Microsoft Reveals Redesigned Copilot App with Faster Performance and Smarter AI Workflows with Microsoft 365
Microsoft has a redesigned Copilot app with faster performance, smarter AI workflows, and deeper Microsoft 365 integration.
AI (artificial intelligence)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad field of computer science that aims to create systems capable of performing tasks that would typically require human intelligence.
Microsoft’s Publisher Content Marketplace Aims to Fix AI’s Broken Content Economy
Microsoft’s new Publisher Content Marketplace promises fair AI licensing, new revenue for publishers, and higher‑quality Copilot answers.
Levi Strauss Teams Up With Microsoft to Make Shopping Smarter Using New AI Computers and Powerful Software
Levi Strauss teams with Microsoft on Copilot+ PCs, Azure AI Foundry, and Teams superagents to transform retail with cutting-edge AI tech.
Microsoft’s Inaugural AI Diffusion Report 2025: Revealing the Global Race for Artificial Intelligence Adoption and Access
Microsoft’s inaugural AI Diffusion Report details where and how fast artificial intelligence is spreading, and what must come next.
Microsoft’s Breakthrough Humanist Superintelligence (HSI): Redefining What AI Can Be For Everyone’s Benefit
Microsoft introduces the Humanist Superintelligence initiative, promising advanced AI that puts people first—balancing innovation, safety, and real-world impact.
2025 OpenAI Restructuring in Limbo: Microsoft Negotiations Stall, IPO and Bigger Funding at Risk
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is facing significant delays in its much-anticipated corporate restructuring, with negotiations stalling due to continued disputes with its primary backer, Microsoft. This impasse not only threatens the company’s upcoming multi-billion-dollar fundraising rounds and IPO ambitions but could also shift the balance of artificial intelligence (AI) power among Big Tech’s elite. Background: Why the …
How to Use Using AI Theme Generator in Microsoft Edge in 5 Steps: Transform Your Words into Beautiful Browser Themes
Personalizing a web browser has become easier and more creative than ever, thanks to the integration of AI-powered tools in Microsoft Edge. The new AI Theme Generator lets users describe the look they want, then see those words turned into stunning visuals and custom color palettes that refresh the browser’s new tab page, window frame, and tabs. In this detailed …
Microsoft’s Emissions Spike 23.4% Despite Clean Energy Gains – AI Expansion Drives Scope 3 Challenge
Microsoft’s ambitious climate goals are being put to the test as the company reported a 23.4% increase in overall emissions since its 2020 baseline, despite significant progress in clean energy adoption and operational efficiency. As reported by E&E Leader, the surge in Microsoft’s emissions is largely attributed to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, which are …
DeepSeek R1 7B & 14B models now available for Copilot+ PCs expanding capabilities with Azure AI Foundry
Microsoft has announced the availability of DeepSeek R1 7B and 14B distilled models for Copilot+ PCs through the Azure AI Foundry, marking a significant leap forward in bringing advanced AI capabilities to the edge. This development, revealed on March 3, 2025, builds upon Microsoft’s recent introduction of NPU-optimized versions of the DeepSeek-R1 1.5B distilled model for Copilot+ PCs, further solidifying …
Microsoft offers $5,000 per book in exclusive landmark AI training deal with HarperCollins
Microsoft has unveiled a pioneering licensing agreement with publishing giant HarperCollins, offering $5,000 per book for AI training rights, with authors receiving half of the compensation. This groundbreaking deal represents one of the first public valuations of literary content for AI training purposes. Microsoft and HarperCollins deal structure and compensation The agreement includes several key components: $5,000 total payment per …
Microsoft announces $3 billion AI investment in India, forming strategic partnerships with respected industry leaders
Microsoft has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform India’s core sectors through artificial intelligence, supported by a substantial $3 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years. This strategic initiative, announced by Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella in New Delhi, marks a significant milestone in India’s technological advancement. Strategic industry collaborations The technology giant has …
Microsoft reveals ambitious $80 billion AI investment plan for 2025
Brad Smith, Microsoft’s President and Vice Chair, has revealed an unprecedented $80 billion investment in AI infrastructure for fiscal year 2025. This massive investment represents the company’s largest-ever annual infrastructure commitment, with over half allocated to United States-based projects. Strategic investment focus The investment strategy centers on three key pillars that will shape Microsoft’s approach to AI development and deployment: …
Microsoft declares 2025 “the year of Windows 11 PC refresh” amid yet another new Copilot+ PC AI push
In what has become an almost predictable annual tradition, Microsoft has once again proclaimed the new year as the definitive moment for AI-powered computing. Executive Vice President Yusuf Mehdi has declared 2025 as the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh, with a particular emphasis on the company’s AI-centric vision. Windows 11 PC refresh: Another new era of Copilot+ PCs …
Microsoft releases new Phi 3.5 LLM models, outperforming rival models from Meta and Google
Microsoft has released new Phi 3.5 LLM models, which outperform rival models from Meta and Google across several benchmarks. Learn more about the features and capabilities of these models.
