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Microsoft develops AI models to reduce reliance on OpenAI
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Microsoft launches AI-Powered Designer app on iOS, Android

Microsoft announced on Wednesday the official launch of its AI-powered Designer app, moving it out of preview to become accessible to all users on iOS and Android. Similar to Canva, this app allows users to generate images and designs using text prompts, enabling creations such as stickers, greeting cards, invitations, collages, and more. Designer is […]

Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Microsoft drops board observer seat at OpenAI amid antitrust scrutiny

Alex Omenye In a strategic move aimed at allaying antitrust concerns from regulators in the U.S. and UK, Microsoft has voluntarily stepped down from its board observer role at OpenAI. This decision comes amidst mounting regulatory scrutiny over the tech giant’s influence on the AI startup, particularly in the realm of generative artificial intelligence. The […]

Microsoft to hold cybersecurity summit after server outage
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Microsoft unveils new Xbox consoles

Alex Omenye Microsoft kicked off its annual Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, unveiling a new all-digital version of its Xbox Series X and S consoles, along with trailers for more than a dozen upcoming games, including the highly anticipated next installment of “Call of Duty.” The showcase comes at a critical juncture for Xbox and […]

Truecaller, Microsoft partner for personalized AI voice assistant
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Truecaller, Microsoft partner for personalized AI voice assistant

Popular caller ID app known for its call blocking and recording features, Truecaller has partnered with Microsoft to offer users the ability to create a personalized AI assistant using their own voice. Initially launched in 2022, Truecaller’s AI assistant could already answer and screen calls for users, offering several pre-set voices. However, the new collaboration […]

Microsoft outage impacts Bing, Copilot, ChatGPT, others
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Microsoft outage impacts Bing, Copilot, ChatGPT, others

Several Microsoft services, including Bing and Copilot, as well as ChatGPT internet search and DuckDuckGo, are currently experiencing disruptions in Europe, Bleeping Computer reported. Users attempting to access Bing.com and Copilot are encountering blank pages and 429 errors, while DuckDuckGo is displaying an error message stating, “There was an error displaying the search results. Please […]

Microsoft unveils 'Copilot+' PCs with AI features
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Microsoft unveils ‘Copilot+’ PCs with AI features

Microsoft unveiled a category of personal computers integrated with advanced AI features on Monday, as the tech giant endeavors to embed the emerging technology into its products and compete with industry leader Alphabet. At a special event held at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft’s Chief Executive Satya Nadella introduced the innovative “Copilot+” PCs, which […]

Microsoft to launch AI devices, features ahead of conference
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Microsoft to launch AI devices, features ahead of conference

Microsoft is set to unveil a range of hardware and software developments for consumer devices at its Redmond, Washington, headquarters. Among the anticipated reveals are updates to the Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop, which will feature Qualcomm chips based on Arm Holdings’ architecture. This move marks a significant departure from the dominance of Intel […]

Microsoft proposes relocation of Chinese staff over US-China tensions
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Microsoft proposes relocation of Chinese staff over US-China tensions

Microsoft has proposed to some of its employees based in China to think about moving to other countries, the company announced on Thursday. This comes as tensions between the United States and China continue to rise, particularly concerning technologies such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors. According to The Wall Street Journal, which broke the story, […]

Microsoft to hold cybersecurity summit after server outage
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Job losses loom as Microsoft exits Nigeria

There are reported indications that the West African operation of Microsoft African Development Centre, situated in Lagos, Nigeria, maybe on the brink of closure. Industry insiders disclosed this development to The Guardian on Tuesday, although Microsoft has not issued an official statement regarding the matter. According to sources familiar with the situation, Microsoft’s management reportedly […]

Coca-Cola partners Microsoft for cloud computing
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Coca-Cola partners Microsoft for cloud computing

Microsoft on Tuesday, revealed that Coca-Cola has entered into a $1.1 billion five-year agreement to leverage its cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. The collaboration will involve joint experimentation with Azure OpenAI, a service powered by technology from Microsoft-backed startup OpenAI, enabling customers to develop chatbots and other AI solutions within Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. […]

Microsoft System glitch causes global disruptions
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Microsoft introduces low price AI model for global users

Microsoft has introduced a more affordable AI model called Phi-3, aimed at users who may find the cost of its larger counterparts prohibitive. Revealed via a statement on Tuesday, Microsoft highlighted that the Phi-3-mini demonstrates superior performance compared to models twice its size across various language, coding, and math benchmarks. Smaller AI models like Phi-3 […]

Microsoft tests ads in Windows 11 start menu
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Microsoft tests ads in Windows 11 start menu

Microsoft is currently exploring the possibility of integrating advertisements into the Windows 11 Start menu. Specifically, they are considering placing ads for apps available in the Microsoft Store within the recommended section of the menu. This strategy closely resembles the advertising approach seen in the previous Windows 10 operating system. For those who have extensively […]