UK Government Launches Deepfake Detection Framework with Microsoft
The UK government is collaborating with Microsoft and other tech firms to create a framework aimed at evaluating deepfake detection technologies amid a surge in AI-generated content.
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Microsoft Ends Support for TLS 1.0 and 1.1 in Azure Storage
As of February 3, 2026, Microsoft has officially deprecated TLS 1.0 and 1.1 for Azure Storage, mandating the use of TLS 1.2 or newer for secure communications.
Microsoft’s Sinofsky Anticipated Surface Failure, Consulted Epstein on Exit Strategy
Steven Sinofsky, former head of Windows at Microsoft, predicted the failure of the Surface RT and sought advice from Jeffrey Epstein on his exit strategy, as revealed in DOJ documents.
New York City Silences Faulty AI Chatbot Amid Budget Crisis
The New York City administration has discontinued a Microsoft-powered chatbot designed to assist business owners after it provided misleading information, highlighting issues of fiscal responsibility in tech spending.
Microsoft’s Q2 Earnings: AI Dependency Raises Investor Concerns
Microsoft's strong Q2 profits are overshadowed by worries over its reliance on AI partnerships, particularly with OpenAI.
Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service Faces Outage in Sweden
A significant outage affected the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service in Sweden, leaving users unable to access the platform for most of the day. The incident highlights challenges in cloud service reliability.
Microsoft Alerts on Multi-Stage AitM Phishing and BEC Attacks Targeting Energy Sector
Microsoft has issued a warning regarding a sophisticated adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) phishing and business email compromise (BEC) campaign that is affecting organizations within the energy industry.
AI Leaders Discuss Job Market Dynamics at Davos
At the World Economic Forum, top executives from the AI sector debated the implications of AI on employment and the economy, with contrasting views on job creation and potential risks.
Introducing Differential Transformer V2: A Leap in Attention Mechanisms
Microsoft has unveiled Differential Transformer V2 (DIFF V2), a significant enhancement in attention mechanisms designed for large language models. This new architecture promises faster decoding and improved training stability without the need for custom kernels.
Elon Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in Legal Battle
In a high-stakes lawsuit, Elon Musk claims OpenAI has strayed from its nonprofit roots, seeking damages that could reach $134 billion from both OpenAI and Microsoft.