Hitachi and Microsoft partner to revolutionize business with new generative AI tools in 2024
The strategic partnership between Hitachi and Microsoft represents a significant advancement in the application of generative AI to drive business and social innovation. By combining their respective strengths, the two companies are poised to make a substantial impact on a global scale, paving the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and innovative future.
Here are the epic .NET (dotnet) announcements made at Microsoft Build 2024, including .NET Aspire, AI, and more
Microsoft Build 2024 has once again demonstrated the company’s commitment to empowering developers with cutting-edge tools and technologies. The announcements around .NET 9, AI integration, .NET Aspire, C# 13, performance improvements, and enhanced libraries and frameworks underscore Microsoft’s vision for the future of software development.
Microsoft introduces Azure AI Studio for responsible AI development in 2024
As companies continue to explore the vast potential of generative AI, Azure AI Studio positions itself as a powerful ally, enabling responsible innovation while mitigating risks and ensuring quality. With Microsoft’s commitment to shaping the future of AI development, Azure AI Studio represents a significant step towards harnessing the transformative power of generative AI responsibly.
Windows Copilot Runtime brings a new era of intelligent computing in 2024
The introduction of Windows Copilot Runtime and Copilot+ PCs marks a new era of innovation in computing. With unparalleled performance, efficiency, and AI integration, these advancements are poised to redefine the way we interact with technology. As Microsoft continues to expand the reach of its platform, the possibilities for AI development and application are limitless.
EU demands Bing’s AI features from Microsoft, including highly sought after confidential information amid regulatory scrutiny
The European Union has issued a legally binding request to Microsoft, demanding information about two of Bing’s AI features: the Copilot chatbot and Image Creator.
Microsoft and Sainsbury’s announce exciting 5-year strategic AI partnership
This strategic partnership between Microsoft and Sainsbury’s highlights the growing importance of AI in the retail sector and the potential for these technologies to drive innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Biden administration set to announce massive $3.3 billion landmark Microsoft AI investment in Wisconsin
The Biden administration is set to announce a significant $3.3 billion Microsoft AI investment in the battleground state of Wisconsin. This move is part of a broader effort to boost technology infrastructure and job creation in the region
Perplexity AI: Microsoft restricts employee access to competitor product amid security concerns
Microsoft’s decision to block access to Perplexity AI are not immediately clear but could be significant. This move might draw scrutiny regarding anti-competitive practices, especially given that Perplexity AI is a significant customer of Microsoft’s Azure services.
Microsoft Research unveils VASA-1, a groundbreaking AI for generating lifelike talking faces in real-time
Microsoft Research has recently introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence model named VASA-1, which stands for Visual Affective Skills Audio. This innovative technology is designed to generate hyper-realistic talking face videos from a single portrait photo and an audio file, in real-time.
Microsoft and G42 forge strategic $1.5 billion alliance amid concerns over global tech diplomacy and security
Microsoft has announced a strategic investment of $1.5 billion in G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This investment with Microsoft and G42 not only highlights Microsoft’s ambition to expand its AI capabilities globally but also marks a strategic pivot for G42 away from its previous engagements in China.