Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing
Microsoft is fusing ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing, transforming an internet service that now trails far behind Google into a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence.
Microsoft is fusing ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing, transforming an internet service that now trails far behind Google into a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence.
Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs, about 5% of global workforce
Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.
Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.
Video game workers form Microsoft’s first US labor union
A group of video game testers has formed Microsoft’s first labor union in the U.S., which will also be the largest in the video game industry.
A group of video game testers has formed Microsoft’s first labor union in the U.S., which will also be the largest in the video game industry.
Federal Trade Commission sues to block Microsoft's $69B takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard
The FTC’s challenge, which is being filed in an administrative court, could be a test case for President Joe Biden’s mandate to scrutinize big tech mergers.
The FTC’s challenge, which is being filed in an administrative court, could be a test case for President Joe Biden’s mandate to scrutinize big tech mergers.
Microsoft extends aid for Ukraine’s wartime tech innovation
Ukraine is counting on more Western technological support as its war against Russia drags on, with Microsoft pledging Thursday to extend its backing for Kyiv’s “extraordinary” wartime innovation through the end of next year.
Ukraine is counting on more Western technological support as its war against Russia drags on, with Microsoft pledging Thursday to extend its backing for Kyiv’s “extraordinary” wartime innovation through the end of next year.
Microsoft profits down 14% as Windows hit by weak PC sales
Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 14% drop in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the same time last year, reflecting a weak market for personal computers affecting its Windows business.
Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 14% drop in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the same time last year, reflecting a weak market for personal computers affecting its Windows business.
Microsoft: Russian cyber spying targets 42 Ukraine allies
Coinciding with unrelenting cyberattacks against Ukraine, state-backed Russian hackers have engaged in "strategic espionage" against governments, think tanks, businesses and aid groups in 42 countries supporting Kyiv, Microsoft said in a report Wednesday.
Coinciding with unrelenting cyberattacks against Ukraine, state-backed Russian hackers have engaged in "strategic espionage" against governments, think tanks, businesses and aid groups in 42 countries supporting Kyiv, Microsoft said in a report Wednesday.
Microsoft closes on $16 billion acquisition of Nuance
Microsoft has closed on its approximately $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance.
Microsoft has closed on its approximately $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance.
Microsoft to reopen Redmond campus on Feb. 28, adjust hybrid work
After a long two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft is reopening its campus and welcoming employees back to the office—if they choose to return.
After a long two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft is reopening its campus and welcoming employees back to the office—if they choose to return.
Microsoft opens harassment investigation sought by investors
Microsoft said Thursday it is opening an inquiry into how it responds to workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination, including its handling of allegations about co-founder Bill Gates.
Microsoft said Thursday it is opening an inquiry into how it responds to workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination, including its handling of allegations about co-founder Bill Gates.
Microsoft profit up 24% in quarter, driven by cloud growth
Growth in Microsoft’s cloud computing business helped push its profit up 24% in the July-September quarter over the same time last year.
Growth in Microsoft’s cloud computing business helped push its profit up 24% in the July-September quarter over the same time last year.
Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008
Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.
Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it?s safer to do so.
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it?s safer to do so.
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Tech exec sentenced to 2 years for $1.8 million COVID fraud
A Washington state tech executive has been sentenced to two years in prison after fraudulently obtaining nearly $1.8 million in federal COVID-19 disaster relief loans.
A Washington state tech executive has been sentenced to two years in prison after fraudulently obtaining nearly $1.8 million in federal COVID-19 disaster relief loans.
Microsoft to require vaccination for US workers
Microsoft will require proof of vaccination from its employees and guests starting in September.
Microsoft will require proof of vaccination from its employees and guests starting in September.
Pentagon cancels disputed JEDI cloud contract with Microsoft
The Pentagon said it canceled a disputed cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion. It will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon and possibly other cloud service providers.
The Pentagon said it canceled a disputed cloud-computing contract with Microsoft that could eventually have been worth $10 billion. It will instead pursue a deal with both Microsoft and Amazon and possibly other cloud service providers.
Microsoft buying speech recognition firm Nuance in $16B deal
Microsoft, on an accelerated growth push, is buying speech recognition company Nuance in a deal worth about $16 billion.
Microsoft, on an accelerated growth push, is buying speech recognition company Nuance in a deal worth about $16 billion.
Microsoft wins $22 billion deal making augmented reality headsets for US Army
Microsoft won a nearly $22 billion contract to supply U.S. Army combat troops with its augmented reality headsets.
Microsoft won a nearly $22 billion contract to supply U.S. Army combat troops with its augmented reality headsets.
Microsoft to start bringing workers back to headquarters
Microsoft will begin bringing workers back to its suburban Seattle global headquarters on March 29 as the tech giant starts to reopen more facilities it largely shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic.
Microsoft will begin bringing workers back to its suburban Seattle global headquarters on March 29 as the tech giant starts to reopen more facilities it largely shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic.