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China’s Huawei unveils in-house PC operating system to replace Microsoft’s Windows
- Huawei Technologies Co. introduces its in-house operating system, HarmonyOS, for personal computers as an alternative to Microsoft's Windows amid rising geopolitical tensions.
- The HarmonyOS is compatible with more than 2,000 apps, including popular messaging platforms such as WeChat and QQ, and is being phased in on Huawei's latest foldable laptop and other devices.
- Huawei aims to replace Windows on its PC product line as China seeks to distance itself from American technologies and capitalize on the tech decoupling between the U.S. and China.
- Critics express concerns about potential surveillance and data privacy issues with HarmonyOS, comparing it to CCP surveillanceware, while Huawei positions itself as a key software provider in China.
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Microsoft just launched an AI that discovered a new chemical in 200 hours instead of years
- Microsoft has launched a new enterprise platform called Microsoft Discovery that utilizes artificial intelligence to expedite scientific research and development.
- Microsoft Discovery employs AI agents and high-performance computing to facilitate research tasks without necessitating coding skills.
- The platform significantly accelerated the discovery of a novel coolant for data center cooling, a process that typically takes months or years, in just around 200 hours.
- Researchers can interact with supercomputers and complex simulations through natural language on Microsoft Discovery without the need for specialized programming knowledge.
- By democratizing advanced scientific tools, Microsoft Discovery aims to empower researchers and lower the barrier to utilizing cutting-edge research techniques.
- The platform employs a team of AI 'postdocs' to perform various scientific tasks, from literature reviews to simulations.
- Microsoft Discovery combines foundational models for planning with specialized models trained in scientific domains like physics, chemistry, and biology.
- The platform is built on a graph-based knowledge engine that establishes relationships between data and scientific research, enabling nuanced understanding across disciplines.
- Microsoft is partnering with various industries to implement Microsoft Discovery, including GSK for medicinal chemistry and Estée Lauder for product development.
- The platform is designed with future quantum computing capabilities in mind, creating a bridge between current AI-driven discovery and upcoming quantum computing capacities.
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Microsoft employee interrupts CEO’s keynote with pro-Palestinian protest
- A Microsoft employee disrupted CEO's keynote with a pro-Palestinian protest at the Build conference.
- The employee confronted Satya Nadella, urging Microsoft to acknowledge Israeli war crimes and cease technological support for Israel.
- The protest was part of a worker-led group called No Azure for Apartheid, which opposes Microsoft's contracts with the Israeli military for AI and cloud computing.
- This protest follows similar incidents at Microsoft and Google, highlighting tech companies' involvement in Israeli military activities amidst growing unrest.
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 26100.4188 to the Release Preview Channel
- Windows 11 Build 26100.4188 (KB5058499) is released to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel.
- New features and improvements are separated into gradual and normal rollout categories.
- In gradual rollout, enhancements in Click to Do, Copilot, Cross Device Resume, Energy saver, and Graphics are highlighted.
- Additional improvements include Narrator, Windows Search, Settings, Taskbar, Voice access, Voice typing, Windows Share, Audio fixes, and more.
- Energy saver settings can be managed by IT admins, and HDR features can be controlled under Settings.
- Voice typing now allows users to control the profanity filter.
- Various fixes are implemented concerning USB devices, Bluetooth, Display, Windows Hello, Camera, File Explorer, and more.
- In the normal rollout, fixes address issues with BitLocker, boot menu screens, graphics kernel, memory leaks, and network settings.
- Improved functionalities include handling of removable drives with BitLocker and enhanced performance after upgrading to Windows 11, version 24H2.
- The update aims to improve overall system stability, security, and user experience for Windows Insiders.
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Microsoft’s Edit on Windows is a new command line text editor
- Microsoft launches a new command line text editor called Edit on Windows.
- Edit on Windows is an open-source project by Microsoft, allowing developers to edit files directly in the command line, similar to vim.
- The editor is small and lightweight, with features like find and replace, match case, regular expression support, and word wrapping.
- Microsoft aims to provide a default CLI text editor for 64-bit Windows versions, with Edit on Windows set to be available in the Windows Insider program soon.
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Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella’s Build conference keynote
- A Microsoft employee disrupted the company’s Build developer conference, protesting against the company’s cloud and AI contracts with the Israeli government.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella faced interruptions from protesters shouting 'free Palestine.'
