Tag: Microsoft
OpenAI shows how AI could be used to write fake news stories
Researchers have demonstrated how artificial intelligence could be used to write fake news stories with little input from humans. OpenAI, with backers including Elon Musk and Microsoft, have decided not to release the entire AI system code, known as GPT-2, over concerns about how it could be abused to produce convincing fake news on a…
Microsoft security chief suggests Internet Explorer not suitable as main browser
Microsoft’s own security chief has suggested Internet Explorer should not be used as a main web browser, saying it now only exists as a “compatibility solution”. Chris Jackson, worldwide lead for cyber-security at the computing giant, admitted developers are no longer testing on the legacy web browser and have turned to “modern browsers” instead. “We’re…
Skype adds background blurring so you don’t have to tidy your room!
Skype users are now able to blur out their backgrounds with a new feature rolling out on the Microsoft-owned app this week. The feature uses artificial intelligence to keep the focus on people in video calls, detecting harder to identify elements such as hair, hands and arms to provider a slicker looking appearance on video.…
Microsoft names UK as ‘safest place in the world’ for internet users
Microsoft has named the UK as the safest country in the world for internet users. But the tech giant warned many still suffer from abuse, scams and unwanted contact. Releasing the figures to mark Safer Internet Day, the firm said the most common complaints for UK users included being contacted by strangers, receiving unwanted sexual…
Microsoft tool improves rating for Mail Online after labelling it ‘untrustworthy’
A fake news tool for the Microsoft Edge web browser has changed its rating for the Mail Online, having previously warned users the site failed to maintain “basic standards of accuracy and accountability”. NewsGuard, a tool which says it uses a team of experienced journalists to analyse and rate news websites, had shown users the…
Strong cloud growth helps Microsoft deliver healthy profits
Microsoft has reported strong quarterly financial results, largely driven by its commercial cloud services. The PC giant’s revenue stood at 28.9 billion dollars (£22 billion) in the three months to the end of December, up 12% on the same period in 2017. Net income for the company was also healthy, reaching 8.4 billion dollars (£6.4…
Anger grows as businesses go without full Microsoft Office365 email access for second day
Businesses using Microsoft’s email service have criticised the company’s response to a second day of outages, calling the help on offer “ridiculously vague”. Office 365, the computing giant’s premium platform used by firms across the world, suffered an issue on Thursday morning making it impossible for some across Europe to access their accounts. Another day…
Microsoft Fake News tool warns users not to trust Mail Online
The NewsGuard tool warning users about trusting the Mail Online (Screenshot/PA) An online tool designed to combat fake news is warning users not to trust the Mail Online website. NewsGuard, a tool used by Microsoft’s Edge web browser, uses a team of experienced journalists to analyse and rate news websites. It shows an…
Microsoft to stop updating Windows 10 Mobile – end of Android/iOS rival
Windows 10 Mobile will not receive any support or updates by the end of the year, spelling the death of Microsoft’s iOS and Android alternative. The last version of the operating system was rolled out in October 2017, but the computing giant has continued to roll out security updates and fixes. Microsoft has now confirmed…
Google under fire for failing to remove ‘pray away the gay’ app from Play Store
Google is facing mounting pressure to remove an app from its app store that advises gay people on controversial conversion therapy. The Living Hope Ministries app, made by a US Christian group, offers a number of guides that claim to help “sexually broken guys” by building a “deeper relationship with God” through prayer. One article…
