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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to announce $3.3bn AI center during visit to battleground state Wisconsin US politics live

Biden to unveil $3.3 billion Microsoft AI center in Wisconsin. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Microsoft's $3 billion Wisconsin data center highlights Biden's job creation in the swing state

President Biden to announce plans for a new $3.3 billion high-tech data center by Microsoft in Wisconsin, creating thousands of jobs. [ more ]
morewisconsin
#generative-ai
Ars Technica
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft launches AI chatbot for spies

Microsoft introduces GPT-4-based generative AI for US intelligence agencies, highlighting secure, disconnected use. [ more ]
ITPro
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft security boss warns AI insecurity 'unprecedented' as tech goes mainstream

Generative AI adoption increases security risks, creating a complex threat landscape. [ more ]
Mashable
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft launched a new 'air-gapped' AI model - but none of you can use it

Microsoft created an air-gapped, secure generative AI model for US intelligence agencies. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

As AI expands into the search world, here's what the current players are up to

The search engine market is undergoing significant developments with the emergence of AI-powered products from OpenAI and Google.
Google and Microsoft's Bing are actively incorporating generative AI into their search engines to enhance user experiences. [ more ]
Inc.com
12 hours ago
Tech industry

With 9 Words, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Just Explained The Most Counterintuitive Truth About Success

Microsoft's $10 billion investment in OpenAI has positioned the company as the world's most valuable again, incorporating generative AI into its products. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
Tech industry

The Morning After: Microsoft introduces its AI-centric Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft announced Copilot+ PCs with generative AI processes running locally for speed gains. [ more ]
moregenerative-ai
#openai
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

This Week in AI: Generative AI and the problem of compensating creators | TechCrunch

OpenAI and Microsoft face copyright infringement lawsuit from prominent U.S. newspapers over the use of generative AI tech. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft and OpenAI launch $2M fund to counter election deepfakes | TechCrunch

Microsoft and OpenAI are establishing a $2 million fund to address the risks of AI and deepfakes in influencing voters and democracy. [ more ]
ITPro
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft is building a new AI model to rival some of the biggest

Microsoft is developing a new 500 billion parameter model, MAI-1, aiming to rival the largest language models such as Google Gemini and GPT-4. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft could challenge GPT-4 and Google with new AI model: MAI-1

Microsoft is developing a new AI model called MAI-1, expected to surpass previous models like OpenAI's GPT-4. [ more ]
Futurism
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Reportedly Building a GPT-4 Competitor Despite $10 Billion OpenAI Partnership

Microsoft is developing MAI-1, an OpenAI competitor using GPT-4 data, potentially causing some internal competition between the two entities. [ more ]
Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Report States OpenAI Will Release Search Engine to Compete Against Google

OpenAI plans to challenge Google's search engine dominance with its new product, integrating web information retrieval to enhance ChatGPT. [ more ]
moreopenai
#competition
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft readies new AI model to compete with Google, ChatGPT owner OpenAI: report

Microsoft is developing a new AI language model, MAI-1, to compete with Google and OpenAI. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Apple iPad event 2024: Watch Apple unveil new iPads right here | TechCrunch

Apple to unveil new iPad line and possibly the M4 chip before WWDC. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
Information security

Google takes shots at Microsoft for shoddy security record w

Google recommends moving from Microsoft software to Google's for enhanced security. [ more ]
Axios
6 days ago
Tech industry

Google is offering discounted services to government customers after Microsoft cyberattacks

Google offers Google Workspace program to help government customers transition from Microsoft's legacy systems. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
6 days ago
Tech industry

Microsoft really wants us to know it's ready to take on the MacBook Air

Microsoft is aggressively targeting to surpass MacBook Air with new AI tools and Surface laptops featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Microsoft readies launch of its own mobile app store

Microsoft plans to launch a browser-based mobile game app store to compete with Apple and Google, starting with their own games and later opening to other publishers. [ more ]
morecompetition
#spanish-startup-association
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
European startups

Microsoft's antitrust issues surface again, this time with complaints from Spanish start-ups

