Microsoft MAI-Image-2 promises better AI images, but do we really need another generator?
Microsoft says MAI-Image-2 fixes AI image flaws like bad text and fake-looking visuals. But in a crowded market, does it actually matter?
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Microsoft adds AI to Notepad and Paint in Windows 11
Microsoft is adding AI features to Notepad and Paint in Windows 11, and what used to be simple apps are now becoming the latest examples of AI overload, frustrating users who just want things to work.
Microsoft’s new Copilot companion Mico looks like a major doofus
Microsoft’s Copilot Fall Release gives AI a face with Mico, an expressive yet oddly blank companion that feels friendly but also a little unsettling.
Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-1, its first in-house image generator
Microsoft AI’s first in-house image generator, MAI-Image-1, is already a top-10 performer on LMArena. The model focuses on realism, speed, and practical use for creators.
Microsoft launches reimagined Marketplace with AI apps and agents
Microsoft has launched a new Marketplace unifying Azure Marketplace and AppSource. It offers thousands of cloud solutions plus over 3,000 AI apps and agents.
Microsoft and GSA strike deal to save billions and deliver free Copilot AI to federal workers
Microsoft and the GSA have announced a massive AI-focused agreement worth $6B over three years, including free Microsoft 365 Copilot for federal G5 customers.
Microsoft previews MAI-Voice-1 speech model and MAI-1 foundation model
Microsoft has introduced MAI-Voice-1, a new speech model, and MAI-1-preview, its first in-house foundation model. Both are now being tested inside Copilot.
Microsoft says it’s thriving, so why is the Windows-maker still laying people off?
Satya Nadella says Microsoft is growing and thriving, but layoffs continue. The company’s evolving AI strategy may explain why.
GitHub Spark lets Microsoft Copilot Pro+ users build full-stack apps from natural language
GitHub Spark lets Copilot Pro Plus users build full-stack apps using natural language, skipping setup and speeding up deployment.
Adesso EasyTouch 1500 ergonomic mechanical keyboard adds AI hotkey to boost coding and content creation
Adesso’s EasyTouch 1500 ergonomic mechanical keyboard includes an AI hotkey, split layout, and red mechanical switches for coding and content creation
Microsoft open sources GitHub Copilot Chat for VS Code so you can finally see how the AI sausage is made
Microsoft has released the source code for its GitHub Copilot Chat extension for Visual Studio Code under the MIT license, giving developers a rare look inside one of its most prominent AI tools.
Microsoft’s Copilot Vision may spy on your screen as it rolls out to Windows 10 and 11
Microsoft is taking another swing at embedding AI into your daily computing routine with the official rollout of Copilot Vision on Windows, now available in the United States. The tool, part of Copilot Labs, introduces a new way for users to interact with their PCs by allowing the AI to literally “see” what’s on their … Read more