Microsoft Edge Moves to Faster 2-Week Update Cycle Starting August 2026
Microsoft Edge is shifting to a 2-week release cycle, delivering faster features, security updates, and enterprise flexibility.
Brad Smith
Brad Smith is the Vice Chair and President of Microsoft Corporation, a role he has held since 2021. He is a key figure in the company, responsible for leading Microsoft‘s work on a wide range of critical issues at the intersection of technology and society. These issues include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, privacy, environmental sustainability, human rights, digital safety, immigration, philanthropy, and products and business for non-profit customers.
Computex 2026: Windows 11 PCs, RTX Spark, and Next‑Gen Silicon Aim to Power a Billion Users
Windows and its partners use Computex 2026 to launch AI PCs, RTX Spark laptops, handhelds, and new silicon for over a billion users.
XBOX Announces Next 100 Day Reset Plan as Game Pass Rebounds and Hardware Crisis Deepens
XBOX Reset reveals major reset plan, Game Pass growth returns, but hardware costs and strategy challenges raise big questions.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith says AI won’t kill jobs — if people stay in charge
Brad Smith outlines how AI will reshape jobs, why grads are right to worry, and how people and companies can stay in control.
10 Easy Steps to Use Microsoft Copilot in Word to Write 3x Faster (Without Losing Your Voice)
Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot in Word to draft, rewrite, and polish documents faster while keeping your own writing style.
Empowering the Future: Microsoft Azure Local Transforms 2026 Private Cloud
Microsoft expands Azure Local to support thousands of servers in sovereign environments, enabling large-scale AI and regulated workloads.
Microsoft Bets Big on Japan with $10 Billion AI, Security, and Skills Push
Microsoft invests $10B in Japan to expand AI infrastructure, boost cybersecurity, and train 1M workers, aligning with national growth goals.
Microsoft Joins Trump’s Revolutionary “Bring Your Own Power” Pledge for AI Data Centers in 2026
Microsoft joins Trump’s White House pledge to power AI data centers without raising electricity bills, reshaping Azure and Copilot growth.
Microsoft Exceeds 250 Million Connectivity Goal, Aims to Build ‘AI‑Ready’ Communities Worldwide
Microsoft has connected 250 million people to the internet and is now focusing on AI‑ready communities with new partnerships and Starlink support.
Microsoft Global South Boldly Pledges $50 Billion To Close The AI Divide By 2030
Microsoft Global South will invest $50B by 2030 to expand AI infrastructure, skills, and tools tackling the growing AI divide.
Trusted Tech Alliance: Microsoft, AWS, Google, Anthropic and More Unite on New Global Tech Trust Principles
Microsoft, AWS, Google, Anthropic and more launch the Trusted Tech Alliance to define global principles for secure, trusted cloud and AI.
Microsoft’s $10 Billion AI Data Center in Portugal: Leading Europe’s $16B AI Infrastructure Boom
Microsoft invests $10B in Portugal for AI data center, driving Europe’s $16B tech boom. Transforming cloud, jobs, and sustainability.
Microsoft and G42 Announce 200MW Data Center Expansion in UAE, On Top of 15.2 Billion Investment
Microsoft and G42 unveil 200MW data center expansion in UAE, driving AI innovation and digital growth with a $15.2B investment.
Microsoft’s Risky $15.2 Billion Bet: Transforming the UAE into a Global AI Powerhouse
Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE investment fuels AI, data centers, local talent, and security—resetting the region’s tech ambitions by 2029.
Microsoft Cuts Israeli Military’s Azure and AI Access Citing Unit 8200 Surveillance Abuse: A New Era in Responsible Technology Enforcement
Microsoft ends select Azure, AI services for Israeli military over mass surveillance concerns, marking major shift in ethical tech policy.
Microsoft Proposes New Caledonia Data Center: Community Raises Concerns Over Impact and Rezoning
Microsoft eyes a major Caledonia data center, sparking local opposition in the community amid rezoning debates and environmental concerns.
Microsoft Expands AI with Fairwater Datacenter in Wisconsin with $4 Billion Investment, Set to Lead as World’s Most Powerful
Microsoft is investing $4B more in its Wisconsin AI data center, pushing total spend past $7B and creating jobs, advanced AI, and infrastructure.
Microsoft and White House Launch Ambitious AI Skilling Initiative to Empower America’s Next Generation
Microsoft and White House Unveil Sweeping AI Skilling Initiative to Prepare US Workforce for the Future Microsoft, in partnership with the White House, announced a wide-ranging set of AI skilling commitments aimed at empowering teachers, students, and job seekers across the United States. This unprecedented initiative, revealed during the White House’s AI Education Task Force meeting, marks a major milestone …
Microsoft Mu Is The Super Tiny Language Model That Will Power AI in Windows Settings on Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has announced the introduction of Mu, a new on-device small language model (SLM) designed to revolutionize the way users interact with Windows Settings on Copilot+ PCs. Developed by the Windows Applied Sciences team, Mu is engineered for high efficiency, low latency, and seamless integration with Neural Processing Units (NPUs), enabling a new class of AI-powered experiences directly on Windows …
Microsoft Launches Open-Source GIRAFFE Tool to Help Save Tanzania’s Endangered Giraffes: A Look at AI-Powered Conservation
Microsoft announced a significant leap forward in wildlife conservation technology with the launch of GIRAFFE (Generalized Image-based Re-Identification using AI for Fauna Feature Extraction), an open-source AI tool developed in partnership with the Wild Nature Institute to track and protect Tanzania’s endangered giraffes. This tool harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to transform how conservationists monitor and safeguard one of …
Microsoft Launches European Security Program: Free Cybersecurity Initiative to Protect European Governments from AI-Driven Threats
Microsoft has announced the launch of its European Security Program, a comprehensive cybersecurity initiative offered free of charge to European governments. The program, unveiled at a high-profile event in Berlin on June 4, 2025, highlights Microsoft’s commitment to fortifying Europe’s digital infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated digital threats. Responding to a New Era of Cyber Threats The European cyber threat landscape …
Microsoft Announces $400 Million Investment in Switzerland for New and Improved Cloud and AI Expansion, Boosts Local Digital Economy
Microsoft revealed a $400 million investment to further strengthen its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Switzerland. The investment is set to supercharge the country’s digital economy, upgrade data centers near Zurich and Geneva, and empower more than 50,000 existing customers—with a special focus on regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance, and government. A Strategic Boost for Swiss …
Microsoft President Brad Smith Expands European Cloud Infrastructure, Commits to New Digital Standards
Microsoft President Brad Smith has announced a landmark set of digital commitments aimed at strengthening the company’s relationship with Europe, expanding its cloud and AI infrastructure, and reinforcing its respect for European laws and values. The announcement, made via an official blog post and a keynote speech in Brussels on April 30, 2025, comes at a time of heightened geopolitical …
Microsoft’s Wicresoft to Exit China, Lay Off 2,000 Employees, Amid Trump’s Stupid Worldwide Tariffs
Microsoft’s joint venture, Wicresoft, will officially cease its operations in China starting Tuesday, April 8, 2025. This decision marks a significant shift in Microsoft’s strategy in the region, resulting in the layoff of approximately 2,000 employees. According to a report by Reuters, the move comes amidst escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, coupled with fierce competition from …