Microsoft faces complaints from Spanish startup group about anti-competitive practices in cloud services. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
European startups

Spanish startups file Microsoft cloud competition complaint

Microsoft facing anticompetitive practices complaint in Spanish cloud market. [ more ]
morespanish-startup-association
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Next-gen M4 chips start arriving in Apple devices this year

Apple announced the M4 chip with a focus on AI capabilities for improved performance in iPadOS. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Deploys Powerful New AI Completely Disconnected From the Internet

Microsoft develops air-gapped AI model for US intelligence agencies to analyze top-secret data safely. [ more ]
#arkane-austin
Gadgets 360
2 weeks ago
Video games

Microsoft Closes Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin and Other Bethesda Studios

Microsoft closed several Bethesda-owned studios to focus on priority games. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 weeks ago
Video games

Redfall and Ghostwire: Tokyo studios shut down by another round of Microsoft layoffs

Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, subsidiaries of Microsoft-owned Bethesda Softworks, shut down, impacting support for Redfall and its DLCs. [ more ]
morearkane-austin
VG247
3 weeks ago
Video games

Microsoft to shut down Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and more due to a "reprioritization of titles and resources"

Microsoft shuts down several game studios under Xbox Game Studios, impacting staff suddenly. [ more ]
#ai-technology
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Microsoft pauses Copilot experiences for Windows Insiders

Microsoft halts Copilot features rollout based on Windows Insiders' feedback. [ more ]
GameSpot
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Is Putting Its Copilot AI Into Games Like Minecraft

Microsoft introduces Copilot AI for Xbox and PC games, offering in-game guidance through natural language interaction. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Tech industry

Microsoft Build 2024: Here are all the AI and hardware products Microsoft announced | TechCrunch

Microsoft introduces Copilot+ PCs with generative AI features and new Surface devices focusing on performance and battery life. [ more ]
time.com
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Why Microsoft's New AI Feature Has Prompted Major Privacy Concerns

Microsoft has introduced Copilot+ PCs with AI technology, including a controversial Recall feature for storing encrypted screen snapshots locally. [ more ]
moreai-technology
#ai
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's 'air gapped' AI is a bot set up to process top-secret info

Microsoft deployed GPT-4 in an air-gapped environment on a government-only network, a first for a major LLM.
Microsoft's AI supercomputer functions as a 'static' model, without learning from processed data or the internet.
Although operational, the GPT-4 deployment by Microsoft is not accredited for top-secret use by the Pentagon or other government departments. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Investing in this AI stock today could be a decision you won't regret 5 years from now

Investing in Microsoft now for substantial future returns is advised by financial experts. [ more ]
Inverse
1 day ago
Tech industry

Microsoft Is Giving Windows a Memory and It Might Change Everything

Recall feature leverages AI for enhanced memory on Windows 11 PCs. [ more ]
The Verge
3 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Why Microsoft bet on Surface

Microsoft continues to innovate with a focus on AI for the future of computing. [ more ]
Exchangewire
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

ByteDance Owns China's Most Popular AI Chatbot; Canada's Security Agency Advises Against TikTok Use; Microsoft Dodges UK Antitrust Scrutiny While Facing Potential EU Fine - ExchangeWire.com

ByteDance leads in chatbot market in China; Canada warns against TikTok; Microsoft faces EU scrutiny. [ more ]
Quartz
5 days ago
Tech industry

Google is expected to make its largest-ever acquisition. That could spell trouble for Microsoft

Google is reportedly making progress in acquiring HubSpot to compete with Microsoft in the cloud applications market. [ more ]
moreai
#xbox
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Video games

Inside Microsoft's Xbox turmoil

Microsoft's decision to shut down game studios has caused discontent and fear among Xbox employees.
Public criticism from an unaffected studio head highlights growing concerns within the company.
Unexpected closures of well-received studios like Tango Gameworks have shocked both employees and fans. [ more ]
Inverse
2 weeks ago
Video games

