Windows Central – AI

A new security update from Microsoft claims that AI agents can no longer be trusted. And although new measures are being put into place to safeguard against rogue agents, there's a certain dissonance between Microsoft's mega AI push and the warnings it's doling out.

Running local AI for free on your PC might seem like an advanced task, but I promise you that it's never been more beginner-friendly thanks to streamlined software and open-source models. I got it all set up in about 5 minutes, and I put together this guide to help you do the same.

Xbox Labs is experimenting with classic Xbox 360 dashboards, including the beloved Blades interface, NXE, and Metro. With Xbox CEO Asha Sharma once again teasing Blades, the experiment has sparked hopes that Microsoft could eventually revive its classic dashboard designs.

PlayPort is bringing Windows PC gaming to iPhone, allowing titles from Steam, GOG, and Epic Games to run directly on Apple hardware. Games including Portal 2, Hollow Knight, and The Witcher 3 are already working, highlighting how quickly mobile PC gaming is progressing.

Microsoft VP of Product Design Diego Baca says AI is already accelerating Microsoft’s design work, with designers even contributing directly to code fixes. Baca also acknowledged long-standing complaints about consistency across Windows and says Microsoft wants to earn back users’ enthusiasm through what it delivers.

An Oblivion Remastered fan has used Claude AI to create a performance patch that reportedly boosts average FPS by 37%, offering another example of how AI tools are being used by gaming communities.

Xbox Business Strategist Brandon Stirrup has openly discussed the gaming industry’s use of AI, claiming that “we’re using AI” and suggesting he could be fired for speaking so bluntly about the technology.

SEGA launched the Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition remake this week, and it currently sits at the worst rating possible on Steam. Why? It's a bad remake, but the developer also allegedly failed to disclose AI use during development. Here's how the fanbase is reacting.

Microsoft's latest Copilot update for Word adds source citations, making it easier to check whether AI-generated responses are actually correct.

Contractors reviewing Microsoft Copilot prompts report being flooded with sexually explicit images and potentially illegal user requests.

Microsoft is stepping back from the Copilot+ PC name, leaving many with an unused key that you can easily remap.

Microsoft Teams will remove the Copilot shortcut from its chat list next month to steer users toward the full-featured app bar.

Satya Nadella wants AI to focus on practical human utility, but Microsoft’s consumer AI strategy still feels completely out of touch.

Microsoft’s new Copilot isn’t just a UI refresh — it represents a major shift in how the company wants AI to function across Windows. The assistant is being unified, simplified, and repositioned as the core of Microsoft’s long‑term AI strategy.

Copilot for Windows 11 will soon feature a built-in browser, changing how users interact with links inside the app.

Microsoft says the UK needs more data centers as Slough residents question the impact of the proposed site.

Microsoft is bringing xAI's Grok models to Copilot across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Here is what subprocessor integration means for IT admins and users.

You can now summon Gemini on your computer by pressing Alt + Space.

Microsoft EVP overseeing Office and LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky posts an oddly oblivious self-own. The company flooding the internet with AI slop has started to realize how dumb its technology actually is in most scenarios.

In a new podcast, OpenAI and ChatGPT lead Sam Altman lamented how much the industry made AI a hated tech, in his words, that they failed to "explain the benefits."