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Microsoft is retiring Teams’ Together Mode

Microsoft is retiring Teams’ Together Mode

Microsoft launched Teams' Together Mode during the pandemic to give the illusion of a bunch of people sitting in a conference room together, even if they were really sitting at home without pants...

Chatbots at the drive-thru are just the beginning

Chatbots at the drive-thru are just the beginning

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about how AI is seeping into our daily lives, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in...

How to fall in love with humanity again

How to fall in love with humanity again

A lot of humans are feeling very down on humanity these days. Maybe you’ve met them. Or maybe you’re one of them.    I’m talking about those who look around and say: Humans are...