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Technology Microsoft to let clients build AI agents for routine tasks from November Microsoft will allow its customers to build autonomous artificial intelligence agents from next month, in its latest... Published 21 Oct, 2024 07:21pm
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Technology Microsoft to cut 650 support jobs in Xbox Games unit Microsoft said it is cutting 650 jobs in its Xbox unit, the third such layoff this year as the company tries to rein... Published 12 Sep, 2024 05:15pm
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Technology Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat amid regulatory scrutiny BRUSSELS: Microsoft has ditched its board observer seat at OpenAI that has drawn regulatory scrutiny on both sides... Published 10 Jul, 2024 11:58am
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Technology Microsoft to pay off cloud industry group to end EU antitrust complaint Microsoft is close to reaching a multimillion-euro deal with an Amazon-backed cloud lobby to get it to drop an... Published 01 Jun, 2024 10:16am
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Technology Microsoft to invest $2.2bn in cloud and AI services in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years in Malaysia to support the country’s... Published 02 May, 2024 10:37am
Technology Microsoft to open first regional data centre in Thailand BANGKOK: Microsoft will open its first regional data centre in Thailand, the tech giant said on Wednesday, as it... Published 01 May, 2024 10:28am
Technology Microsoft to invest $1.7bn in cloud, AI in Indonesia, CEO says JAKARTA: Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia to empower the Southeast Asian country with cloud services... Published 30 Apr, 2024 10:02am
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Technology Microsoft launches lightweight AI model Microsoft on Tuesday launched a lightweight artificial intelligence model, as it looks to attract a wider client... Published 23 Apr, 2024 09:20pm
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Technology Microsoft to invest $1.5bn in Emirati AI firm G42, New York Times reports Microsoft plans to invest $1.5 billion in G42, an artificial intelligence firm in the United Arab Emirates, the New... Published 16 Apr, 2024 11:56am
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