It's about time! Microsoft finally kills off encryption cipher blamed for multiple cyberattacks - RC4 bites the dust at last

LG has announced that users will now be able to delete the previously unremovable Microsoft Copilot shortcut on its smart TVs. This change follows the integration of the Copilot app into LG televisions, which had previously been a point of contention among users.

Two dozen leading artificial intelligence companies, including Microsoft and Google, have joined the U.S. federal government's 'Genesis Mission,' initiated by the Trump administration to enhance the application of AI in scientific research and energy projects.

Anthropic has announced the launch of its Agent Skills technology as an open standard, aiming to enhance the capabilities of AI assistants in the enterprise software market. This initiative includes organization-wide management tools and a directory of partner-built skills from notable companies such as Atlassian, Figma, and Canva.

Microsoft has announced a crossover event that will introduce characters from the Amazon TV series Fallout into Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 01 Reloaded. This collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience by integrating popular culture elements from the Fallout franchise into the Call of Duty universe.

Microsoft is currently facing issues with its Windows applications following the December 2025 Patch Tuesday update, which has disrupted functionality for some users. The company has advised businesses to reach out directly for fixes, indicating that the resolution process is ongoing and not yet complete.

Mistral AI, a French artificial intelligence company valued at €11.7 billion, has launched its third-generation optical character recognition model, Mistral OCR 3, which boasts a 74% win rate against competitors in processing various document types. The model is priced at $2 per 1,000 pages, significantly undercutting existing solutions in the enterprise document processing market.

Patronus AI has introduced a new training architecture called 'Generative Simulators' that aims to address the high failure rate of AI agents, which reportedly fail 63% of the time on complex tasks. This innovative approach creates adaptive simulation environments that dynamically generate challenges and evaluate AI performance in real time, marking a significant shift from traditional static benchmarks.

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the RC4 encryption cipher, a long-standing vulnerability that has been exploited by hackers for decades, particularly in administrative authentication processes. This decision marks a significant step in enhancing security protocols within its Windows operating system.