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- 1Dutch government builds Microsoft alternative on NixOS●Dutch governments builds alternative for Microsoft based on NixOS
The Dutch government is developing an alternative to Microsoft's software ecosystem built on NixOS, the reproducible Linux-based operating system. The initiative, promoted through the Dawo community platform, aims to reduce dependence on a single US vendor. The news is drawing strong attention among technologists and open-source advocates debating digital sovereignty in European public administration.
- 2RIA Novosti Deletes Article Floating Nuclear Strike on Lithuania▼"Russian state outlet RIA Novosti published, and then deleted, an article by Alexander Nosovich, which floated nuclear m
Russian state outlet RIA Novosti briefly published an article by commentator Alexander Nosovich suggesting nuclear missile strikes on Lithuania, then deleted it. The episode drew attention alongside other escalatory signals from Moscow: Putin mocked Estonia's leadership as clowns, while Finnish F/A-18s and Swedish Gripens jointly intercepted Russian aircraft near Nordic airspace, according to Bloomberg.
- 3Unsealed Briefs in Authors' Copyright Case Against Microsoft and OpenAI●Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court filings in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft are drawing attention, including claims that top executives knew mass use of pirated books to train AI models was illegal. The documents offer a rare inside look at internal deliberations in one of the highest-profile cases over AI training data and authors' rights.
- 4Microsoft to end Internet Explorer mode support in Edge▼Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge
Microsoft is winding down Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, the compatibility feature that let companies keep using legacy web apps after Internet Explorer was retired. The news is being reported by tech outlets including Mashable. Many organisations still depend on IE mode for old internal systems, so IT teams are expected to face pressure to migrate those applications before support runs out.
- 5Kremlin warns Starlink use against Russia is dangerous●Agenzia Nova: Ucraina: Cremlino, "pericoloso" usare Starlink per attacchi contro di noi 27 set 12:06 - (Agenzia Nova) -
The Kremlin said it considers the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service for attacks against Russia to be "dangerous", according to Italian news agency Agenzia Nova. The statement comes amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes inside Russia and questions over whether Kyiv's forces are using Elon Musk's Starlink terminals to coordinate or guide such operations.
- 6Warren questions Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft over AI tax subsidies▼Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft draw Sen. Warren questions about AI tax subsidies
Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent questions to Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft regarding tax subsidies connected to their artificial intelligence investments. The inquiry targets whether the tech giants are benefiting from tax breaks tied to massive AI data center spending. The move adds to Washington's scrutiny of how the largest technology companies fund and profit from the AI boom.
- 7Kosovo lawmakers denounce EU-backed court's war crimes verdicts●Kosovo's lawmakers slam EU-backed court's war crimes verdicts of rebel leaders from war with Serbia
Kosovo's parliament has publicly criticised the EU-backed court in The Hague after it convicted former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army, the ethnic Albanian guerrilla force that fought Serbian forces in the 1998-99 war. Many lawmakers view the verdicts as an injustice against men widely regarded at home as heroes of the independence struggle.
- 8Meta and Microsoft lift tech stocks despite rising bond yields▼Meta and Microsoft led tech stocks higher last week despite soaring bond yields
Meta and Microsoft led a rally in US tech stocks last week, even as bond yields climbed sharply. Rising yields typically pressure growth stocks by raising borrowing costs and making bonds more attractive, so the gains surprised many investors and sparked discussion about the strength of big tech momentum.
- 9Wall Street ends higher as AI stocks, Microsoft rally▼Wall Street ends higher as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies
US stock markets closed higher as investors bought into artificial intelligence-related shares, with Microsoft among the standout gainers. The session reflected continued enthusiasm for AI as a driver of equity performance, helping major indexes finish in positive territory despite broader market uncertainty.
- 10OpenAI and Microsoft researchers warn of AI 'doom loop' consuming the web▼‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft
Researchers at OpenAI and Microsoft have published a paper describing a 'doom loop' in which large language models, trained on data scraped largely without consent from human creators, degrade the open web and eventually poison their own training data. The paper reportedly acknowledges that people will come to see the models' wholesale ingestion of creative work as an unprecedented act of theft, reigniting debate over copyright and the sustainability of generative AI.
