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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, accessible via a community site, reflects a growing push by European public administrations toward open-source tools and digital sovereignty, reducing dependence on US technology vendors. Observers are discussing it as a notable example of a national government investing in self-hosted, transparent infrastructure.
- 2OpenAI and Microsoft Researchers Warn of an AI 'Doom Loop'●‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft
Researchers at OpenAI and Microsoft have published work describing a 'doom loop' in which large language models, trained on material scraped from the web, degrade the open web and ultimately undermine their own training data. A 404 Media report highlights the admission that the practice amounts to taking millions of people's work without consent, warning that the public will come to see it as an unprecedented theft.
- 3Microsoft 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.
- 4Bill Gates warns unchecked AI could cause a billion deaths●Bill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulation
Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, warned that artificial intelligence left unregulated could 'cause a billion deaths', urging governments to introduce oversight of the technology. He made the remarks in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, airing Sunday, where he called for serious regulatory frameworks as AI systems advance rapidly.
- 5Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law▼CPI | Bill Gates Urges Congress to Put AI Safeguards Into Law
Bill Gates has called on the US Congress to write artificial intelligence safeguards into law. The appeal adds the Microsoft co-founder's voice to a growing debate in Washington over how to regulate AI, with lawmakers weighing rules on safety, oversight and accountability as the technology spreads rapidly across industries.
- 6Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards and legislation●Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation
Bill Gates has added his voice to growing calls for safeguards on artificial intelligence, including new legislation to govern the technology. The move puts the Microsoft co-founder alongside other prominent tech figures urging governments to set rules as AI tools spread rapidly. The intervention adds weight to the debate over how regulators should balance innovation with risks from powerful AI systems.
- 7Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives Knew of Book Piracy in Authors' AI Lawsuit▼Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court briefs in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft show the guild alleges top executives knew that using pirated books to train AI models was unlawful. The filings are drawing attention because they could expose internal knowledge of infringement at the heart of one of the most consequential AI copyright cases.
- 8Microsoft plans vast data center expansion for Azure●Microsoft (MSFT) Reportedly Plans a Vast Data Center Expansion. Can Azure Justify the Cost?
Microsoft is reportedly planning a large expansion of its data center footprint to support growing demand for Azure cloud and AI services. The key question among investors and analysts is whether Azure's growth will generate enough revenue to justify the enormous capital expenditure required for the buildout, as cloud rivals also ramp up AI infrastructure spending.
- 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 embeds GitHub's coding engine into office apps●Microsoft (MSFT) Puts GitHub’s Coding Engine Inside the App Office Workers Already Use
Microsoft has moved GitHub's coding engine into the office application that workers already use daily, tying its developer tools directly into mainstream productivity software. The move signals Microsoft's push to bring automated coding assistance beyond developers to everyday business users, reinforcing its position in workplace AI tools.
- 11Bill Gates calls unregulated AI 'completely irresponsible'●Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’ https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/b ill-gate
Bill Gates, the billionaire cofounder of Microsoft, said developing artificial intelligence without regulation is 'completely irresponsible', warning that AI without restrictions could cause serious harm. His remarks come amid ongoing global debate over how governments should oversee rapidly advancing AI technology, with regulators, tech companies and public figures divided over the right balance between innovation and safety.
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Bill Gates has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could cause the deaths of up to one billion people, according to a report carried by Eurasia Review. The claim, attributed to the Microsoft co-founder and longtime AI commentator, is circulating widely in coverage of the risks posed by advanced AI systems. Details of the remarks and the reasoning behind the figure have not yet been widely reported.
- 13Bill Gates Says He Can Persuade Trump to Regulate AI●Bill Gates Suggests He's the Man to Convince Donald Trump to Regulate AI https://gizmodo.com/bill-gates-suggests-hes-the
Bill Gates has indicated he sees himself as well positioned to persuade Donald Trump of the case for regulating artificial intelligence. The remarks, reported by Gizmodo, place the Microsoft co-founder in the role of intermediary between the tech industry and the incoming administration on AI policy, a topic drawing attention given debates over how far government oversight of AI should go.
- 14Activision 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.
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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.
- 16Microsoft 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.
- 17iPhone 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.
- 18Retail investors track cloud and AI stocks after Microsoft Copilot expansion▼3 Cloud And AI Stocks Retail Investors Are Watching After Microsoft Copilot Expansion
Microsoft's expanded Copilot rollout has drawn attention from retail investors to cloud and AI stocks. A Yahoo Finance piece lists three such stocks individual investors are watching following the announcement. The news highlights continued retail interest in artificial intelligence and cloud computing names tied to Microsoft's growing AI ecosystem.
- 19Mandatory Windows feature blamed for freezing PCs during internet use▼Users find a default, mandatory Windows feature freezes your PC when you use internet
Windows users report that a default, non-removable feature in the operating system causes their PCs to freeze whenever they use the internet. The reports, highlighted by technology outlet Neowin, describe system-wide hangs tied to normal browsing or connectivity. Because the feature cannot easily be turned off, affected users are pressing Microsoft for a fix or an official explanation.
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