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GitHub backs down, kills Copilot PR ‘tips’ after backlash • The Register
GitHub retracted its Copilot PR "tips" feature after facing backlash, acknowledging that letting Copilot alter others' pull requests was a poor decision.
Copilot Cowork: Now available in Frontier
Microsoft's Copilot Cowork, a tool designed for complex, multi-step projects within Microsoft 365, is now accessible through the Frontier program.
National poll shows voters like AI less than ICE.
A March 2026 NBC News poll revealed that AI has a lower net favorability rating than ICE among registered voters, with 26% positive and 46% negative split.
GitHub’s Copilot will use you as AI training data, but you can opt out
GitHub's Copilot will use user data as AI training data, but users can opt out of this feature in Visual Studio Code.
Microsoft's "Fix" for Windows 11: Flowers After the Beating
Microsoft is facing criticism for adding bloatware and ads to Windows 11 and then seeking praise for promising to remove them.
GitHub seems to be struggling with three nines availability • The Register
GitHub experienced slowdowns and outages, affecting availability and Copilot functionality; the article mentions it is struggling to achieve three nines availability.
Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows
Microsoft is reducing the number of Copilot AI entry points in Windows applications like Photos, Widgets, and Notepad.
Scoop: Microsoft looks to build AI marketplace for publishers
Microsoft is planning to create an AI marketplace for publishers, with Copilot as the initial buyer of content. The marketplace is called Publisher Content Marketplace.
Microsoft shakes up Copilot AI leadership team, freeing up Suleyman to build new models
Microsoft is reorganizing its AI leadership, increasing focus on its superintelligence group led by Mustafa Suleyman to develop new AI models and consolidating engineering efforts for its Copilot assistants.
Microsoft scales back Copilot plans on Windows 11
Microsoft is scaling back its Copilot integration in Windows 11, removing it from the notifications area and settings pages. This change reflects a shift towards reducing AI "bloat" in the operating system, as Microsoft reassesses Copilot's optimal placement and functionality within the Windows experience.
Copilot Cowork, Anthropic’s Integration, Microsoft’s New Bundle
Ben Thompson analyzes Microsoft's recent moves in AI, including the introduction of "Copilot Cowork," the integration of Anthropic's Claude, and a new bundled subscription offering. He posits that Microsoft is aiming to embed AI deeply within its ecosystem, moving beyond simple chatbots to more integrated and collaborative AI experiences.
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Microsoft gets tired of “Microslop,” bans the word on its Discord, then locks the server after backlash
Microsoft banned the term "Microslop" from its Copilot Discord server, leading to user bans and channel lockdowns. The company's action followed a backlash, highlighting sensitivity around its AI initiatives.