Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Microsoft said in a statement on Friday that it does not own any part of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence powerhouse. “While details of our…
Copilot, Microsoft unleashes the potential of generative AI in the 365 suite
After more or less muted launches, Microsoft has officially unveiled Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Italy. It did so by bringing before a large audience the already-seen possibilities of applying…
Microsoft to take non-voting, observer position on OpenAI’s board
By Akanksha Khushi, Sayantani Ghosh and Krystal Hu (Reuters) – Microsoft will take a non-voting, observer position on OpenAI’s board, CEO Sam Altman said in his first official missive after…
OpenAI appoints new boss as Altman joins Microsoft in Silicon Valley twist
By Stephanie Kelly, Jeffrey Dastin and Anna Tong SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – OpenAI named ex-Twitch boss Emmett Shear as interim CEO, while outgoing chief Sam Altman is set to join…
What is the Microsoft Security Copilot AI program
Microsoft has opened the early access program for Security Copilot, its generative artificial intelligence system for cybersecurity. Microsoft Security Copilot was announced in March as an innovative solution to help businesses…
Microsoft to spend $3.2b in Australia as AI regulation looms
By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) – Microsoft said it will spend A$5 billion ($3.2 billion) expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing abilities in Australia over two years as…
Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2023, a global overview of cybersecurity trends
When one wants to get an overview of global cybersecurity developments and trends, few sources are as reliable as Microsoft Digital Defence Report. Everyone knows the strength and ubiquity of the…
Interviews with Microsoft and Palo Alto Network
Video interview with two Italian managers of US companies Microsoft Italy The world has never been so connected as it is today. The global economy depends on people communicating in…
Microsoft closes $69 billion deal for ‘Call of Duty’ publisher Activision
By Aditya Soni and Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) – Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling…
Microsoft says US has asked for $28.9 billion in audit dispute
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Microsoft said on Wednesday the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in September notified the company that it is seeking an additional tax payment of $28.9…