
Virtual meetings are here to stay. Microsoft wants to make them better
CNN
Microsoft is unveiling new Windows features in an attempt to improve the experience of virtual meetings and make sure the needs of people with disabilities are supported in a new era of hybrid work.
During a virtual event on Tuesday, the company showed off its vision for the future of hybrid work with a preview of new features coming to Windows 11 nearly six months after its launch.
The tools largely focus on productivity with AI-powered features such as quieting background noise like lawnmowers and baby cries, and automatic framing so the camera follows the speaker's movements. There's also a feature that subtly lifts a speaker's eyes to make it appear as though they're directly looking into the camera on video calls, and a security tool that cuts down on phishing.

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