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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft and OpenAI change their AI partnership rules

A big tech deal just got bigger—and less restricted. Microsoft and OpenAI recently updated their long-term partnership, removing key restrictions that once gave Microsoft special control over OpenAI’s cutting-edge AI models. The old rules made Microsoft the only company allowed to sell OpenAI’s top

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft raises Surface PC prices while leaving buyers with fewer choices

Just two years ago, buying a Surface laptop or tablet for under $1, 000 was easy. Now, those same models cost way more and older versions are disappearing. The cheapest Surface Pro tablet jumped from $799 to $1, 049, while the entry Surface Laptop went from $899 to $1, 149. Models that started at $9

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Wants You to Treat Copilot as Real, Not Just a Joke

Microsoft has decided that its AI helper, Copilot, should be taken seriously. Earlier, the software carried a warning that it was “for entertainment purposes only. ” The company now says that statement is old news and will be updated soon. The warning first appeared when Copilot was a simple

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft fixes confusing AI rules after users call it out

Microsoft just changed how it talks about its Copilot AI after people noticed a strange phrase in the rules. The company used to say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only, " which sounded like it was just a fun toy. But Microsoft actually sells Copilot as a serious tool for work. Now, after us

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Copilot’s “Fun‑Only” Warning: What It Means for Users

Microsoft has added a clear caveat to its Copilot service: it is meant for entertainment, not critical decision‑making. The company’s latest terms of use state that the tool can err and should not be depended on for serious advice. Users are urged to exercise caution and use the product at their own

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s Copilot faces a reality check from its own rules

Microsoft spent massive amounts of money to make Copilot a standard feature in its products. Ads called it an essential AI helper for work. But its own terms quietly say something very different. A hidden clause in the fine print calls Copilot “for entertainment use only” and warns users not to trus

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Apr 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s AI helper gets a reality check—sort of

Two years ago, Microsoft rolled out Copilot like it was the next big thing in work software. It popped up in Windows, Office apps, and even enterprise tools, with ads and demos showing how it could write reports, summarize emails, and crunch data in seconds. The message was loud: this AI assistant w

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

UK regulator launches probe into Microsoft’s business software

The UK competition watchdog has opened a new investigation into how Microsoft sells its office tools to companies. The probe, called an SMS investigation, will look at how the firm licenses software like Windows, Word, Excel and Teams. More than half a million UK firms and government bodies re

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Microsoft Voices Out in Defense of AI and Government Work

Microsoft stepped out of its usual quiet stance and filed a supportive brief for an AI firm fighting the Pentagon. The move shows the tech giant weighing silence against action, even when it could risk government contracts. The brief came in a lawsuit where the Pentagon had labeled the AI company a

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Jan 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Update: A Bumpy Ride for Users

Millions of Windows 11 users are facing a rough patch this January. The latest mandatory update has brought more headaches than solutions. Microsoft has rolled out emergency fixes, but many issues linger without a clear resolution timeline. The update, a mandatory security patch, forces itself onto

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