Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry at Windows Central. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.
Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa

A new lawsuit claims ChatGPT encouraged a teen's suicide over months of interactions
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI A family has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, after they claim their son committed suicide after months of encouragement from ChatGPT.

Inside Microsoft's quiet AI shift: Two new models, less OpenAI
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft is seemingly doubling down on its generative AI efforts, recently launching two in-house AI models: MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview.

The AGI clause is more than fine print — it’s the battle line for control of AI’s future
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly unlikely to reach favourable terms before December 31, which could lead to losing investor funding, outsider interference, and hostile takeovers.

Samsung’s latest TVs turn Copilot into a living‑room companion
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Samsung recently announced that it has integrated Copilot across its new range of 2025 TVs and smart monitors to generate custom TV backgrounds and get show recommendations based on viewing habits.

Chaotic ESU rollout leaves Windows 10 users in limbo as Microsoft pushes Windows 11
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 10 Microsoft says the 'Extended Security Updates' program is rolling out in waves and will be available to all by October 14, 2025.

Ex‑OpenAI exec says we’ll need $10k a month to survive the AI job wave
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Former OpenAI researcher Miles Brundage suggests that the introduction of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) will help mitigate the paradigm shifts caused by AI in the job market.

Forget AR goggles, this Copilot concept wants to live in your ears
By Kevin Okemwa published
AR Braz de Pina, a Microsoft UX/UI designer, recently shared an unofficial concept of a Copilot-powered wearable that could act as HoloLens' successor. However, its ergonomics could be an issue.

Revealed: Popular Chrome VPN steals screenshots in secret
By Kevin Okemwa published
SOFTWARE FreeVPN.One's developer insists that the extension is compliant with Google's best practices, seemingly shifting blame to the tool's advanced AI Threat Detection feature.

Excel Copilot: now with 300 hallucinations per hour
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft Excel's new Copilot AI is great at classifying, summarizing, and generating content, but sucks at any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility.

OpenAI CEO owns GPT‑5 flop, eyes AI social platform and browser dominance
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI From GPU shortages to GPT‑5 backlash, Altman’s vision now includes buying Chrome and reshaping how we browse and connect.

Musk’s Macrohard project aims to “simulate” Microsoft with AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
MICROSOFT Elon Musk’s latest AI venture, Macrohard, takes a playful swipe at Microsoft while aiming to compete in AI‑driven software development.

OpenAI's CEO says people are over‑trusting a "yes man" in ChatGPT
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI A recent report revealed that a user grew emotionally attached to ChatGPT, which urged him to stop taking anxiety medication and suggested jumping from a 19‑storey building to escape the simulation.

Windows 12.2 concept: A nostalgic reboot with a modern flair
By Kevin Okemwa published
WINDOWS A bold concept for Windows 12.2 imagines a future with a more subtle Copilot AI, bringing back retro themes like Windows 7 and giving users more control.

Microsoft's AI CEO sounds alarm on conscious AI threats to society
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman recently raised the importance of building AI for people, not to be a person, suggesting that conscious AI might be coming and society isn't ready.

OpenAI’s $5 ChatGPT Go plan launches in India — with backlash
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Go, a new subscription tier for its service in India for roughly $5/month. However, the new tier has been received with mixed reactions.

OpenAI’s CEO envisions ambient, context-aware AI companions
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims that today's computers and smartphones aren't designed to realize generative AI's full potential.

GenAI founder: “AI will be gone by the time you finish your PhD"
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Jad Tarifi, founder of Google’s first generative AI team, says pursuing a PhD to join the AI wave may not be wise, given how rapidly the field and the world are evolving.

Nadella says Microsoft must evolve beyond Gates’ software factory
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft Bill Gates built the software factory. Satya Nadella wants to build something smarter. Microsoft’s next chapter isn’t about more code — it’s about intelligence, integration, and AI.

I hate GPT-5, but I won't pay for GPT-4o either
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI’s decision to abruptly deprecate GPT-4o after the launch of ChatGPT-5 felt like a strategic mistake, made worse by burying it behind a $20/month paywall.

OpenAI’s Altman reveals emotional bond users have with old AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that users are attached to GPT-5's predecessors for emotional support, further claiming that they've perhaps never experienced that before.

Bill Gates warned GPT-5 might plateau — two years later, he may have been right
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Over 2 years ago, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates claimed that OpenAI's technology had reached a plateau, indicating that GPT-5 wouldn't be significantly better than GPT-4.

Meta AI holds "sensual" and inappropriate chats with minors
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI An internal Meta document reveals that its AI chatbot may engage in inappropriate conversations with minors, spread false information, and promote racist claims.

OpenAI’s GPT-5: Smart upgrade or power-hungry mistake?
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI A new report suggests GPT-5 is a power guzzler compared to its predecessors, consuming 40 watt-hours of electricity to generate a medium-length response of about 1,000 tokens.
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