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Microsoft pushes ahead with AI in gaming
- Microsoft has revealed Muse, its new AI model that can generate gameplay, linking it directly to Xbox and the future of the company's gaming efforts.
- Muse was trained on Ninja Theory's Xbox game Bleeding Edge and can understand a 3D world and physics to respond to players' interactions.
- Opinions are divided on Muse, with some fearing Microsoft may use it to build games and lay off developers, while others see it as an early tool for game developers.
- Game developers have differing views on Muse, but none have spoken on the record due to career concerns.
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Trump should block Biden’s AI “gift” to China, Microsoft argues
- Microsoft is urging the Trump administration to revise AI export controls implemented by Joe Biden.
- The export controls were intended to limit access to advanced AI chips from reaching China and other adversaries.
- While restricting certain countries, the controls also impact US allies, hindering their ability to purchase American AI chips.
- Microsoft warns that without changes, US allies will seek supply chains outside of the US.
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.NET Aspire 9.1 released with several dashboard improvements
- Microsoft has released .NET Aspire 9.1 with several dashboard improvements.
- The dashboard now allows tracking of various aspects of an app in real-time.
- New features include parent and child relationships, filtering resources, and more data points.
- Other improvements include better Docker integration and improved Development Container support.
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How Dynamics 365 can be customised to match your work style
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 offers powerful customisation options for businesses of all sizes.
- Customisation allows organisations to tailor business applications for improved efficiency, customer engagement, and business growth.
- Key ways to customise Dynamics 365 include personalising the user experience, automating tasks, customising ERP and finance solutions, enhancing customer engagement with AI and insights, and adding mixed reality for next-generation business solutions.
- Seamless integration with familiar business tools such as Microsoft Office enhances collaboration and improves customer engagement.
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Microsoft Launches Phi-4 multimodal and Phi-4-mini, Matches OpenAI’s GPT-4o
- Microsoft has launched Phi-4-multimodal and Phi-4-mini, small language models (SLMs).
- Phi-4-multimodal integrates speech, vision, and text processing, enabling natural and context-aware interactions.
- The Phi-4 multimodal model surpasses Google Gemini and is comparable to OpenAI’s GPT-4o.
- Phi-4-mini is a text-based model suitable for reasoning, coding, and long-context tasks.
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Microsoft’s new Phi-4 AI models pack big performance in small packages
- Microsoft has introduced a new class of highly efficient AI models, Phi-4, that require less computing power than existing systems.
- The Phi-4 models, Phi-4-Multimodal and Phi-4-Mini, outperform similarly sized competitors and match or exceed the performance of models twice their size.
- Phi-4-Multimodal can process text, images, and speech simultaneously, offering advanced AI capabilities for developers.
- The models aim to run on standard hardware or at the 'edge' to reduce costs, latency, and maintain data privacy for enterprises.
- Phi-4-Multimodal uses a 'mixture of LoRAs' technique to handle various inputs without performance degradation.
- The model excels in speech recognition, vision tasks, language understanding, and math and coding tasks.
- Capacity, an AI Answer Engine, has leveraged the Phi models to enhance efficiency and accuracy, reporting cost savings and better results.
- Phi-4 challenges the idea that bigger AI models are always better, emphasizing efficiency over scale for real-world applications.
- Phi-4 models are designed to operate on standard devices and at the edge of networks, making AI more accessible and widely adoptable.
- Masaya Nishimaki of Headwaters Co., Ltd., highlights the performance of Edge AI in environments with unstable network connections or strict confidentiality requirements.
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C3 AI reports strong revenue growth but forecast disappoints investors
- C3 AI reported fiscal third-quarter revenue and earnings beats.
- For the quarter, C3 AI reported an adjusted loss per share of 12 cents on revenue of $98.8 million.
- The company saw subscription revenue of $85.7 million, up 22% year-over-year.
- However, C3 AI's weak earnings outlook disappointed investors, leading to a drop in shares.
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Microsoft releases new Phi models optimized for multimodal processing, efficiency
- Microsoft expands its Phi line of language models with two new algorithms optimized for multimodal processing and hardware efficiency.
- The first addition is the text-only Phi-4-mini with 3.8 billion parameters, based on the decoder-only transformer architecture, reducing hardware usage and improving processing speed.
