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Thanks to AI, there are more language-learning tools now than ever before. Duolingo. Babbel. YouTube channels. Rosetta Stone (yes, it’s still around). That’s great if you like options. It’s less great if you spend more time researching language-learning tools than actually learning the language. The reality is that everyone learns differently. Some people want conversation …

Anthropic Reveals How AI Is Being Misused by Bad Actors Anthropic has published its most detailed threat intelligence report yet. It documents how bad actors have tried to use Claude for cyberattacks, surveillance, influence operations, weapons development, and AI model distillation, and how the company found and stopped them. A suspected Russia-linked group used Claude …

As previously announced, Apple ended support for legacy mobile device management (MDM) software update commands with OS 26 and Intune also ended support soon after the release. Apple has removed these settings and commands with the release of OS 27. Starting with Intune’s October (2610) service release, we will remove the associated legacy software update …

On October 13, 2026, Windows Server 2022 will reach end of mainstream support. The October 2026 security update will be the last mainstream support update available for this version. After this date, Windows Server 2022 will transition to extended support, which includes security updates at no additional cost, and will continue to receive monthly security …

Summary Microsoft is updating the Microsoft Graph permission User Read Basic All starting mid September 2026 to remove access to user app role assignments and license details for security reasons. Applications relying on this unintended access must be updated to use User Read All or License Assignment Read All before rollout completes. Administrators should review …

We’re introducing the Value tab for Copilot Cowork in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This dashboard brings together Copilot credit consumption, estimated employee time assisted, active user activity, and task category details so admins can identify usage patterns and communicate the potential impact of Cowork within their organization. The details provided in the Cowork dashbaord …

Summary Microsoft Purview is removing the pay as you go billing requirement for inline collection and data loss prevention policies protecting unmanaged cloud applications in Microsoft Edge for Business. The rollout begins worldwide in mid October 2026 and completes by late October 2026. Administrators do not need to modify existing policies, but should ensure they …

Summary Microsoft is introducing a new drafting capability for Outlook on iPad starting worldwide in mid September 2026 and finishing by mid October 2026. This change lets users minimize in progress email messages to return to them later, with the exact behaviour depending on local iPadOS multitasking settings. Administrators should brief support teams on these …

Summary Microsoft Purview eDiscovery will soon allow compliance teams to select user owned SharePoint Embedded containers during investigations. This update covers content from applications like Microsoft Loop and Copilot Pages starting in September 2026. Administrators should inform legal teams and update internal compliance documentation to include these new data sources. Administrator impact: No direct administrator …

Summary Microsoft is introducing a new prompt input directly on the Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enabling faster contextual content creation across Windows, macOS, and web platforms. The rollout begins in September 2026 and concludes by December 2026. Because this feature is enabled by default with no separate administrative control, administrators should update …