AI Initiative

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has a solid lead in the AI race thanks to its partnership with OpenAI, which has allowed the company to use the latest versions of ChatGPT before others get to test. OpenAI has gone through big changes in a short time, but Sam Altman continues to lead the team along with Greg Brockman and others. However, we never learned why Satya Nadella’s Microsoft decided to partner with OpenAI and what qualities appealed to Nadella about the AI giant? The Microsoft chief has been outspoken lately, and in one of…

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Check out the new Microsoft image-to-GIF converter, Pix2Gif. (AP) News 

Learn how Microsoft’s new AI-powered tool, Pix2Gif, converts images to GIFs

Adriana Marais

Microsoft has been enhancing its AI capabilities for Copilot and other Windows apps. The research division has introduced a new AI model called Pix2Gif, which can transform still images into GIFs using an image translation technique. This allows users to quickly create funny and creative GIFs from their photos. The model also includes textual descriptions to provide prompts for the images. What is Pix2Gif Pix2Gif is a motion-controlled diffusion model that can convert images into GIFs. The tool not only captures information from the image, but also brings movement using…

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Google has been a leader in search which has given it hordes of data to train the AI model but the reality is different with Microsoft pulling away. AI 

Here’s why Microsoft’s Satya Nadella is surprised that Google is not leading the global AI race

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Microsoft has become a household name in the AI world thanks to its partnership with OpenAI. But the company believes that other companies have a better chance of leading the market. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says he can’t believe Google isn’t leading the AI race, especially with all the tools and resources at its disposal. In fact, Nadella was quoted as saying on the podcast that Google should have been the default winner. Why would he say that, especially when his company is way ahead of the California-based giant? Nadella…

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Microsoft is combining personal and work accounts in the Teams app to simplify access and enhance user experience. (BenQ) News 

New look for Microsoft Teams combines personal and work accounts; Here’s what’s changed

Adriana Marais

Microsoft is making a major change by combining personal and work accounts in a single version of Microsoft Teams. This new approach is designed to make communication and collaboration easier for users, eliminating the need for multiple applications. The unified app is currently being tested and is expected to transform the way users interact with different account types. Currently being tested on the latest Windows 11 Insider version. The unified Teams app will go into preview for commercial users in April, with an official release alongside Windows 11 24H2 later…

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Microsoft has announced the global availability of Microsoft Copilot for Security, an AI solution for security professionals. Know all the features coming with it. (Microsoft) AI 

Microsoft Copilot for Security will be released to the public on April 1st; Explore its latest features

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has revealed that its AI solution for security professionals, Microsoft Copilot, will soon be accessible worldwide. Over the past few months, the company has been integrating AI into its range of products, consolidating its AI services under the Microsoft Copilot umbrella. This includes its AI chatbot, which is competing with ChatGPT and Google Bard. In a recent update, Microsoft has launched Copilot for Security, a new service now open to the public. What is Microsoft Copilot for Security? Microsoft Copilot for Security is an artificial intelligence service that enables…

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Microsoft Copilot gets a safety upgrade, blocked prompts for violent and inappropriate images amid user concerns. (Microsoft) AI 

Microsoft Copilot enhances protections, filters out inappropriate suggestions in response to AI worries

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has recently made efforts to address concerns about its Copilot tool, which uses generative AI to create content. The company has taken steps to prevent the tool from generating violent, sexual, and other inappropriate images. These adjustments stem from a warning from one of Microsoft’s own engineers, Shane Jones, who expressed serious reservations about the potential abuse of Microsoft’s GAI technology. Jones had recently contacted the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with concerns about images generated by Copilot, which he found violated Microsoft’s principles of responsible artificial intelligence. Tighter content…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella envisions a tech revolution with AI PCs and that they will reshape how we interact and innovate. (AP) AI 

Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, emphasizes the significant impact of AI-powered PCs

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The HP Amplify partner conference in Las Vegas featured in-depth discussions and announcements focused on the significant influence of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries. The event highlighted updates to partnership programs and a strategic move towards subscriptions and services, with tech leaders like Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizing the importance of AI. Analysts predict that AI will become a central focus in product presentations by 2024. In a conversation at the HP Amplify Partner Conference with HP CEO Enrique Lores, in his 32nd year at…

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Microsoft pulls the plug on the Windows Subsystem for Android, signaling the end of Android integration on Windows 11. (AP) News 

Microsoft discontinues support for Android apps on Windows 11, preventing users from using mobile apps on their PCs.

