In recent years, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems have made significant progress in extending the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLM) through external retrieval. However, these ...

In 2025, over 22,000 tech jobs were cut at major firms including Accenture, Microsoft, Intel, and Salesforce. AI adoption, efficiency drives, and shifting skill demands are reshaping the industry.

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Microsoft Corp. envisions a future where everyone starts “vibe working” with the launch of its new Agent Mode in Office Apps and Agent Mode in Copilot Chat offering new ways to automate business and ...

Microsoft has launched AI agents for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The agents are available for business and individual subscribers. Now accessible on the web, the agents will expand to the desktop.

Microsoft is bringing a new concept called “vibe working” to its Microsoft 365 Copilot, launching two powerful AI features today. The update introduces Agent Mode for Excel and Word and a new Office ...

A new Agent Mode comes to Office apps today, alongside an Office Agent in Copilot chat. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 ...

Despite millions spent on financial software, many finance teams still rely on Excel to close their books and reconcile numbers while preparing them for audit. Two former Microsoft executives view it ...

Excel is the world’s most versatile data modeling tool—powering everything from household budgets to Fortune 500 profit and loss statements (P&Ls). Yet, the full power of Excel is available only to ...

Microsoft today introduced “vibe working” with Agent Mode in Office Apps and Agent Mode in Copilot Chat. The basic premise will be familiar: These new agents will do work on your behalf, in this case ...

Microsoft has launched Agent Mode in Excel and Word and Office Agent in Copilot chat, introducing what the company calls “vibe working” to Microsoft 365 Copilot. The features are designed to help ...