Meta launched a new AI assistant "Meta AI" powered by LLaMA 3 across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp etc.

Microsoft is rapidly expanding data centers (over 5 gigawatts now) to meet the demands of booming AI like ChatGPT.

Meta launched a real-time AI image generator in WhatsApp beta (US). Users type "Imagine" and a text prompt to create images

Microsoft added an Edge Search bar directly to the Windows 11 desktop for easier web searches.

Over 1.3 million developers use Microsoft's GitHub Copilot as it leads the way for AI coding tools.

Microsoft's May event to unveil new Surface devices and hold Build 2024 conference. AI will be a major focus, with an "AI File Explorer" for Windows 11 on ARM

Researchers found a large language model (LLM) can exploit real-world flaws with security advisories.

Microsoft's new AI and cloud tools target manufacturers to optimize operations, cut costs, and boost revenue.

Microsoft is tripling its AI chips (mostly from NVIDIA) by year-end to boost AI performance and cost-effectiveness.

Microsoft is improving Copilot in Fabric for user privacy and ease of use. They're no longer storing user data and making it automatically activate in May

Rivos, a RISC-V chip startup, got $250 million to build an AI accelerator for data analysis and large language models.

PuTTY versions 0.68 to 0.80 have a critical flaw (CVE-2024-31497) that lets attackers steal private keys with just 60 signatures.

Cisco warns of large-scale brute-force attacks targeting VPNs and SSH services. Attackers use stolen credentials to access devices and internal networks.

Linux Foundation launches OPEA, an open-source platform for business AI tools. It brings together tech leaders to build interoperable generative AI systems

Microsoft Loop gains filters for tables and boards, letting users sort large data sets and find info faster.

YouTube cracks down on ad-blocking apps, causing playback issues for users who bypass ads.

Microsoft's OneNote app launches for Apple Vision Pro headset, offering familiar note-taking features with hands-free gesture control.

AMD's new Ryzen 8000 PRO processors bring AI power and Microsoft's Pluton security to business PCs

Google plans to invest over $100 billion in AI, surpassing Microsoft's rumored project.

Zuckerberg avoids personal blame in lawsuits claiming Meta's platforms addict children. The judge allows the case against Meta to continue

Broadcom tweaks VMware subscriptions to ease customer concerns. They admit challenges and offer extended support for perpetual licenses

Apple has recently approved, and then promptly removed, a Game Boy Advance emulator named iGBA from its App Store. According to MacRumors, the removal...

Baidu's AI chatbot "Ernie Bot" hits 200 million users in 8 months, a strong showing in China's competitive AI market.

Microsoft tests adding ads to Windows 11 Start menu's "Recommended" section. It's optional and can be disabled.

Microsoft hikes Dynamics 365 prices (9-17%) starting October 1st, citing new AI features and automation.

Microsoft limits bulk emails in Exchange Online to 2,000 external recipients daily starting January 2025 to fight spam.

Microsoft Graph's new activity logs let admins track user actions, improving threat detection and security analysis across Microsoft services.

Stanford's AI Index Report shows a booming AI industry with rising costs, regulations, and public unease.

Windows 11 enables Hyper-V for security (VBS) but some users report performance drops, especially in gaming.

Big boost for Hyper-V! Windows Server 2025 supports VMs with 2,048 CPUs, 240TB RAM, and massive storage.

Adobe adds AI magic to Premiere Pro! New tools let you add/remove objects, extend clips, and create videos from text.

Microsoft's April Patch Tuesday fixes security holes in Windows 10/11 (KB5036892/3), but some users face installation problems.

New Intel CPU flaw (CVE-2022-0001) lets attackers steal data. Affects most Intel CPUs since 2015.

Microsoft tests AI assistant Copilot in Edge Canary settings to simplify user experience. Banner offers suggestions and access to Copilot

Russian hackers infiltrated Microsoft email, stole US government data (emails, logins). CISA urges federal agencies to reset credentials and tighten security.