Tag: Microsoft
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Skype to officially shut down operations in May 2025 after over two decades run
Microsoft is discontinuing Skype, the once-dominant internet-based phone and video service that revolutionized digital communication in the mid-2000s.Skype will “no longer be available” to...
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New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement claims in ChatGPT training
The New York Times, a prominent US news organization, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement...
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Sacked OpenAI CEO Altman gets a new job at Microsoft
In a surprising move, Microsoft Corporation announced the recruitment of Sam Altman, the co-founder and former CEO of OpenAI, just three days after Altman's...
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Twitter’s new trademark owned by Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more
Billionaire Elon Musk's recent decision to rebrand Twitter as X may encounter legal complexities, as other companies, such as Meta (META.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O),...
Business
UK games sector expressed interest in Microsoft deal – Sir Ian Livingstone
CEO of the business that created Tomb Raider, Sir Ian Livingstone, has indicated that the UK video game industry supported Microsoft's acquisition of Activision.He...
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Elon Musk to sue Microsoft for illegally using Twitter data and removing its ads
Elon Musk, Twitter boss, has threatened legal action against Microsoft for allegedly utilising data from his social media firm without his consent."They trained illegally...
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Major Windows 11 update adds Notepad tabs, iPhone pairing, a dash of AI
Today, Microsoft announced 2023's first major batch of updates for Windows 11, part of the company's plan to release new Windows features "when they...
Business
Apple, Microsoft among 10 most profitable companies in the world
A look at which nations and industries have the most economic influence may be gained from the list of the most profitable corporations in...
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Record-breaking $1.5 billion art auction for late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s collection
Paintings and sculptures owned by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen fetched a record $1.5 billion (£1.3 billion).According to Christie's, it was the largest art...
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Microsoft to train five million Nigerians – Minister
Nigeria’s government has signed an agreement with US technology giant Microsoft to train five million people in digital technology.Minister of Communication and Digital Economy...