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Microsoft is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Washington, US. It produces consumer electronics, personal computers, computer software, and other related products and services. The company was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. It released the Microsoft Windows in 1985 and in 1990 it introduced the Microsoft Office Suit. Other popular software systems include the Internet Explorer, Microsoft Vista, and Edge Web browser. Its product-line includes Surface series laptops and tablets as well as Xbox video game consoles.
Microsoft President Brad Smith to oversee communications
Microsoft has made a major organizational shift by moving its communications group from the marketing department to the Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization.
Microsoft ditches 'Copilot+ PCs' branding for new devices
Microsoft is no longer using the "Copilot+ PCs" branding, a move that comes just two and a half years after its introduction, according to Windows Central's Zac Bowden.
Microsoft takes down AI-powered cybercrime platform that targeted 12,000+ accounts
Microsoft has taken down a subscription-based cybercrime platform that used an AI chatbot to help hackers break into over 12,000 accounts.
Microsoft's new Surface Mouse gets Copilot button, haptic feedback
Microsoft has announced the second generation of its Surface Mouse, set to hit the market on October 13.
Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Laptop debut with Snapdragon X2 Plus
Microsoft has unveiled the refreshed versions of its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, both of which are getting Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Plus chips.
Trump made stock transactions worth up to $270M in July
US President Donald Trump made over 1,000 stock transactions in July alone, according to an analysis by The Guardian.
Apple showing persistent ads on iPhones, and users are unhappy
Apple's recent move to include ads in its operating system has not gone down well with users.
Microsoft's new round of job cuts is here
Microsoft has initiated a fresh round of layoffs, impacting some 500 employees.
Don't cite China's progress to forgo regulations: Microsoft's AI chief
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, has said that China's advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) shouldn't be used as an excuse to avoid regulating the technology.
Microsoft opens cloud region in Hyderabad, 4th in the country
Microsoft has launched its new cloud region in India, located in Hyderabad.
US government might have access to sensitive UK police data
An investigation by The Guardian has revealed that sensitive police data in the UK is stored on Microsoft cloud platforms.
AI cloud provider Nscale files for US IPO
Nscale, a cloud provider that specializes in infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) models, has filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange.
By 2030, India could have largest developer community: Microsoft CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that India's growing technology workforce could help it build the world's largest developer community by 2030.
Microsoft executive calls company's AI scraping practices 'theft,' filing reveals
Newly unsealed documents in a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft have revealed shocking admissions about the companies' artificial intelligence (AI) scraping practices.
Microsoft to host Windows and Surface event on October 7
Microsoft has announced an upcoming event in San Francisco on October 7. The tech giant will be discussing the future of Windows and Surface devices at this gathering.
Microsoft issues emergency update to fix Windows 11 bugs
Microsoft has issued an emergency out-of-band update to address the problems caused by its largest-ever September Patch Tuesday update.
Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks key features for users
Microsoft's recent security updates have caused a number of issues for users.
Microsoft's new AI code puts humans firmly in charge
In light of rising safety concerns over artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has unveiled a 37-page "humanist AI code of conduct."
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins calls to slow AI development
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has joined the debate on artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling for a more measured approach.
X still struggles to keep child abuse material off platform
Elon Musk's social media platform X has been struggling to keep child sexual abuse material off its platform.
Microsoft's communications chief steps down after 17 years
Frank Shaw has announced his decision to leave Microsoft after working as the company's chief communications officer for nearly 17 years.
Microsoft plans to triple AI data center capacity by 2032
Microsoft is planning a major expansion of its computing footprint over the next six years, Bloomberg reported.
From Apple to Microsoft: A history of 'Duo' devices
Apple has officially unveiled its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo.
NVIDIA, Microsoft say AI data centers are less thirsty now
Data centers, the backbone of the internet and artificial intelligence (AI), have been facing criticism for their high water and power consumption.
What's Project Zenith, Microsoft's distraction-free Windows for local AI development?
Microsoft has announced Project Zenith, a new initiative aimed at providing a "ready-to-code distraction free Windows experience."
Why OpenAI, Microsoft have been sued by Seattle Times, Newsday
The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement.
Microsoft will let you use Xbox Cloud Gaming without subscription
Microsoft is making a major shift in its Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
Microsoft's new speech model is faster, cheaper than OpenAI's
Microsoft has launched a new speech-recognition model, MAI-Transcribe-2, that is faster, more accurate, and cheaper than its competitors such as OpenAI and ElevenLabs.
Data center developer Crusoe raises $3B at $30B valuation
Crusoe, a leading data center developer and client of tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI, has raised $3 billion in its latest funding round.
Pentagon gets its own ChatGPT and Grok for military use
The Pentagon has launched its own versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and xAI's Grok, giving 3 million civilian and military personnel access to these advanced generative AI tools.
Anthropic restarts AI security tests after Claude hacking incidents
Anthropic has resumed external cybersecurity testing of its AI models, after introducing new safeguards.
Microsoft-backed AI data center accused of operating illegally
DataOne, the largest planned artificial intelligence (AI) data center in New Jersey, has been accused of operating without the necessary federal permits.
Jensen Huang says NVIDIA achieved AGI, calls milestone 'senseless'
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has claimed that the company has achieved Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a goal that many tech giants have been chasing for years.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google urge collective action against rogue AI
Over a hundred tech companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, have signed an open letter urging private and public sectors to unite against AI-related cyber threats.
Bill Gates warns humans aren't ready for AI era
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that humanity is not ready for the changes artificial intelligence (AI) could bring in the coming years.
Microsoft prices limited-run 25th anniversary Xbox at $899
Microsoft has officially announced the price of its special-edition translucent green Xbox console.
Microsoft paid CEO Satya Nadella $96.5M in FY25
Microsoft has announced a record-breaking compensation package of $96.5 million for its CEO, Satya Nadella, for the fiscal year 2025.
Why Moonshot AI is in talks with Amazon, Google, Microsoft
China's Moonshot AI is in talks with tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's parent company Alphabet for revenue-sharing deals.
How much AI do Microsoft employees use?
In a surprising move, Microsoft employees have started disclosing their artificial intelligence (AI) usage.
NVIDIA AI server prices are rising by more than 15%
Some of NVIDIA's biggest customers have been told that prices for servers containing its artificial intelligence (AI) chips are rising by more than 15% in many cases, according to Bloomberg.