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First-ever zero-click attack targets Microsoft 365 Copilot
“This is sheer weaponization of AI’s core strength, contextual understanding, against itself,” said Abhishek Anant Garg, an analyst at QKS Group. “Enterprise security struggles because it’s built for malicious code, not language that looks harmless but acts like a weapon.” This kind of vulnerability represents a significant threat, warned Nader Henein, VP Analyst at Gartner. “Given the complexity of AI…
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LinkedIn CEO to now also oversee Microsoft Office and M365 Copilot – Computerworld
“LinkedIn has been especially successful at building and extending products over time,” said Hyoun Park, CEO and chief analyst at Amalgam Insights. “There is no doubt that Microsoft wants to bring that expertise to Microsoft 365, especially in the adoption of Copilot.” Successful product leader turned CEO Roslansky will now oversee Office M365 productivity software, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint,…
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Civil servants started using Microsoft Copilot to speed up admin tasks – here’s what they found
A pilot scheme testing the use of Microsoft Copilot in the public sector has saved civil servants nearly half an hour’s work per day, according to new figures. More than 20,000 people took part in the three-month trial, using Microsoft 365 Copilot to summarize long emails, update records, and prepare reports. Findings from the trial scheme showed users saved an…
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‘Using generative AI as a copilot is the sweet spot’: A look at Nationwide’s AI approach
When Nationwide Building Society – or the Southern Co-operative Permanent Building Society as it was originally known – arrived on the scene in 1884, it was part of a fast-growing member-owned mutual movement in the UK. And as Nationwide embarks on new experimentation with technology and the drive for growth in the 21st century, it is doing so in recognition…
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Microsoft Edge Is Getting a Cursed ‘Copilot Mode’
Summary Microsoft Edge is introducing an AI mode called “Copilot Mode” that replaces the usual new tab page with AI features. The Copilot icon replaces the Bing or Search icon, redirecting search queries to the Copilot website. An optional feature called “Context Clues” provides AI-generated assistance based on your browsing history, but it can be manually turned on/off. AI is…
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GitHub just unveiled a new AI coding agent for Copilot – and it’s available now
GitHub has unveiled the launch of a new coding agent as part of a sweeping update to its Copilot service. Unveiled at Microsoft Build 2025, the new agent is designed specifically to tackle “low-to-medium complexity tasks”, the company said. The agent will be capable of adding features, fixing bugs, refactoring code, or improving documentation. The agent operates in a temporary…
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How to remove Ask Copilot from File Explorer context menu on Windows 11
The File Explorer context menu now includes an “Ask Copilot” option. You can remove it by creating a {CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C} Registry string and setting it to “Ask Copilot” inside the “Blocked” folder. Alternatively, you can uninstall the Copilot app, which removes all the associated entries across Windows 11. On Windows 11, Microsoft continues the Copilot integration across the desktop and apps.…
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Acer’s new Swift Edge 14 AI is a Copilot+ MacBook Air killer
Acer has announced the launch of new ultra-thin Copilot+ PCs in a major update to its Swift device family. Unveiled at the Computex 2025 show in Taiwan, the Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go AI Series boast new Intel Core Ultra 200V Series processors alongside integrated neural processing units (NPUs). In an announcement, the device manufacturer said the Swift…
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How to enable or disable Hey Copilot hands-free command on Windows 11
Microsoft’s “Hey, Cortana!” voice command on Windows 10 has now become “Hey, Copilot!” for Windows 11. You can enable it from Copilot > Settings by turning on the “Listen for ‘Hey, Copilot’” toggle switch. Also, you’ll need version 1.25051.10.0 or higher of the Copilot app. On Windows 11, you can invoke the Copilot chatbot using the “Hey, Copilot” voice command…
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Windows 11 Settings App Gets an AI Agent, First on Copilot+ PCs
Today, Microsoft released an AI agent in Windows Settings, which allows you to address PC issues with a single click. The update is first rolling out to Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs in the Windows 11 Insider Beta channel. Microsoft says the new AI agent is coming to AMD and Intel-based Copilot+ PCs pretty soon. The AI agent in Windows Settings uses…
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