Xbox Paradoxically Shuts Down The Studio Behind Its Best Exclusive in Years

Studio closures are contradicting Xbox's claims of supporting creative visions. [ more ]
morexbox
#cybersecurity
ComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago
Information security

Microsoft beefs up cyber initiative after hard-hitting US report | Computer Weekly

Microsoft focuses on enhancing cybersecurity through the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) by integrating recommendations and lessons learned from recent cyber attacks. [ more ]
ITPro
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

New Microsoft Recall feature is a 'security nightmare' and could make Copilot+ PCs a top target for cyber criminals

Privacy concerns arise over Microsoft's AI 'Recall' feature for Copilot+ PCs. [ more ]
morecybersecurity
#gaming-industry
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago
Video games

Xbox Half handheld gaming console has retractable side panels to hide away buttons and joystick - Yanko Design

Microsoft rumored to be working on an Xbox handheld gaming console set for a 2026 launch. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 weeks ago
Video games

Reports suggest Xbox Game Pass is due for another price increase

Microsoft is reportedly planning another price increase for Xbox Game Pass, causing concern among game studios and subscribers. [ more ]
ReadWrite
4 days ago
Video games

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 announced

A new installment in the Call of Duty series, Black Ops 6, has been announced with a return to the numbered format and a cryptic, dark theme. [ more ]
moregaming-industry
ComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
European startups

Microsoft hit by fresh round of cloud-focused anti-competitive behaviour complaints | Computer Weekly

Microsoft faces anti-trust probe in Spain due to alleged anti-competitive behavior in the cloud market. [ more ]
#windows-11
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 Start menu with floating widgets

Microsoft testing Windows 11 Start menu with 'companion' widgets. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Has Windows 11 really lost marketshare to Windows 10?

Microsoft's Windows 11 usage is declining while Windows 10 is growing, posing challenges for the company. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Everything announced at Microsoft's Copilot and Surface event

Microsoft unveils vision for AI-centric Copilot+ PCs, focusing on running generative AI processes locally instead of in the cloud. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Tech industry

New Windows AI feature records everything you've done on your PC

The new AI-powered Recall feature in Copilot+ PCs by Microsoft allows users to search and retrieve past activities on their Windows 11 PC, raising privacy concerns. [ more ]
Theregister
5 days ago
Tech industry

Windows 11 24H2 edges closer to release

Windows 11 24H2 released with new features and VBScript beginning deprecation journey as an on-by-default Feature On Demand. [ more ]
The Verge
6 days ago
Tech industry

Microsoft's new Windows Copilot Runtime aims to win over AI developers

Microsoft launched Copilot Plus PCs with AI features integrated into Windows 11. [ more ]
morewindows-11
#call-of-duty
GameSpot
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

COD On Game Pass Is Not Guaranteed, Microsoft Having Internal Debates About It - Report

Microsoft may not put Call of Duty's latest releases on Game Pass to protect revenue streams. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 hours ago
Tech industry

Microsoft Accidentally Confirms COD Black Ops 6 For Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accidentally revealed to be coming to Game Pass on release, raising speculations about potential pricing changes for the subscription service. [ more ]
morecall-of-duty
#qualcomm
GSMArena.com
3 weeks ago
Gadgets

The Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge to be the company's first Snapdragon X Elite laptop

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X Plus chip, partners with Samsung, Lenovo, and Microsoft for Elite and Plus variants. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Qualcomm and Microsoft Join Six PC Makers to Take on Apple with Snapdragon X and Copilot+ - Yanko Design

Qualcomm and Microsoft form a coalition challenging Apple's dominance in the tech world with laptops powered by Snapdragon X Series processors and Windows 11. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
Tech industry

Qualcomm takes the lead in Microsoft's AI PC push

Microsoft is advancing its AI PC agenda with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus SoCs, challenging Intel and AMD in NPUs. [ more ]
morequalcomm
ComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Currys signs up Microsoft and Accenture to modernise IT | Computer Weekly

Currys partners with Microsoft and Accenture to enhance AI-powered initiatives. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

