ai tools

  1. Paint Update Adds .paint Projects and Opacity Slider—A Free Photoshop-like Editor

    Microsoft’s latest Paint update reframes the long‑running app as a serious low‑friction image editor by adding an editable project file format and per‑tool opacity controls — features that put Paint squarely in the conversation as a free, entry‑level alternative to Photoshop for everyday tasks...
  2. Windows SCOOBE Renewal Prompts: Insider Build Sparks OS-as-Sales Debate

    Microsoft’s latest Insider builds repurpose the SCOOBE (Second‑Chance Out‑of‑Box Experience) screen into a full‑screen, blocking renewal prompt that reminds users a Microsoft 365 subscription “needs attention” — a test that has reignited debates about whether Windows should be used as a sales...
  3. AI.RDN+: UK Doctoral AI Tools Hub for Responsible Research

    A joint Aston University–University of Leeds partnership has secured a £3.4 million Research England Development Fund award to build the Artificial Intelligence Researcher Development Network Plus (AI.RDN+), a four‑year programme that will map how publicly available AI tools (from ChatGPT to...
  4. Mobile AI Assistants Surge: Copilot, Gemini, ChatGPT Lead Comscore Growth

    Mobile usage of AI assistants has taken a measurable lead over desktop in recent months, with Comscore reporting mobile reach for AI tools rising to 73.4 million users (a 5.3% increase) while PC usage fell roughly 11.1%, and the largest mobile growth rates concentrated in Microsoft Copilot...
  5. How AI Is Making Companies Sound and Act the Same—and How to Preserve Uniqueness

    How AI is making companies sound, act, and even strategize the same — and what to do about it Note: I could not load the Fast Company page directly (site protections/paywall), so this piece synthesizes the Fast Company thesis as reported elsewhere, reporting on the academic literature, industry...
  6. Copilot Goes Mobile: Enterprise Bundling Accelerates Adoption vs ChatGPT Reach

    Microsoft’s Copilot is not just growing — it’s accelerating faster on mobile than many expected, and recent Comscore data shows that the shift is reshaping the consumer and enterprise AI landscape in ways that matter for Windows users, IT teams, and marketers alike. The numbers tell two...
  7. Copilot 3D: Turning Photos into GLB Models — Promise, Risks, and How-To

    Microsoft’s Copilot 3D collapses a steep technical barrier: upload a single JPG or PNG and, within seconds, receive a downloadable GLB 3D model — but that convenience brings new and complex legal, security, and fidelity tradeoffs that creators and IT teams must confront now. (theverge.com...
  8. Microsoft Integrates GPT-OSS-20B into Windows 11 for On-Device AI Power

    The integration of OpenAI's GPT-OSS-20B model into Windows 11 via Microsoft’s Windows AI Foundry marks a significant step in democratizing high-performance AI tools for mainstream users. This move ushers in a new era of local AI capabilities, blending open, powerful natural language processing...
  9. Motorola Devices Expand AI Powers with Microsoft’s Copilot Vision Integration

    Microsoft’s Copilot Vision is stepping into the spotlight, transforming Motorola devices into pioneers of mobile AI-powered visual intelligence. Announced earlier for Android and iOS, Copilot Vision’s upcoming integration with Motorola’s moto ai suite will extend potent AI vision abilities to a...
  10. Microsoft Launches GPT-OSS-20B for Windows: Open-Source AI for Local Text Tasks

    Here are the key points from the Daily Jang article on Microsoft rolling out the gpt-oss-20b model to Windows users: Model Details: Microsoft has made OpenAI’s new free and open GPT model, called gpt-oss-20b, accessible to Windows 11 users via the Windows AI Foundry platform. Platform: Windows...
  11. Microsoft Gaming Copilot: AI-Powered In-Game Help Now in Windows 11 Game Bar

    Microsoft has thrown open the doors to a new frontier in gaming assistance with the arrival of Gaming Copilot, now available for early testing in the Windows 11 Game Bar. This innovative AI-powered tool reimagines how gamers interact with their PCs, blending contextual understanding, hands-free...
  12. Microsoft Embeds OpenAI’s gpt-oss-20b into Windows 11 for On-Device AI Revolution

    A transformative chapter has begun in the world of desktop computing as Microsoft officially integrates OpenAI’s gpt-oss-20b model—its most compact, open-source large language model—directly into Windows 11. This move signals a dramatic shift toward on-device artificial intelligence capabilities...
  13. Microsoft’s Bold AI Pivot: 15,000 Job Cuts Amid Record Profits and Transformation

    In a pivotal year for the technology sector, Microsoft has undertaken one of its most profound transformations—laying off 15,000 employees, equivalent to 6.7% of its global workforce, even as it posts record profits and pushes aggressively into artificial intelligence. In a rare display of...
  14. Master Your Life with AI: A Product Manager’s Strategy for Personal Growth

    Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to manage one’s life with the strategy and precision of a seasoned product manager is swiftly moving from novel idea to everyday practice. As AI tools surge in capability and accessibility, individuals are empowered to transform personal...
  15. OpenAI Launches Open-Weight Language Models gpt-oss-120b & 20b for On-Device AI

    OpenAI has officially unveiled its highly anticipated open-weight language models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, signaling a transformative moment for on-device AI. These new models, designed to run efficiently on everyday consumer hardware, promise robust reasoning abilities and streamlined...
  16. NVIDIA vGPU 19.0 & Blackwell: Revolutionizing Enterprise Virtualization with AI & Graphics

    NVIDIA’s vGPU 19.0 release signals a pivotal moment for enterprise virtualization, as it brings unprecedented power and flexibility to modern data centers leveraging the formidable NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Series GPUs. By marrying innovations like Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) partitioning with...
  17. Microsoft’s AI Push in Bing: Dominating Search with Copilot Promotions

    Microsoft’s latest maneuvers in the artificial intelligence arena are making waves throughout the tech industry, as the software titan aggressively promotes Copilot—its generative AI chatbot—within Bing search results. Users typing in queries related to rival AI offerings like OpenAI’s ChatGPT...
  18. ChatGPT Dominates as Top AI Tool in the Netherlands Amid Global Trends

    OpenAI's ChatGPT has emerged as the most popular artificial intelligence (AI) tool in the Netherlands, reflecting a broader global trend of increasing AI adoption across various sectors. ChatGPT's Dominance in the AI Landscape Since its launch, ChatGPT has experienced exponential growth...
  19. OpenAI Rumored to Launch Affordable $10 ChatGPT 'Go' Subscription for Broader Access

    OpenAI is reportedly developing a more affordable subscription plan for ChatGPT, tentatively named "ChatGPT Go," priced at $10 per month. This initiative aims to make advanced AI tools more accessible to a broader audience. Background Since its launch, ChatGPT has offered various subscription...
  20. OpenAI Launches 'ChatGPT Go' Subscription for Affordable AI Access

    OpenAI is reportedly developing a new subscription tier for ChatGPT, tentatively named 'Go,' aimed at users seeking a more affordable alternative to the existing plans. This initiative reflects OpenAI's ongoing efforts to diversify its offerings and cater to a broader user base. Current ChatGPT...