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The estate of Paul G. Allen, the late co-founder of Microsoft, has begun the process of selling the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise. Allen acquired the team in 1997, and his estate has been managing the team since his death in 2018.
Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails
Microsoft reports a bug in Microsoft 365 Copilot that has been summarizing confidential emails since late January. The bug bypasses data loss prevention (DLP) policies meant to safeguard sensitive information within organizations.
AVX2 is slower than SSE2-4.x under Windows ARM emulation
The RemObjects blog post discusses performance differences between AVX2 and SSE2-4.x instruction sets under Windows ARM emulation. It finds that compiling for AVX2 results in slower performance compared to SSE2-4.x, contrary to expectations that AVX2's wider operations would compensate for emulation overhead.
AI Hasn’t Cut Marketing Jobs, But It Has Made Them Harder
A recent study indicates that AI implementation in marketing hasn't led to significant job losses, but has increased pressure on marketers to produce faster, higher-volume work. Expectations for faster turnarounds and greater output, coupled with the need to learn new AI tools, have intensified the demands of marketing roles.
Fastest Frontend Tooling for Humans & AI
Christoph Nakazawa's article discusses the future of frontend tooling, considering the increasing role of AI. The piece speculates on what the frontend landscape might look like in 2026 and beyond, both with and without the integration of AI.
Microsoft says it is on pace to invest $50 billion in 'Global South' AI push
Microsoft announced it is on track to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to expand AI access in countries across the 'Global South.' The company aims to support AI development and deployment in underserved regions.
15+ years later, Microsoft morged my diagram » nvie.com
This is a blog post reflecting on the author's Git branching diagram, and how Microsoft purportedly appropriated and subsequently modified it over 15 years. The author expresses a mix of amusement and frustration with Microsoft's ongoing use and evolution of his original design.
Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025
The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025 focuses on cybersecurity in the age of AI, covering threats, vulnerabilities, and defense strategies. It addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the digital landscape.
Plucky Wire
Plucky Wire is a curated news aggregator covering a wide range of topics, from tech and AI to sports and culture. The site synthesizes links and excerpts from articles across the web, providing readers with a consolidated view of current events and trends.
Aftermath
Aftermath.site explores the intersection of video games, the internet, and future trends. It curates and publishes content related to technology, culture, and the evolving digital landscape.
OpenAI lawsuit: Eight major U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker and Microsoft for copyright infringement
Eight U.S. newspapers are suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, alleging that the companies used their copyrighted news articles to train AI chatbots without permission or payment. The newspapers claim OpenAI and Microsoft have been "purloining millions" of articles.
9 more newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft, alleging stolen content used in AI apps
Nine newspapers, including the *L.A. Daily News*, *San Bernardino Sun*, and *San Diego Union-Tribune*, are suing OpenAI and Microsoft for over $10 billion, alleging copyright infringement. The newspapers claim their content was stolen and used without permission in AI applications.
AI Deals and Lawsuits
This resource from Columbia Journalism Review tracks developments between news publishers and AI companies. It monitors lawsuits, deals, and grants based on publicly available information.
The Quantum Apocalypse Is Coming. Be Very Afraid
The WIRED article explores the looming threat of "Q-Day," when quantum computers will be powerful enough to break current encryption methods, potentially exposing sensitive data. It discusses the potential consequences and the race to develop quantum-resistant cryptography.