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Nadella Calls for an AI Emergency Brake Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says AI models need an “emergency brake,” adding his voice to discussion about how AI safety might be improved. He is the latest tech executive to offer lengthy thoughts on the issue. The emergency-brake idea suggests that AI system...

Nadella says to assume AI models are compromised In a lengthy post on X, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined risks posed by highly advanced AI models and argued that their advice and actions can no longer be treated as things people simply accept or reject. He cautioned against relying on AI as a “...

A redesigned Windows Search targets speed Windows Search has been one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11, and Microsoft is now testing a significant overhaul of the feature. The redesigned experience is described as faster, more capable and more modern, addressing longstanding frustration w...

Ryan Roslansky Is Leaving Microsoft Ryan Roslansky, Microsoft's Office and Teams chief, is leaving the company, according to an internal memo reported by The Verge. Roslansky took on the role of leading Microsoft's Office and Teams division as part of a broader reorganization of the company's produc...

Xbox Is Not for Sale Microsoft’s gaming chief has moved to shut down speculation about the future of the company’s gaming division. Asha Sharma, who serves as Xbox CEO, has stated plainly that Xbox is not for sale, pushing back on rumours that Microsoft might be looking to offload the business. The ...

Microsoft Kills the Copilot Plus PC Brand Microsoft is retiring the Copilot Plus PC branding, drawing a close to a label that only recently appeared on laptops and desktops across the Windows ecosystem. The change means new machines will no longer carry the Copilot Plus PC name, even though many of ...

Microsoft Hires Karandeep Anand Microsoft has hired Karandeep Anand, a move that brings an executive with experience in the chatbot space into the company. The news was announced by GeekWire, which reported that Anand is joining Microsoft. Anand's arrival comes as Microsoft continues to invest in co...

The Xbox One's Controversial Launch When Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One in 2013, it did not simply present a new console. It presented a new vision for what a console could be — and audiences rejected it almost immediately. The reveal leaned heavily on television, sports, and entertainment partners...

Microsoft's Response to AI Safety Concerns As public and regulatory scrutiny of artificial intelligence intensified, Microsoft moved to formalise its ethical commitments. The company's answer to mounting safety concerns was the creation of a humanist AI code of conduct — a framework intended to keep...

Frank Shaw's Departure from Microsoft Frank Shaw, Microsoft's head of communications, is leaving the company after almost 20 years. His departure marks the end of a tenure that spanned one of the most transformative periods in Microsoft's history, from the later years of Steve Ballmer's leadership t...

Microsoft Restructures: Xbox and Windows Under One Segment Microsoft has announced a significant organizational change, consolidating its Xbox and Windows divisions into a single new business unit. This newly formed group is called the Devices and Consumer segment, according to the company’s latest ...

Outlook Users Hit by Email Delays and Failures Microsoft has confirmed that a significant number of Outlook users are currently experiencing widespread email delays and failures. According to the company’s service health dashboard, the issue affects both the desktop client and the web version, with ...