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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.
China starts removing Microsoft Windows from government systems
China is discontinuing a version of Microsoft's Windows 10 for government agencies, as part of its broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Music publisher sues Anthropic, Suno over copyright violation
Independent music publisher Round Hill Music has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic and Suno in a California federal court.
Deleted your photos? Here's how to get them back
Accidentally deleting photos from your phone can be distressing, especially when they hold precious memories.
Microsoft merges Copilot apps, drops failed AI features
Microsoft is merging its consumer and business-focused Copilot apps into one.
Microsoft 365 users beware: Phishing and identity threats are rising
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical advisory, warning organizations about cyber attacks targeting Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts.
New Windows vulnerability gives hackers system-wide access to user's device
A new zero-day vulnerability, dubbed ShieldBreak, has been discovered in the latest versions of Windows.
Beware of hotel Wi-Fi: Microsoft warns of cyberattack campaign
Microsoft has issued a warning about a cyberattack campaign targeting public Wi-Fi networks at hotels and other hospitality venues.
Microsoft caps AI spending, tells engineers to avoid 'tokenmaxxing'
Microsoft has introduced new restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by its employees.
FIFA game maker goes private after $55B acquisition
Electronic Arts (EA) has officially transitioned into a private company.
Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Microsoft is expanding its gaming ecosystem by bringing Xbox 360 games to PC.
Xbox prices surge across EU and UK
Microsoft has announced a significant price hike for its Xbox consoles in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK).
India's data center capacity projected to hit 3.6GW by 2030
India's data center capacity is projected to grow to around 3-3.6 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, according to a report cited by Axis Capital.
China is winning AI race despite chip curbs: Jefferies
China is emerging as the strongest long-term contender in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, as per global brokerage firm Jefferies.