Microsoft brings AI-powered background blurring to Skype

A few months after adding background blurring to its Teams tool, Microsoft has brought the same option to Skype on the desktop. The feature serves two purposes. Firstly it helps to focus attention on the person that is speaking, but secondly -- and perhaps more importantly -- it hides any untidiness (or secrets) that may be going on behind the speaker. It's another push from Microsoft to move people away from Skype Classic to Skype 8. See also: Microsoft reveals pricing for Windows 7 Extended Security Updates Microsoft Studios rebranded Xbox Game Studios Microsoft is now forcing people to upgrade… [Continue Reading]