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Maharashtra, Microsoft Build 'MahaCrimeOS AI' To Fight Cybercrime
The Maharashtra government and Microsoft have joined hands to support victims of cybercrime and financial fraud with the development of the innovative AI system 'MahaCrimeOS AI', developed by Maharashtra in collaboration with Microsoft.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls For AI-Driven Shift In Software Development
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday highlighted the need for a fundamental shift in the way software is built in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Activision Working on 'Next Era' of Call of Duty, Won't Do Back-to-Back Black Ops, Modern Warfare Releases
Activision has laid out its strategy for Call of Duty games going forward, confirming that it won't launch back-to-back Black Ops or Modern Warfare games in the future. The move comes after the company released Black Ops 7, the first back-to-back Black Ops release in franchise history.
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Microsoft’s New Copilot Actions for Windows 11 Face Scrutiny Over Potential Security Implications
Microsoft recently announced the gradual rollout of Copilot Actions on Windows 11. It is an experimental agentic capability, available to Windows Insiders, which automates tasks by assigning an AI chatbot to everyday actions. The company, however, cited novel security risks and recommended that this feature should only be utilised if users understa...
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Valve Announces Steam Machine: What Does the PC/ Console Hybrid Say About Future Gaming Hardware?
Valve announced a new PC/ console hybrid, called the Steam Machine, on Wednesday. The device runs SteamOS, but will allow users to install an OS of their choice. With the next Xbox also likely being a PC/ console hybrid running on Windows, the Steam Machine could signal the future of home consoles.
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How to Link Your Android Phone With a Windows PC for Calling, Texting, and Sharing Photos
Connecting your Android phone to a Windows PC using Microsoft’s Phone Link app has several productivity and convenience benefits. It allows you to view and reply to text messages, manage notifications, make and attend calls, and access media on the Windows PC. You can also customise how Phone Link works by adjusting a few optional settings.
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How to Use Xbox Cloud Gaming on Mobiles, Laptops, Smart TVs, and More: A Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft launched the Xbox Cloud Gaming feature in India on Tuesday. It allows users to play various games, like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Detective Dotson, The Palace on the Hill, Raji: An Ancient Epic, Overwatch 2, and more, from their iOS and Android phones, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Mac, PC, and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ...
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Microsoft Discovers Vulnerability That Lets Hackers See ChatGPT and Gemini’s Conversation Topics
Microsoft has discovered a new vulnerability, called Whisper Leak, that reportedly affects most server-based AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini. The flaw enables attackers to infer conversation topics through side-channel attacks by analysing encrypted network traffic metadata. Microsoft says it worked with vendors like OpenAI, Mistral, and ...
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Microsoft Is Developing New AI Agents for Enterprises That Behave as Independent Users
Microsoft is developing a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) agents called “Agentic Users” for enterprise use. Set to launch in November, these agents will act as independent digital users within Microsoft 365, capable of attending meetings, editing documents, and communicating across Teams and email. Each agent will have its own identit...
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Microsoft AI Chief Says Company Is Building Humanist Superintelligence, Forms New Team
Microsoft has outlined its vision to develop what it calls a “humanist superintelligence,” an advanced artificial intelligence system that serves humanity rather than acts autonomously. In a blog post, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said the company’s goal is to create controllable, purpose-driven AI focused on solving global challenges. H...
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Snapchat Web: What Is It and How to Use Snapchat Web on Your Computer
Snapchat Web offers access to the popular messaging app on your desktop browser, letting you chat, send Snaps, and make calls without picking up your phone. While Snapchat is known for features like AR Lenses and Snap Map, the web version offers a streamlined experience with some limitations. Read on for a complete guide to accessing Snapchat Web, ...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC Specifications, Preloading Times Revealed; Activision Confirms Handheld Support
Activision has revealed the PC system requirements and pre-loading times for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 days before the game's launch. The publisher has also confirmed PC handheld support for Black Ops 7. The game will be available to preload from November 10.
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Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Calls the Idea of Conscious AI ‘Absurd’: Report
Microsoft’s AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, has dismissed the idea that artificial intelligence can ever be conscious, calling such research “the wrong question.” Speaking at the AfroTech Conference, he said AI cannot experience pain or emotions, and only simulates them. Suleyman, a long-time advocate for “humanist AI,” argued that since AI l...
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Who Coined the Term 'AGI'? The Real Inventor Finally Identified
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), often seen as the holy grail of AI, was first popularised in 2005 by Ben Goertzel and Cassio Pennachin through their book Artificial General Intelligence. However, the phrase originated in 1997, when researcher Mark Gubrud used it in a paper describing AI systems capable of human-like reasoning and problem-sol...
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How Jeff Bezos Convinced Lyft CEO David Risher To Join The 'Tiny' Amazon In The 90s
The CEO shared that his career move was met with scepticism by Bill Gates, who reportedly called it the stupidest decision he'd ever heard.
