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BeyondTrust Introduces AI Agent Security Private Beta to Safeguard Windows Endpoints from Rogue Autonomous AI
BeyondTrust announced on June 30, 2026, a private beta of AI Agent Security, a new module for its Pathfinder platform that enforces endpoint privilege control for AI coworkers and autonomous agents on Windows. The solution aims to address security gaps as enterprises deploy agentic AI, providing just-in-time access and monitoring to prevent unauthorized actions. The private beta signals a growing market for AI-specific endpoint governance.
Microsoft Lens Retires This Year: How to Move Scanning to Copilot Without Losing Key Features
Microsoft is retiring the stand-alone Microsoft Lens mobile scanning app in a phased shutdown from September to December 2025, moving its core capture features into the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. The migration guide details key deadlines, missing features like direct OneNote export and Immersive Reader, and practical steps for users and IT administrators to avoid data loss and workflow disruption, while assessing the strategic rationale and short-term risks of the consolidation.
A San Diego Courtroom Could Decide Whether 240 Million Windows 10 PCs Get a Security Lifeline
A San Diego lawsuit seeks to force Microsoft to continue free Windows 10 security updates beyond the October 14, 2025 cutoff, alleging forced obsolescence and anticompetitive Copilot+ push. With an estimated 240 million incompatible PCs, the case faces steep legal hurdles but has ignited debate over e-waste, cybersecurity, and consumer rights. The article breaks down the legal claims, the Extended Security Updates program, and practical steps users must take as the deadline looms.
Windows 10 End-of-Support Lawsuit Accuses Microsoft of Forcing Upgrades to Cement AI Dominance
A California resident has sued Microsoft to stop the October 2025 end of free Windows 10 security updates, alleging the move is a calculated effort to push consumers toward Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs, thereby monopolizing the generative AI market. The lawsuit asks the court to require Microsoft to continue providing free security updates until Windows 10's market share falls below a certain threshold, highlighting significant cybersecurity and environmental concerns. While the legal challenge faces uphill battles, it underscores growing tensions between tech giants' business strategies and consumer rights.
Lawsuit Challenges Windows 10 End of Life as Microsoft Ties $30 ESU to Account Requirement
A California lawsuit seeks to force Microsoft to extend free Windows 10 security updates indefinitely, arguing the planned end-of-support is forced obsolescence. The case coincides with Microsoft’s confirmation that even the $30 consumer Extended Security Updates program now requires a Microsoft Account, eliminating options for privacy-conscious users. Together, these developments ignite debates over planned obsolescence, e-waste, and platform power.
Microsoft Copilot Labs Now Transforms 2D Photos into Editable 3D Models Without Software
Microsoft Copilot Labs now offers an experimental browser-based tool that converts a single 2D photo into a textured, downloadable GLB 3D model. The feature requires no prior 3D skills or software installs, but outputs may need manual refinement for professional use. Legal and privacy considerations remain important.
GPT-5 Powers New Free 'Smart Mode' in Windows 11 Copilot, No Subscription Needed
Microsoft has quietly rolled out free access to GPT-5’s advanced reasoning in Copilot for Windows 11 through a new ‘Smart mode’. This server-side feature dynamically routes complex queries to the most appropriate GPT-5 model variant, eliminating the need for a subscription. Users can now tap into deeper reasoning and longer context windows for challenging tasks, though enterprise administrators must address new governance and privacy considerations.
Hands On: Microsoft's Copilot 3D Lets You Create GLB 3D Models from Images Instantly
Microsoft's new Copilot 3D tool, now available as an experimental Labs feature, instantly converts a single PNG or JPG image into a downloadable GLB 3D model entirely within the browser. The free preview highlights rapid prototyping via AI-powered monocular reconstruction, though users must navigate a 28-day storage window and expect varying fidelity on complex subjects.
Lawsuit Accuses Microsoft of Using Windows 10 End-of-Life to Force AI PC Upgrades
A California lawsuit claims Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support to force users onto AI-integrated Windows 11 PCs, demanding free security updates until the older OS’s market share drops below 10%. Legal experts say the injunction faces steep odds, but the case amplifies real concerns over e-waste, hardware incompatibility, and privacy. The practical takeaway for users is to inventory devices, assess ESU options, and have a migration plan before the October 14, 2025 deadline.
NTT DATA Consolidates Microsoft Cloud Practice into Single Global AI Unit Led by Aishwarya Singh
NTT DATA has launched a dedicated global Microsoft Cloud unit led by Aishwarya Singh, consolidating its Azure expertise to help enterprises move AI from pilot to production. The unit emphasizes agentic AI, governance, and sovereign cloud, promising accelerated adoption though many of the headline metrics remain company-reported. Enterprises should pair the convenience with thorough technical and contractual due diligence.
NTT DATA's Agentic AI Play: A Microsoft Cloud Unit With 500+ Accelerators Targets Regulated Enterprises
NTT DATA launches a global Microsoft Cloud unit to scale agentic AI and cloud modernization for regulated industries. Led by Aishwarya Singh, the unit offers 500+ industry accelerators, sovereign cloud readiness, and managed AI services, but buyers should validate company-stated metrics.
GitHub CEO Departs as Microsoft Integrates Platform into CoreAI, No Successor Named
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke departs as Microsoft folds the platform into its CoreAI division without naming a successor. The move tightens control over GitHub’s AI strategy, accelerates Copilot integration with Azure, but raises concerns about autonomy, developer trust, and antitrust scrutiny.
Microsoft Lens Retires Dec 15: Copilot Scanner Misses OneNote, Immersive Reader
Microsoft Lens will stop creating new scans on December 15, 2025, as the company pushes users to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app’s scanner. While Copilot preserves basic OCR and cloud saving, it lacks direct OneNote/Office exports, business-card import, and Immersive Reader. Organizations must inventory usage, export local scans, and test alternatives or automations before the hard cutoff.