- The second model, Phi-4-multimodal, has 5.6 billion parameters and can process text, images, audio, and video, outperforming other multimodal models in benchmark tests.
- Both Phi-4-mini and Phi-4-multimodal will be made available on Hugging Face under an MIT license.
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The Xbox Wireless Controller is just $39 right now
- The Xbox Wireless Controller is currently on sale for as low as $39.
- The controller offers native support for Xbox's wireless protocol and can be used with PC and mobile via Bluetooth or USB-C.
- It is available in a variety of colors, including black, white, blue, and translucent models.
- Although it lacks certain advanced features, the Xbox Wireless Controller is praised for its ergonomic shape and button layout.
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Empowering Microsoft Edge Add-ons developers with faster reviews
- Microsoft is implementing measures to improve the review process for Edge Add-ons developers, aiming to enable faster iterations and innovation.
- An expedited review process has been implemented for high-quality and high-value extensions, allowing them to enjoy faster review times.
- Extensions are chosen based on criteria such as user value, quality of submissions, robustness, and security.
- Developers are encouraged to strive for high-quality and secure extensions to be part of the expedited experience.
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Big Tech is betting on AI but US workers aren't biting, survey suggests
- About 81% of US workers are "non-AI users," according to a survey by Pew Research Center.
- Tech giants like Microsoft and OpenAI are investing heavily in AI, but most American workers aren't yet using it.
- Over half of the surveyed workers expressed more worries than hope about AI's long-term impact on the workplace.
- The lack of integration strategy among businesses and the pressure on employees to adapt to multiple new technologies could be reasons for the slow adoption of AI tools.
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Microsoft finalizes its EU sovereign cloud project
- Microsoft has completed its EU Data Boundary project, allowing European customers to store and process data in the EU.
- The project began in January 2023 and concluded in February, enabling data residency for Microsoft cloud services in the EU and EFTA regions.
- European customers can now store and process data for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and most Azure services in compliance with European privacy and data protection laws.
- This initiative addresses EU regulators' concerns about data processing and ensures all European cloud customers' personal data remains within the EU.
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Next Major Xbox Exclusive’s PS5 Release Delayed – Report
- The release of the major upcoming Xbox exclusive, Fable, rumored for the PS5, has been delayed from 2025 to 2026.
- Speculation suggests that the delay could be related to the planned day-and-date launch of Fable on the PS5.
- Insider NateDrake believes that Fable's PS5 launch is confirmed, adding to the anticipation.
- Microsoft's strategy of launching formerly exclusive first-party games day-and-date on rival platforms is a new approach.
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Microsoft XR for Enterprises: Microsoft’s XR Vision
- Microsoft is a leader in the XR space, offering solutions like Microsoft Mesh, Azure Mixed Reality, Dynamics 365 spatial annotations, and Microsoft 365 app integrations.
- Microsoft Mesh facilitates immersive collaboration, creating virtual workspaces for teams to connect via lifelike avatars and interactive 3D content.
- Azure Mixed Reality enables companies to build, run, and optimize XR experiences with digital twins, AI analytics, and custom XR environments.
- Dynamics 365 Spatial Annotations revolutionize task execution, allowing for real-time guidance, immersive training, and collaborative support.
- Microsoft's XR headsets may be discontinued, but the company supports other vendors like Meta and Apple for accessing Microsoft 365 apps in XR environments.
- Microsoft XR for enterprises is transforming industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, optimizing productivity, innovation, and customer experiences.
- Key trends in Microsoft XR include digital twins, mixed reality collaboration, and integrating spatial computing into business processes.
- Microsoft's commitment to XR partnerships and evolving technologies showcases the potential for success in enterprise XR solutions.
- Overall, Microsoft XR for enterprises offers cutting-edge applications, intuitive software solutions, and powerful cloud platforms to accelerate the XR journey.
- Microsoft's ecosystem provides valuable tools for immersive collaboration, training, and productivity enhancement across various industries.
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Microsoft Gives Free and Unlimited Access to Think Deeper and Voice Mode in Copilot
- Microsoft announces free and unlimited access to Voice Mode and Think Deeper features in Copilot.
- Voice Mode allows users to interact with Copilot using their voices.
- Think Deeper feature helps tackle complex topics with comprehensive outputs.
- Copilot Pro users retain access to latest models, experimental AI features, and Microsoft 365 integration.
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