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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark state law on October 13, 2025, that for the first time imposes specific safety guardrails on “companion” chatbots with the stated aim of protecting minors from self-harm, sexual exploitation, and prolonged emotional dependence on AI systems...

A major update is on the horizon for Microsoft Teams and Outlook, as Microsoft signals a new phase of user interface refinement for its Copilot Chat feature, closely aligning the tools’ look and feel while making incremental—but not revolutionary—improvements. This latest change, recently...

Balancing the needs of speed, quality, and scalability has always been a formidable challenge for IT organizations, but few enterprises feel the strain as acutely as Microsoft. With tens of thousands of users—engineers, support staff, internal partners, and external vendors—working across...

In a recent evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots' assessments of antisemitism among the last five U.S. presidents, significant discrepancies have emerged, raising questions about the objectivity and accuracy of these AI systems. The Media Research Center (MRC) conducted a study...

ChatGPT is extending its dominance in the generative AI chatbot market — and the evidence from Ireland’s tech landscape is particularly compelling. According to freshly released data from Statcounter, a leading web analytics firm, ChatGPT claims a substantial 83.9% share of AI chatbot-driven...

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become synonymous with immense cloud-based models like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot—solutions that rely on constant connectivity and data processing in massive server farms. Yet, a fundamental shift is underway. Microsoft’s recent introduction...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, chatbots have become ubiquitous, offering users seamless interactions across various platforms. However, a recent analysis has shed light on the extensive data collection practices of these AI-driven assistants, raising significant...

Reimagining how artificial intelligence can accelerate productivity, Microsoft Copilot Studio stands at the forefront of democratizing agent design with a no-code and low-code platform. Its latest dual-feature update—agent evaluation and enhanced analytics—signals a significant step in...

The strategic partnership between Kore.ai—a well-established name in enterprise conversational and generative AI—and Microsoft marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing push to make artificial intelligence (AI) not just accessible, but seamlessly integrated into the everyday workflow of global...

In the weeks leading up to Australia’s federal election, a sophisticated pro-Russian influence campaign has been quietly operating in the digital shadows, aiming not directly at voters, but at artificial intelligence systems that millions depend on for information. The operation, centered around...

Artificial intelligence may once have conjured mental images of sentient robots plotting global domination or, at the very least, besting humans at chess. Today, though, building your own AI agent is suddenly less “sci-fi spectacle” and more “Wednesday afternoon hobby”—and Microsoft seems...

Claude Goes Corporate: How Anthropic’s AI Just Graduated From Chatbot to Inbox‑Raiding Research Assistant Picture your email inbox as a messy teenager’s bedroom: socks (calendar invites) on the floor, yesterday’s pizza (old Docs links) under the desk, and somewhere—buried beneath it all—the...

NTU's recent HOYA Chatbot Hackathon 2025 has become a vivid testament to the transformative power of hands-on learning and innovative problem-solving. NTU students, with their keen insights and relentless determination to bridge theory and practical application, have set a benchmark in the realm...

Macquarie University is boldly redefining the intersection of education and technology with its groundbreaking AI-powered chatbot, Virtual Peer. Designed to provide personalized academic support and administrative assistance, this innovative tool has already boosted student exam scores by nearly...

Windows AI Developments: From Interactive Mindmaps to Cutting-Edge API Updates The AI realm continues its rapid evolution, and even Windows users who juggle work, play, and productivity may find these developments quite intriguing. Over the past week, the AI industry rolled out a series of...