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AppWizard

January 27, 2026

BETT 2026: Microsoft reveals major Copilot, AI, and Minecraft Education updates | ETIH EdTech News

Microsoft showcased a comprehensive update to its education platform at BETT 2026, integrating AI tools like Copilot into Microsoft 365, Teams for Education, Learning Accelerators, and Minecraft Education. The new Teach module allows educators to create lesson plans aligned with standards from over 35 countries, generate rubrics, and modify reading levels. Minecraft Education lesson plan creation using Copilot is set to enter preview in February 2026. Microsoft introduced a Study and Learn agent for students, designed to support independent learning through tailored interactive activities, with a preview scheduled for January 2026. The program emphasizes AI literacy through Minecraft Education, helping students recognize AI in tools, understand algorithms, and develop critical evaluation skills. Learning Accelerators will expand with a new Microsoft 365 LTI for LMS integration, allowing full integration of Microsoft 365 apps and Copilot into learning management systems by Spring 2026. Microsoft also addressed AI misuse concerns, introducing assignment-level controls for educators to define acceptable AI usage, with previews scheduled for February 2026.

AppWizard

December 4, 2025

Opera brings desktop AI features to its Android app

Opera has integrated innovative artificial intelligence features into its Android application, following previous updates to its desktop browsers. The latest update includes contextual AI, which allows users to use content from their current tab in prompts, and visual intelligence, enabling the attachment of images and files for AI analysis directly within the search bar. A new access point for AI is located beside the search box, allowing users to switch between traditional search and the Ask AI feature easily. The visual intelligence upgrade allows users to attach documents or photos for processing by the AI. Contextual AI reduces typing by using content from the current tab, ensuring that only relevant information is utilized and that user data is not used for AI training or advertising. The update is available for download through the Play Store.

AppWizard

November 22, 2025

No, Google isn’t using your Gmail data to train AI models, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be careful about the kind of data you share with companies

The ongoing dialogue surrounding data collection highlights the relationship between users and their digital footprints, particularly during events like Black Friday. Recent claims about a new Gmail setting allowing Google to use user message data for AI training have been clarified by Google, which states it does not use Workspace data for this purpose. Instead, data is anonymized to improve features like spam detection. Users often become the product in a digital economy where their data is exchanged for free services, leading to the creation of detailed profiles that can be sold to advertisers. This results in practices like price discrimination and hyper-targeted messaging. Data breaches pose a threat to companies holding extensive data, and automated decision-making can lead to biased outcomes. Consumers are encouraged to engage with privacy policies and question the necessity of data requests to better manage their data and maintain ownership of their digital identity.

Winsage

November 18, 2025

Apparently Windows 11 becoming ‘agentic AI’ means letting the bots rummage through some of your files

Microsoft's president announced the evolution of Windows into an "agentic OS," integrating AI capabilities for autonomous operation. A new tool, Copilot Actions, is being rolled out to Insiders globally via the Microsoft Store, allowing AI to interact with local files to assist users with tasks like organizing photos and managing files. Microsoft emphasizes its commitment to security and privacy, referencing its Privacy Report and Responsible AI Standard, although specifics on data handling by AI agents remain unclear.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

Privacy rankings of popular messaging apps in 2025

Direct messaging through chat applications is not as private as often assumed, with conversations and data potentially used for advertising, AI training, and shared with law enforcement. Users can also be targeted by impersonators and face risks from social engineering tactics. Incogni analyzed 15 messaging apps and social networks based on 18 criteria for privacy, resulting in a ranking where lower scores indicate better privacy practices. The overall privacy rankings are: - Discord: 10.23 - Telegram: 13.08 - Snapchat: 13.39 - Facebook Messenger: 22.22 - WhatsApp: 23.17 When considering practical categories, the rankings change: - Telegram: 4.23 - Snapchat: 7.72 - Discord: 8.14 - WhatsApp: 11.93 - Facebook Messenger: 13.37 WhatsApp received a penalty of 3.4 points due to potential use of chats for AI training. Applications that prioritize privacy typically have secure default settings, with Telegram and Snapchat leading in this aspect, while Discord, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp rank lower. For securing accounts against strangers, Telegram and WhatsApp are the most secure, while Discord ranks lower. In terms of compliance with government requests for data, Snapchat has the highest approval rate at 82%, followed by Meta’s services at 78%, and Discord at 77.4%. All platforms collect varying amounts of user data, with Telegram and WhatsApp collecting the least. Telegram is noted for its extensive privacy settings, while Discord, despite limited data collection, lacks robust default privacy settings. WhatsApp excels in protecting users from strangers and has a modest data collection profile. The analysis did not include niche privacy-focused messaging apps, and only WhatsApp provides end-to-end encryption by default. Users are advised to use official mobile clients to avoid vulnerabilities, and third-party clients pose significant security risks.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

