Microsoft's Copilot AI Coming to Windows on Sept. 26

Ever since the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI), many experts have highlighted the potential problems with this technology, ranging from misinformation to the destruction of humans through superintelligence AI. However, many failed to see the most critical problem with AI, one that is proving to be destructive to its own growth – the economics of scale. As per reports, major tech firms are struggling to turn their AI businesses into profit despite the massive excitement from consumers as it is very costly to keep AI products operational.

A colorful new icon will soon appear on your Windows 11 taskbar, and it leads to a new era in desktop computing in the form of Microsoft Copilot. This AI chat sidebar powered by OpenAI, Bing, and Microsoft technologies can change computer settings or open apps. It can not only generate text and images, but also create either based on the other. In just two days of using Copilot on my Windows 11 PC, I’ve already started to rely on it as a research tool.

The option to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 11 for free using a Windows 7 or Windows 8 key is no longer available.

AI Roundup: Infosys has partnered with Microsoft to jointly develop AI solutions, using services such as Infosys Topaz and Microsoft Azure. On the other hand, French billionaire Xavier Niel will invest $212 million in AI, to retain French talent within the country. The funds will be split between a Paris-based research lab, startups, and Nvidia-powered cloud supercomputing. AppyHigh has launched an AI-powered app bundle, including an AI image generator, photo editor, chat assistant, avatar maker, and VPN & Camera Scanner.

The success of Baldur’s Gate 3 came as a surprise to many people. This includes developer Larian Studios, with concurrent player counts surpassing 800,000 players on Steam. It also seemed to surprise another big name in the industry, Microsoft.

Black Desert Mobile  will finally get the Land Of The Morning Light expansion on September 26th. Along with the update, there will be a brand new season and Woosa Awakening.

Football season is in full swing and we are pleased to announce the new PS5 Console – EA Sports FC 24 Bundle. Perfect for all fans of The World’s Game, the bundle will be available beginning Friday, September 29 – the day the new game releases – and will open for pre-orders beginning Monday, September 25. 

It’s that time of year when the top tech firms show off their latest and greatest ahead of the holiday season. Apple revealed its iPhone 15 and new Apple Watches last week, Amazon is expected to show off new Echo devices on Thursday, and Microsoft is hosting a “special event” on Friday, where we’ll likely see new Surface laptops and perhaps an update on its AI efforts.

Publisher Lightning Games and developer ThinkingStars will release ANNO: Mutationem for Xbox Series and Xbox One on September 22, the companies announced. The PC version will also be available via Microsoft Store on the same date.

Dragonheir: Silent Gods is an open-world role-playing strategy adventure that's coming to Windows, Mac, Epic, iOS, and Android on September 19. It's the next big project for Nuverse, the team behind the Marvel Snap battle card game that's seen over 30 million downloads since its October 2022 launch.

Microsoft has revealed the titles joining and leaving Xbox’s Game Pass subscription service from mid-September to early October, including Payday 3, Gotham knights, and more.

Genshin Impact is getting version 4.1, «To the Stars Shining in the Depths», on September 27th. Expect  a new zone opening up in the northern area of Fontaine, new playable characters, new Archon Quest, and more to discover in the deep sea. HoYoverse is also preparing to celebrate the global hit’s third anniversary.