That time when Microsoft bought and killed Nokia phone unit

Nokia's downfall in the mobile market was due to a fatal combination of bad management, failure to predict market changes, and subpar products. [ more ]
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft is 'turning everyone into a prompt engineer' with new Copilot AI features

Microsoft is enhancing Copilot in Microsoft 365 to offer autocomplete suggestions for improving AI prompts, turning users into prompt engineers. [ more ]
VG247
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Microsoft sets its sights on your phone as it plans to open its own mobile games store this summer

Microsoft is focusing on the mobile gaming market by planning to launch its own mobile gaming store this year. [ more ]
#call-of-duty-black-ops-6
Engadget
2 hours ago
Tech industry

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on its release day

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Game Pass on release day, aiming to boost Game Pass subscriptions. [ more ]
WGB
5 hours ago
Tech industry

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch on Game Pass, confirms Microsoft

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 confirmed to launch on Game Pass. [ more ]
morecall-of-duty-black-ops-6
#artificial-intelligence
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Can Artificial Intelligence Make the PC Cool Again?

The introduction of a new kind of computer, Copilot+ PC, by Microsoft designed for artificial intelligence showcases the growing trend of incorporating AI into everyday devices. [ more ]
Futurism
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft CEO Bashes Human-Like AI After OpenAI's Scarlett Johansson Scandal

Nadella believes AI should be viewed as a tool, not given human attributes like 'intelligence.' AI's human-like traits raise concerns about its role in society. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Can Artificial Intelligence Make the PC Cool Again?

The introduction of new AI-powered computers, like Copilot+ PC, aims to enhance speed, personalization, and privacy for users through on-device AI systems. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
Tech industry

Microsoft rebuilt Windows 11 around AI and Arm chips

Microsoft enhances Windows on Arm with new Copilot+ AI PC initiative and Prism emulator. [ more ]
moreartificial-intelligence
#ai-pcs
Theregister
3 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Windows to drive PC refresh? Everyone's talking about AI

AI PCs are forecasted to drive the next wave of commercial fleet refreshes, with 65% of total sales by 2028. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in

Microsoft announced Copilot+ PCs, a new class of Windows PCs designed to handle generative AI processes locally with NPUs. [ more ]
moreai-pcs
Theregister
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft AI Studio opens for business, with a nod to safety

Microsoft's AI Studio is now in general availability, offering an end-to-end tooling solution and the ability to build custom AI models. [ more ]
Tech.co
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Fully Remote Jobs at Microsoft You Can Apply for in May 2024

Microsoft is investing in AI technologies like ChatGPT and developing its own massive LLM, MAI-1.
Microsoft offers fully remote job opportunities with over 1,100 positions in various categories. [ more ]
#ai-features
New York Post
1 week ago
Tech industry

Microsoft debuts $1K Copilot+ PCs with AI features: 'Compelling reason to upgrade'

Microsoft introduces Copilot+ PCs with AI features to compete with tech rivals, aiming to revolutionize the PC market. [ more ]
The Verge
1 week ago
Tech industry

Microsoft announces an Arm-powered Surface Laptop

Microsoft launches new Arm-based Surface Laptop to compete with Apple's MacBook laptops. [ more ]
moreai-features
#partnership
Medium
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Eyes Southeast Asia with Multi-Billion Dollar Cloud Expansion

Microsoft is investing $2.2 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Malaysia, including establishing a national AI center. [ more ]
TechCrunch
6 days ago
Tech industry

Microsoft's new 'Volumetric Apps' for Quest headsets extend Windows apps into the 3D space | TechCrunch

Microsoft partners with Meta to bring Windows Volumetric Apps to Quest headsets. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
London politics

Microsoft teams up with Khan Academy to make the Khanmigo AI teaching assistant free

Khan Academy and Microsoft partner to offer AI teaching assistant Khanmigo to US K-12 educators for free. [ more ]
morepartnership
#recall-ai
ReadWrite
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk says Microsoft Recall is a Black Mirror episode

