Microsoft Edge Upgrades: Real-Time Video Translation and Enhanced Data Protection

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IT managers can tag web pages as protected and prevent screenshots on these pages
Microsoft Edge to introduce real-time video translation and dubbing feature
Microsoft plans to roll out automatic updates for Microsoft Edge
New data protection features for Microsoft Edge Business users
Real-time video translation supports multiple languages including Spanish, English, German, Hindi, Italian and Russian
Microsoft Edge Upgrades: Real-Time Video Translation and Enhanced Data Protection

Microsoft Edge, a popular web browser developed by Microsoft, is set to introduce new features aimed at enhancing user experience and accessibility. The upcoming updates include real-time video translation and dubbing for videos on various websites such as YouTube, LinkedIn, Coursera, Reuters, CNBC News, Bloomberg and more. This feature uses artificial intelligence to process spoken content in real-time and provide subtitles or dubbing in multiple languages including Spanish to English, English to German, Hindi, Italian and Russian.

Additionally for businesses using Microsoft Edge for Business, new features have been introduced for data protection against leaks and vulnerabilities. IT managers can now tag web pages as protected and prevent screenshots on these pages. Microsoft also plans on rolling out a way to force Edge instances to automatically update, ensuring that all devices are running the latest version of the browser.

Microsoft Edge has been increasingly relying on AI technology with features such as Copilot assistant and summaries of YouTube videos. The company hopes that these new additions will help users save time and make their browsing experience more convenient.


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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Microsoft Edge will translate and dub YouTube videos as you’re watching them

The Verge Emma Roth Tuesday, 21 May 2024 15:30
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft Edge will offer real-time video translation on sites like YouTube, LinkedIn, Coursera, and more.
    • The new AI-powered feature supports the translation of Spanish into English and English to German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
    • Edge’s new AI feature makes videos more accessible to those who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing dubbing and subtitles in real-time.
  • Accuracy
    • Real-time video translation will assist users with dubbing or subtitles on YouTube, Bloomberg, Coursera, LinkedIn, Reuters and more.
    • Microsoft Edge is getting real-time video translation feature using artificial intelligence.
    • Microsoft Edge offers real-time video translation on a limited number of websites: YouTube, Reuters, CNBC News, Bloomberg, Money Control (India), LinkedIn, and Coursera.
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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Microsoft Edge will begin blocking screenshots on the job

PCWorld Author: Mark Wednesday, 22 May 2024 04:32
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft is adding screenshot prevention controls to Microsoft Edge browser
    • IT managers can tag web pages as protected and prevent screenshots on these pages
    • Microsoft will roll out a way to force Edge for Business users to automatically update their browsers
    • Microsoft Edge management service will enable IT admins to see which devices have outdated Edge instances
  • Accuracy
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  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and a potential dichotomous depiction. The author cites Microsoft's statements without critically evaluating them, which constitutes an appeal to authority. Additionally, the article presents screenshot prevention as a measure taken by Microsoft specifically for business purposes, potentially creating a dichotomy between professional and personal use of the browser.
    • It’s all designed to prevent you from sharing screenshots with competitors, relatives, and journalists using Microsoft Edge for Business.
    • Specifically, IT managers at corporations will be able to tag web pages as protected...
    • Microsoft will also roll out a way to force Edge for Business users to automatically update their browsers.
  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Microsoft’s Edge Browser Will Use AI to Dub Videos As You Watch

Techopedia Unknown jonfingas Wednesday, 22 May 2024 04:32
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft announced AI-related features for its Edge browser at the Build developer conference.
    • The Edge browser will translate and dub videos in real-time as you watch them.
    • Real-time AI translation will initially convert Spanish to English and switch between English and German, Hindi, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
  • Accuracy
    • Microsoft aims to help users save time by using Edge instead of separate apps or tools.
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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Microsoft Edge gets real-time video translation and better protection against data leaks

Neowin Taras Buria Wednesday, 22 May 2024 04:33
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft Edge is getting real-time video translation feature using artificial intelligence.
    • Microsoft Edge for Business is getting new features for data protection against leaks and vulnerabilities.
    • Data exfiltration is a major concern for organizations due to financial, reputational and operational impact.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Microsoft Edge is getting real-time video translation feature using artificial intelligence.[
    • Real-time video translation will assist users with dubbing or subtitles on YouTube, Bloomberg, Coursera, LinkedIn, Reuters and more.
    • Microsoft Edge will get new policies to block screenshot-taking functionality on sensitive or protected websites in upcoming month.
  • Deception (100%)
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85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Microsoft smartens up Edge for Business with screenshot blocking, logo branding, more

The Register Thomas Claburn Tuesday, 21 May 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Microsoft’s Edge for Business has received security and productivity upgrades, including screenshot prevention policies.
    • ,Screenshot attempts while using Edge on desktop will be prevented by showing a black screen instead of the protected content.
    • ,Policies to block screenshots can be applied to Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDA), Microsoft Intune Mobile Application Management (MAM) and Microsoft Purview.
    • ,Microsoft Edge management service can identify out-of-date browser instances and conduct updates or send an update recommendation.
    • ,Microsoft Edge offers real-time video translation on a limited number of websites: YouTube, Reuters, CNBC News, Bloomberg, Money Control (India), LinkedIn, and Coursera.
    • ,Microsoft Edge for Business has introduced the ability to add organizational branding via the Edge management service.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Microsoft Edge offers real-time video translation on a limited number of websites: YouTube, Reuters, CNBC News, Bloomberg, Money Control (India), LinkedIn, and Coursera.[
    • Real-time translation feature is available to Edge as a whole and not just Edge for Business.
    • Microsoft Edge for Business has introduced the ability to add organizational branding via the Edge management service.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as Microsoft is only mentioning their new feature to block screenshots in Edge for Business while not mentioning that this feature does not work on mobile devices and that Google's Chrome Enterprise Premium also offers similar features. The author also makes a comment about Microsoft's motives of 'embrace, extend, and make it difficult to switch to a rival product', which is an editorializing statement.
    • Google last month introduced Chrome Enterprise Premium, which sells AI-powered data loss prevention controls for $6 per user per month, and complements its free Chrome Enterprise Core browser.
    • Microsoft Power BI users warned over pace of Fabric migration
    • Microsoft's Edge management service has received further work, such that it can identify out-of-date browser instances and conduct updates or send an update recommendation.
  • Fallacies (100%)
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