- 11Ed Zitron questions where Nvidia's chips are actually going●Watched Ed Zitron on The Tech Report this week and one question stuck with me: where are all the chips? Even Microsoft's
Tech industry commentator Ed Zitron appeared on The Tech Report this week, arguing that Nvidia can compel large customers like Microsoft to buy and hold vast quantities of AI chips that sit idle. He noted Microsoft's own chief executive has admitted to holding chip inventory the company cannot yet connect, fuelling debate over whether data centre buildouts can keep pace with Nvidia's supply commitments.
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A Microsoft director has described AI training data scraping as 'the largest theft of labor in human history', while OpenAI's head of publisher strategy called ChatGPT an existential threat to publishers. The remarks were revealed in legal briefs filed in the New York Times' copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The comments add to the debate over whether AI companies unfairly exploit journalists' and creators' work without permission or payment.
- 13Missing Y chromosome pieces linked to cancer in men▼Study shows how missing pieces of Y chromosome drive cancer in men
A new study shows that loss of parts of the Y chromosome, a change seen in many men as they age, can actively drive cancer development. Researchers report the missing genetic material affects tumour growth in men, offering a possible explanation for why certain cancers behave differently between the sexes.
- 14Microsoft plans vast data center expansion for Azure▼Microsoft (MSFT) Reportedly Plans a Vast Data Center Expansion. Can Azure Justify the Cost?
Microsoft is reportedly planning a large expansion of its data center footprint to support growing demand for Azure cloud and AI services. The key question among investors and analysts is whether Azure's growth will generate enough revenue to justify the enormous capital expenditure required for the buildout, as cloud rivals also ramp up AI infrastructure spending.
- 15Microsoft tells nonprofits deleted M365 data is gone for good▼Microsoft tells nonprofits their deleted M365 data isn't coming back
Microsoft has informed nonprofits that data deleted from their Microsoft 365 accounts cannot be recovered, following problems with the retirement of grant-related licensing. The change reportedly went off the rails, leaving affected organizations unable to retrieve their information. Redmond is instead offering affected nonprofits assistance with starting over, though many are questioning why safeguards failed and what this means for data retention promises made to nonprofit customers.
- 16Video game industry reaches milestone with union contract▼The video game industry is finally unionizing https://www. motherjones.com/politics/2026/ 09/microsoft-blizzard-blizzcon
Workers at a Blizzard studio, owned by Microsoft, have secured a union contract, marking a milestone for labor organizing in the video game industry. The Mother Jones report highlights the agreement covering staff behind games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch, long seen as a bellwether for tech and gaming labor. Commenters are sharing the story as a sign that unionization efforts are gaining real ground in gaming.
- 17Microsoft quietly drops Copilot+ branding from new laptops▼Microsoft drops Copilot+ branding from its new laptops
Microsoft and PC makers have stopped using the Copilot+ branding on new Windows 11 laptops, phasing out the label that was meant to mark AI-capable machines. Reports describe the AI PC branding as tarnished and quietly pulled back rather than formally retired, raising questions about how Microsoft will market AI features in future hardware.
- 18Microsoft embeds GitHub's coding engine into office apps●Microsoft (MSFT) Puts GitHub’s Coding Engine Inside the App Office Workers Already Use
Microsoft has moved GitHub's coding engine into the office application that workers already use daily, tying its developer tools directly into mainstream productivity software. The move signals Microsoft's push to bring automated coding assistance beyond developers to everyday business users, reinforcing its position in workplace AI tools.
- 19Microsoft unveils new Surface hardware and custom AI chips▼Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Advances Azure Disclosure, Fresh Surface Hardware And Custom AI Chips
Microsoft announced expanded Azure transparency reporting, new Surface devices and its own custom AI chips, strengthening its cloud and hardware lineup. The company is positioning the chips to reduce reliance on outside suppliers and to lower costs for AI workloads running across its data centres. Coverage focuses on how the moves fit Microsoft's broader push into artificial intelligence infrastructure alongside rivals such as Amazon, Google and Nvidia.
- 20OpenAI and Microsoft reportedly knew of 'doom loop' for the web●OpenAI and Microsoft knew they were starting a 'doom loop' for the web
A new report claims OpenAI and Microsoft were aware that their AI products, trained partly on scraped web content, could trigger a 'doom loop' degrading the open web. According to The Verge, internal discussions suggested the companies understood that AI-generated content and content theft could crowd out human-made material, drawing comparisons to earlier warnings about Google's zero-click search results.
