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A new machine-learning technique significantly improves weather forecasting beyond two weeks, helping with extreme event predictions.

How it worksAI model breaks the two-week weather forecast barrierHerald of AI

AI model breaks the two-week weather forecast barrier

Researchers use machine learning to correct forecast errors, doubling accuracy for the difficult two-to-six-week range that matters for emergencies and energy planning.

Oct 14, 2026

Red and white game controllers placed on a textured surface with snacks in the background.

Made with AIXbox Forms 'Xbox Labs' to Explore AI-Powered Game Mods and PortsHerald of AI

Made with AI

Xbox Forms 'Xbox Labs' to Explore AI-Powered Game Mods and Ports

Microsoft is creating a new team to experiment with the wave of AI-generated game remixes, decompiles, and cross-platform ports that modders have been sharing online.

Oct 13, 2026

Microsoft-Decision-1 is a decision model built on Alibaba's Qwen3.5 that scores answer choices instead of generating text.

New modelsMicrosoft Unveils Microsoft-Decision-1 , a Decision AI Model Built on Alibaba 's Qwen3.5Herald of AI

New models

Microsoft Unveils Microsoft-Decision-1 , a Decision AI Model Built on Alibaba 's Qwen3.5

A new kind of AI that picks from a list instead of writing text could make agents faster and cheaper.

Oct 11, 2026

Microsoft's Decision-1 model benchmark comparison showing top accuracy and speed against competitors.

New modelsMicrosoft launches Decision-1 to compete in fast-growing AI decision model marketHerald of AI

New models

Microsoft launches Decision-1 to compete in fast-growing AI decision model market

The new model aims to deliver fast, accurate decisions for routing and classification tasks, adding to a crowded field of specialized AI tools.

Oct 10, 2026