Microsoft warns Russian hackers are using execs' stolen emails to broaden cyberattacks
Microsoft is battling continued attacks from Russian state hacker group Midnight Blizzard, according to a company statement and a report filed to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Sam Altman has officially been reinstated atop OpenAI as CEO
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed in a blog post Wednesday that he was returning to the helm of the company he cofounded, nearly two weeks after being ousted.
OpenAI unveils customized AI bots; offers cheaper, more powerful models
OpenAI's ChatGPT users can now build customized bots to handle specific tasks, the artificial intelligence lab said at its first developer conference on Monday.
Wall Street week ahead: Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing earnings and rising bond yields
Investors are staring down a big week for corporate earnings with reports due from Amazon, Microsoft and Google, as well as Ford and GM with the UAW strike against the automakers dragging on.
Microsoft completes $69B Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard after clearing a series of regulators’ hurdles since the deal was first announced in January 2022.
Microsoft-Activision restructured $69B deal pleases British regulators
British regulators said Microsoft’s restructured purchase plan to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69 billion "opens the door" to the biggest ever gaming deal getting done.
Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, other big tech firms designated ‘gatekeepers’ by EU
Gatekeepers will be required to make their messaging apps interoperate with competitors, allowing users to decide which apps to pre-install on their devices.
Microsoft faces antitrust investigation by European regulators over Teams, Office bundling
Microsoft is under fire from European Union antitrust investigators over the software company’s bundling of its chat and video app Teams with its Office product.
EU prepares to probe Microsoft for ‘unfair bundling’ of Teams with Office: report
European Union antitrust authorities will reportedly investigate Microsoft to determine if it unfairly bundled its Teams video conferencing app with its Office service.
Which generative AI companies could be on the fast-track to IPO?
Generative AI solutions are flooding the market because of Microsoft, Google and OpenAI building up an emerging supply line of artificial intelligence companies on the way to IPO.
FTC appealing judge's ruling in Microsoft-Activision deal
The FTC will appeal a California judge’s decision to allow Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, according to a court filing late Wednesday.
FTC loses case to block Microsoft Activision $69B deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cannot stop Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, California judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled on Tuesday.
Yahoo CEO says company is going public again: report
Yahoo is planning a second initial public offering on Wall Street after delisting from public markets and Nasdaq more than five years ago, according to CEO Jim Lanzone.
Biden admin picks Google chair to lead computer chip research: Report
The Biden administration will rely on the chairman of Alphabet and four other tech professionals for the research and development of new computer chips.
AI stock picks, leaders, laggards
David Keller, chief market strategist at StockCharts.com, pinpointed some of the AI leaders as well as those trailing behind.
Microsoft admits June service disruptions to OneDrive, Outlook cyberattacks from mysterious hacker group
A service disruption affecting 18,000 Microsoft users on June 5 is now confirmed to be the fault of a new hacker group which calls itself Anonymous Sudan.
How to invest in ChatGPT
As ChatGPT and artificial intelligence begin impacting Wall Street, traders and investors can buy into partners Microsoft, Nvidia and Perion Networks.
Microsoft's $69B purchase of Activision cleared by EU regulators
European Union regulators approved Microsoft’s $69 billion all-cash purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. The deal still faces pressure from regulators across the world.
White House announces plan for 'responsible' AI use, VP Harris to meet with tech executives
The White House announced a plan to promote responsible use of AI through a focus on government-funded research and cooperation with tech companies.
Microsoft executive warns AI will cause 'real damage' in the wrong hands
A key Microsoft executive said Wednesday that artificial intelligence will cause "real damage" when used with malicious intent, especially in elections.