- 21Microsoft halts Office update after licensing errors●Microsoft-Office-Update: Auslieferung unter anderem wegen Lizenzfehlern gestoppt Microsoft hat ein ungeplantes Update fü
Microsoft has stopped distributing an unplanned update for older Office apps after it caused the programs to lose their licensing, rendering them effectively unusable. The rollout was halted and the company is working to fix the problem, with German tech outlets reporting on the disruption affecting users of legacy Office versions.
- 22Nokia Teams with Microsoft and NVIDIA on AI-Powered 6G●Nokia Intensifies Focus on AI, Collaborates with Microsoft and NVIDIA for 6G Development # technology # artificialintell
Nokia is deepening its pivot from handsets toward AI-driven networking, announcing collaborations with Microsoft and NVIDIA to advance 6G and AI-RAN technologies. The century-old Finnish company aims to position itself as a key infrastructure player in the next generation of wireless networks, drawing attention as telecom vendors race to integrate artificial intelligence into network operations and future 6G standards.
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Kosovo's national football team, nicknamed the Dardanians, is preparing for a match against Israel tonight. Kosovo's media is covering the team's readiness for the game, with fans following the buildup ahead of kickoff. The fixture is part of ongoing international competition, and attention has spiked as the two sides face each other in the evening's fixture.
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Anthropic says it has hired philosophers to examine whether AI systems could deserve moral consideration, a move drawing criticism from safety-focused critics who see it as a distraction from more pressing risks. Supporters argue welfare research is a natural step as models grow more capable, while detractors question whether resources should go to near-term safety instead.
- 25Study links Y chromosome loss and disruption to cancer●Recurrent deletions and regulatory disruption of the Y chromosome in cancer | Communications Biology
Researchers publishing in Communications Biology report that deletions and regulatory disruption of the Y chromosome recur across cancers, suggesting loss of this chromosome may play a functional role in tumour development rather than being a harmless byproduct. The findings add to growing interest in how sex chromosome instability shapes cancer risk and progression in men.
- 26Retail investors track cloud and AI stocks after Microsoft Copilot expansion▼3 Cloud And AI Stocks Retail Investors Are Watching After Microsoft Copilot Expansion
Microsoft's expanded Copilot rollout has drawn attention from retail investors to cloud and AI stocks. A Yahoo Finance piece lists three such stocks individual investors are watching following the announcement. The news highlights continued retail interest in artificial intelligence and cloud computing names tied to Microsoft's growing AI ecosystem.
- 27Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads●Microsoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes
Microsoft has patented a system that would pause a running game to play advertisements during natural downtimes, with players earning ad-free playtime credits for watching commercials. The proposal covers injecting ads while a game is suspended, then resuming play afterwards. Gamers are criticizing the idea as an intrusive monetization step, while others note that a patent filing does not mean the feature will ever ship in real products.
- 28Theoretical physics sheds light on tumour DNA mechanisms▼Theoretical physics helps unveil the molecular mechanisms of extra-chromosomal DNA in tumours
Researchers, working with Italy's National Institute for Nuclear Physics, have applied theoretical physics methods to uncover the molecular mechanisms of extra-chromosomal DNA in tumours. These DNA fragments exist outside normal chromosomes and are known to drive cancer growth and drug resistance. The study suggests physics-based modelling can reveal how such DNA behaves, opening new paths for understanding and potentially treating aggressive cancers.
- 29Microsoft quietly drops Copilot+ branding from new laptops●Microsoft drops Copilot+ branding from its new laptops https://www.tomshardware.com/tablets/microsoft-surface/microsoft-
Microsoft has removed the Copilot+ branding from its newest Surface laptops, even though a company vice president confirmed the devices still meet the Copilot+ hardware requirements. The move is seen as a retreat from a label that drew criticism over AI feature confusion, with new machines described simply as Surface devices rather than Copilot+ PCs.
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Search interest is surging around an Israel versus Kosovo fixture, with the matchup trending in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The pairing points to an international football meeting between the two national teams, though the exact competition, date and result are not yet clear from available reports.
