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Pushing Buttons: How should we remember 2023 in games?

In this week’s newsletter: While it was an incredible year for players, it was a tough year for anyone making games

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

Windows Wi-Fi bug squashed within 24 hours, and you don't even need to uninstall an update to get the fix

Microsoft discovered an issue in Windows that prevents PCs from connecting to Wi-Fi networks. The company quickly rolled out a fix that doesn't even require you to uninstall the faulty update.

Windows Central · Dec 20, 2023

Microsoft's Bill Gates places all bets on generative AI for 2024, says it will 'supercharge the innovation pipeline'

Former Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates says 2024 will be the year of AI. He says the technology is practically taking over the world, and that it's going to get more intensive as the years go by and more people embrace AI.

Windows Central · Dec 20, 2023

Staying in the fast lane: how Confused.com is leveraging AI and cloud technology to improve customer experiences

In a highly competitive sector, Confused.com has raised its game using Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, Azure, to innovate, drive efficiencies and personalise the customer experience

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

Microsoft brings AI music generation to Copilot — use the Suno plug-in to create full songs with lyrics, vocals and backing track

Microsoft Copilot users will be able to generate a song from a simple text prompt.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 20, 2023

GPT, Other AI Models Can't Decode SEC Filings, New Research Finds

If the large language models didn't refuse to answer, they would oftentimes hallucinate and come up with figures and facts that are not in the SEC filings.

International Business Times UK · Dec 20, 2023

Because you can: how to run Windows Phone OS on an old Apple MacBook

Some people just don’t need to ask why you should do something

iMore · Dec 20, 2023

Microsoft Copilot's new AI tool will turn your simple prompts into songs

Copilot's Suno plugin lets it create tracks with singing, but it's currently experiencing some technical difficulties.

TechRadar · Dec 19, 2023

Car Voice Assistants Could Get Way Better Thanks To The Tech Behind ChatGPT

Ever wanted to have a conversation with your car? Some companies are using ChatGPT to make that a reality.

InsideEVs · Dec 19, 2023

OpenAI sneaks out website update, no longer lists Microsoft as minority owner

At some point this month, OpenAI stopped listing Microsoft as a minority owner. Instead, the organization's website now lists Microsoft as having a minority economic interest. Here's what that means.

Windows Central · Dec 19, 2023