Recent Microsoft News (as of September 23, 2025)

Microsoft continues to dominate headlines with advancements in AI, cloud computing, Windows support extensions, and partnerships—especially as the company pushes deeper into enterprise AI and gaming. The past week has seen key announcements around extended Windows 10 security, a renewed OpenAI deal, and updates to tools like Teams and Power Platform. Below is a curated summary of the most relevant developments from mid-September onward, drawing from official sources and tech reports.

Key AI and Partnership Developments

• OpenAI and Microsoft Renew Partnership: On September 10, OpenAI and Microsoft signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance their collaboration on AI safety and innovation. This follows reports of a restructured deal where OpenAI’s nonprofit arm gains a $100 billion stake in its for-profit entity, potentially boosting funds for safe AGI development. The agreement aims to finalize contractual terms soon, signaling a resolution to prior tensions.
• GitHub App for Teams in Public Preview: Announced September 19, the new GitHub integration for Microsoft Teams is now in public preview, enabling seamless code collaboration within the chat platform. This ties into broader AI-at-work initiatives, including “human-agent teams” in Microsoft 365 Copilot for enhanced productivity.
• Power Platform AI Cost Management Framework: On September 17, Microsoft introduced tools to help organizations scale AI adoption while controlling costs in Power Platform. This includes a new Copilot Hub in the Admin Center for unified insights, governance, and AI-driven workflows. The 2025 release wave 2 for Dynamics 365 and Copilot adds AI capabilities for enterprises.

Windows and Security Updates

• Free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10: With Windows 10 support ending October 14, Microsoft now offers free one-year Extended Security Updates (ESU) for consumers who enroll via a Microsoft account—avoiding the previous $30 fee. This provides critical patches until October 2026 (with paid options for businesses up to three years). However, it requires linking to OneDrive, which offers 5GB free storage but may push upgrades for larger backups. Experts warn that unpatched systems remain vulnerable to exploits.
• Recall AI Feature Bug: A recent glitch in the controversial Recall AI tool (part of Windows’ Copilot+ PCs) accidentally allows uninstallation, which Microsoft calls an unintended bug. A fix is in the works, amid ongoing privacy concerns.

Gaming and Hardware News

• Xbox Game Updates: On September 17, Xbox highlighted alumni stories from its Game Camp program, emphasizing diversity in game development. Separately, Microsoft canceled the Xbox-exclusive game Contraband, per Bloomberg reports. In pricing news, The Outer Worlds 2 dropped from $80 to $70 to align with market trends.
• Made in Wisconsin: World’s Most Powerful AI Datacenter: Announced September 18, Microsoft unveiled a massive new AI data center in Wisconsin, touted as the most powerful globally, underscoring its Azure cloud expansion.

Other Notable Mentions

• Return-to-Office Mandate: Microsoft is enforcing a stricter return-to-office policy, requiring most employees to be in-person three days a week starting October, amid broader tech industry shifts.
• Windows Store Fee Waiver: Developers can now publish apps to the Microsoft Store without upfront fees, a change from September 10 aimed at boosting the ecosystem.
• Editor Extension Retirement: Microsoft’s Editor tool for Chrome and Edge will shut down October 31, pushing users toward integrated options in Bing or Office.

Broader Context and Sentiment

Microsoft’s stock (MSFT) dipped slightly amid rumors of intensified return-to-office enforcement, but AI-driven cloud growth remains a bright spot—Q3 earnings (April 30) highlighted Azure’s strength. On X, discussions range from excitement over Unreal Engine 5 integrations in Xbox titles to critiques of Microsoft’s geopolitical ties (e.g., sales to India). User buzz also includes calls to boycott platforms like Roblox over affiliations, indirectly touching Microsoft via broader tech ecosystem debates.