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Microsoft’s AI-Driven Windows Overhaul Coincides With Windows 10 Support Termination

Microsoft has officially terminated support for Windows 10, compelling users toward Windows 11 amid significant AI integration. The company is positioning Copilot as central to the Windows experience, with new voice controls and screen monitoring capabilities that analysts suggest could reshape user-computer interaction.

Windows 10 Support Ends as AI Transformation Accelerates

Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10, effectively forcing users to either upgrade to Windows 11 or pay for extended security updates, according to reports. This transition comes despite an estimated half-billion computers being incompatible with the newer operating system, potentially creating significant electronic waste as users replace functional devices.

by Michael Turner
Artificial IntelligenceAssistive Technology

LightBox Expo Champions Human Creativity Amid AI Industry Disruption

The LightBox Expo brings together thousands of visual artists in Pasadena for what organizers call the country’s largest celebration of human-driven commercial art. This year’s event takes a firm stance against AI-generated works while providing educational panels and networking opportunities for creators facing industry challenges. Featured guests include talent from major studios including Disney, Pixar, Netflix and Warner Bros.

Major Art Convention Emphasizes Human Creativity

Despite growing concerns about artificial intelligence impacting creative fields, over 15,000 artists, students and fans are gathering in Pasadena, California for LightBox Expo, reportedly the country’s largest celebration of human-made commercial art. According to reports, the October 24-26 event features hundreds of industry professionals from major studios including Disney, Pixar, Netflix and Warner Bros.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Assistive TechnologyPolicy

Ring Partners With Flock Safety to Enable Police Camera Footage Requests

Amazon’s Ring has entered a partnership with surveillance company Flock Safety that enables police to request footage from smart doorbell owners. The collaboration marks a shift back toward law enforcement cooperation after years of distancing. The optional program maintains user anonymity throughout the request process.

Ring and Flock Safety Forge New Law Enforcement Partnership

Amazon’s Ring brand is reportedly entering a significant partnership with surveillance technology firm Flock Safety that will enable law enforcement agencies to request footage from smart doorbell owners, according to sources familiar with the arrangement. This move represents a strategic pivot back toward police collaboration after Ring spent several years distancing its products from law enforcement relationships.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Assistive TechnologySoftware Guides

WhatsApp Trials Monthly Message Limits to Combat Unwanted Communications

WhatsApp is experimenting with monthly limits on messages that recipients ignore, according to recent reports. The feature aims to curb spam while minimizing impact on typical users who rarely encounter the threshold.

New Anti-Spam Initiative Targets Unanswered Messages

WhatsApp is testing a novel approach to combat unwanted messages by implementing monthly caps on communications that recipients ignore, according to reports from TechCrunch. The anti-spam technique limits how many messages accounts can send without receiving replies, with the company currently experimenting with different threshold levels to identify optimal effectiveness.

by Michael Turner