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Windows 11 Voice Access Gains Advanced Fluid Dictation and Japanese Support in Latest Update

Microsoft has significantly enhanced Voice Access in Windows 11 with the introduction of Fluid Dictation technology. The update also brings full Japanese language support and improved command controls for more natural voice interaction.

Next-Generation Voice Input Comes to Windows 11

Microsoft has rolled out a substantial update to Windows 11’s Voice Access feature that reportedly transforms how users interact with their devices through speech. According to reports, the KB5067036 update introduces what Microsoft calls “Fluid Dictation,” described as a next-generation voice input model that offers faster, more natural communication while processing everything locally on the device.

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Acclaimed Author Philip Pullman Demands UK Copyright Reform Against AI ‘Theft’

Bestselling author Sir Philip Pullman has urged the UK government to address what he describes as the “wicked” practice of AI companies scraping authors’ works without payment. The His Dark Materials author argues that using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence constitutes theft that could devastate creative industries. Fellow literary figures Kate Mosse and Richard Osman have echoed these concerns about uncompensated use of their intellectual property.

Authors Rally Against AI Training Practices

Acclaimed British author Sir Philip Pullman has joined growing calls for the government to reform copyright laws regarding artificial intelligence companies scraping literary works, according to reports. The practice involves AI developers using published books to train language models without providing compensation or recognition to the original creators.