- Joe Lopez, a Microsoft employee, joined protesters expressing concerns about Azure technology being used in the Gaza conflict.
- Lopez sent an email to Microsoft employees highlighting the alleged complicity of the company in Palestinian suffering.
- Microsoft has denied claims that its Azure and AI technologies have been used to harm people in Gaza.
- Protests by No Azure for Apartheid group have criticized Microsoft's contracts with Israel for cloud and AI services.
- Microsoft conducted an internal review following concerns about its technology use in the conflict.
- Hossam Nasr, an organizer, called Microsoft's response contradictory regarding the use of technology in Gaza.
- Joe Lopez's email to Microsoft workers urged action against the alleged complicity in Israel's actions.
- Lopez appealed for support and action from Microsoft employees to address the situation in Gaza.
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Microsoft Build: GitHub Copilot coding agent, Azure AI Foundry updates, support for MCP, and more
- Microsoft introduced AI-powered features at Microsoft Build to enhance software development.
- GitHub Copilot now includes a new coding agent for various tasks like fixing bugs and improving documentation.
- Azure AI Foundry updates include Windows AI Foundry, Grok 3 models, and improvements in AI agent orchestration.
- Microsoft also announced support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning, and a new open-source project called NLWeb.
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Microsoft is opening its on-device AI models up to web apps in Edge
- Microsoft is introducing new APIs in its Edge browser that will allow web developers to utilize on-device AI models, including the Phi-4-mini model for tasks like text generation, summarizing, editing, and writing assistance tools.
- These APIs are cross-platform and will work with the Edge browser on macOS as well.
- Microsoft's Phi-4-mini model has 3.8 billion parameters and was rolled out in February, targeting smaller on-device AI needs.
- The APIs are currently in an 'experimental' stage and can be tried out by developers in the Edge Canary and Dev channels before potential wider adoption as web standards.
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Microsoft just taught its AI agents to talk to each other—and it could transform how we work
- Microsoft announced a significant expansion of its Copilot Studio platform, introducing multi-agent systems for AI agents to collaborate on complex tasks.
- The new features aim to make AI agents more practical for enterprise use, addressing key limitations in business settings.
- The multi-agent system enables agents to work together, improving maintainability, solution building, and overall reliability.
- Microsoft introduced 'computer use,' enabling agents to interact with desktop applications when APIs are not available.
- Custom models from Azure AI Foundry, including the latest from OpenAI GPT-4.1, can now be integrated into Copilot Studio.
- New tools like a Visual Studio Code extension and centralized admin tools enhance the development and management of Copilot agents.
- In-conversation agent recommendations suggest relevant agents based on user needs, improving user experience through dynamic handoffs.
- Microsoft announced integration with WhatsApp and a SharePoint channel to expand the reach of custom agents.
- The company emphasizes a dual approach, catering to both experienced developers and business users with limited coding experience.
- Future developments may focus on agent discovery and accessibility to further enhance the AI agent ecosystem.
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Microsoft boosts AI platform security with new identity protection threat alerts and data governance
- Microsoft expands its AI security and governance offerings to secure the 'agentic workforce' where AI agents and humans collaborate.
- New capabilities like Entra, Defender, and Purview are integrated into Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio to secure AI apps across the development lifecycle.
- Entra Agent ID is launched to manage identities of AI agents, while Defender for Cloud security insights are now integrated into Azure AI Foundry for AI-specific threat alerts.
- Purview platform gets a new SDK for policy enforcement and data loss prevention in AI systems, and Azure AI Foundry introduces security updates like 'Spotlighting' to detect prompt injection attacks.
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Empowering Developers and Organizations: Microsoft Edge Innovations at Build
- Microsoft Edge, an AI-powered browser, introduces innovations at Build 2025 for developers and organizations.
- Key announcements include AI APIs, Phi-4-mini model, and PDF translation in Edge.
- Developers can enhance web apps with AI capabilities using Edge's new AI APIs.
- PDF translation feature in Edge simplifies translating entire PDF documents into preferred languages.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Edge for Business automates tasks like summarizing content and generating sales insights.
- Edge for Business allows blocking inappropriate sites at no additional cost, benefiting schools and small businesses.
- Security updates include native data protection for BYOD, data leakage prevention, and connecting security solutions to Edge for Business.
