Virtual meetings are here to stay. Microsoft wants to make them better
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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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