Microsoft Azure Outage Impacts Major Services Including 365, Xbox, and Minecraft

  1. OpenAI has released a technical report evaluating the performance of gpt-oss-safeguard-120b and gpt-oss-safeguard-20b, two open-weight reasoning models. These models are post-trained from gpt-oss and designed to label content based on provided policies. The report details their capabilities and provides baseline evaluations. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. OpenAI has introduced gpt-oss-safeguard, a set of open-weight reasoning models for safety classification. These models allow developers to apply and iterate on custom policies, enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of AI systems in various applications. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) implemented ChatGPT Enterprise across ten core departments, achieving significant improvements within three months. The company saw a 95% faster patent research process, a 10x increase in processing volume, 100% weekly active usage, 87% automation, and 70% knowledge reuse. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Box CEO Aaron Levie envisions a future where SaaS is used for core business workflows, with AI agents enhancing these processes. This vision suggests a new paradigm in enterprise software, where AI integrates seamlessly with existing SaaS solutions to drive efficiency and innovation. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is embracing autonomous vehicles, positioning the city as a testbed for emerging technologies. In contrast, other cities like Boston are considering bans on such vehicles, highlighting the differing approaches to new tech adoption. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. Microsoft Azure is experiencing a significant outage, impacting services such as Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Minecraft. The disruption highlights the critical role of cloud infrastructure in modern digital operations and the potential widespread impact of such outages. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Sony has announced the PS Plus Monthly games for November, featuring titles like Stray, EA Sports WRC 24, and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator. These games will be available to PS Plus subscribers, offering a diverse range of gaming experiences. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Character.AI will no longer allow teenagers to interact with its chatbots, citing the need to better protect younger users. The company made this decision in response to increasing pressure on AI companies to safeguard minors from potential harm. (Source: Engadget) Original