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Microsoft Plans to Invest $80 Billion in AI Data Centers in Fiscal 2025

More than half of the investment has been earmarked for infrastructure in the U.S. Microsoft President Brad Smith frames AI investment as key to economic growth.

 

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What’s Next for Open Source Software Security in 2025?

Hidden dependencies, social engineering attacks, and the complexity of foundation models can all contribute tothe insecure use of open-source software in 2025.

 

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Top 5 Tech Trends at CES 2025

AI was everywhere at the consumer electronics show, promising everything from self-driving cars to more Copilot+ laptops.

 

Arc Browser Review (2025): Should You Make the Switch?

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New Windows 11 24H2 Bug Could Block Future Security Updates - See Who's Affected

Installing the Windows 11 2024 version via a CD or flash drive may cause it to reject any future updates. Microsoft is working on a fix.

 

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Microsoft Rolls Back Its Bing Image Creator Model After Users Complain of Degraded Quality

Microsoft promised its new Bing Image Creator model would deliver better quality. Now, it's rolling back the model after complaints.

 

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Microsoft DRM Hacking Raises Questions on Vulnerability Disclosures

A research project into vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft’s PlayReady DRM raises some questions on responsible disclosure.

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