ChatGPT now available on KakaoTalk, S.Korea’s top messaging app

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI Inc., has launched on KakaoTalk, South Korea's leading mobile chat platform, marking the first outcome of the partnership between Kakao Corp. and OpenAI announced in February. Kakao introduced ChatGPT for Kakao, integrating OpenAI’s GPT-5 model into the KakaoTalk interface, allowing users to access it via a new tab. Existing users can sign in with OpenAI credentials, while new users can register with their Kakao accounts. The service offers free and paid tiers, with limited access for free users. It integrates with Kakao Tools, providing access to various services like Kakao Map. Kakao is offering a subscription rebate for the paid ChatGPT Plus plan until December 31 and emphasizes user privacy regarding chat histories and data management. This launch is part of Kakao’s strategy to build an AI-agent ecosystem, which includes the Kanana service currently in beta, utilizing the Kanana Nano model for user assistance. Kakao plans to roll out Kanana across Android devices in the first quarter of next year and has launched PlayMCP for external partners to develop new content. Following the announcement, Kakao shares increased by over 4.5%.

Winsage

October 22, 2025

What’s so bad about Windows 11? Help me understand — I want to know which aspects of Microsoft’s OS bother you the most

Microsoft's Windows 11 is the leading global operating system, used on various devices, including desktops, laptops, and handheld gaming devices. Despite its widespread adoption, user satisfaction is low, with many complaints about technical workarounds being blocked and concerns over data privacy related to AI features like Copilot. Users with outdated hardware, particularly lacking a TPM 2.0 chip, face challenges upgrading to Windows 11, and Microsoft's suggestion to buy new devices has been criticized. While some features are praised, the overall user experience is mixed, with ongoing issues related to the user interface and nostalgia for previous Windows versions.

AppWizard

October 14, 2025

Ask Jerry: What happens to my photos after I upload them?

Ask Jerry is a platform focused on addressing inquiries about smart technologies, with a background in engineering and over 15 years of experience in Android and Google. It emphasizes the importance of filtering out harmful online images, particularly those that exploit vulnerable individuals. In July 2025, it was revealed that Meta had trained its AI on every photo uploaded to its platforms since 2007, although they claim to have stopped this practice for current AI models. Meta's photo analysis applies only to uploaded images, and they offer an opt-in service for analyzing random selections from users' device libraries. In contrast, Google Photos asserts that it does not use personal photos for AI training unless shared with third parties. Data privacy policies of tech companies are often complex and can change without clear notification. Users should assume that anything shared online may not be entirely private, as AI technologies may utilize user-generated content for training. Data privacy regulations vary by region, with the EU having stricter rules than the U.S., making it important for individuals to be cautious when sharing online.

Winsage

October 14, 2025

Microsoft previews People grouping in OneDrive photos

Microsoft is introducing an AI-driven feature in OneDrive that allows users to group photos based on recognized faces. Currently in a mobile preview for select users, the feature requires manual identification of faces and has limitations on user control, allowing toggling of the People section only three times a year. Microsoft has not clarified the reasoning behind this limitation. The company acknowledges that certain regions require user consent for photo processing, which may lead to regulatory scrutiny. If users disable the facial grouping feature, associated data will be erased within 30 days. Microsoft claims it does not use facial scans or biometric data for AI training, but concerns about privacy remain.

Winsage

October 5, 2025

Windows 11’s MS Edge tests send tabs to Copilot, AI feature that needs 7 days of browsing history

Microsoft Edge is introducing significant enhancements to its Copilot mode, which features a reimagined New Tab Page (NTP) with a Copilot compose box that allows users to switch between traditional address bar functionality, Bing searches, and AI-generated responses. Users can toggle between AI models like GPT-5 and o3, and a new plus icon on the NTP enables users to “Add tabs,” allowing Copilot to identify open tabs and provide context for inquiries. This integration leads users to copilot.microsoft.com, where they can engage in conversations that include their open tabs, enhancing interactivity through a feature called “tab tagging.” Additionally, Microsoft Edge is set to introduce a feature called “Journeys” in 2025, which will summarize users' browsing history in a structured format as cards on the NTP. Clicking on a Journeys card will redirect users to a page summarizing their browsing activity. This feature will require personal Microsoft accounts and access to the last seven days of browsing history, although it raises privacy concerns. Microsoft assures users that browsing history will not be shared with third parties or used for AI training or advertising, but sensitive browsing history cannot currently be filtered out.