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UK drops console concern over Microsoft-Activision deal

LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator said Microsoft's 69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard would not harm competition in gaming consoles, removing a major obstacle…

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Microsoft plans new app store for games on iPhones and Android smartphones

Microsoft is preparing to launch a new app store for games on iPhones and Android smartphones as soon as next year if its $75bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard is cleared…

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Russian hackers preparing new cyber assault against Ukraine – Microsoft report

By Christopher Bing WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Russian hackers appear to be preparing a renewed wave of cyber attacks against Ukraine, including a "ransomware-style" threat to organizations serving Ukraine's supply lines,…

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Microsoft signs Japanese licensing agreement amid Activision deal

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, March 15 (Reuters) - Microsoft signed a 10-year licensing deal to bring Activision's Call of Duty franchise to Japanese cloud gaming provider Ubitus on Wednesday,…

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Microsoft-backed OpenAI starts release of powerful AI known as GPT-4

By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) - The startup OpenAI said it is beginning to release a powerful artificial intelligence model known as GPT-4, setting the stage for human-like technology to proliferate…

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Microsoft Africa internet plan moves forward with fiber deal

March 2 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has reached a deal with Africa's biggest independent fiber network toward its goal of expanding internet access on the continent, its President Brad Smith…

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Microsoft inks Nvidia game deal

By Foo Yun Chee and Stephen Nellis BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has struck a 10-year deal to bring "Call of Duty" and other Activision games to Nvidia Corp's gaming…

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Microsoft limits Bing chats to 5 questions per session

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O said on Friday it will limit chat sessions on its new Bing search engine powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) to five questions per session and 50 questions…

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Microsoft’s Bing plans AI ads in early pitch to advertisers

By Sheila Dang Feb 17 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O has started discussing with ad agencies how it plans to make money from its revamped Bing search engine powered by generative artificial intelligence as the…

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Microsoft to demo its new ChatGPT-like AI in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook soon-

Microsoft is getting ready to demonstrate how its new ChatGPT-like AI will transform its Office productivity apps. After announcing and demonstrating its Prometheus Model in its new Bing search engine…

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Microsoft calls for ‘coalition’ to improve Congo’s informal cobalt mines

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Microsoft visited an artisanal cobalt mine in Democratic Republic of Congo in December as part of attempts to jump-start formalisation of the little-regulated and dangerous industry…

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How to get Microsoft’s new AI-enhanced Bing

(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp unveiled a juiced-up version of its Bing search engine and Edge Web browser, powered by an upgraded version of ChatGPT's underlying technology. The launch is limited…

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Microsoft packs Bing search engine, Edge browser with AI in big challenge to Google

By Jeffrey Dastin REDMOND, Wash., (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is revamping its Bing search engine and Edge Web browser with artificial intelligence, the company said, signaling its ambition to retake…

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Reimagine Education: a Microsoft digital event on February 9, 2023

Microsoft is inviting the public to Reimagine Education, a worldwide K-12 digital event taking place February 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM PT (UTC-8) and 6:00 PM PT (UTC-8). During the…

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Microsoft rolls out ChatGPT-powered Teams Premium

(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp rolled out a premium Teams messaging offering powered by ChatGPT to simplify meetings using the AI chatbot that has taken Silicon Valley by a storm. The…

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Microsoft attracting users to its code-writing, generative AI software

By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp assured investors that its big bet on artificial intelligence (AI) is paying off, even as economic turbulence is making Microsoft customers scrutinize their…

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Microsoft’s cloud business keeps profits flowing in tougher times

By Yuvraj Malik, Jane Lanhee Lee and Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp posted results that showed some strength in the face of a weak economy, buttressed by a cloud…

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Brands using Microsoft AI to be more productive and imaginative

When designers at the toy company Mattel were asked recently to come up with a new Hot Wheels model car, they sought inspiration from DALL∙E 2, an AI system developed…

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Microsoft and Viasat announce new partnership to deliver internet access to underserved communities globally

Microsoft Corp. and Viasat announced a new partnership to help deliver internet access to 10 million people around the globe, including 5 million across Africa. Viasat, a global communications company,…

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Microsoft to invest in autonomous trucking startup Gatik

