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Microsoft's bid to buy games giant faces triple anti-trust threat
The British market is smaller than that of the United States or the European Union, but if the CMA blocks the Activision Blizzard takeover, Microsoft would probably have to back down.
Microsoft integrates Bing's AI into Swiftkey, Skype, Start apps
After launching the new Bing experience earlier this year, Microsoft has been trying to bring the search engine's AI features to its products.
Alibaba announces ChatGPT-style AI model to compete with Microsoft, Google, OpenAI
Alibaba has announced a Chinese version of OpenAI's ChatGPT called Tongyi Qianwen, but its exact timeline is still a mystery.
Microsoft adds Bing AI Image Creator to Edge browser for free
Android and iPhone users can also access the Bing AI Image Creator tool for free by installing the Bing – Your AI Copilot app.
Microsoft update brings new feature Windows 11 users didn't ask for
Windows 11 users can download the March 2023 nonsecurity preview update straight from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Google Bard is not perfect, but it is tamer than ChatGPT
Google's recently unveiled AI chatbot Bard doesn't shy away from acknowledging its shortcomings and unreliability.
Microsoft to cut off Bing search data access to rival AI chatbots
Microsoft is leaving no stone unturned in a bid to stop its rival AI search tools from taking advantage of the information available through its search engine.
Bill Gates believes Open AI's ChatGPT is the most revolutionary tech
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has spoken out in a 7-page letter on the benefits and possible disadvantages of the developments.
Microsoft wins dismissal of gamers' suit over $69 billion Activision deal
Microsoft Corp on Monday won dismissal of a private consumer antitrust lawsuit over its $69 billion proposed purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard Inc, but the plaintiffs were given 20 days to refine their legal challenge.
Google launches ChatGPT rival in US and UK
Bard, ChatGPT and other similar artificial intelligence apps churn out essays, poems or computing code on command.
Microsoft to simplify the process of changing default apps for Windows 11 users
Microsoft reportedly plans to make selecting default apps for Windows 11 users easier.
Microsoft unveils AI Office Copilot in fast-moving race with Google
Microsoft Corp on Thursday trumpeted its latest plans to put artificial intelligence into the hands of more users, answering a spate of unveilings this week by its rival Google with upgrades to its own widely used office software.
Microsoft signs Japanese licensing agreement amid Activision deal
Microsoft signed a 10-year licensing deal to bring Activision's Call of Duty franchise to Japanese cloud gaming provider Ubitus on Wednesday, the latest move by the company to address regulatory worries about its bid for the games maker.
Microsoft tells UK it will license 'Call Of Duty' to Sony for 10 years
Microsoft said it would license Activision Blizzard's "Call of Duty" (CoD) to Sony for 10 years to address concerns raised by Britain over its $69 billion takeover of the games maker, according to a document published by the regulator.
New Canary channels to preview major changes on Windows 12
The new Canary channel will comprise experimental Windows builds and allow insiders to preview upcoming changes.
Next-gen ChatGPT to have a human-like avatar, voice: report
It looks like future AI chatbots will not only have a human face but will also have a voice so people can hold a spoken conversation with them.
Windows 11 update: AI-powered Bing added to the taskbar, Phone Link for iOS, more
Microsoft has announced a new update for Windows 11 that includes some much-awaited features. Here's everything you need to know.
Tech rivals chase ChatGPT as AI race ramps up
Feeling the pressure from Microsoft, Google in February unveiled Bard, a ChatGPT like conversation robot that is powered by its own large language model called LaMDA.
Microsoft inks Nvidia game deal to assuage regulators over Activision merger
Microsoft Corp has struck a 10-year deal to bring "Call of Duty" and other Activision games to Nvidia Corp's gaming platform if the Xbox maker is allowed to complete its much-contested $69 billion acquisition of Activision.
Microsoft's president to push Activision deal at EU hearing; Google, Nvidia also present
Microsoft President Brad Smith on Tuesday will seek to convince EU antitrust regulators at a closed hearing that the U.S.
Users say Microsoft's Bing chatbot gets defensive and testy
Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, the technology behind it, known as generative AI, has been stirring up passions, between fascination and concern.
Britain takes aim at Microsoft's $69 billion 'Call of Duty' deal
Britain placed another hurdle in the way of Microsoft's $69-billion mega purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, saying it could harm gamers by weakening the rivalry between Xbox and Sony's PlayStation.
Wall St set for lower open, Microsoft climbs on AI push
U.S. stock indexes looked set to open lower on Wednesday as investors worried the Federal Reserve would keep hiking interest rates this year, while Microsoft rose after laying out its AI push.
Google to release ChatGPT rival named Bard
Google's announcement came on the eve of an AI-related launch event by Microsoft.
Google employee gets termination letter while feeding his newborn
One of Google's employees has claimed that he found out he had been laid off while feeding his newborn daughter.
Microsoft's cloud business keeps profits flowing in tougher times
Microsoft Corp posted results on Tuesday that showed some strength in the face of a weak economy, buttressed by a cloud business that hit Wall Street targets for the end of 2022, but it may miss expectations in the current quarter.
Microsoft faces EU antitrust warning over Activision deal
Microsoft is likely to receive an EU antitrust warning about its $69 billion bid for "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, people familiar with the matter said, that could pose another challenge to completing the deal.
Microsoft Surface Duo 3 release date, expected specs, design, more details tipped
Microsoft is reportedly working on the Surface Duo 3, which might launch as the company's first-ever foldable phone in the fourth quarter of this year.
Microsoft to invest in autonomous trucking startup Gatik -sources
Microsoft Corp is in advanced talks to invest in Gatik, a California-based autonomous driving startup, as part of its cloud partnership with the company, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters.
Apple's stock market value falls below $2 trillion
Apple Inc's stock market value shrank sharply on Tuesday following its steep drop last year, leaving it below $2 trillion for the first time since March 2021.