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On-device A new app called Microsoft Translator Pro supports real-time speech-to-speech translation without requiring an internet connection. The app is currently in preview on iOS.

UNPRECEDENTED SCALING Google's former CEO bashes scaling law reports and indicates AI models will scale unprecedented heights, leading to dangers such as biological attacks and new forms of warfare.

COPILOT STRUGGLES Microsoft's Copilot efforts are riddled with privacy and security issues, with a high-ranking employee referring to most Copilot-themed tools as "gimmicky."

Smart AI AGI remains one of the hottest debates in tech as companies race to create AI that's smarter than humans.

Consoles Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has noted that more consoles are coming after Xbox Series X|S.

FINALLY!! OpenAI has finally shipped the Windows desktop app to everyone, including free users. However, it shares the same keyboard shortcut as PowerToys Run so you might need to tweak one.

SMOOTH OPERATOR OpenAI will reportedly ship an AI agent called Operator in January 2025. The AI agent is designed to control computers and perform redundant tasks autonomously.

AI COMPANIONS The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern audaciously brought OpenAI's ChatGPT, Meta AI, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot to a 24-hour excursion in the woods. Here's how it went.

XBOX AI The fifth AI transparency report shows how the dual AI and human moderation is working well for the Xbox community

ADVANCED AI A lack of sufficient high-quality content for training and funds might stunt the development of advanced AI models by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.