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Microsoft Discovers macOS System Vulnerability 'Migraine'

A new vulnerability in macOS, dubbed "Migraine," has been discovered by the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team.

Microsoft's Smith Expects Generative AI Regulation Soon

Microsoft President Brad Smith says that regulation of generative AI technology, like ChatGPT, is inevitable and should be rolling out by nations in the year ahead.

Microsoft Outlines New Features Coming Soon to Windows 11

Microsoft this week included some Windows 11 client news amid its many Build announcements for developers, promising to soon deliver new features to Windows 11 version 22H2 users.

Microsoft Announces External ID Preview plus Other Entra Identity Perks

Microsoft this week announced a few product additions to Microsoft Entra, which is Microsoft's branded suite of identity and access management solutions.

Microsoft Unveils Edge for Business plus Copilot AI Integration

Microsoft this week described a bunch of Microsoft Edge browser enhancements as part of its Build developer event announcements.

Microsoft Announces Mesh Platform Preview, Teams Updates

Microsoft Mesh, the company's mixed reality communication and collaboration platform, will be hitting private preview this week.

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Build 2023 Highlights: Microsoft's Copilot Universe Expands

"It does feel like every week, there is something new," said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday, during the opening keynote of Build 2023.

Microsoft Announces AI-Powered Windows Copilot and Dev Home

Microsoft is increasing its AI-powered features to Windows 11, with Windows Copilot and Dev Home highlighting the handful of new integration unveilings.

Commercially Released Products Announced at Microsoft Build 2023

Microsoft announced multiple products that reached "general availability" (GA), or commercial release, during the Microsoft Build event for developers, happening this week.

Microsoft Previews AI-Based Code Optimizations for .NET Apps

Azure Monitor users can now try a public preview of Code Optimizations to detect performance issues with their .NET apps and services, per a Thursday Microsoft announcement.

Microsoft 365 Defender Now Automatically Disrupts Adversary-in-the-Middle Attacks

Microsoft 365 Defender now can automatically detect and disrupt "adversary-in-the-middle" (AiTM) attacks, Microsoft announced on Wednesday.

Iffy Azure Storage Default Setting Getting Nixed in August

Microsoft gave notice on Wednesday that it will disable a default setting in Azure Storage that can permit anonymous access and cross-tenant replication.

Microsoft Publishes Documentation on Outlook Web Link Switching to the Edge Browser by Default

Microsoft this week published documentation confirming its plans to divert Web links in Outlook to the Microsoft Edge browser by default.

Microsoft Releases System-Preferred Multifactor Authentication

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the commercial release ("general availability") of system-preferred multifactor authentication (MFA).

Helion and Microsoft Ink Fusion Electric Power Deal

Microsoft and Helion have agreed to a 2028 energy deal using Helion's fusion-generated electric power.

Azure Active Directory Gets 'Converged' Management for Authentication Methods

Microsoft this week announced a few Azure Active Directory improvements.

Microsoft Invests in AI App Development Startup

Microsoft has made its next move in the AI space by investing in Builder.ai, which specializes in AI-assisted code and app development.

Microsoft's Secure Boot BlackLotus Patching To Extend into 2024

Microsoft this week offered guidance to address a Secure Boot vulnerability in Windows and Linux systems, but it'll likely be a long-term project for IT pros.

Microsoft Cutting Full-Time Employee Pay Raises

Microsoft told its full-time employees on Wednesday that no raises will be coming this year.

LinkedIn Cutting 716 Employees

The LinkedIn careers site, owned by Microsoft, is laying off 716 employees, per a Monday announcement.

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