Elon Musk criticizes Microsoft's Recall AI feature, likening it to a Black Mirror episode. [ more ]
Inverse
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's New AI Feature Can Remember Everything You Ever Do on Your PC

Microsoft introduces Recall AI tool on Windows PC to remember all user activities. [ more ]
morerecall-ai
#arm-based-processors
The Verge
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft announces Copilot Plus PCs with built-in AI hardware

Microsoft introduces Copilot Plus PCs to highlight Windows laptops with built-in AI hardware and AI features across the operating system. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 days ago
Tech industry

One difference with this wave of Arm PCs? All the big PC makers are actually on board

Major PC manufacturers are showing elevated enthusiasm for Arm-based processors with a wave of new systems, marking a potential shift in the consumer PC ecosystem. [ more ]
morearm-based-processors
Fast Company
1 week ago
Tech industry

Microsoft unveils new AI-powered PCs and features at its Build developer conference

Microsoft unveiling new AI-focused PCs at Build developer conference, aiming for AI integration to become standard in Windows operating system. [ more ]
Inverse
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

How Microsoft's New Surface Laptops Earn the Title of "First AI PC"

The addition of a Copilot key to Microsoft's standard keyboard signaled the company's re-entry into the lead of the PC marketplace. [ more ]
The Verge
5 days ago
Tech industry

Microsoft's new Windows chief on the future of the OS, Surface, and those annoying ads

Pavan Davuluri leads Microsoft's transition to Arm-powered chips and AI ambitions for Windows, Surface, focusing on infusing AI across the operating system. [ more ]
Gadgets 360
1 day ago
Video games

The Next Doom Game Will Reportedly Be Revealed at Xbox Games Showcase

The next Doom game, possibly titled Doom: The Dark Ages, will likely be unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. [ more ]
The Verge
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Build 2024: everything announced

Microsoft is intensifying AI integration in various products like Copilot, Phi-3-vision model, and Edge browser for real-time video translation [ more ]
#alphabet
Investing.com
4 days ago
Tech industry

Analysis-Google acquiring HubSpot would bolster bid to challenge Microsoft By Reuters

Google's potential acquisition of HubSpot to enhance its competitiveness against Microsoft in cloud-based applications. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 days ago
Tech industry

Google might acquire HubSpot. Here's why Microsoft should worry

Google is considering acquiring HubSpot, potentially to enhance its competition against Microsoft in cloud-based applications for businesses. [ more ]
morealphabet
The Verge
6 days ago
Tech industry

Microsoft is bringing "Windows Volumetric Apps" to Meta Quest headsets

Windows Volumetric Apps on Meta Quest announced at Build event. [ more ]
ITPro
6 days ago
Data science

Microsoft's AI-fueled data center rush caused carbon emissions to surge by 29% in 2023 - and now the tech giant could miss critical sustainability targets

Microsoft's carbon emissions increased by 29% due to data center building, hindering its goal to be carbon neutral by the end of the decade. [ more ]
Adweek
4 days ago
Tech industry

Netflix Will Wean Itself Off Microsoft's Adtech By 2025

Netflix is transitioning to build its own adtech server to manage digital ad serving globally by 2025. [ more ]
Engadget
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's Azure AI Speech lets Truecaller users create an AI assistant with their own voice

Truecaller users can create personalized AI assistants with their voice, enhancing communication experiences. [ more ]
ITPro
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PC brand heralds a "new era" in personal computing - here's why we're excited

Microsoft introduces Copilot+ PCs designed for AI workloads, featuring Neural Processing Units and Qualcomm Snapdragon chips for enhanced performance and AI capabilities. [ more ]
Theregister
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

US politicos voice concern over Microsoft's G42 deal

Microsoft may export advanced AI tech to Middle East via G42, raising US politicians' concerns about national security. [ more ]
Theregister
4 days ago
Tech industry

Microsoft fixes the fix for Windows Server 2019 NTLM issue

Microsoft releases an Out-of-band update, KB5039705, to fix the fix for NTLM traffic spikes on Windows Server 2019 caused by the original failed fix. [ more ]
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