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News reporting focused on AI and machine learning, covering the companies behind these technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical concerns they raise. This includes areas like generative AI (large language models, text-to-image and video), speech tech, and predictive analytics.
OpenAI announced a new security feature called Lockdown Mode that helps protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks. The mode disables live web browsing, image retrieval from the web, deep research, and agent mode. It is rolling out to self-serve ChatGPT Business accounts and eligible personal accounts.
xAI has launched Grok 4.3, a model designed for developers that handles tasks such as web searches and code execution at lower prices. It shows gains in some benchmarks but trails leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic. A beta Agent Mode for Grok Imagine supports extended creative projects like movies or manga sets.
Microsoft revealed that Microsoft 365 Copilot now has 20 million paid enterprise seats. CEO Satya Nadella shared this during the quarterly earnings call, noting quadrupled growth in large deployments and usage levels matching Outlook. Queries per user rose nearly 20% quarter over quarter, with agent mode now default across key apps.
Microsoft begins rolling out Agent Mode, previously called 'vibe working,' in its Office applications Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This upgrade makes Copilot more active in handling commands and edits. It becomes the default for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Premium subscribers, with real-time visibility into AI actions.