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Raisio City Takes Measured Approach to Microsoft 365 Copilot Rollout, Partners with Sogeti for Trusted AI Adoption
The City of Raisio, Finland, has launched a phased Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption program with Sogeti, training nearly 100 employees in autumn 2025 ahead of a broader 2026 rollout. The initiative emphasizes trust, governance, and change management to ensure responsible AI use in the public sector.
Microsoft 365 Education Gains AI-Powered Tools: Managed Copilot, Teach Tools, and Study Agents
Microsoft announced on June 24, 2026, a major update to Microsoft 365 Education featuring a managed Copilot with student usage controls, assignment-level AI guidelines, Teach tools for educators, and a new Study and Learn Agent. The features aim to give schools granular governance over AI while integrating personalized learning aids directly into Teams and Learning Zone. Rollout begins in July 2026 for A3/A5 license holders, with educator training modules available later this year.
Windows 11 at Five: How Microsoft's Controversial Bet Matured Into an AI-Driven Powerhouse
Windows 11 marks five years since its June 2021 announcement, evolving from a controversial launch with strict hardware mandates into a stable, AI-integrated platform. Through major updates like Snap Layouts, Widgets, and Copilot, it has gradually won over skeptics and now commands a majority share of Windows PCs. The OS's future remains uncertain as AI deepens and Microsoft teases a cloud-centric next chapter.
UK Student AI Use Hits 95%: The Race to Teach Critical Thinking in Universities
New data shows generative AI use among UK undergraduates surged from 66% to 95% between 2024 and 2026, signaling a near-universal adoption that has outpaced university policies. The crisis is not just about cheating, but about a decline in critical thinking skills as students outsource cognitive work to AI. In response, institutions are rapidly embedding AI literacy—technical, evaluative, ethical, and integrative—into curricula, reshaping assessments, and collaborating with tech companies like Microsoft to build safer educational tools.
Norway Blocks Generative AI Tools for All Students Under 13 Starting 2026
Norway will prohibit all generative AI tools for students in grades 1–7 (ages 6–13) starting with the 2026 school year, while allowing controlled use for older students. The ban covers ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar tools, citing child development, privacy, and disinformation risks, and schools must implement technical blocks on Windows and other platforms.
OtterlyAI Headlines BrightonSEO San Diego 2026 as AI Search Reshapes Visibility on Windows and Edge
OtterlyAI announced it will headline sponsor BrightonSEO San Diego 2026, a conference focused on generative engine optimization as AI search reshapes visibility on Windows, Edge, and Bing. The event will equip marketers with strategies for appearing in AI-generated responses and reflects the growing importance of monitoring brand presence across LLM-driven search experiences.
Investec Unleashes 800 AI Agents via Microsoft Copilot, Reshaping Banking Operations
Investec has deployed Microsoft Copilot to 8,000 employees, leveraging over 800 custom AI agents to automate workflows across its global operations. The June 2026 rollout marks one of the largest banking implementations of agentic AI, emphasizing robust governance and citizen development. This move sets a new standard for enterprise AI in financial services, transforming everything from compliance to client reporting.
Windows Development in 2026: AI Productivity Gains Test Supply-Chain Security Limits
AI coding assistants have cut Windows development release cycles by 60%, but a wave of supply-chain risks—from poisoned dependencies to regulatory noncompliance—is forcing enterprises to overhaul their CI/CD governance. Microsoft is racing to embed AI security controls into Visual Studio and Azure DevOps, yet industry-wide standards remain elusive.
OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA Lead AI Media Revolution: 2026 Power Rankings Revealed
AI Magazine’s inaugural AI Media Platform Power Map ranks OpenAI, Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and Microsoft among the top ten AI platforms transforming media production. The list highlights the tools and ecosystems that are reshaping content creation for Windows professionals and enterprises.
Shoosmiths Unleashes Project Apollo: Generative AI Contract Review on Microsoft Azure
UK law firm Shoosmiths has launched Project Apollo, a proprietary generative AI contract review system built in collaboration with Microsoft on Azure. The platform combines the firm's dealmaking expertise with an auditable AI framework, significantly accelerating contract analysis while providing full traceability of every recommendation. The deployment highlights Microsoft Azure's growing role in powering secure, enterprise-grade AI solutions for the legal sector.
Copilot Outperforms Outlook Search—Until You Ask It to Manage Tasks, Study Finds
A Cambridge Network trainer's hands-on evaluation of Microsoft 365 Copilot reveals its strengths in Outlook email and contact search, but exposes significant gaps in task management, highlighting where AI still falls short for everyday productivity.
Microsoft Gives Schools Free AI-Powered Copilot Tools and Enhanced Safeguards for 2026
Microsoft released its third annual AI in Education Report on June 24, 2026, alongside new free AI tools for Microsoft 365 Education that include Copilot features, student safety guardrails, and teacher training programs. The move aims to embed AI deeply into classroom workflows while addressing privacy and ethical concerns, with tools like Lesson Planner, Quiz Generator, and Reading Coach at no extra cost for A3/A5 license holders.
Killinghall's Tiny £1,100 Bill Exposes Microsoft's AI-Powered Software Lock-in
Killinghall Parish Council’s £1,100 Microsoft bill highlights how integrated AI features in Teams and Copilot are deepening vendor lock-in, prompting a UK competition probe. The CMA’s cloud investigation may tackle this new AI-driven tying, with major implications for Windows users and public sector procurement.