Did Microsoft’s White House Cybersecurity Offer Create an IT Monopoly?
When Microsoft pledged billions to bolster U.S. cybersecurity during a high-profile White House summit in 2021, it appeared to be a magnanimous response to escalating threats from foreign adversaries. However, a recent ProPublica investigation reveals that this initiative may have been a calculated move to entrench Microsoft’s dominance in federal technology procurement. By offering government […]
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Microsoft’s Key to Efficient AI Search: GraphRAG Dynamic Community Selection
Microsoft Research has rolled out a notable update to its GraphRAG (Graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system, featuring dynamic community selection. This new approach aims to refine the handling of complex queries while minimizing computational costs. By changing how data is processed, the update allows for faster and more targeted responses to global, abstract queries. GraphRAG is […]
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DeepL Introduces Voice Translation for Real-Time Conversations
DeepL, known for its precise language translation services, has unveiled DeepL Voice, during an event in Berlin. This step marks a shift from the company’s text-focused roots into the dynamic space of real-time voice translation, an increasingly competitive sector with fast developing, AI-driven communication tools. A Dual Approach for Enhanced Communication DeepL Voice arrives with […]
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Xbox November 2024 Update Brings AI Search, Friend Requests, and Personalization Tools
Microsoft has unveiled a comprehensive November 2024 update for Xbox, enhancing the user experience across its platforms. The update reintroduces a revamped friend request system, incorporates AI-enhanced search capabilities, and extends personalization options, impacting both consoles and the Xbox app on Windows. Revamped Friend Requests and Social Tools A key element of the update is […]
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New Google Gemini-Exp-1114 AI Model Beats OpenAI GPT-4o in Key Benchmark
Google’s latest experimental model, Gemini-Exp-1114, has ascended to the top of the Chatbot Arena leaderboard, surpassing OpenAI’s GPT-4o and signaling a significant shift in the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence. Gemini-Exp-1114 Claims First Place in AI Rankings Developed by Google’s DeepMind division, Gemini-Exp-1114 outperformed competitors in recent evaluations on the Chatbot Arena, a platform that […]
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FTC Targets Microsoft’s Cloud Licensing for Antitrust Concerns
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appears ready to open a formal investigation into Microsoft, centering on alleged anticompetitive practices tied to its Azure and Office 365 services, reports the Financial Times. The inquiry aims to uncover whether Microsoft has been using its cloud dominance to impose restrictive terms that prevent customers from moving to other […]
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Elon Musk Expands Legal Battle Against OpenAI, Accusing Microsoft of Taking Control
Elon Musk has broadened his legal battle against OpenAI by filing an amended complaint in a California federal court, accusing the AI firm and its key backer, Microsoft, of undermining its original mission to advance artificial intelligence for public benefit. The lawsuit, which also implicates former board members such as LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and […]
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New AI Tool by NASA and Microsoft Simplifies Satellite Data Access
NASA has launched Earth Copilot for scientists and researchers, an advanced AI tool developed with Microsoft, aimed at simplifying access to its vast repository of satellite data. The new tool promises to democratize data by allowing users to pose questions in natural language and receive immediate insights, transforming how climate and geospatial information is accessed […]
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AI Nuclear Risk Potential: Anthropic Teams Up with U.S. Energy Department For Red-Teaming
Anthropic is working with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to examine the safety of its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model. The collaboration, launched in April 2024, involves rigorous testing to identify potential risks associated with advanced AI in high-security scenarios, reports Axios. This marks the first time an AI of […]
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EU Releases First Draft of General-Purpose AI Code of Practice
The European Union has taken a major step in regulating artificial intelligence by unveiling its first draft of the EU General-Purpose AI Code of Practice (GPAI). This draft, created under the direction of the EU’s AI Office with contributions from independent experts, is designed to guide developers of powerful AI systems like OpenAI, Meta, and […]
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