Microsoft lays out commitments to competition with new AI Access Principles Microsoft has sparked concerns that the company may be blocking competition in the nascent AI-tech space, forcing the Windows Central · Feb 28, 2024
Microsoft president compares artificial intelligence to Terminator, says "we better have a way to slow down or turn off AI" Microsoft President Brad Smith recently sat down to talk about AI, regulation, and what needs to be done to limit artificial intelligence. Windows Central · Feb 21, 2024
Microsoft investing billions in Spain for AI, cloud in latest EU spending spree Spain should see significant economic and technological benefits as Microsoft pledges to invest $2.1 billion over two years. TechRadar · Feb 20, 2024
Microsoft to Invest .5 Billion in Germany for Cloud Computing Expansion German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes Microsoft's 3.3 billion euros investment in Germany to expand data center capacities for AI and cloud computing appl... Top News · Feb 15, 2024
Microsoft's Beijing AI Lab Faces Mounting Pressure Amid US-China Tech War Executive Order issued by Biden's administration places guardrails on AI and restricts US-based chipmakers from shipping GPUs to China over security concerns. International Business Times UK · Jan 16, 2024
Microsoft president Brad Smith softens stance on the CMA, describing them as ‘fair’ following Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft president Brad Smith has adopted a more positive view of the CMA after the completion of the Activision Blizzard deal. TechRadar · Jan 3, 2024
Microsoft President Does A 180 On UK Regulators After Initial Clash Over Activision Deal The CMA was notoriously stubborn about allowing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, forcing the tech giant to restructure its deal. International Business Times UK · Jan 3, 2024
Microsoft's Brad Smith reflects on the UK CMA regulator, changes tone while discussing the Xbox-Activision purchase Previously, Microsoft's Brad Smith said that the UK was "closed for business" over regulatory scrutiny of Xbox's big Activision deal, but has since changed stance. Windows Central · Jan 2, 2024
Microsoft President Meets Chinese Government To Discuss AI, Trade Relations, More The meeting between Microsoft's President and China's Minister of Commerce shows China is still favourable to American businesses. International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2023
Microsoft Set To Spend £2.5 Billion On The UK's AI Infrastructure, Here's How It Will Benefit People Microsoft believes its plans to create a large AI infrastructure in the UK will help create jobs, improve services and protect public security. International Business Times UK · Dec 6, 2023
How to fit a table into a small space, according to interior designers Want to know how to fit a table into a small space? We've spoken to experts to find out how to do this, plus picked out table buys that will easily slot in. Real Homes · Dec 5, 2023
Microsoft to spend $3.2 billion on the UK's AI infrastructure that should bring "more than 20,000 of the most advanced GPUs to the UK by 2026" Today, Microsoft revealed its $3.2 billion plan to invest in the UK's AI infrastructure. This investment plan spans three major areas. Windows Central · Dec 4, 2023
Microsoft commits £2.5 billion to build UK AI datacentres Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest £2.5 billion into building datacentres for AI in the UK in a boost to the country's credentials of becoming a major European artificial intelligence hub. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023
"We are getting very good at identifying a Russian campaign," Microsoft weighs in on disinformation and national security at recent events At a recent peace summit in Paris, Microsoft President Brad Smith offered some comments on how Microsoft is combating disinformation from hostile states such as Russia. Windows Central · Nov 17, 2023
Fortune · Nov 10, 2023 Pessimism among U.S. employees is rising Pessimism among U.S. employees is on the rise, but managers can play a role in combatting negative workplace sentiment.
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023 Microsoft finally responds to numerous AI security warnings Microsoft has publicly addressed security concerns from the tech industry and made new promises to do better.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023 Microsoft accused of damaging Guardian’s reputation with AI-generated poll Publisher says poll speculating on cause of woman’s death that appeared next to Guardian article caused ‘significant reputational damage’
AAP · Oct 23, 2023 Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2023 Microsoft to help Australia’s cyber spies amid $5bn investment in cloud computing US-based tech company promises to boost Australia’s ability to identify and prevent cyber threats in joint announcement with Anthony Albanese
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 JP Morgan CEO warns world may be facing most dangerous time in decades – business live Jamie Dimon says war in Ukraine compounded by last week’s attacks on Israel may have far-reaching impacts on energy and food markets, global trade, and geopolitical relationships
The Texas Tribune · Oct 2, 2023 Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat After a long summer of extreme heat, Texas has been battered by a lingering drought that’s damaging crops, drying up water supplies and causing wildfires.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Watch as US Senate questions Microsoft and Nvidia experts over AI dangers The US Senate committee held a new hearing on artificial intelligence with Microsoft President Brad Smith and Nvidia chief scientist William Daly.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023 ‘Keep your cat indoors’: why conservationists are pushing for pet containment in Australia Around 71% of domestic cats are able to roam – killing an estimated 323m native animals each year. Conservation groups want nationwide measures to protect wildlife
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT was built in Iowa -- with a lot of water As they race to capitalize on a craze for generative AI, leading tech developers including Microsoft, OpenAI and Google have acknowledged that growing demand for their AI tools carries hefty costs, from expensive semiconductors to an increase in water consumption
Fortune · Aug 31, 2023 Musk’s X now wants your biometric data, as well as your job and education history The new policy also includes plans to use user data to train its artificial intelligence systems.