- The Edge for Business security connector framework helps bridge security gaps by integrating with existing solutions.
- These innovations aim to enhance productivity, security, and user experience for developers and organizations using Microsoft Edge.
- Build 2025 showcases advancements that make it easier to leverage AI and enhance browsing experiences with Edge.
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Securing the Model Context Protocol: Building a safer agentic future on Windows
- Microsoft is integrating the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into Windows 11 for secure, standardized communication between AI agents and applications.
- MCP allows seamless orchestration across services, defining roles such as MCP Hosts, Clients, and Servers.
- Windows 11 aims to support MCP for intelligent applications centered around generative AI.
- The article highlights the importance of security in the context of MCP, addressing risks like Cross-Prompt Injection and Authentication Gaps.
- Windows 11's MCP Security Architecture prioritizes fundamental security capabilities and user transparency in operations.
- Security controls in Windows 11 include Proxy-Mediated Communication, Tool-Level Authorization, Central Server Registry, and Runtime Isolation.
- MCP Servers in Windows 11 must meet security requirements like code signing and declared privileges to ensure trust and prevent attacks.
- Microsoft plans to provide a developer preview of MCP server capability to gather feedback and enhance security measures before broad availability.
- Continuous commitment to security is emphasized, with plans for prompt isolation, runtime policy enforcement, and collaboration with partners in the AI ecosystem.
- Through its approach to security and innovation, Microsoft aims to make AI on Windows not only powerful but also safe for users.
- The future of AI agents on Windows revolves around trust, with a focus on building security measures into the core of the agentic platform.
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The Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source
- The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has been released as open source, with the code available on GitHub at Microsoft/WSL.
- WSL components include command line executables, the WSL service, Linux init and daemon processes, and file sharing with WSL's plan9 implementation.
- Additional open sourced components include microsoft/wslg and microsoft/WSL2-Linux-Kernel.
- Still closed source components include Lxcore.sys, P9rdr.sys, and p9np.dll that are part of the Windows image.
- WSL was initially based on lxcore.sys for WSL 1 but evolved into WSL 2 with native Linux kernel support.
- The move to open source was driven by the need to keep up with the growing WSL community and feature requests.
- WSL underwent several version releases, with the transition to the new WSL package happening in stages.
- WSL 2 introduced significant improvements such as mirrored networking, DNS tunneling, and firewall support.
- The strong community support behind WSL has been essential for its development and evolution.
- The open sourcing of WSL aims to allow the community to directly contribute to the project's development.
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Introducing Windows ML: The future of machine learning development on Windows
- Windows ML is a cutting-edge runtime optimized for on-device model inference and deployment on Windows devices.
- It is designed to support developers in creating AI-infused applications easily, leveraging diverse hardware ecosystems.
- Windows ML allows developers to target Windows 11 PCs, optimizing model performance and agility with ONNX Runtime Engine.
- It enables seamless integration with existing models, leveraging partnerships with IHVs like AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm.
- AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm offer support for Windows ML, optimizing performance across various processors.
- Windows ML simplifies deployment, advanced silicon targeting, enhances performance, and guarantees compatibility with IHV partners.
- Windows ML Preview includes ML and Runtime APIs for high-level and low-level control of on-device inference.
- Developers like Adobe, Bufferzone, Filmora, McAfee, Powder, Reincubate, and Topaz Labs have shared positive feedback on Windows ML.
- Windows ML offers a robust set of tools in AI Toolkit for VS Code for model preparation and simplified deployment.
- It aims to empower developers to focus on innovation in AI applications without the complexities of infrastructure management.
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New Discovery AI from Microsoft targets faster science innovation and experimentation
- Microsoft has launched Microsoft Discovery, an AI platform aimed at revolutionizing the research and development process by incorporating 'agentic AI' in scientific discovery.
- This new platform uses a graph-based knowledge engine and customizable AI agents to speed up hypothesis generation, simulation, and iterative experimentation, with a focus on team-based collaboration.
- Microsoft Discovery differentiates itself with a graph-based knowledge engine that assists researchers in navigating complex scientific workflows and relationships between data, ensuring traceability and trust in AI-generated results.
- The platform has shown promising results, such as discovering a new coolant prototype in 200 hours and replacing environmentally harmful chemicals, leading to interest from companies like GSK plc and Estée Lauder Inc. for applications in drug development and personalized skincare respectively.
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