Microsoft AI strategy pivots to homegrown MAI models after blockbuster quarter Microsoft’s AI strategy shifts to in-house MAI models and Maya chips after a record quarter, urging enterprises to adopt …
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AMD unveils Helios AI rack to challenge Nvidia, lands Microsoft and OpenAI
by Kim Stewartby Kim StewartAMD Helios Rack Targets Nvidia with Gigawatt-Scale AI Deployments AMD Helios AI rack challenges Nvidia with gigawatt customers and major deployments, while AMD readies Venice‑X CPU and plans shipments later …
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OpenAI announces GPT 5.6 as preferred model for Microsoft 365 Copilot
by Kim Stewartby Kim StewartOpenAI Becomes Preferred Model for Microsoft 365 Copilot Amid MAI Cost-Saving Shift OpenAI will be the preferred model powering Microsoft 365 Copilot, reinforcing ties as Microsoft expands use of in-house …
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Microsoft reports paying $28.7 billion in global corporate taxes, trailing Apple
by Kim Stewartby Kim StewartMicrosoft Tax Payments Total $28.7 Billion, Placing the Company Second Behind Apple Microsoft tax payments of $28.7 billion globally place the company second among major U.S. tech firms, according to …
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Microsoft weighs using Chinese Deepseek AI models in Copilot Cowork
by Kim Stewartby Kim StewartMicrosoft Weighs Deepseek AI Models for New Copilot Cowork Enterprise Assistant Microsoft is evaluating Chinese AI firm Deepseek’s models for Copilot Cowork, citing quality and cost savings while assessing security …
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Microsoft content dominates IT-Fitness portal and mirrors official training courses
by Kim Stewartby Kim StewartMicrosoft-focused content found on IT-Fitness portal raises questions about neutrality A Handelsblatt investigation found numerous Microsoft-focused content on IT-Fitness, the digital-skills initiative, that closely resembles official Microsoft training. The discovery …
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Microsoft launches Scout AI assistant built on OpenClaw for Microsoft 365
by Kim Stewartby Kim StewartMicrosoft launches Scout, an OpenClaw-based agentic assistant for Microsoft 365 Microsoft launches Scout, an OpenClaw-based AI assistant for Microsoft 365 with persistent identity, policy conformance and a GitHub Copilot subscription. …
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Meta layoffs hit 8,000 as Microsoft offers buyouts to 8,750 US employees amid AI spending surge Meta lays off 8,000 workers as it shifts spending to AI infrastructure; Microsoft offers …