Microsoft provided the FBI with BitLocker recovery keys to unlock encrypted laptops in a federal fraud case. The keys were stored in Microsoft’s cloud, a default option for many users, raising serious questions about who truly controls encrypted data.
CRMs are great for structured data but often miss the crucial “why” behind a deal. That’s why companies are layering in conversational AI to catch early warning signs. The big question is whether this tech can move from spotting patterns to actually improving forecasts.
Microsoft has issued its second out-of-band update in two weeks to clean up problems from the January 2026 Windows Security Update. The latest fix addresses apps, including Outlook, freezing when trying to access files on cloud storage like OneDrive.
OpenAI is launching a new global education initiative to integrate AI skills into national school systems. The move comes as the company’s own research highlights a stark and growing “capability overhang” between what AI can do and how it’s actually used worldwide.
Stuck in a streaming rut, one writer turned to ChatGPT to plan a week of TV. The AI built a schedule around pro wrestling, crime docs, and a strict sleep cutoff, complete with a “no twisty shows after 8:30 PM” rule. The result was a surprisingly effective end to channel surfing.
Performance for running virtual machines inside other VMs on Intel hardware just got a monumental upgrade. Meanwhile, the QEMU emulator is preparing to finally cut ties with 32-bit host systems.
The next wave of AI isn’t about smarter general assistants. It’s about hyper-specific, emotionally sticky agents that help us practice tough talks, remember loved ones, and manage different versions of ourselves. They’ll spread like memes, not through enterprise software.
TikTok is reorganizing its US workforce into two separate companies ahead of a forced divestment. The move ensures ByteDance retains control over key global functions like e-commerce and advertising.
Stablecoin transaction volumes exploded to $33 trillion in 2025, a 72% surge. The growth, fueled by new US crypto laws, saw Circle’s USDC process more transactions than Tether’s USDT for the first time.
A UK child safety watchdog says it found “criminal” images on the dark web allegedly generated by Grok AI. The findings have triggered condemnation from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a document preservation order from the European Union.
