“Meaningful harm” from AI necessary before regulation, says Microsoft exec
"Did anybody suffer at least a thousand dollars' worth of damage" because of AI? Enlarge (credit: HJBC | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) As lawmakers worldwide attempt to understand how to regulate rapidly advancin.....»»
Harnessing AI to fight global deforestation
The new European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is intended to prevent goods marketed in the EU from contributing to the spread of deforestation. When a wood product is brought into the EU market, for example, there must be documentation of which ty.....»»
Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature can’t be uninstalled
It initially appeared that Recall would be able to be uninstalled, but now Micrsosoft has confirmed that isn't true......»»
Do we have Microsoft to thank for the iPhone?
Where would Apple be today without Microsoft's and Bill Gates' act of financial generosity?.....»»
Audi to get Porsche exec as sales chief, reports say
Marco Schubert, who has led Porsche's European sales since 2021, will succeed Hildegard Wortmann at Audi, according to media reports......»»
EU investigating if Telegram played down user numbers to avoid regulation
The new probe is separate from the French investigation into the platform. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via Getty) Brussels is investigating whether Telegram breached EU digital rules by failing to provide accurate user num.....»»
California legislature passes controversial “kill switch” AI safety bill
Governor will balance worries about "over-regulation" with calls from AI luminaries. Enlarge / California governor Gavin Newsom will likely soon face a decision on whether to sign SB-1047. (credit: Ray Chavez/The Mercury News via.....»»
How to use Microsoft PowerPoint
If you’re new to Microsoft PowerPoint, it can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, this beginner’s guide walks you through the basics of how to use PowerPoint......»»
Political posts on X could harm academics" credibility, new study finds
New research, published in a CESifo working paper reveals that expressing political views on social media can erode public trust in academics. The paper is a collaboration from Dr. Eleonora Alabrese from the University of Bath; Francesco Capozza, Res.....»»
What is Microsoft Teams? How to use the collaboration app
If you're looking for a new online collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams is one of many options. Here's why it might be the best meetings tool for your workplace......»»
Ineos Automotive shuffles exec roles after key departures
Two Ineos Automotive executives have been given new roles within the young automaker......»»
A long, weird FOSS circle ends as Microsoft donates Mono to Wine project
Mono had many homes over 23 years, but Wine's repos might be its final stop. Enlarge / Does Mono fit between the Chilean cab sav and Argentinian malbec, or is it more of an orange, maybe? (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft.....»»
HYCU for Microsoft Entra ID provides organizations with automated, policy-driven backups
HYCU announced significant updates to its HYCU R-Cloud data protection platform that offers customers additional protection for their Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions with support for Microsoft Entra ID. With this announcement, customer.....»»
OpenAI gets called out for opposing a proposed AI safety bill
"When actual regulation is on the table, he opposes it," the researchers wrote of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman......»»
Microsoft OneDrive vs. Dropbox: Which is the better deal?
This comparison guide will tell you if Dropbox and OneDrive is the right cloud storage service option for you......»»
Hyundai Motor America marketing exec Angela Zepeda exits after losing CMO title
The company promoted Sean Gilpin into the role less than a month after giving him some of Zepeda’s duties related to performance marketing......»»
I really hope this rumored change to Windows updates is true
Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future......»»
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»
How to download Microsoft PowerPoint
For building slideshows and creating presentations, PowerPoint is a stellar tool. Here’s how to download PowerPoint along with alternative ways to use it......»»
Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster
Redmond wants to improve the resilience of Windows to buggy software. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Microsoft is stepping up its plans to make Windows more resilient to buggy software after a botched CrowdStrike update too.....»»
Microsoft formally deprecates the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet. Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit:.....»»