Microsoft Defends Its Intimate Relationship with China to Congress After Chinese Hackers Infiltrated Its Software
At a congressional hearing this week, Microsoft President Brad Smith acknowledged the company’s role in a massive security breach that allowed China-linked hackers to penetrate federal computer networks. He also defended the company’s work under communist dictatorships. CNBC Reports Smith offered remorse in testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee and pledged to address security […]
Microsoft Forced to Delay Intrusive ‘Recall’ Feature from Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has announced that its controversial Recall AI feature will not be released with the first batch of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs on June 18 as originally planned. Engadget Reports In a recent update on the Windows Blog, Microsoft revealed that its Recall AI feature, which has been criticized over privacy concerns, will move from […]
Poll: Americans Worry About Govt Using Microsoft Email Accounts As Microsoft Pres. Admits To Vulnerabilities Allowing Chinese Hacks To Congress
The logo is illuminated outside the Microsoft booth at the SK Telecom booth during day one of the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on February 28, 2022. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) OAN’s Jacob MillerFriday, June 14, 2024, 11:00 AM Voters are concerned about the U.S. government’s reliance on Microsoft email services. advertisement […]
Microsoft ships new laptops without including controversial new AI feature — for now
New Microsoft Windows-based laptops will start shipping to customers next week, but they won’t have a flagship feature that’s been “recalled” and has raised concerns about privacy and cybersecurity. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella touted the new recall feature at a showcase event last month, describing it as a step toward artificial intelligence machines that can […]
Microsoft Exec Testifies Before Congress On Security Breaches Involving Federal Emails, Maintaining China Operations
The president of Microsoft spoke before Congress on Thursday, accepting responsibility for security failings that allowed China-linked hackers to penetrate federal computer networks, NBC News reported. Testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee, Brad Smith expressed his commitment to fixing security issues in Microsoft products that are widely used by federal agencies. according to Republican […]
Apple regains title of world’s most valuable company after passing Microsoft
Mark Tepper, CEO of Strategic Wealth Partners, said during an appearance on “Varney & Co.” that Zoetis is a “great opportunity” for investors and revealed his top picks. iPhone maker Apple reclaimed the title of the world’s most valuable company from tech rival Microsoft during Wednesday’s trading session after unveiling new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives […]
Microsoft mocked for ‘masculine’ remake of Joanna Dark
Microsoft and Xbox came under fire after announcing a reboot of the beloved Perfect Dark series that features a dramatically different-looking protagonist. The original game was released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 as a spiritual sequel to the smash hit “GoldenEye” game, which sold over 8 million copies. The original Perfect Dark is 3.2 […]
Feds Intensify Antitrust Scrutiny of AI Giants Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia
Federal regulators have reportedly reached an agreement to investigate the dominant roles played by Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia in the rapidly evolving AI industry. of The New York Times Reports The Justice Department and FTC agreed last week to move forward with an antitrust investigation into the conduct of major AI companies, according to two […]
DOJ, FTC set to open antitrust probe into Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI: Reports
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal regulators are launching antitrust investigations into Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI for their roles in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry, multiple media outlets reported Thursday. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations; The New York Times first reported the news on Wednesday.As the investigation begins, subpoenas […]
Microsoft Slashes 1,000+ Jobs in Cloud Computing Division
Microsoft has reportedly laid off more than 1,000 employees from its Azure cloud business, with the cuts affecting teams such as Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering, according to people familiar with the matter. Business Insider Reports The tech giant’s decision to cut staff comes as a surprise to many, given the company’s recent success […]