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Microsoft has unveiled Dragon Copilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline healthcare administrative tasks and reduce clinician workload. This new tool builds on Nuance’s Dragon Medical One, a speech-recognition system widely used in hospitals and clinics, following Microsoft's $19.7 billion acquisition of Nuance in 2021.

Researchers are increasingly turning to the classic video game Super Mario Bros. as a benchmark for evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) performance.

Apple is set to expand its Visual Intelligence feature to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with the upcoming

Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system supports a wide range of file formats by default. JPEG XL, a royalty-free open image format has not been on that default list up until now.

What is JPEG XL? The image format promises better web compatibility than JPEG, including several features that allow webmasters and users to migrate existing images to the new format:

Flora, an innovative startup founded by Weber Wong, has unveiled an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize the creative process for professionals. This platform integrates top-tier text, image, and video AI models into a unified, infinite canvas, offering users unprecedented creative control and flexibility.

Apple's plans to release a significantly modernized version of its voice assistant, Siri, have encountered substantial delays, with the anticipated launch now pushed to 2027, aligning with the release of iOS 20. This postponement stems from various developmental challenges and internal obstacles within the company's AI division.

Windows 10 has reclaimed its position as the most popular operating system among Steam users, according to the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey.

Halo Infinite is set to expand its competitive gameplay offerings with the introduction of a new mode called "S&D Extraction," drawing inspiration from tactical shooters like Counter-Strike. Scheduled for release later this year, this mode will feature bomb planting and defusal mechanics, adding a fresh layer of strategy to the game.

Microsoft has swiftly updated its AI assistant, Copilot, to prevent it from suggesting unauthorized activation scripts for Windows 11.

Meta Platforms is set to launch a standalone AI chatbot application in the second quarter of 2025, aiming to compete directly with existing services like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.

OpenAI has expanded its AI-powered video generation tool, Sora, to users in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. Previously, Sora was unavailable in these regions due to regulatory and copyright concerns.

Apple has announced a series of new child safety features aimed at enhancing parental control and protecting children's privacy on its platforms. One of the key features is the introduction of an age assurance system that allows parents to share their children's age ranges with app developers without disclosing exact birthdates or sensitive personal information.

Microsoft has launched a native Copilot app for macOS, providing Mac users with direct access to its AI assistant. This standalone application allows users to upload images and generate text or visuals through Copilot's interface. The macOS version includes a dark mode and offers quick activation via the Command + Space shortcut, mirroring the functionality found in the Windows counterpart.

Meta Platforms has terminated approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential information, as confirmed by spokesperson Dave Arnold. This action follows a series of internal disclosures that have surfaced in the media, revealing unannounced product plans and details from internal meetings led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

When Google released the October 2024 security update for Android, it made no mention of a new app that it integrated in the update. Android System SafetyCore was suddenly installed and users did not know what it did. It is probably the secrecy around this app that is worrying many Android users currently.