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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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Microsoft’s Controversial Recall Windows Feature Is Delayed Again
Microsoft has once again delayed the rollout of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs. The feature was originally supposed to roll out in June, then was delayed again to October. This newest delay pushes the release of Windows Recall all the way to December. Microsoft’s senior product manager of Windows, Brandon LeBlanc, told The Verge, “We are committed…
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“I have yet to find anyone who’s had a transformational experience with Microsoft Copilot”: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff hits out at Microsoft’s AI assistant once again – and he isn’t holding back
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has fired yet more shots at Microsoft Copilot on social media, accusing the tool of being poor quality and doubling down on a previous comparison with Microsoft Clippy. Benioff first described the tool as a disappointment in a post to X, criticizing it for its supposed poor functionality, lack of accuracy, operating insecurely, and failing to…
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Microsoft’s AI research VP joins OpenAI amid fight for top AI talent – Computerworld
Earlier in the year, Jan Leike, another leading OpenAI researcher, also left to join Anthropic, publicly expressing concerns that OpenAI’s “safety culture and processes have taken a backseat.” This wave of exits has raised questions about the company’s internal dynamics as it navigates the highly competitive AI landscape. Despite these setbacks, OpenAI and its key collaborator, Microsoft, remain steadfast in…
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Microsoft’s Three Mile Island deal is a big step toward matching data center energy demands, but it’s not alone — AWS, Oracle, and now Google are all hot for nuclear power
Microsoft has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy provider Constellation in a move that will power data centers with nuclear energy. Under the agreement, Microsoft will buy energy from a newly reopened plant as part of its wider goal to match the power use of its data centers in Pennsylvania-Jersey-Maryland (PJM) with carbon-free energy. The partnership will…
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What’s Inside Microsoft’s Major Windows 11 Update?
Microsoft has begun rolling out its new Windows 11 update for 2024 — but it will come in phases. The update, known as version 24H2, opens the door to Microsoft’s new AI features in select PCs. The annual update also brings a new look for File Explorer, the sudo command for elevating privileges in a regular console session, new features…
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