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AI chatbots are now answering more questions — and, according to a fresh NewsGuard audit, they are also repeating falsehoods far more often, producing inaccurate or misleading content in roughly one out of every three news‑related responses during an August 2025 audit cycle. (newsguardtech.com)...

Anthropic’s new Chrome extension quietly signals the next phase of enterprise AI: assistants that don’t just answer questions but act inside your browser — clicking, filling, and navigating like a human. The company has begun a controlled pilot of Claude for Chrome, inviting 1,000 paying...

The arrival of GPT‑5 and the public reaction to it have exposed a familiar but urgent truth: incremental technical progress can sharpen capability while exposing unresolved safety, UX and trust problems — and a single real‑world harm can erase otherwise tidy marketing narratives. The Northwest...

xAI’s Grok 4 — the company’s most advanced reasoning model — is now open to free-tier users worldwide, albeit with limits, feature restrictions, and a clear commercial tug-of-war shaping how, when, and for whom the model will actually be useful. The move, announced on xAI’s channels and widely...

Few IT topics generate as much consensus and yet foster so much confusion as the ongoing debate over Microsoft 365 data protection. In the age of ubiquitous cloud productivity, many organizations still labor under the misconception that relying on Microsoft’s native backup mechanisms will...

The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...

As Microsoft prepares to end mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, the millions of users still running this operating system face a crossroads. While the natural progression would be to upgrade to Windows 11, this transition is not straightforward for everyone. Many existing PCs...

When it comes to the Byzantine world of Office security settings, no feature brings sysadmins and IT pros to their knees quite like the saga of ActiveX controls. If you’ve ever had the “pleasure” of untangling why two employees, with identical systems, wind up on opposite ends of the ActiveX...

Arm’s Neoverse architecture is rewriting the rules of hyperscale compute, and the implications span far beyond the data centers of today. In a bold announcement, Arm’s leadership has declared that nearly 50 percent of compute shipments destined for the world’s top hyperscalers in 2025 will be...

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, a growing chorus of voices is urging decision-makers to rethink and reengineer technological ecosystems. An open letter calling for a transformation to digital autonomy has sparked widespread debate—challenging established norms even as it resonates...

LLM Accuracy in Medical Education: Lessons for Windows IT and AI Integration The fast-paced evolution of large language models (LLMs) is reshaping diverse sectors—from healthcare and education to IT and cybersecurity. One recent study tested LLM accuracy in medical education using a concordance...

Strategic data management isn’t just a buzzword—it’s transforming how businesses leverage cloud computing to power smarter, more resilient operations. In nearly two decades since Amazon Web Services first broke ground, the cloud has evolved from a cost-effective storage alternative for small and...

Box has just taken a giant leap forward in secure content management with its recent FedRAMP High Authorization—a certification that not only underlines its commitment to data security but also opens the door for U.S. government agencies and authorized contractors to leverage its innovative...

In a bold declaration that merges cutting-edge AI with streamlined customer engagement, Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Customer Relationship Management, Q1 2025. This accolade sheds light on the evolution of customer relationship management and confirms that...

CISA has once again raised the cybersecurity alarm by adding two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Although the details center on Sitecore CMS and Experience Platform (XP) deserialization issues, the implications extend far beyond one platform—reminding Windows...

The cloud’s transformative impact on data management and analysis is more evident than ever, as illustrated by CME Group’s innovative use of Google Cloud. This case study not only highlights the power of modern cloud technology in the financial markets but also offers valuable insights for...

Cinnova’s Strategic Cloud Alliance: Empowering Digital Transformation with Microsoft and AWS Cinnova Technologies is stepping into a more prominent role in the digital transformation era by reinforcing its alliances with two major cloud giants—Microsoft and AWS. For Windows enthusiasts and IT...

Flexera’s 2025 State of the Cloud Report is serving up a fascinating snapshot of the current public cloud spending landscape, and it offers plenty of intriguing insights for IT pros—including those managing Windows environments. With over 750 public cloud customers surveyed, the report dives...

The digital workplace just got a serious upgrade. Hypersoft Omnicontext has recently expanded its capabilities to deliver comprehensive monitoring and alerting for a wide range of workplace services and applications. This new monitoring module targets both user-facing applications and underlying...

Multi-cloud integration has rapidly evolved into a cornerstone of modern IT strategy—a necessity not only for tech giants but also for organizations looking to future-proof their infrastructure. In today’s competitive landscape, relying on a single cloud provider can mean exposing yourself to...