Microsoft quietly patches LNK vulnerability that's been weaponized for years

Irish authorities have been formally requested to investigate Microsoft due to allegations of unlawful data processing by the Israeli Defense Forces, following revelations of Israel's mass surveillance of Palestinians utilizing Microsoft cloud services.

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 perceive AI in business decision-making. The study analyzed over 7.1 million sales opportunities across more than 3,600 companies and surveyed over 3,000 global revenue leaders from various countries, including the US, UK, Australia, and Germany.

The Nevada desert, once known for gold mining, is now experiencing a surge in tech development with the establishment of extensive data centers, particularly at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, which is larger than Denver. Major companies like Switch, Google, Microsoft, and Apple are investing heavily in this region, marking a significant shift in the landscape of technology infrastructure.

Microsoft has significantly reduced its AI sales targets by half after its sales team failed to meet quotas, indicating a lack of demand from enterprise customers for AI agents despite the company's earlier declarations of entering 'the era of AI agents.'

Microsoft has lowered its sales quota for AI software, reflecting challenges in meeting ambitious targets in a competitive market. This decision comes amid growing skepticism regarding the profitability of AI investments, as highlighted by industry leaders.

Microsoft has encountered a significant issue with the dark mode feature in File Explorer for Windows 11, where users are experiencing unexpected white flashes when opening folders. This bug emerged following a recent preview update intended to enhance the dark mode functionality.

The programming language Zig has officially withdrawn from GitHub, citing Microsoft's increasing focus on artificial intelligence as a detrimental factor affecting the platform's usability and community engagement. This decision reflects a growing discontent among developers regarding the direction of major tech companies and their products.

Google has made its Workspace Studio generally available, aiming to enhance employee engagement with AI agents developed by their teams. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to democratize access to AI tools within organizations, positioning Google against competitors like Microsoft and Amazon in the enterprise AI space.