By Krystal Hu and Joseph White (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is in advanced talks to invest in Gatik, a California-based autonomous driving startup, as part of its cloud partnership with…

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Microsoft aims for AI-powered version of Bing

(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp MSFTO is in the works to launch a version of its search engine Bing using the artificial intelligence behind OpenAI-launched chatbot ChatGPT, The Information reported on…

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Microsoft insists its $69 bln Activision deal would benefit gamers

(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said its $69 billion bid to buy "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard would benefit gamers and gaming companies alike. Microsoft made the argument in a…

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Technology sparks ‘turning point’ for getting COVID vaccines to many more people across the globe

When COVID-19 vaccines began arriving in Ghana in 2021, authorities scrambled to get the life-saving doses to millions of people anxious to protect themselves and their families. They juggled purchase…

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Inspiring students to build a more peaceful world with Minecraft

Microsoft has just launched the “Active Citizen” project, an immersive Minecraft learning experience that aims to educate young people about Nobel Peace Prize laureates past and present, fostering an understanding…

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Microsoft to roll out ‘data boundary’ for EU customers from Jan. 1

By Martin Coulter and Supantha Mukherjee LONDON/STOCKHOLM, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp MSFT.O said on Thursday its European Union cloud customers will be able to process and store parts…

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Microsoft targets internet expansion in Africa, longer-term cloud adoption

By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp aims to secure internet access for 100 million more people in Africa by 2025, teaming up with a satellite provider and setting the…

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Microsoft to buy 4% stake in London Stock Exchange

(Reuters) -Microsoft is to take a 4% equity stake in London Stock Exchange Group as part of a 10-year commercial deal to migrate the exchange operator's data platform into the…

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Microsoft to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo, Sony on the spot

TOKYO (Reuters) - Microsoft has entered into a 10-year commitment to bring the gaming title "Call of Duty" to Nintendo platforms, the chief executive officer of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer,…

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Microsoft CEO Nadella believes cloud business growth to continue

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said he believes the company can continue to grow despite growing concerns about a global economic slowdown. In an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia, Nadella noted…

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New Xbox survey finds video games are shaking up holiday traditions

The end-of-the-year holiday season is a time filled with togetherness, cheer, and gift-giving. And this year, you can add video games to that list! A new survey from YouGov commissioned…

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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says he is ‘very, very bullish’ on Asia

The CEO of Microsoft says he is bullish about Asia, especially China and India, as Microsoft plans to build more data centers around the world. “Absolutely. We’re very, very bullish…

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Lockheed gets Microsoft classified cloud to speed work with Pentagon

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Microsoft will provide Lockheed Martin with its first classified cloud as part of a three-year deal, executives said on Wednesday, making it easier for…

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Microsoft announces the Microsoft Supply Chain Platform

Microsoft Corp. this week announced the Microsoft Supply Chain Platform, which helps organizations maximize their supply chain data estate investment with an open approach, bringing the best of Microsoft AI,…

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Microsoft’s president warns of talent shortage for tackling climate change

(Reuters) - Thousands of businesses will fail to meet pledges to combat climate change unless they start training employees on sustainability, Microsoft Corp's President Brad Smith told Reuters. Speaking ahead…

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Microsoft extends free tech support for Ukraine through 2023

Nov 3 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it would extend technology support for Ukraine free of charge through 2023, as Russia's invasion of the country drags on. Microsoft…

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Microsoft with a first-of-a-kind hydrogen generator that produces no emissions

Microsoft has unveiled a first-of-a-kind hydrogen generator running at three megawatts that produces no emissions. Whilst backup generators which support continuous datacentre operations in the event of power outages and…

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Microsoft beats expectations with first-quarter revenue

Microsoft has beaten economists' expectations, reporting first-quarter revenue of $50.12bn (£43.66bn). The figure compares with $45.32bn a year earlier and analysts' forecasts of $49.61bn, according to Refinitiv IBES data. Products…

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Microsoft reveals Ukraine, Poland targeted with novel ransomware attack

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A newly discovered hacking group has attacked transportation and logistics companies in Ukraine and Poland with a novel kind of ransomware, Microsoft revealed. The attackers targeted…

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Cisco partners with Microsoft to add Teams to its meeting devices

(Reuters) - Networking firm Cisco Systems Inc. will add Microsoft Corp.'s Teams messaging app to its meeting devices, the two firms said this week, offering users an alternative to its…

