Microsoft AI strategy shifts after blockbuster quarter as Nadella urges multi-model approach Microsoft AI strategy pivots after a record quarter: CEO Satya Nadella is promoting a multi-model, enterprise-first approach with …
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Microsoft and Mistral Launch Multibillion Pact to Bolster European AI Infrastructure
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMicrosoft-Mistral AI partnership to fund multi-billion euro expansion of European AI infrastructure Microsoft-Mistral AI partnership to invest billions in European compute, enabling sovereign, flexible AI for businesses and public authorities …
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Microsoft Announces Use of Mistral European Infrastructure to Expand Cloud and AI Compute
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMicrosoft-Mistral deal expands compute capacity in Europe as Microsoft to use Mistral-built hardware Microsoft-Mistral deal expands compute capacity in Europe; Microsoft will use Mistral-built hardware to meet surging cloud and …
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OpenAI confirms GPT-5.6 as preferred model for Microsoft 365 Copilot
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI Named Preferred Model for Microsoft 365 Copilot After GPT 5.6 Launch OpenAI names GPT 5.6 as the preferred model for Microsoft 365 Copilot, reinforcing the partnership even as Microsoft …
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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs worldwide as Xbox sheds 3,200 roles
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMicrosoft layoffs: 4,800 jobs cut worldwide as Xbox to shed 3,200 roles Microsoft layoffs: Company will cut 4,800 positions globally, mostly in Xbox where 3,200 roles will go; 1,600 cuts …
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Microsoft Paid $28.7 Billion in Global Corporate Taxes, Second Only to Apple
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMicrosoft corporate tax payments reach $28.7 billion, second only to Apple, report finds Report: Microsoft corporate tax payments totaled $28.7 billion worldwide, placing the company second among US tech giants …
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Dozens of US local newspapers sue OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged copyright infringement
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPublishers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft Over Alleged Scraping of Nearly 400 Local Newspapers Several dozen U.S. publishers sue OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged scraping of paywalled and free articles to …
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Microsoft Evaluates Chinese Deepseek AI Models for Copilot Cowork Assistant
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMicrosoft Eyes Deepseek AI Models for New Copilot Cowork Enterprise Assistant Microsoft is evaluating Chinese AI firm Deepseek’s models for Copilot Cowork, citing quality and cost while prompting enterprise security, …
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OpenAI jurors begin deliberations in Musk lawsuit implicating Microsoft
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzJury Deliberates in High-Stakes OpenAI Trial Over Elon Musk’s Donations Nine jurors are weighing claims in the OpenAI trial as Elon Musk accuses co‑founders and Microsoft of misusing his donations, …
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US secures access to Microsoft, Google and xAI models for security tests
by anna walterby anna walterUS government access to AI models secured from Microsoft, Google and xAI for security testing Microsoft, Google and xAI grant US government access to AI models for security testing as …