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- 1OpenAI and Microsoft researchers warn of AI 'doom loop' consuming the web▼‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft
Researchers at OpenAI and Microsoft have published a paper describing a 'doom loop' in which large language models, trained on data scraped largely without consent from human creators, degrade the open web and eventually poison their own training data. The paper reportedly acknowledges that people will come to see the models' wholesale ingestion of creative work as an unprecedented act of theft, reigniting debate over copyright and the sustainability of generative AI.
- 2NASA turns to AI to mine decades of scientific data▼At NASA, AI is helping scientists unlock discoveries hidden in decades of data
NASA scientists are using artificial intelligence to comb through decades of archived data, surfacing discoveries that earlier analysis missed. A report by Microsoft highlights how machine learning tools are being applied to the space agency's vast historical datasets, helping researchers find new patterns and insights in old missions. The work illustrates a growing trend of AI-assisted science at major research institutions.
- 3Microsoft Launches Quine, an AI System for Biology Research●Introducing Quine: An AI research system designed for the complexity of biology
Microsoft has introduced Quine, a new AI research system built to handle the complexity of biology. The company positions it as a tool designed for biological research rather than general-purpose AI, though details on its capabilities, availability, and intended applications have not yet been disclosed. The announcement is drawing attention from those tracking how major tech firms apply AI to the life sciences.
- 4Microsoft Research Unveils Quine, a Biology World Model▼Microsoft Research Debuts Quine, a Multimodal World Model of Biology
Microsoft Research has introduced Quine, a multimodal world model designed for biology. The system is presented as an attempt to build a general model of biological systems, in the same spirit as large language models for text, combining different data types to represent how living systems work. The announcement is drawing attention from the AI and life sciences communities as an early step toward foundational models for biological research and drug discovery.
- 5New Windows NCSI proxy authentication flaw detailed by researchers▼Microsoft Windows NCSI Cross-Context Proxy Authentication Coercion - ZDI-26-708 - Part 1: https:// pgj11.com/posts/Windo
Security researchers have published a two-part technical write-up of a Windows vulnerability tracked as ZDI-26-708, described as a cross-context proxy authentication coercion in the Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI). The disclosure is circulating among security professionals sharing the detailed analysis. Details on affected versions and patches remain unclear from the discussion so far.
- 6Microsoft details NeedyMantis malware used in targeted attacks●Posted yesterday, if you missed this. Microsoft: NeedyMantis: Unpacking a post-compromise malware family used in targete
Microsoft has published an analysis of NeedyMantis, a malware family deployed after attackers have already breached a network, with use in targeted operations against specific victims. The report breaks down how the malware behaves once inside a compromised environment. Security researchers and practitioners are sharing the findings, warning organisations to review the indicators of compromise Microsoft disclosed.
- 7Microsoft-linked network spotted announcing IP space from Oslo●ASN: AS8075 Location: Oslo, NO Added: 2026-09-25T18:01 # shodansafari # infosec
Autonomous System 8075, the network operated by Microsoft, was observed announcing IP address space located in Oslo, Norway. The observation was logged and shared on 25 September 2026 with the cybersecurity community under the tag #shodansafari. This type of sighting is used by security researchers to track how large cloud and technology providers extend their network presence into new regions and data centre locations.