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- 1Dutch government builds Microsoft alternative based on NixOS●Dutch governments builds alternative for Microsoft based on NixOS
The Dutch government is developing an alternative to Microsoft's software stack, built on NixOS, the reproducible Linux-based operating system. The project, associated with the DAWO community platform, aims to reduce dependence on proprietary vendors in public administration. The move fits a broader European push for digital sovereignty and open-source adoption in government IT.
- 2Bill Gates says AI cooperation is harder than nuclear deal●Bill Gates says global cooperation on AI ‘more difficult’ than nuclear deal
Bill Gates said that reaching global cooperation on artificial intelligence is 'more difficult' than negotiating agreements over nuclear weapons. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder argued that AI development is driven by many competing companies and countries, making coordination on safety and oversight more complicated than past arms control efforts. His remarks add to an ongoing debate among tech leaders and governments about how to regulate rapidly advancing AI technology.
- 3OpenAI and Microsoft Warn of AI 'Doom Loop' for the Web●‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft
OpenAI and Microsoft have acknowledged in filings that large language models trained on vast amounts of online content risk degrading the open web, a dynamic described as a 'doom loop'. The companies' submissions reportedly admit the models were built on copyrighted material, prompting criticism that such mass ingestion amounts to theft on an unprecedented scale.
- 4Microsoft quietly drops Copilot+ branding from new laptops●Microsoft drops Copilot+ branding from its new laptops
Microsoft has stopped using the Copilot+ branding on its newest laptops, with a Surface corporate vice president confirming the new devices meet the hardware requirements but will not carry the controversial label. The move marks a retreat from the AI-focused marketing push Microsoft introduced for its Windows PCs, though the company says the machines still meet the technical criteria.
- 5Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law●CPI | Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law
Bill Gates is calling on the US Congress to write artificial intelligence safeguards into law, arguing that lawmakers should establish rules for how the technology is developed and used. The appeal adds the Microsoft co-founder's voice to the growing debate in Washington over regulating AI, where legislators are weighing how to address risks without stifling innovation.
- 6Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives Knew of Book Piracy in Authors' Case●Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court filings in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft show internal messages suggesting top executives knew the companies' use of books to train AI models was legally risky. The documents indicate awareness that large-scale copying of pirated books was unlawful. The revelation is fueling fresh debate over AI training data practices and the strength of the authors' case.
- 7Microsoft halts Office update after licensing errors●Microsoft-Office-Update: Auslieferung unter anderem wegen Lizenzfehlern gestoppt Microsoft hat ein ungeplantes Update fü
Microsoft has stopped distributing an unplanned update for older Office apps after it caused the programs to lose their licensing, rendering them effectively unusable. The rollout was halted and the company is working to fix the problem, with German tech outlets reporting on the disruption affecting users of legacy Office versions.
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A Hacker News post titled 'Microsoft killed FoxPro in 2007. Anyway, here's FoxPro revived' is drawing attention to foxscript.org, an apparent community effort to revive FoxPro, the database programming language and tool Microsoft discontinued. Commenters appear to be engaging with the nostalgia and technical merit of resurrecting a legacy development tool long after its official end of life. Details about who is behind the project and what exactly has been rebuilt are not clear from the post itself.
- 9Xbox undergoes dramatic restructuring amid ongoing reset●Xbox continues its “reset” with dramatic restructuring
Xbox is carrying out a major restructuring, described as a dramatic continuation of the platform's ongoing 'reset'. The report frames the changes as shuffling deck chairs, suggesting significant internal reorganisation without a clear fix to deeper problems. Gamers and industry watchers are debating what the shake-up means for Microsoft's gaming division and its future plans.
- 10Microsoft patents system to inject ads into game downtime●Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes
Microsoft has patented a system that pauses games to show advertisements, with players earning ad-free playtime credits for watching commercials during the downtime. News of the patent, reported by Tom's Hardware, is drawing criticism from gamers who see it as an intrusive monetization tactic, while others note that companies routinely file patents that never become actual products.
- 11Microsoft ending Internet Explorer mode in Edge browser●Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge
Microsoft has announced it is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, retiring the compatibility feature that let businesses run legacy websites built for the old browser. The move pushes organisations still relying on IE-only applications to migrate to modern standards, and observers are weighing what it means for enterprises that have delayed upgrading their systems.
- 12Activision to take over Halo in Xbox restructuring●Activision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Microsoft is reorganising its Xbox gaming business, moving the Halo franchise from 343 Industries' current stewardship to Activision as part of a wider shake-up that reportedly involves layoffs. The move puts one of Xbox's flagship series under the Call of Duty publisher, raising questions about the future of Halo's development team and the direction of the franchise.
- 13iPhone Duo versus Microsoft Surface Duo: same name, different devices●iPhone Duo Vs Microsoft Surface Duo: One Name, Two Very Different Devices
The iPhone 13 and 14 'Duo' cases and Microsoft's Surface Duo share a name despite being unrelated products: Apple's is a foldable accessory style for its phones, while Microsoft's is a dual-screen Android tablet-phone. Tech commentators are highlighting the naming overlap and comparing the two very different takes on mobile design.
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