Microsoft deletes blog telling users to train AI on pirated Harry Potter books

The blog recommended that users learn to train their own AI models by downloading the Harry Potter dataset and then uploading text files to Azure Blob Storage. It included example models based on a ...
Opinion
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Electric field problems made easy with Python and vectors

Simplify complex concepts with electric field problems made easy using Python and vectors! âš¡ In this video, we demonstrate step-by-step how to calculate electric fields, visualize vector directions, ...
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I vibe-coded my slides instead of using PowerPoint, and they've never looked better

Sounds weird, I know.

Microsoft uses plagiarized AI slop flowchart to explain how Github works, removes it after original creator calls it out: 'Careless, blatantly amateuristic, and lacking any ...

The official Introduction to Github page included an AI-generated graphic with the phrase "continvoucly morged" on it, among other mistakes.
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Lazarus Campaign Plants Malicious Packages in npm and PyPI Ecosystems

North Korea-linked Lazarus campaign spreads malicious npm and PyPI packages via fake crypto job offers, deploying RATs and data-stealing malware.
Educators Technology

Microsoft Copilot for Education: A Teacher’s Complete Guide

Meta Description: Complete guide to Microsoft Copilot for Education. Learn about the Teach feature, Learning Accelerators, ...
The New York Times

Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.

Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.
The Verge

Claude Code is suddenly everywhere inside Microsoft

Microsoft sells GitHub Copilot to its customers, but it increasingly favors Claude Code internally. Microsoft sells GitHub Copilot to its customers, but it increasingly favors Claude Code internally.
Neowin

Microsoft veteran wants to replace every single line of C/C++ code with Rust and AI

Back in July, Microsoft revealed how it is heavily incorporating AI into its development workflows. It talked about its in-house AI-powered coding assistant being leveraged for code reviews of over ...
Forbes

2FA Code Attacks Surge As Russian Hackers Target Microsoft Users

Microsoft 365 is under attack, China and Russia afflited hackers suspected. Updated December 23 with advice from a mobile security solutions expert regarding the Russian device code attacks targeting ...
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Create real-time interactive flowcharts for your code using VS Code CodeVisualizer

In this post, we will show you how to create real-time interactive flowcharts for your code using VS Code CodeVisualizer. CodeVisualizer is a free, open-source Visual Studio Code extension that ...
BGR

Microsoft Discontinued One Of Its Only Useful Smartphone Apps After Only 4 Years

Just a few months after Microsoft announced it would discontinue Publisher, one of its oldest Office applications, the company revealed it will stop supporting its Microsoft Lists mobile app. The tech ...