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FTC Urges Appeals Court To Reject Microsoft-Activision Merger
Last regulator standing. US FTC tries again to block Microsoft's already closed Activision purchase at Federal Appeals Court
Microsoft To Offer Consumers Paid Windows 10 Support, Beyond Cutoff Date
For the first time Microsoft is to offer consumers paid security updates for Windows 10, when support officially ends in 2025
UK Government, Tech Giants Agree To Tackle Online Fraud
Series of pledges from big name tech firms in agreement with UK government to protect people from online fraud
Microsoft To Invest £2.5 Billion To Bolster UK AI, Data Centres
Prime Minister and Chancellor welcome Microsoft's £2.5 billion investment to expand AI data centre infrastructure
Sam Altman Reinstated As CEO, New OpenAI Board Appointed
Turbulent few days for OpenAI ends, after new board of directors is announced and Sam Altman returns as CEO
Nadella Calls For ‘Change’ At OpenAI Following Altman Ouster
Microsoft chief Satya Nadella calls for governance 'change' at OpenAI, leaves open Altman's possible return to company amidst staff revolt
Microsoft ‘Stronger’ After OpenAI Chaos, Altman Hire
Microsoft in a 'stronger' position after hiring Sam Altman, analysts say, as staff demand board resignations
OpenAI Staff Threaten To Resign Over Altman Sacking
Majority of OpenAI staff threaten to quit and join Microsoft unless current board resigns after shock ouster of former chief Sam Altman
Altman, Brockman Join Microsoft After Shock OpenAI Ouster
Former OpenAI chief Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman join Microsoft to lead new AI research team after chaotic weekend negotiations
China Not A Focus For Microsoft, Says Satya Nadella – Report
Microsoft boss confirms Microsoft is fine avoiding China, amid the ongoing national security concerns with Beijing
Microsoft Unveils Two Customised Chips For AI
Two custom-designed chips will deliver AI services and will be used internally in Microsoft data centres and Azure cloud
Google, Microsoft Will Not Challenge EU DMA Gatekeeper Designation
Google, Microsoft say they will not challenge EU's designation of their services as 'gatekeepers', but other appeals likely on the way
OpenAI Prepares GPT Store, Adds ‘Turbo’ GPT-4
OpenAI prepares GPT Store for customised GPTs, launches more powerful GPT-4 Turbo that can analyse 3,000 pages of text input
SolarWinds Sued By US SEC After 2020 Cyberattack
US regulators sue SolarWinds and its chief information security officer after the high profile cyberattack by Russian hackers
Apple Lends Support To Biden’s Federal Right To Repair Push
Tech giant Apple adds to support for President Biden's hopes to roll out right to repair federal legislation across the US
Microsoft Q1 Benefits From Cloud Strength
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations in all categories for its first quarter financial results, helped by strong cloud performance
Microsoft To Invest Billions To Bolster Australian Cyber Defences
Microsoft to spend A$5 billion ($3.2 billion) to expand AI and cloud capabilities in Australia, to help bolster skills and cyber security
Microsoft Completes $75bn Activision Blizzard Buyout
CMA criticises Microsoft's conduct during antitrust probe after structural change to deal allows it to clinch regulatory approval
UK Regulator Approves Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Purchase
After protracted regulatory scrutiny, final hurdle removed for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision after UK grants approval
Microsoft Owes $29 Billion In Back Taxes, IRS Claims
US government alleges Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes, but Redmond disagrees and say it will go to court over the matter
OpenAI Mulls Development Of Own AI Chip – Report
Developer of ChatGPT, OpenAI is said to be exploring making its own AI chips and is eyeing a potential acquisition target
Microsoft Boss Nadella Testifies Against “Google Web”
“Everyone talks about the open web, but there is really the Google Web,” testifies Satya Nadella in landmark trial against Google
Microsoft Chief Nadella To Testify In Google Trial
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella to testify on Monday in Google antitrust trial as prosecutors seek to illustrate search dominance
Chinese Hackers Stole 60,000 US State Department Emails
US State Department acknowledges Microsoft hack linked to China earlier this year resulted in theft of about 60,000 emails from 10 accounts
Amazon Hires Former Microsoft Head Panos Panay As Device Boss
Panos Panay is hired by Amazon as head of device business, just weeks after his sudden departure from Microsoft
EU Tells Tech To Resist Russian Misinformation, With Twitter Singled Out
EU official warns Elon Musk that Twitter cannot avoid its responsibilities, after it is listed as worse for spreading Russian disinformation
UK CMA Confirms Microsoft Compromise Satisfies Concerns
UK competition regulator indicates Microsoft/Activision compromise addresses previous CMA concerns in cloud gaming
Amazon To Hire Former Microsoft Head Panos Panay – Report
Panos Panay reportedly heading over to Amazon's devices division, following abrupt departure from Microsoft
Product Boss Panos Panay Departs Microsoft
Changing of the guard. Top executive at Microsoft in charge of Surface product line, Panos Panay, abruptly exits Redmond