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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about research institutions focus on the impact of technology policies and funding decisions on academic and scientific organizations. Topics include privacy assessments of Microsoft 365 Copilot in education, highlighting risks for schools and research institutions, and the effects of NIH budget cuts on life sciences research in Chicago. These threads examine how institutional decisions and external pressures shape the operational and technological landscape for research institutions, with an emphasis on data protection, AI integration, and financial sustainability.
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    SURF DPIA Finds Privacy Gaps in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Education

    Dutch education and research network SURF’s Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) of Microsoft 365 Copilot finds persistent privacy and safety gaps that make the service unsuitable for broad use in schools and research institutions — and even after ongoing talks with Microsoft, two of the...