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has made the unexpected decision to end support for running Android apps on Windows 11, bringing an end to an era for users who have become accustomed to the ease of accessing their preferred mobile applications on their PCs. The announcement has surprised many, as the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) was considered a major feature of Windows 11 when it was launched in 2021. Microsoft is dropping support for Android apps The disappearance of the Windows subsystem for Android was officially confirmed in a developer document published by…

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Microsoft's Copilot for Finance revolutionizes daily tasks, empowering financial teams with AI-driven efficiency in Microsoft 365 applications. (Microsoft ) AI 

Microsoft introduces Copilot for finance to revolutionize financial operations using AI in Microsoft 365

Adriana Marais

In the fast-paced world of finance, where complex responsibilities like credit management and risk analysis require careful focus, financial teams are under significant pressure. Microsoft understands the changing obstacles that finance leaders encounter as they juggle essential tasks and long-term goals. This understanding has led to the introduction of Microsoft Copilot for Finance, an innovative AI-powered tool that is now part of Microsoft 365. A revolutionary solution for finance teams Copilot for Finance provides seamless connections to key financial systems such as Dynamics 365 and SAP, and empowers finance professionals…

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Microsoft Windows 11 update has enhanced Copilot, Widgets, and other AI-powered functionalities, promising a more intuitive computing experience. (Unsplash) News 

Microsoft Windows 11 update enhances Copilot, widgets, and other features

Adriana Marais

Microsoft is rolling out a series of upgrades and additions for Windows 11 users, aiming to provide a more user-friendly and productive computing experience. Key updates for Microsoft Windows 11 include enhancements to Copilot, Widgets, and other AI-driven features. One of the standout additions is the expansion of Copilot’s capabilities, which gives users more control over their computers. From enabling battery saver mode to managing accessibility features like Narrator or Magnifier, Copilot becomes even more essential. In addition, users can expect convenient features such as displaying available Wi-Fi networks and…

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Microsoft and other tech giants are joining hands for a new tech that will upscale the gaming quality for PC users News 

Microsoft intends to enhance game quality for PCs using Nvidia and AMD technologies.

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Microsoft has introduced a new Windows API – DirectSR – that allows game developers to seamlessly integrate AI-enabled super-resolution scaling features from Nvidia, AMD and Intel. In a blog post, Microsoft program manager Joshua Tucker discussed the DirectSR API, which he believes will bridge the gap between video games and high-resolution technologies, providing a more powerful and scalable experience on different hardware. “We’re excited to announce DirectSR, a new API designed in collaboration with GPU hardware manufacturers to enable the seamless integration of Super Resolution (SR) into next-generation games,” said…

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Here are the top 10 Indian-origin CEOs of global companies. (HT Tech) News 

Top 10 Indian-origin CEOs leading global companies, from S. Ramaswamy to Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella

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In recent years, multinational corporations have been selecting highly skilled executives from India to fill top leadership positions across various industries, including technology and healthcare. Snowflake, an American cloud computing company, has recently named Sridhar Ramaswamy as its new CEO. Take a look at the top 10 Indian-origin CEOs of global companies for inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs. Top 10 CEOs from India Sridhar Ramaswamy: S. Ramaswamy has been announced as the CEO of cloud computing company Snowflake. A native of Tamil Nadu, India, he completed his bachelor’s degree in computer…

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Alphabet's Gemini AI criticized for generating historically inaccurate images. Microsoft's Copilot facing scrutiny for bizarre responses, possibly due to prompt injections. (AP) News 

Microsoft investigates claims of bot issuing strange and harmful responses.

Adriana Marais

Microsoft Corp. is currently looking into claims that its Copilot chatbot is producing responses that users find strange, unsettling, and potentially damaging. Introduced last year as a way to integrate artificial intelligence into a range of Microsoft products and services, Copilot told one user who claimed to suffer from PTSD that it “doesn’t care if you live or die”. In another exchange, the bot accused the user of lying and said, “Don’t contact me again.” Colin Fraser, a Vancouver-based data scientist, shared a conversation where Copilot offered mixed messages about…

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Microsoft will make French startup Mistral AI's artificial intelligence models available through its Azure cloud computing platform. AI 

Microsoft has formed a partnership with Mistral, a new AI company similar to OpenAI.

