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Microsoft says old OpenAI deal blocked it from building its own AGI until now
The company is no longer just OpenAI’s partner — it is now competing head-on in the race to build the most advanced intelligence systems of the decade.
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Microsoft warns of ‘Whisper Leak’, a flaw that lets attackers infer what users discuss with AI chatbots
The company’s warning serves as a reminder that while encryption protects message content, metadata such as traffic timing and frequency can still expose valuable insights to skilled attackers.
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Microsoft announces Project Gecko to make AI more inclusive and culturally aware
Microsoft announces Project Gecko, a new initiative to build inclusive AI systems that understand local languages and cultures. Using the MMCTAgent platform and light-weight models, the project aims to help farmers in India and Kenya and expand into education and healthcare.
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Microsoft finally working on a fix for Windows 11’s cluttered right-click menu
Microsoft is working on streamlining Windows 11’s Context Menu in Windows 11 by suggesting only file-type relevant actions. This will eliminate a super long list of options whenever you right-click, with the system recognising the content and sharing fewer menu options.
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Microsoft to offer in-country data processing in India, Japan, Australia, UK by 2025 end
This will be a critical feature as governments globally are seeking sovereign control over business data and AI.
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Microsoft signs $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with IREN
Sydney-based IREN also said it’s agreed to purchase the requisite GPUs and related equipment for $5.8 billion from Dell Technologies Inc.
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Microsoft to start hiring again: 5 key things to know
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has confirmed that the company will begin hiring again after a slowdown. The new phase of recruitment will focus on artificial intelligence, as Microsoft plans to build teams around AI tools and roles, marking a major shift from traditional hiring to future-ready, tech-driven growth.
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Chanel CEO Leena Nair calls out ChatGPT's gender bias in AI-generated imagery. OpenAI responds
‘Show us a picture of Chanel's leadership team—it was all med in suits’: Chanel global CEO Leena Nair says ChatGPT ignored 76 percent female workforce.
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Microsoft Mico Explained: The animated AI companion bringing Copilot to life
Microsoft has unveiled Mico, an optional animated AI assistant for Copilot, designed to make interactions more human, expressive, and emotionally engaging. The avatar enhances Windows AI experiences by turning text and voice exchanges into interactive, visually rich conversations.
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India’s rapidly growing developer community a key investment area with huge potential, says Microsoft’s Jay Parikh
Microsoft-owned GitHub is pursuing a broad strategy to drive adoption of its developer platform in India, targeting students, universities, and companies, COO Kyle Daigle told Moneycontrol.
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Microsoft's cloud surge lifts revenue above expectations
AI push has turned Microsoft into the world's second-most valuable firm with a $4 trillion market value, trailing only the $5 trillion chip company Nvidia.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to visit India in December: Report
Nadella will address two AI-related conferences in Bengaluru and Mumbai during his visit, which also includes meetings in New Delhi, said one of the sources
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OpenAI gives Microsoft 27% stake, clears path to for-profit
OpenAI has spent much of this year working to restructure as a more traditional for-profit company
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“Feels like betrayal…” 62-year-old Microsoft employee laid off after 20 years of service
A 62-year-old Microsoft veteran, Joe Friend, shares his story of being laid off after 20 years at the company, calling it a “betrayal” and reflecting on how loyalty no longer ensures job security in Big Tech.
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Microsoft Copilot gets 12 powerful upgrades to make AI feel friendlier and more human-like
Microsoft launches Copilot Fall Release with 12 new features including Mico, Groups, Memory, Health, and Learn Live to make AI more personal and human-centered.
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Microsoft says it will not create AI tools for erotic or adult content, distances itself from OpenAI
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says the company won’t create erotic or “sexbot” AI tools, distancing itself from OpenAI’s plans to allow adult content.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a massive salary hike in 2025: Here’s how much he earns now
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s total pay hits a record $96.5 million in 2025, including $2.5 million salary and mostly stock-based rewards, reflecting the company’s AI-driven growth.
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Microsoft, AWS, and Google plan to move most production out of China amid rising US-China tensions
Microsoft, AWS, and Google plan to move production and key components out of China by 2026 amid rising U.S.-China trade and geopolitical tensions.
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Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as senior adviser
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak said he is excited to help both companies, as they address the "big strategic questions about how to make technology work for our economies, our security and our society"
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CEO reveals how Jeff Bezos convinced him to quit Microsoft for 'tiny' Amazon in the 90s
David Risher, now CEO of Lyft, recalled that Bill Gates had the tried to talk him out of quitting Microsoft for Amazon. Gates reportedly called it the 'stupidest decision' he ever saw anybody make.
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Forza Horizon 6 announced with Japan as the setting; to come to PS5 post launch
Forza Horizon 6 has been confirmed.
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Microsoft cuts off Israeli military from cloud services after mass surveillance of Palestinian calls revealed: 5 key details
Microsoft has suspended Israel’s Unit 8200 from using Azure and AI services after reports revealed mass surveillance of Palestinian phone calls. Here are 5 key things to know.
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H-1B visa fee hike: Tech giants Microsoft, Meta, Amazon urge employees to be back in US before Sep 21 deadline
Tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Apple are among the largest recipients of H-1B visas, with Amazon leading the pack.
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Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 in October: Here’s what it means for existing users
Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in Oct 2025. Here’s what it means for users and why experts warn of e-waste.
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Microsoft pledges to invest $30 billion in UK as Donald Trump visits
It is the largest of several pledges from US tech giants totalling $42 billion, announced as President Donald Trump arrived on a historic second state visit to the UK.
