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Microsoft AI agent failed to protect customer data in 30 percent of tests

Microsoft AI agent failed to protect customer data in 30 percent of tests

Microsoft tested a billing-support AI agent and found it disclosed simulated customer data in 30 percent of applicable conversations. New runtime controls reduced the violation rate, but the experiment highlights the risks of giving AI agents access to sensitive systems.

Microsoft Copilot is becoming an AI coworker that works while you sleep

Microsoft Copilot is becoming an AI coworker that works while you sleep

Microsoft is turning Copilot into something closer to an autonomous coworker. The new Autopilot can handle recurring tasks, follow up with colleagues, and continue working even when you are away from your computer.

Microsoft just made its smallest Surface PCs dramatically more powerful with Snapdragon X2 Plus

Microsoft just made its smallest Surface PCs dramatically more powerful with Snapdragon X2 Plus

Microsoft is making its smallest Surface PCs dramatically more powerful with Snapdragon X2 Plus, bringing faster graphics, AI performance, and improved efficiency to its compact Windows on ARM lineup.

Microsoft rejects the race to build uncontrollable superintelligence

Microsoft rejects the race to build uncontrollable superintelligence

Microsoft AI says it rejects the race to create an all-purpose superintelligence that could escape human safeguards, laying out strict rules intended to keep future AI subordinate to people.

Microsoft unleashes more than 100 AI agents to hunt security flaws in US government code

Microsoft unleashes more than 100 AI agents to hunt security flaws in US government code

Microsoft is bringing Codename MDASH to Azure Government, unleashing more than 100 specialized AI agents to hunt vulnerabilities in government source code and determine which flaws could actually be exploited.

Microsoft AI can spot wildfires hours before anyone calls 911

Microsoft AI can spot wildfires hours before anyone calls 911

Microsoft-backed AI analyzes millions of camera images to detect wildfires earlier, but ALERTCalifornia’s expanding network also raises privacy questions.