Microsoft has been optimizing and refining its use of Microsoft Azure for years to get the best value from the cloud environment. The migration from datacenters to Azure has enabled the company to move services and solutions to cloud technologies, allowing for quicker access to infrastructure and solutions. The company’s Digital team has spearheaded this … Read more
Microsoft is launching two new features to enhance chemistry and materials science research. These updates align with the company’s goal of advancing global scientific research using AI, quantum, and cloud high-performance computing (HPC). The updates aim to pave the way for a future quantum supercomputer capable of simulating molecular and atomic interactions at the quantum … Read more
Microsoft and Google chatbots, Copilot and Gemini, based on GPT-4 and Google’s big language model, respectively, have both refused to confirm President Joe Biden’s victory over former President Donald Trump in the 2020 US presidential election. When asked directly about the election results, both chatbots avoided answering the question and directed users to search for … Read more
Recently, Microsoft announced a round of layoffs that will impact workers who operate Azure, the company’s cloud service platform. These layoffs are part of Microsoft’s broader restructuring efforts, which aim to streamline operations and cut costs. While the exact number of layoffs is not yet known, it is expected that a significant number of workers … Read more
Bing has recently introduced a new feature called Bing Image Creator, which allows users to request images during a conversation with the chatbot. The process is simple and fast, with completed images typically delivered in about 10 seconds or less. However, Microsoft throttles image processing speed beyond a certain threshold, prompting users to use “boosts” … Read more
Microsoft has finally delivered on its promise of 3D emojis for Windows 11, almost two years after the initial announcement. The company has launched a new Windows Insider Preview Build (25905) introducing modern 3D designs for emojis throughout the operating system. These new emojis feature a gradient style that gives them a three-dimensional appearance, similar … Read more
Microsoft is undergoing another round of layoffs, this time reportedly cutting over 1,000 jobs in its Azure for Carriers unit. This move comes after the company eliminated more than 10,000 positions last year. The layoffs are being attributed to a shift in focus towards artificial intelligence (AI). A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the layoffs and stated … Read more
During Microsoft’s recent Surface event, the tech giant unveiled updates to its Surface lineup, including the new Microsoft Surface Go 4. While the external design remains similar to its predecessor, the Surface Go 3, the 4th generation device boasts upgraded specifications tailored towards business users. The Surface Go 4 sports a 10.5-inch PixelSense display with … Read more
Microsoft recently faced another round of layoffs affecting its HoloLens 2 and Azure departments despite its impressive profits and market capitalization of $3 trillion. A leaked email memo suggested that the layoffs in the Azure department were to make way for AI advancements. The layoffs have affected almost all of Microsoft’s departments, including the gaming … Read more
European regulators are facing criticism over their handling of the AI Law, with Kai Zenner from MEP Axel Voss’s office suggesting they have been influenced. Despite this, lawmakers Brando Benifei and Dragoș Tudorache have refrained from immediate criticism, calling for more transparency and refraining from jumping to conclusions. Tudorache even praised Mistral’s work for gaining … Read more