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Microsoft publishes new report on holistic insider risk management

The risk landscape for organizations has changed significantly in the past few years. The amount of data captured, copied, and consumed is expected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes…

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Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft collaborate on supply chain data platform

BERLIN, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft announced a partnership on Wednesday using Microsoft Cloud for a data platform intended to improve production efficiency at over 30 passenger car…

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Microsoft, Planet and The Nature Conservancy launch the Global Renewables Watch

Microsoft Corp., Planet Labs PBC and The Nature Conservancy announced its plans to launch the Global Renewables Watch (GRW), a first-of-its-kind living atlas intended to map and measure all utility-scale…

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Microsoft says it’s boosted phishing protection in Windows 11

In the latest version of Windows 11, namely 22H2, Microsoft has introduced a feature in its Defender SmartScreen tool designed to, hopefully, keep passwords safer. The enhanced phishing protection automatically…

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Xbox and Minecraft: Education Edition partner with BBC Earth to create Frozen Planet II worlds

To celebrate the acclaimed nature programme, Frozen Planet II, Minecraft Education has partnered with BBC Earth to bring the icy splendour of the landmark show to Minecraft: Education Edition. Through…

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Microsoft survey reveals urgent pivots for leaders to help employees and organizations thrive

A major new survey from Microsoft shows that bosses and workers fundamentally disagree about productivity when working from home. Bosses worry about whether working from home is as productive as…

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Language Interpretation is now Generally Available (GA) in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Language interpretation is now Generally Available (GA) for Microsoft Teams Meetings. This feature was built to support customers and users who need to communicate in the virtual world across languages.…

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Microsoft combat goggles win first U.S. Army approval for delivery

The US Army is taking delivery of a first batch of high-tech combat goggles made by Microsoft Corp., citing encouraging results from testing in the field. Assistant Secretary for Acquisition Douglas…

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Microsoft Helps Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks in U.S. Schools

Each year, hundreds of schools in the U.S. alone experience cyberattacks, including 408 schools that publicly disclosed them in 2020, up 18% from the previous year, according to the K-12…

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Barclays deploys Microsoft Teams globally as its preferred collaboration platform

Barclays Bank PLC (Barclays) and Microsoft Corp. announced Barclays has deployed Microsoft Teams as its preferred collaboration platform, powering collaboration for more than 120,000 colleagues and service partners in key…

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Drones with Microsoft’s AI help study endangered dolphins

Small in size and with distinctive, rounded dorsal fin, Māui dolphins are one of the rarest and most threatened dolphins in the sea, with a known population of just 54.…

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Microsoft Teams now includes human language translation for scheduled meetings

One can now attend scheduled Microsoft Teams meetings even if one doesn’t understand the languages your fellow participants are speaking. The new solution, developed by Microsoft in partnership with the…

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Microsoft soothes market fears with forecast for strong revenue growth

(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp forecast revenue this fiscal year would grow by double digits, driven by demand for cloud computing services and sending shares up 5%. The strong outlook shows…

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Microsoft Teams getting new hybrid work features

Microsoft has announced a bunch of new features for Teams and inter-app collaboration features that it thinks will be useful for hybrid work. Office Excel is gaining the Excel Live…

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Oracle and Microsoft Agree to Deepen Interoperability of Cloud Platforms

Oracle Corp. and Microsoft Corp. announced a deeper interoperability of their clouds, allowing customers to more easily run projects across the two platforms. Years ago, many cloud providers tried to…

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Netflix names Microsoft as partner for ad-supported subscription plan

(Reuters) - Netflix Inc said on it has selected Microsoft Corp as technology and sales partner for its planned ad-supported subscription offering, as the streaming giant looks to plug slowing subscriber growth…

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Microsoft introduces Microsoft Entra to help customers secure access in a connected world

Microsoft announced a new product family, Microsoft Entra, which encompasses all of Microsoft’s identity and access capabilities. Microsoft Entra includes Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) as well as two new…

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Microsoft launches APAC Enabler Mentorship Program in nine countries

Microsoft incubated and launched the APAC Enabler Program in 2020, a global first for the company that focused on improving the employability of people with disabilities (PwDs) in Asia Pacific…

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