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Microsoft explains how Windows 11's AI agents will get access to your files – but bigger worries remain

Microsoft calms some fears about Windows 11's AI agents, clarifying permissions around file access.

TechRadar · Dec 17, 2025

OpenAI just made ChatGPT images 4x faster and easier on the eyes — now CEO Sam Altman faces the GPU crunch

OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Images with new capabilities, which Sam Altman described as “something fun.” The update promises greater precision, enhanced creativity, and is said to be four times faster.

Windows Central · Dec 17, 2025

Bernie Sanders calls for halt on AI data center construction — wants to ensure that the technology benefits ‘all of us, not just the 1%’

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders wants to delay AI data center projects to slow down progress, to ensure that AI will benefit the largest number of people and not just the richest few.

Tom’s Hardware · Dec 17, 2025

MRVL, AMZN and MSFT: Breaking Down the Wall Street Controversy

Marvell is tumbling amid a widespread AI sell-off and controversial reports involving AMZN and MSFT. Should investors run for the fences or take advantage?

MarketBeat · Dec 16, 2025

Democratic senators investigate data centers’ effects on electricity prices

Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Van Hollen demand answers from tech firms including Google and Amazon

The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025

Microsoft accounts are under attack by hackers - here's how to stay safe from this age-old tactic

Microsoft accounts are being targeted using a common hacking technique which purposefully misspells websites and email addresses.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 16, 2025

As Xbox refuses to play the console wars game in 2025, it's traded exclusivity for a multi-platform future – but its biggest names are still at large

Year in Review 2025 | Even with 3 Obsidian games in one year, Xbox's 2025 felt like the calm before the storm.

GamesRadar · Dec 16, 2025

Should You Buy Microsoft Stock Despite Its Ballooning CapEx?

Rising CapEx has become a point of concern for investors, particularly as Microsoft continues to invest heavily in AI.

Barchart · Dec 16, 2025

Microsoft’s latest desperate attempt to stop people using Edge to download Google Chrome focuses on internet safety

Microsoft is getting desperate in its attempts to stop people using Google Chrome instead of Edge – but it risks annoying even more people.

TechRadar · Dec 16, 2025

This Google Chrome extension has been silently stealing every AI prompt its users enter

Malicious Chrome extension has also been stealing AI responses and sharing the data with other companies.

TechRadar · Dec 16, 2025