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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 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

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.

Fortune · Nov 10, 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.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 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’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 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.

AAP · 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 - AU · Oct 23, 2023