Microsoft, medeeigenaar van ChatGPT van OpenAI, werkt aan een eigen concurrent. Het bedrijf test een nieuw AImodel, een chatbot die moet worden ingebouwd in Microsoftsoftware. Dat is opmerkelijk: eerder investeerde Microsoft al dertien miljard dollar in OpenAI. Toch is deze stap volgens Bob Homan, van ING Investment Office, logisch. Ze zijn niet de enige aandeelhouder in OpenAI. En wat ze ontwikkelen is net iets anders.

  Microsoft has officially stopped supporting Windows 10, marking a major change for millions of users worldwide. After 14 October 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, technical fixes, or official assistance for the operating system. While computers running Windows 10 will still function, they will gradually become more exposed to cyber risks. Without new security patches, these systems could be more vulnerable to malware, data breaches, and other online attacks. Who Will Be Affected Windows remains the world’s most widely used operating system, powering over 1.4 billion devices globally. According to Statcounter, around 43 percent of those devices were still using Windows 10 as of July 2025. In the United Kingdom, consumer group Which? estimated that around 21 million users continue to rely on Windows 10. A recent survey found that about a quarter of them intend to keep using the old version despite the end of official support, while roughly one in seven are planning to purchase new computers. Consumer advocates have voiced concerns that ending Windows 10 support will lead to unnecessary hardware waste and higher expenses. Nathan Proctor, senior director at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), argued that people should not be forced to discard working devices simply because they no longer receive software updates. He stated that consumers “deserve technology that lasts.” What Are the Options for Users Microsoft has provided two main paths for personal users. Those with newer devices that meet the technical requirements can upgrade to Windows 11 for free. However, many older computers do not meet those standards and cannot install the newer operating system. For those users, Microsoft is offering an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which continues delivering essential security patches until October 2026. The ESU program does not include technical support or feature improvements. Individuals in the European Economic Area can access ESU for free after registering with Microsoft. Users outside that region can either pay a $30 (approximately £22) annual fee or redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points to receive the updates. Businesses and commercial organizations face higher costs, paying around $61 per device. What’s at Stake Microsoft has kept Windows 10 active since its release in 2015, providing regular updates and new features for nearly a decade. The decision to end support means that new vulnerabilities will no longer be fixed, putting unpatched systems at greater risk. The company warns that organizations running outdated systems may also face compliance challenges under data protection and cybersecurity regulations. Additionally, software developers may stop updating their applications for Windows 10, causing reduced compatibility or performance issues in the future. Microsoft continues to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11, stressing that newer systems offer stronger protection and more modern features.

  A group of hackers has created a tool that allows people to activate Microsoft Windows and Office software without needing an official license. This method, described as a major breakthrough in software piracy, completely bypasses Microsoft's…

De VS importeren veel meer goederen dan ze exporteren. President Trump beklaagt zich daarover. Maar over diensten die de VS wel veel exporteren hoor je hem niet. Europa trouwens ook niet. Waarom?

PARIJS ANPAFP Ook de organisatoren van de Olympische Spelen hebben problemen vanwege de wereldwijde computerstoringen. Paris 2024 is op de hoogte van wereldwijde technische problemen met Microsoftsoftware. Deze problemen hebben gevolgen voor de ITactiviteiten van Paris 2024, aldus een korte verklaring aan persbureau AFP.