My outlook for some reason has decided it's going to create a whole section in the home tab for Chinese translations. Pretty sure that's never been there before and I can't get rid of it. Why has it suddenly appeared? Is it a new outlook thing? #Microslop

Quote:
> "At a recent conference, Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha floated a provocative idea. In a future where companies deploy fleets of AI agents, those agents may need their own identities — logins, inboxes, and even seats inside software systems"

#ai #microslop #microsoft #AIAgentSocialNetwork #aiagents

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-executive-suggests-ai-agents-buy-software-licenses-seats-2026-4

Microsoft exec suggests AI agents will need to buy software licenses, just like employees

Are AI agents employees or tools? A Microsoft exec suggested they're new paid "seats," a shift that could reshape SaaS pricing — and spark pushback.

Business Insider

Microslop is now blocking VeraCrypt and WireGuard updates behind "verification" walls.

It’s becoming a full-time job just to keep privacy tools working on Windows.

My own notes on FOSS and security: https://the.unknown-universe.co.uk/category/privacy-security/

Question: How much "corporate oversight" is the path of least resistance worth to you?

#Windows11 #Privacy #FOSS #Linux #Microsoft #Microslop

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Privacy & Security Tips for Linux and FOSS Users

Stay informed on privacy best practices and security tips to protect your digital life using FOSS and Linux solutions.

The Unknown Universe

Here we go - again! - with round 2 for #MicroSlop in trying to get a new #DataCenter in #GainesTownship in #Michigan...

"Ahead of a high-profile data center meeting in Gaines Township, #Microsoft has presented a set of conditions based on public input that will guide its development."

Sooo... the fox has provided the farmer with details on what conditions it can agree on before storming the hen house -BUT- it won't say what it will do once inside?!?!? (the #ZeroPlan )

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/04/here-are-the-rules-microsofts-gaines-township-data-center-must-follow.html

Here are the rules Microsoft’s Gaines Township data center must follow

Ahead of a high-profile data center meeting in Gaines Township, Microsoft has presented a set of conditions based on public input that will guide its development.

mlive

...Even now, while scaling back visible integrations, Microsoft is still pushing Copilot into enterprise tools, workflows, and services. So what you’re seeing isn’t a retreat. It’s a recalibration. AI isn’t going away. It’s just being repositioned by making it less visible, but silently seeping into the foundations...

Linux. Just install Linux.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/from-microsoft-to-microslop-the-ai-backlash-that-forced-a-reset/

#microslop
#Microsoft #copilot

From Microsoft to “microslop”: The AI backlash that forced a reset

Microsoft’s aggressive AI push sparked backlash and the “microslop” trend. Now, the company is quietly scaling things back, shifting toward more subtle, useful AI across Windows and its apps.

Digital Trends
Teilweise um über 1000 Euro: Microsoft erhöht die Preise für Surface-Geräte

Vor der erwarteten Vorstellung von neuen Surface-Geräten hat Microsoft die Preise für das aktuelle Portfolio merklich angehoben. Die UVP wird nun übertroffen.

heise online

Getting my work computer back online, and I’m reminded what a shit show MS Word is in its default state.

Libre office and other alternatives get a lot of shit for their less polished UI, but Word is barely usable until you customize the ribbon, add some macros, and change the default track changes colors.

Like, no, it is not helpful to have tracked additions as blue underline, and tracked deletions as blue strikethrough. Use different colors for fucks sake what the actual fuck

#microslop

Liebe Leute,

da geht noch mehr. Nur 1258 Unterschriften gegen die Ausstattung bayerischen Behörden mit #Microslop 365?

Bitte fleißig teilen und unterschreiben: https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/petition-gegen-die-ausstattung-bayerischer-behoerden-mit-microsoft-365/unterschreiben

Frankreich und Schlewsig-Holstein machen vor, wie es geht.

#Microsoft #Stasi365 #Unterschrift #Petition #digitalesouveranitat #Datenschutz #tracking #microsoft365 #ms365 #aislop #UnplugTrump #FediPower #OpenDesk

@cwebber
Microslop: We think you will love our AI agent
Corp: No, we don't find it useful
MS: We will force it on you and raise our prices
Corp: OK, I guess we will fire employees now
MS: But wait, that will reduce our revenue
Corp: And save us money
MS: No, you will need to pay for the software used by the AI software we are forcing you to pay for
Corp: We'll see about that
#Microslop #AI #Extortion

Oh fuck off Microsoft. I know which software is safe and unsafe. I do not need you to protect me.

Smart App Control blocked an app that may be unsafe.

C:\Program Files\Paperback\paperback.exe was blocked because we can’t confirm who wrote it and it’s not an app we’re familiar with.

If you think we made a mistake in blocking this app, select Send feedback to send us a copy of the app along with your comments to review.

Hmm, because it didn't come from your shitty ass store?

I know I can disable Smart App Control and I've done that, but this is how you train people to fear indie developers and it creams my corn!

If you all want a fantastic EBook program, go download Paperback by @TheQuinbox at https://github.com/trypsynth/paperback

Sighted people might need to get used to the interface but honestly I am sure it won't be hard for you sighted folk.

#OpenSource #Microsoft #MicroSlop

GitHub - trypsynth/paperback: An accessible, light-weight, cross-platform ebook and document reader.

An accessible, light-weight, cross-platform ebook and document reader. - trypsynth/paperback

GitHub