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Microsoft

🌎 copilot.microsoft.com

Microsoft is a global technology company based in Redmond, Washington, known for its software products, including the Microsoft 365 suite, and services like Microsoft News. The company delivers trusted news and information through various platforms, reaching nearly half a billion users worldwide. Microsoft Copilot serves as an AI companion integrated with Microsoft 365 apps to enhance user productivity.

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Microsoft - Latest News and Updates

• Microsoft announced a new computer use feature for Copilot Studio that allows users to build AI-driven agents capable of interacting with desktop and browser applications.
• Microsoft announced the integration of Copilot Vision in Microsoft Edge to enhance user experience.
• Microsoft Copilot Studio has introduced a new feature called Computer Use, allowing agents to automate interactions with websites and desktop apps without APIs, available through an early access research preview.
• Microsoft is planning to deprecate the Mobile Wallet feature on Microsoft Edge for Android, which was never fully available.
• Microsoft is addressing a bug in Intune that caused unexpected Windows 11 upgrade prompts for enterprise users by deploying a code fix and advising IT admins to manually roll back affected devices.

• Microsoft researchers have developed BitNet b1.58 2B4T, a hyper-efficient AI model with 2 billion parameters that can run on CPUs like Apple's M2, using less memory and achieving faster speeds than similar models.
• Microsoft plans to let Copilot agents operate computers through the GUI, automating tasks like clicking buttons and filling forms, while keeping enterprise data secure in its cloud.
• The Microsoft Copilot team transitioned their backend from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based approach using .NET Aspire in four months, significantly enhancing their development process.
• Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, stated that not every game needs a movie adaptation, emphasizing that adaptations should be creative outlets rather than necessities.
• Microsoft plans to restructure and cut jobs in May 2025 to focus on automation and cost-efficiency.

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