Microsoft Refuses to Join OpenAI in Restricting China’s Access to AI Models

Microsoft Refuses to Join OpenAI in Restricting China’s Access to AI Models

Open AI is set to block Chinese users from accessing its API starting July 9. However, this ban does not apply to Microsoft Azure clients in China, as the company operates in the country through a joint venture. Microsoft has made it clear that AI models will still be available to its customers in China. … Read more

Intel refuses to launch Core Ultra 3 models of Arrow Lake, potentially a Raptor Lake Refresh – TweakTown

Intel has announced they will not be releasing the Core Ultra 3 versions of Arrow Lake, which were rumored to be the Raptor Lake Refresh. This decision comes after much anticipation and speculation in the tech community. The City of touch-ups has added fuel to the fire with their coverage of this news. In a … Read more

European Union refuses to approve Microsoft’s partnership with French AI startup

European Union refuses to approve Microsoft’s partnership with French AI startup

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