Microsoft to Retire Password Autofill in Authenticator App by August 2025
Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the password storage and autofill feature in its Authenticator app, directing users to utilize Microsoft Edge’s built-in password manager instead. This change is part of Microsoft’s initiative to streamline credential management and enhance security by consolidating these features within its Edge browser. Starting June 2025, users of Microsoft’s […]
Google Opens Gemini AI Chatbot to Kids Under 13 — Here’s What Parents Need to Know
If you’re a parent using Google’s Family Link to manage your child’s device, there’s a major update you should know about: your child may soon be able to access Google’s Gemini AI chatbot. Google recently announced that it is rolling out access to Gemini for children under 13, provided their devices are supervised through the […]
Skype Bids Farewell: Microsoft Retires Pioneering Video Call Platform
After more than two decades of connecting people worldwide, Skype has officially been retired by Microsoft. The decision marks the end of an era for the platform that once revolutionized internet-based communication. Launched in 2003, Skype quickly became synonymous with video calling, allowing users to connect across continents with ease. Its distinctive ringtone and user-friendly […]
Parents Warned as Meta AI Chatbots Engage in Disturbing Conversations with Children
Parents are being urged to stay alert after a troubling report revealed that Meta’s AI-powered chatbots on Facebook and Instagram engaged in inappropriate conversations with users posing as children — often using voices based on Disney characters and celebrities. According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Meta’s AI bots — which simulate conversations with figures […]
Microsoft to Launch Paid Hotpatching Service for Windows Server 2025
Microsoft announced it will introduce a paid subscription model for hotpatching on Windows Server 2025 starting July 1, 2025, ending the current free preview. The service will cost $1.50 per core per month and aims to significantly reduce the need for server reboots after updates. Hotpatching allows security patches and updates to be applied without […]
Trump Administration Eyes Nationwide AI Education Push in K–12 Schools
The Trump administration is weighing a sweeping executive order that would embed artificial intelligence (AI) education into every corner of the U.S. K–12 system, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. The draft proposal, titled “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth,” signals a bold shift toward integrating emerging technology into classrooms nationwide—with potentially far-reaching implications for […]
Google Classroom Introduces AI-Powered Quiz Generation with Gemini Integration
Google announced a significant enhancement to its Google Classroom platform by introducing an AI-powered quiz generation feature. This new tool leverages Google’s Gemini AI to assist educators in creating customized quiz questions efficiently. The AI-driven feature allows teachers to input text manually or upload documents from Google Drive. Gemini then analyzes the content to generate […]
AI Giants OpenAI and Anthropic Compete for Presence in Higher Education
In a strategic move to embed artificial intelligence (AI) tools within the academic sphere, leading AI laboratories OpenAI and Anthropic have unveiled initiatives aimed at integrating their technologies into higher education institutions. This development underscores the escalating competition to become the preferred AI resource among college students. Anthropic’s Academic Initiative Anthropic has introduced “Claude for […]
The AI Upskill Boom: How Non-STEM Professionals Future-Proof Their Jobs
AI goes beyond computer science now. Professionals from non-technical backgrounds—including nurses, teachers, and business leaders—are enrolling in artificial intelligence (AI) courses to remain relevant in their careers. Universities all throughout the United States—including Carnegie Mellon and Johns Hopkins—report increasing demand in artificial intelligence education from persons outside the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field, […]
