Microsoft’s Attempts to Sell AI Agents Are Turning Into a Disaster

The surge in demand for RAM, driven by the expansion of AI data centers, has led to a significant increase in prices, with some RAM kits now costing over three times their previous prices. This trend is expected to escalate the costs of laptops, tablets, and gaming PCs, impacting consumers and manufacturers alike.

Microsoft has issued a support document indicating that Windows updates released after July 2025 may disrupt critical components of the operating system, including File Explorer and the Start menu, leading to erratic behavior on some enterprise devices.

Microsoft Foundry has unveiled a preview of its cloud-hosted Foundry MCP Server, enabling AI agents to securely utilize Foundry tools for various workflows, including model development and deployment, directly from platforms like VS Code and Visual Studio.

A man has been indicted for stalking and harassing over ten women, allegedly using ChatGPT to encourage his violent behavior. Court documents reveal that he weaponized modern technology to further his harassment, leading to severe consequences for the victims, including job loss and relocation.

A recent study by Gong reveals that sales teams utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) generate 77% more revenue per representative, indicating a significant shift in how revenue leaders view AI in business decision-making. The study surveyed over 3,000 global revenue leaders and analyzed 7.1 million sales opportunities across various countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany.

The Nevada desert, historically known for its gold rush, is now experiencing a significant expansion in technology with the development of vast datacenters, particularly at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, which is larger than Denver. This area hosts major tech companies like Google and Microsoft, marking a shift towards digital infrastructure in the region.

A research team from China and Hong Kong has introduced a new memory architecture called General Agentic Memory (GAM) aimed at addressing the issue of 'context rot' in AI models, which leads to the loss of information during lengthy interactions. This dual-agent system separates memory functions to enhance information retention and retrieval, potentially improving the performance of AI assistants in complex tasks.

Large language models (LLMs) have revolutionized automated software development, enabling the translation of natural language into functional code, as highlighted in a comprehensive survey and practical guide on code intelligence. This evolution has been marked by significant advancements in performance, with tools like Github Copilot and Claude Code leading the charge in commercial adoption.