Microsoft and OpenAI’s relationship getting awkward
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Vole is just too aggressive for the passive OpenAI

The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI is getting "awkward" due to tension and confusion, according to the Wall Street Journal.

FTC trying to block Activision Microsoft deal
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Filing for an injunction

The Federal Trade Commission is set to file for an injunction seeking to block Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Xbox Games Showcase 2023 shows plenty of new games
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Starfield was the star of the show

Microsoft held its Xbox Games Showcase 2023 earlier today, showing some of the new games and trailers, including new Starfield details, Forza Motorsport, Avowed, Fable, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Star Wars Outlaws, and more.

Xbox Series S Carbon Black comes with 1TB on September 1st
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Starfield Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Headset as well

Microsoft held its big Xbox Games Showcase earlier today, announcing and revealing plenty of new games and trailers, as well as the "all-new" Xbox Series S in Carbon Black, which will be available with a 1TB SSD, and the Starfield Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Headset.

Microsoft pays $20 million settlement for collecting children’s data
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Hung onto for rather a long time too

Microsoft has agreed to pay $20 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it illegally collected personal information from children without parental consent and retained it for extended periods.

AI generated content should be labelled
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Says EU

Companies deploying generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard with the potential to generate disinformation should label such content as part of their efforts to combat fake news, European Commission deputy head Vera Jourova said.

Microsoft helps Apple sort out a serious malware problem
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Been around since 2015, Apple didn't notice

Software King of the World, Microsoft rushed to help save the fruity cargo cult Apple which was suffering from a serious security problem since 2015.

Microsoft's second-generation Surface Book loses support
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End of a error 

Microsoft's second-generation laptop tablet Surface Book will no longer receive firmware and driver updates after today.

Microsoft president Brad Smith says he is worried about deep fakes
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Or did he say it?

Microsoft President Brad Smith said his biggest concern around artificial intelligence was deep fakes, realistic-looking but false content.

Surface Pro X tablet’s camera stopped working
Published in PC Hardware


Armless error

Microsoft's ARM-based Surface Pro X tablet is having problems taking pictures of its owners and their lunch.