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Maharashtra, Microsoft Build 'MahaCrimeOS AI' To Fight Cybercrime
The Maharashtra government and Microsoft have joined hands to support victims of cybercrime and financial fraud with the development of the innovative AI system 'MahaCrimeOS AI', developed by Maharashtra in collaboration with Microsoft.
-
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Calls For AI-Driven Shift In Software Development
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Thursday highlighted the need for a fundamental shift in the way software is built in the age of artificial intelligence.
-
Activision Working on 'Next Era' of Call of Duty, Won't Do Back-to-Back Black Ops, Modern Warfare Releases
Activision has laid out its strategy for Call of Duty games going forward, confirming that it won't launch back-to-back Black Ops or Modern Warfare games in the future. The move comes after the company released Black Ops 7, the first back-to-back Black Ops release in franchise history.
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Microsoft’s New Copilot Actions for Windows 11 Face Scrutiny Over Potential Security Implications
Microsoft recently announced the gradual rollout of Copilot Actions on Windows 11. It is an experimental agentic capability, available to Windows Insiders, which automates tasks by assigning an AI chatbot to everyday actions. The company, however, cited novel security risks and recommended that this feature should only be utilised if users understa...
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Valve Announces Steam Machine: What Does the PC/ Console Hybrid Say About Future Gaming Hardware?
Valve announced a new PC/ console hybrid, called the Steam Machine, on Wednesday. The device runs SteamOS, but will allow users to install an OS of their choice. With the next Xbox also likely being a PC/ console hybrid running on Windows, the Steam Machine could signal the future of home consoles.
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How to Link Your Android Phone With a Windows PC for Calling, Texting, and Sharing Photos
Connecting your Android phone to a Windows PC using Microsoft’s Phone Link app has several productivity and convenience benefits. It allows you to view and reply to text messages, manage notifications, make and attend calls, and access media on the Windows PC. You can also customise how Phone Link works by adjusting a few optional settings.
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How to Use Xbox Cloud Gaming on Mobiles, Laptops, Smart TVs, and More: A Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft launched the Xbox Cloud Gaming feature in India on Tuesday. It allows users to play various games, like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Detective Dotson, The Palace on the Hill, Raji: An Ancient Epic, Overwatch 2, and more, from their iOS and Android phones, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Mac, PC, and Amazon Fire TV Stick. ...
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Microsoft Discovers Vulnerability That Lets Hackers See ChatGPT and Gemini’s Conversation Topics
Microsoft has discovered a new vulnerability, called Whisper Leak, that reportedly affects most server-based AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini. The flaw enables attackers to infer conversation topics through side-channel attacks by analysing encrypted network traffic metadata. Microsoft says it worked with vendors like OpenAI, Mistral, and ...
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Microsoft Is Developing New AI Agents for Enterprises That Behave as Independent Users
Microsoft is developing a new class of artificial intelligence (AI) agents called “Agentic Users” for enterprise use. Set to launch in November, these agents will act as independent digital users within Microsoft 365, capable of attending meetings, editing documents, and communicating across Teams and email. Each agent will have its own identit...
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Microsoft AI Chief Says Company Is Building Humanist Superintelligence, Forms New Team
Microsoft has outlined its vision to develop what it calls a “humanist superintelligence,” an advanced artificial intelligence system that serves humanity rather than acts autonomously. In a blog post, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said the company’s goal is to create controllable, purpose-driven AI focused on solving global challenges. H...
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Snapchat Web: What Is It and How to Use Snapchat Web on Your Computer
Snapchat Web offers access to the popular messaging app on your desktop browser, letting you chat, send Snaps, and make calls without picking up your phone. While Snapchat is known for features like AR Lenses and Snap Map, the web version offers a streamlined experience with some limitations. Read on for a complete guide to accessing Snapchat Web, ...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC Specifications, Preloading Times Revealed; Activision Confirms Handheld Support
Activision has revealed the PC system requirements and pre-loading times for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 days before the game's launch. The publisher has also confirmed PC handheld support for Black Ops 7. The game will be available to preload from November 10.
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Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman Calls the Idea of Conscious AI ‘Absurd’: Report
Microsoft’s AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, has dismissed the idea that artificial intelligence can ever be conscious, calling such research “the wrong question.” Speaking at the AfroTech Conference, he said AI cannot experience pain or emotions, and only simulates them. Suleyman, a long-time advocate for “humanist AI,” argued that since AI l...
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Who Coined the Term 'AGI'? The Real Inventor Finally Identified
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), often seen as the holy grail of AI, was first popularised in 2005 by Ben Goertzel and Cassio Pennachin through their book Artificial General Intelligence. However, the phrase originated in 1997, when researcher Mark Gubrud used it in a paper describing AI systems capable of human-like reasoning and problem-sol...
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How Jeff Bezos Convinced Lyft CEO David Risher To Join The 'Tiny' Amazon In The 90s
The CEO shared that his career move was met with scepticism by Bill Gates, who reportedly called it the stupidest decision he'd ever heard.
