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Microsoft is giving Office a major AI glow-up with Copilot Chat and Agent Mode, and corporate teams can treat this as a heads-up that the everyday tools they rely on are about to behave like over-eager interns who never forget context. The New York Times is taking Perplexity to court over alleged content theft, reminding professionals that trusting random AI outputs is like quoting a coworker who “skimmed the memo” but never actually read it. Google Workspace is rolling out cleaner controls and smarter AI helpers, signaling that your digital workspace is about to feel less chaotic and more like an assistant who gently nudges you to stay organized even on your busiest days.

Here's what's making headlines in the world of AI and innovation today.

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• ⚡ Mindstream – Master ChatGPT fast with free workflow packs.

• 🧩 Microsoft – Unveils Copilot Chat and Agent Mode

• 📚 The New York Times – Takes on Perplexity AI

• 📊 Google Workspace – Gets Smarter

• 🧠 AI Tool of the Day – Lindy: The Assistant You Wish You Had Sooner

• ⚡ Quick Hits – IN AI TODAY

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🧩 Microsoft 365 Unveils Copilot Chat and Agent Mode! An AI Makeover for Office

🧠The Pulse

Microsoft announced sweeping changes to Microsoft 365, rolling out Copilot Chat across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote with a new Agent Mode for iterative tasks. The update adds enterprise controls, security upgrades and endpoint management features, along with pricing changes slated for July 2026.

📌The Download

• Copilot everywhere: A single Copilot Chat interface will let users ask questions and get assistance across multiple Office apps. Agent Mode allows the AI to carry out multi‑step tasks iteratively, preserving context across sessions.

• Security upgrades: Defender for Office Plan 1 gets high‑risk domain checks and automated malware analysis, while security agents from Microsoft’s Security Copilot extend across Defender, Entra, Intune and Purview.

• Endpoint management: Intune gains new controls for Windows and Mac device management, including automated updates and patching capabilities. The release also integrates Security Copilot into device management workflows.

• Pricing & timeline: The new capabilities and controls will begin rolling out in 2026, with licensing and pricing adjustments taking effect on 1 Jul 2026. Microsoft stressed its commitment to enterprise‑grade security and compliance.

💡What This Means for You

Expect AI assistants to become standard in productivity suites. Organizations should plan for new licensing models, train staff on Agent Mode workflows and update security policies to leverage integrated protections. Cross‑app AI could boost productivity but may require careful change management.

📚 The New York Times Takes on an AI Upstart Over Alleged Massive Content Theft

🧠The Pulse

The New York Times sued AI search start‑up Perplexity AI, accusing it of illegally copying millions of paywalled articles and even mis‑attributing fabricated content to the paper. The lawsuit highlights growing tensions between publishers and generative‑AI firms over copyright and trademarks.

📌The Download

• Legal salvo: The Times alleges Perplexity copied millions of its articles without permission, scraping paywalled material to fuel its generative‑AI products. It accuses the start‑up of trademark violations and claims the AI falsely attributes hallucinated content to the newspaper.

• Fabrication & misattribution: Lawyers say Perplexity’s system fabricates stories and then displays them alongside the Times’ name and trademarks. Such hallucinations could undermine trust in news and raise questions about AI quality control.

• Broader battle: Perplexity faces similar lawsuits from Dow Jones and the New York Post. Other publishers including Forbes, Wired and the Chicago Tribune have also accused it of plagiarism. The start‑up has raised about $1.5 bn and is backed by big investors including Nvidia and Jeff Bezos.

• What’s next: This case could set a precedent for AI companies’ use of copyrighted material. Courts will weigh whether scraping and summarizing news constitutes fair use, and the outcome may influence licensing negotiations across the industry.

💡What This Means for You

As AI tools proliferate, professionals should be cautious about relying on unvetted outputs. Ensure that generative‑AI systems you use have proper licensing and consider contractual protections. Expect new legal frameworks and licensing models to emerge as publishers push back on unauthorized content use.

🛠️ Google Workspace Gets Smarter: Chat Controls, NotebookLM, and AI‑Powered Insights

🧠The Pulse

Google updated Workspace with a raft of AI‑enabled features: users can disable “request to join” in Chat spaces, teachers assign public NotebookLM notebooks, emails share directly to Chat, and Meet mobile offers language and translation options. Gemini now surfaces proactive insights in Drive and a no‑code studio builds AI agents.

📌The Download

• Chat Spaces: Admins can now disable the “request to join” option in Chat spaces, helping reduce spam and keeping conversations limited to approved participants.

• Classroom & NotebookLM: Teachers can assign public NotebookLM notebooks directly through Google Classroom, making AI-generated research guides easily available for student projects and classroom collaboration.

• Gmail & Meet: Gmail now lets users share emails straight into Chat for faster teamwork. Meet mobile viewers can select caption languages, access translations, and use the newest addition, Cantonese, for more inclusive communication.

• AI Extras: Meet hardware gets a cleaner interface and a new ultrasound-powered “Connect room” feature for easier joining. Gemini in Drive surfaces proactive file insights at the top of folders, while Google Workspace Studio enables anyone to build simple AI agents to automate repetitive workflows.

💡What This Means for You

Expect collaboration tools to become more intelligent and customizable. IT teams should review new settings (like Chat join controls) to balance accessibility with security. Teachers and trainers can harness NotebookLM assignments, while no‑code AI agents may reduce manual work. Prepare to educate staff on features and governance.

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Lindy is a smart AI assistant that takes real work off your plate. It handles emails, meetings, follow-ups, and task lists without needing any setup or coding. You just tell it what to do, and it gets it done.

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Most tools promise support. Lindy actually delivers. It connects with your apps, keeps track of your work, and acts like a real teammate, and not another thing to manage. It saves time without adding noise.

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• 1 in 5 Peer Reviews at a Major AI Conference Were Written by AI—Study Shows: A Pangram Labs analysis of submissions to the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2026 found that 21 % of peer reviews and some manuscripts were fully AI‑generated. The revelation has sparked debate about academic integrity and AI’s role in scientific evaluation.

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