Insiders claim it has scaled back sales quotas, Redmond says that's false
Winners & losers: It's hard to argue that we aren't in the midst of an AI bubble – analysts and AI CEOs largely agree. While there are no signs of a crash yet, Microsoft may be the first company to show signs that it overestimated enterprise and consumer interest.
Microsoft 365 subscribers can keep their current plan or switch to a Copilot-free option
What just happened? Just days after facing a potentially costly complaint from Australian regulators, Microsoft is now seeking to resolve the issue amicably. The company has expressed regret over its failure to properly communicate information about cheaper subscription options, though authorities in Canberra could still pursue a harsh penalty.
Copilot Mode in Edge turns the browser into an AI assistant that organizes sessions into "Journeys" and completes multi-step tasks like planning trips or managing subscriptions. With optional personalization via browsing history and a focus on privacy, Copilot Mode is clearly Microsoft's reaction to ChatGPT Atlas.
Uses AI to compare tabs, summarize pages, and book tasks
What just happened? Microsoft is taking a bigger swing at everyday AI integration with the launch of Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. Now available on Windows and Mac, the update marks a significant step in Microsoft's push to embed AI directly into the browsing experience, making tasks like research, comparison shopping, and online navigation faster (to be seen), and voice-enabled.