Microsoft shareholders vote against company investing in bitcoin
Microsoft shareholders rejected a proposal that would've tasked the company's board of directors with considering investments in bitcoin as a means of diversifying its portfolio.
OpenAI releases text-to-video AI model Sora to certain ChatGPT users
OpenAI released its text-to-video artificial intelligence model Sora for ChatGPT Pro and Plus users after the completion of its research preview phase.
Amazon signs nuclear power deals, following Google, Microsoft
Amazon is the latest Big Tech firm to ink deals for nuclear power, following Google and Microsoft, as artificial intelligence drives a need for more energy.
OpenAI reportedly looking to strip control from nonprofit board, go for-profit in restructuring
Artificial intelligence startup OpenAI is planning to pull control from its nonprofit board and go for-profit to attract more investors, according to a new report.
Microsoft deal would reopen Pennsylvania nuclear plant, site of 1979 partial meltdown, to power AI
Three Mile Island's Unit 1 reactor is set to be reopened for use following a new deal between Microsoft and Baltimore-based Constellation Energy Corporation.
Microsoft: Iran-aligned hackers targeted 'high-ranking official' in US presidential campaign
Microsoft says Iranian groups are trying to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with one targeting a top official inside of a campaign.
Delta hires high-powered attorney to seek damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft over outage
Delta Air Lines has hired a prominent attorney to look into the prospect of suing CrowdStrike and Microsoft over the recent outage linked to the tech firms that crippled the airline.
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tops Bill Gates' wealth
Billionaire Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft chief executive and current owner of the L.A. Clippers, has surpassed Bill Gates in net worth for the first time.
Elon Musk drops lawsuit against OpenAI
Billionaire Elon Musk moved to drop the lawsuit he filed against OpenAI and its leaders, including Sam Altman, over what he saw as the AI company abandoning its founding mission.
Scammers most commonly impersonate these companies, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission released a report this week offering insight into the most common and most successful impersonation used by scammers, including Best Buy and Amazon.
Microsoft debuts 'Copilot+' PCs with AI features
Microsoft revealed Monday it has multiple 'Copilot+' computers that will officially hit the market in June. The announcement of the devices occurred at a Monday event.
Looking for love on LinkedIn? Data points to new trend
A new survey shows single US adults report having more success scoring dates through networking platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook than via dating apps.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI announces new 'flagship' model
ChatGPT creator OpenAI on Monday introduced a new advanced artificial intelligence model, GPT-40, and showed off its new features, which will be free for users.
US spies to use secretive AI service from Microsoft
Microsoft announced a new AI platform that America's spies at intelligence agencies like the CIA can use to handle and analyze top-secret information while harnessing generative AI.
Biden review board blames Microsoft for China hack that targeted US officials: 'Cascade of avoidable errors'
A review board mandated by President Biden blamed Microsoft for a 2023 attack by a group affiliated with the People's Republic of China against US officials.
Microsoft tells European regulators Google has an edge in generative AI
Microsoft said in a report to European antitrust regulators that its tech rival Google has a competitive edge in generative AI due to its access to large amounts of data and AI chips.
What are the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks? Nvidia, Meta, Apple and other companies part of the group
The "Magnificent Seven" stocks are top performers that have huge influence on the U.S. stock market. Apple, Microsoft, Meta and others are part of the group.
Microsoft warns Russian hackers are using execs' stolen emails to broaden cyberattacks
Microsoft is battling continued attacks from Russian state hacker group Midnight Blizzard, according to a company statement and a report filed to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
OpenAI pushes back on Elon Musk lawsuit, says he suggested merger with Tesla
OpenAI pushed back on Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging the AI company breached its founding agreement by creating a for-profit entity with communications showing he agreed with the move.
Microsoft Copilot: AI chatbot gives questionable answers on teaching sex, DEI, LGBTQ topics to preschool kids
The Microsoft Copilot artificial intelligence chatbot gave some eyebrow-raising responses when asked what topics can be taught to preschool children.