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Microsoft’s First Generative AI Certificate Is Available for Free
On June 28 2023, Microsoft and LinkedIn launched the AI Skills Initiative certificate program, a library of free videos for professionals who are beginners in generative AI. The program aims to teach participants how to apply generative AI to their work. As of December 2024, Microsoft expanded its library to form the AI Skills Navigator portal. What are the Career…
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Google wants regulators to break up Microsoft’s OpenAI deal
Google has asked the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to break up Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI over competition concerns. The firm is asking the regulator to examine an exclusive agreement that ensures OpenAI’s technology is hosted on Microsoft’s cloud platform, reports from The Information suggest. A conversation over the potential move occurred after the FTC asked Google about business practices…
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Microsoft’s Copilot Vision assistant can now browse the web with you – Computerworld
The feature, which is opt-in, will function only on select websites to begin with. Copilot Vision was announced as part of an overhaul to make the consumer Copilot more of a personal AI assistant. This also included the introduction of Copilot Voice, with four voice options aimed at enabling more natural interactions. “Increasingly, generative AI assistants are becoming multi-modal (language, vision…
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Hands on with Microsoft’s Windows Recall: Not impressive yet
When Microsoft announced Recall earlier this year, the move took the tech world by storm — and not in a good way. Recall is supposed to help you find almost anything you see on your PC by taking screenshots in the background and turning your everyday Windows usage into a searchable database. Out of the gate, Microsoft made some questionable…
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FTC opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices – Computerworld
Focus on market dominance and security practices The investigation centers on Microsoft’s bundling of office productivity and security software with its cloud services, a practice critics argue disadvantages competitors in the authentication and cybersecurity markets. The FTC is particularly examining Microsoft Entra ID, its user authentication service, amid complaints that licensing terms and integration with its cloud offerings impede rival…
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FTC eyes Microsoft’s cloud practices amid anti-trust scrutiny – Computerworld
If pursued, this inquiry could lead to intensified regulations on Microsoft’s cloud strategy, underscoring the FTC’s commitment to protecting competitive markets in sectors increasingly dominated by a few key players. Neither the FTC nor Microsoft has publicly commented on the matter. “Moving forward, all hyperscalers should commit to the interoperability of their cloud solutions in both intent and practice,” Jain…
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What the Trump election means for Microsoft’s AI dreams – Computerworld
With last week’s US elections, everything changed for the tech industry, especially for Microsoft. Given President-elect Donald J. Trump’s penchant for incendiary statements, off-the-cuff decisions, plans to impose massive tariffs, and willingness to use the power of his office for personal vendettas, almost anything could happen. But based on Trump’s past actions, who he turns to for tech and economic…
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Microsoft’s Azure growth isn’t cause for concern, analysts say – but as it battles AWS and Google its ability to meet data center AI demands could become a problem
The big three cloud providers have posted largely strong growth despite a slight falter from Microsoft Azure, but experts have told ITPro that flagging cloud earnings are to be expected. All three hyperscalers recently delivered Q3 earnings results, with AWS posting a 19% increase in sales year-on-year to $27.5 billion. The Amazon-owned cloud provider clocked an operating income of $10.4…
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Microsoft’s Copilot strategy shifts with new Microsoft 365 bundle, but it’ll cost you more
Microsoft plans to bring Copilot Plus access to Microsoft 365 Home and Family subscribers. The access will be limited and only for the account owner on the Family plan. This change will cause the price of Microsoft 365 consumers to increase. The company is currently testing the bundle in some regions, but it’s unclear if it’ll expand. Microsoft has finally…
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Microsoft’s Recall delayed once again as roll-out fiasco continues
Microsoft has delayed the roll-out of its controversial Windows Recall feature for a third time as security concerns continue to plague its public release. Recall, slated to be exclusively available for the new Copilot+ PC ecosystem, captures screenshots locally on the device to enable users to search back through their activities. But confusion arising due to unclear messaging on how…
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