Microsoft completes $69B Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard after clearing a series of regulators’ hurdles since the deal was first announced in January 2022.
Microsoft-Activision restructured $69B deal pleases British regulators
British regulators said Microsoft’s restructured purchase plan to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69 billion "opens the door" to the biggest ever gaming deal getting done.
Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, other big tech firms designated ‘gatekeepers’ by EU
Gatekeepers will be required to make their messaging apps interoperate with competitors, allowing users to decide which apps to pre-install on their devices.
Microsoft faces antitrust investigation by European regulators over Teams, Office bundling
Microsoft is under fire from European Union antitrust investigators over the software company’s bundling of its chat and video app Teams with its Office product.
EU prepares to probe Microsoft for ‘unfair bundling’ of Teams with Office: report
European Union antitrust authorities will reportedly investigate Microsoft to determine if it unfairly bundled its Teams video conferencing app with its Office service.
Which generative AI companies could be on the fast-track to IPO?
Generative AI solutions are flooding the market because of Microsoft, Google and OpenAI building up an emerging supply line of artificial intelligence companies on the way to IPO.
FTC appealing judge's ruling in Microsoft-Activision deal
The FTC will appeal a California judge’s decision to allow Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, according to a court filing late Wednesday.
FTC loses case to block Microsoft Activision $69B deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cannot stop Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, California judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled on Tuesday.
Yahoo CEO says company is going public again: report
Yahoo is planning a second initial public offering on Wall Street after delisting from public markets and Nasdaq more than five years ago, according to CEO Jim Lanzone.
Biden admin picks Google chair to lead computer chip research: Report
The Biden administration will rely on the chairman of Alphabet and four other tech professionals for the research and development of new computer chips.
AI stock picks, leaders, laggards
David Keller, chief market strategist at StockCharts.com, pinpointed some of the AI leaders as well as those trailing behind.
Microsoft admits June service disruptions to OneDrive, Outlook cyberattacks from mysterious hacker group
A service disruption affecting 18,000 Microsoft users on June 5 is now confirmed to be the fault of a new hacker group which calls itself Anonymous Sudan.
How to invest in ChatGPT
As ChatGPT and artificial intelligence begin impacting Wall Street, traders and investors can buy into partners Microsoft, Nvidia and Perion Networks.
Microsoft's $69B purchase of Activision cleared by EU regulators
European Union regulators approved Microsoft’s $69 billion all-cash purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. The deal still faces pressure from regulators across the world.
White House announces plan for 'responsible' AI use, VP Harris to meet with tech executives
The White House announced a plan to promote responsible use of AI through a focus on government-funded research and cooperation with tech companies.
Microsoft executive warns AI will cause 'real damage' in the wrong hands
A key Microsoft executive said Wednesday that artificial intelligence will cause "real damage" when used with malicious intent, especially in elections.
Alibaba's Jack Ma resurfaces in China
Alibaba founder Jack Ma is back in China visiting the Alibaba-owned Yungu School in Hangzhou to discuss artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT.
GM scouts ways to integrate AI ChatGPT into 'everything': report
General Motors is reportedly looking into ways to integrate the artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT into its vehicles as Microsoft continues to invest in the product.
How Google became cautious of AI and gave Microsoft an opening
Google researchers quite over two years ago after Google rebuffed their attempts to introduce artificial intelligence over ethics concerns. AI's issues persist.
Microsoft bringing AI chatbot to Bing, Edge Internet browsers
The Microsoft Corporation announced on Wednesday it would introduce its Chatbot AI technology to its Bing and Edge Internet browsers.