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A Hacker News post titled 'Microsoft killed FoxPro in 2007. Anyway, here's FoxPro revived' is drawing attention to foxscript.org, an apparent community effort to revive FoxPro, the database programming language and tool Microsoft discontinued. Commenters appear to be engaging with the nostalgia and technical merit of resurrecting a legacy development tool long after its official end of life. Details about who is behind the project and what exactly has been rebuilt are not clear from the post itself.
- 32Physicists help explain how tumor DNA loops drive cancer▼Theoretical physics helps uncover the molecular mechanisms of extrachromosomal DNA in tumors
Researchers at the University of Naples Federico II report that theoretical physics methods have helped reveal the molecular mechanisms governing extrachromosomal DNA in tumors. These circular DNA fragments, separate from chromosomes, are known to promote cancer growth and drug resistance. The study applies physical modelling to understand their behavior, potentially opening new avenues for cancer research and treatment strategies.
- 33Market Rally Caps Strong Week for Growth Stocks▼Market Bounces To Cap Strong Week For Growth; Microsoft, Amphenol, Bloom Energy, Micron In Focus - Video
Stocks bounced back to end a strong week for growth names, with Microsoft, Amphenol, Bloom Energy and Micron drawing particular attention from investors. The rebound capped several sessions of gains in technology and industrial growth stocks, and analysts are watching these four companies as key indicators of whether the rally in growth sectors can continue into the coming week.
- 34Chilean grandmother Ivonne Vildosola makes T20I cricket history▼That 70s Show - Ivonne Vildosola, the Chilean grandmother making T20I history
Ivonne Vildosola, a grandmother from Chile in her 70s, has become a record-setter in women's Twenty20 International cricket, appearing for Chile and making history as one of the oldest players to take the field in a T20I. The story has drawn attention for showing the sport expanding beyond its traditional heartlands and proving age is no barrier to international cricket.
- 35Microsoft Gaming Layoffs Cut 277 Washington State Jobs▼Microsoft Game Division Shuffles Dump Another 277 WA State Jobs
Microsoft's gaming division has eliminated another 277 jobs in Washington State, according to a new WARN-style filing reported by regional news. The cuts are part of an ongoing restructuring of the company's games business, which has seen repeated rounds of layoffs this year affecting studios, publishing and support staff across Xbox-owned teams.
- 36Netherlands push sovereign software after ICC prosecutor loses Microsoft access●Nachdem der IStGH-Chefankläger wegen US-Sanktionen den Zugriff auf Microsoft-Dienste verlor, machen die Niederlande Erns
After the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor lost access to Microsoft services under US sanctions, the Netherlands is moving forward with DAWO, a sovereign workplace for public authorities built on NixOS. The system uses open source code, replaces GitHub with Forgejo, and is designed to connect with openDesk. A pilot is underway in municipalities, with officials citing stability and digital independence from US providers.
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Brianda Deyanara has been eliminated from La Casa de los Famosos México, according to Reforma. Voting among viewers has been a trending topic in Mexico as fans cast ballots to save or evict their favorite housemates. Her exit is one of the latest developments in the reality show, which continues to draw heavy audience participation each week.
- 38Netherlands turns to NixOS after US sanctions rule out Microsoft●US sanctions force The Netherlands off Microsoft and toward alternative NixOS
The Netherlands is developing a NixOS-based software ecosystem after US sanctions on the International Criminal Court made Microsoft software unavailable to Dutch government agencies tied to the ICC. Trial programs are already running, with a first release expected at the end of 2027. The move highlights how geopolitics is pushing European governments toward open-source alternatives to American technology.
- 39Microsoft silent as church groups seek 1% of data center costs●Microsoft goes quiet after church groups ask for 1% of data center costs https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/mic
Faith-based community groups have asked Microsoft to contribute 1% of the costs of its data center projects to local communities, and the company has so far declined to respond publicly. The request taps into growing tensions over how AI-driven data center expansions affect nearby residents, from strain on power and water supplies to questions about who benefits from the billions being invested.
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Visual Studio Code, Microsoft's free open-source code editor, is trending on GitHub today. The repository's posts offer little detail beyond the project itself, so it is not clear from the available evidence what specifically is driving the surge in attention. VS Code remains one of the most widely used development tools worldwide, so spikes in its repository activity often follow releases, notable updates, or renewed developer discussion, but the exact cause here cannot be confirmed from the posts.
Repos
- microsoft/vscode Visual Studio Code