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(Reuters) – Microsoft will make French startup Mistral AI’s artificial intelligence models available through its Azure cloud computing platform under a new partnership, the companies said on Monday. The multi-year deal is a sign of Microsoft’s efforts to offer a variety of AI models beyond OpenAI’s biggest contribution, as the tech giant looks to attract more customers to its Azure cloud services. Microsoft will take a minority stake in Mistral as part of the deal, the startup told Reuters without giving details. Microsoft confirmed its investment in Mistral, but said…

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Copilot GPTs are currently available to select users during the testing phase, Microsoft has confirmed. (Jordi Ribas/X) AI 

Microsoft introduces Copilot GPTs to assist with learning recipes, vacation planning, and other tasks

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has been strengthening its artificial intelligence capabilities in recent months, with a focus on its Copilot suite of AI services. The company recently released a major update to Copilot on web, Android, and iOS platforms, and has now introduced a new feature called Copilot GPTs. This feature allows users to access recipes, plan vacations, create workout routines, and more. Microsoft releases Copilot GPTs X in the post. Jordi Ribas, CVP, Design and Product Manager at Copilot and Bing, announced that the tech giant will introduce Copilot GPTs at Microsoft…

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Microsoft partners with OpenAI rival Mistral AI. (AP) AI 

Microsoft signs agreement with Mistral AI from France, a competitor of OpenAI with its own chatbot

Adriana Marais

On Monday, Microsoft revealed a new partnership with the French startup Mistral AI in the field of artificial intelligence. This collaboration aims to reduce Microsoft’s dependence on OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, for the development of future chatbots and other generative AI technologies. Mistral AI was born less than a year ago, but it was already described by Microsoft on Monday as an “innovator and pioneer” as a pioneer in building more efficient and cost-effective artificial intelligence systems. Microsoft and Mistral did not disclose financial terms of the deal, although…

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Microsoft sees people complain about the random system reboots which could happen while working or just sitting with the screen on. News 

Here’s Why Your Next Windows 11 PC Update Might Not Require a Reboot

Adarsh V.K

What’s the first thing that annoys you about Windows updates on your PC is that every update requires a reboot to take effect. But Microsoft is now ready to end this user suffering by eliminating the need to restart the computer every time a new update is installed. The latest Windows Latest report suggests that Microsoft has found a way to break this layer and offer seamless updates to its Windows 11 PC users. The company has found a way to allow system downloads and even implement an update called…

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Generative Erase promises to revolutionize photo manipulation on Windows devices, offering accessibility and advanced editing capabilities. (AP) AI 

Microsoft launches Generative Erase, offering advanced AI-powered photo editing for Windows computers

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft is enhancing its AI-powered photo editing capabilities with the launch of Generative Erase, a feature that is poised to transform photo manipulation on Windows PCs. This development mirrors the strategies of industry leaders such as Google and Samsung, who have also incorporated AI-driven tools into their products. Generative Erase, announced by Microsoft for its Photos app, promises users the ability to selectively remove elements from their photos using artificial intelligence, reports The Verge. While Generative Erase isn’t as flashy as some of its other AI features, such as background…

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Microsoft's take on the Magic Erase feature is called 'Generative Erase,' and it allows users to easily remove unwanted objects, and more. AI 

Microsoft’s AI ‘Generative Ease’ for Windows swiftly eliminates unwanted objects from photos

Adriana Marais

It is clear that the number of generative AI-based features launched for smartphones has increased significantly. One notable example is Magic Eraser, which was originally launched for the Google Pixel. Since then, various adaptations of this feature have gradually made their presence felt on other Android phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Now Windows 11 and Windows 10 users can get a taste of it too, but Microsoft’s take on it is called “Generative Erase.” As announced by Microsoft, this feature, along with other AI-based features like Background Blur…

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Microsoft will expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in Spain through an investment of $2.1 billion in the next two years. AI 

Microsoft is allocating $2.1 billion in Spain to support its AI goals.

Adriana Marais

US software giant Microsoft will expand its artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in Spain by investing $2.1 billion over the next two years, the company’s vice chairman and president Brad Smith said on social media X. The move follows its announcement of a €3.2 billion ($3.45 billion) AI-focused investment in Germany over the next two years. Microsoft did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for more information about the investment in Spain. “Our investment is not just about building data centers, it is a demonstration of our 37-year commitment to…

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