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Worldcoin Launches Minecraft Integration for ID Verification Purposes
[Dec 26, 2023 11:30 PM] Worldcoin, the biometric ID and digital wallet project, will now allow Minecraft server integration through one of its apps. A plugin called Luckperms, a Minecraft server mod, lets server admins tackle the bot problem by only giving access to the…
Microsoft Bing AI chatbot gives misleading election info, data
[Dec 15, 2023 8:57 AM] A recent study from two European nonprofits revealed that Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot, now rebranded as Copilot, gives misleading or inaccurate information about election information.
Nigerian Web3 Startup Wicrypt Gets Grant From Microsoft to Develop Its Infrastructure Network
[Dec 11, 2023 5:00 AM] Nigerian Web3 startup Wicrypt announced on Dec. 6 that it had received a $150,000 grant from Microsoft. The startup plans to use the grant to improve productivity around its decentralized physical infrastructure network development chain. In late…
Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic led failed shareholder proposal asking Microsoft to study AI safety
[Dec 8, 2023 12:08 PM] “Proposal 13” asked Microsoft to consider the potential for shareholder harm if its AI products created legal issues for the company over the long term.
Microsoft faces UK antitrust probe over OpenAI deal structure
[Dec 8, 2023 7:54 AM] The regulator’s examination will assess whether the collaboration constitutes an “acquisition of control,” implying substantial influence of one party over another.
Meta's AI boss says there’s an ‘AI war’ underway and Nvidia is ‘supplying the weapons’
[Dec 4, 2023 11:45 AM] The outspoken executive also said that Meta isn’t pursuing quantum computing because it isn’t currently useful.
12 days of unemployment later, Sam Altman is officially back at OpenAI
[Nov 29, 2023 9:26 PM] Sam Altman addressed his employees in a company memo on Nov. 29, marking his official return to the top leadership position at OpenAI.
Can Sony and Microsoft bring blockchain to gaming consoles?
[Nov 29, 2023 5:24 PM] Sony and Microsoft are angling to get into crypto gaming. Will they be able to succeed where others in the industry have failed?
OpenAI and Microsoft sued over alleged unauthorized use of authors’ work
[Nov 22, 2023 5:08 AM] Julian Sancton, an author and Hollywood reporter, accuses Microsoft of being aware of OpenAI’s indiscriminate internet crawling for copyrighted material.
Microsoft, Salesforce, and Nvidia swoop in to hire OpenAI employees as walkout threats increase
[Nov 21, 2023 10:42 AM] OpenAI’s future remains uncertain as employees threaten a walkout over the firing of former CEO and co-founder Sam Altman.
OpenAI seeks to diffuse internal tensions after Altman departure: Report
[Nov 21, 2023 7:13 AM] Executives at OpenAI have been trying to settle disputes with employees and are in “intense discussions” over how to move forward after the abrupt departure of former CEO Sam Altman.
Microsoft and Nvidia stocks reach all-time highs amid OpenAI CEO shuffle
[Nov 20, 2023 1:58 PM] Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly agreed to a position with Microsoft, while Nvidia reaps the benefits of Big Tech’s scramble to build a better chatbot.
Scientists develop AI monitoring agent to detect and stop harmful outputs
[Nov 20, 2023 11:18 AM] The monitoring system is designed to detect and thwart both prompt injection attacks and edge-case threats.
Sam Altman, Former OpenAI CEO, Lands at Microsoft
[Nov 20, 2023 3:11 AM] Altman and other departed OpenAI staff will join a new advanced AI research team at the software giant.
Microsoft Maia AI chip 'last puzzle piece' for infrastructure systems
[Nov 16, 2023 2:59 AM] The new Microsoft Azure Maia AI Accelerator is designed for AI tasks and generative AI and was debuted in tandem with its new Azure Cobalt CPU to compute cloud workloads.
OpenAI and Microsoft partner with Humane on wearable AI pin
[Nov 10, 2023 3:22 AM] AI startup Humane launched the wearable virtual assistant AI Pin that is embedded with technology from OpenAI and cloud computing services from Microsoft.
Microsoft enters $100M partnership with Canadian firm after quantum breakthrough
[Nov 9, 2023 1:28 PM] Photonic’s founder and Chief Quantum Officer says the company can bring a quantum computer to market within the next five years.
Microsoft Listing Fake Ledger App Leads to $590K of Bitcoin Stolen by Hackers
[Nov 6, 2023 10:23 AM] Hackers managed to steal 16.8 bitcoin [BTC] over the weekend after a fake Ledger Live app was posted on the Microsoft app store.
Counterfeit Ledger App Scams Crypto Users Out of Over $760K on Microsoft App Store
[Nov 6, 2023 4:30 AM] According to onchain analyst Zachxbt, hackers got away with more than $768,000 after sneaking a counterfeit Ledger Live application into the Microsoft App Store. Out of the stolen stash, the attack netted over 16.8 bitcoins worth $588,000. Hackers…
'Every customer solution' will be integrated with AI: Microsoft CEO
[Oct 20, 2023 8:12 PM] In an annual letter, Satya Nadella outlined Microsoft's plans for AI, which includes integrating the AI and its Copilot across the firm’s “most used products.”
Microsoft's Activision buy may see more metaverse in the office and crypto in gaming
[Oct 13, 2023 1:49 PM] More signs say the acquisition will boost metaverse applications in business than in gaming as CEO Nadella talks about productivity and metaverse enthusiast Kotick leaves Activision.
Chatgpt Maker Openai Mulling Own AI Chips, Report Unveils
[Oct 8, 2023 8:30 PM] Openai, the developer of Chatgpt, is considering ways to overcome the shortage of chips needed to power its artificial intelligence (AI) product. One of the options that’s being discussed in the company, according to a recent media report, is to…
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn releases AI-powered assistant for job recruiters
[Oct 4, 2023 7:31 AM] LinkedIn plans to pilot a new AI-powered assistant aimed at recruiters searching for job candidates and will also release an AI educational assistant in its learning section.
AI a powerful tool for devs to change gaming, says former Google gaming head
[Oct 2, 2023 7:01 AM] Ryan Wyatt deciphers the the possibilities for AI to help gamers and game developers achieve.
Microsoft to form nuclear power team to support AI: Report
[Oct 1, 2023 10:32 AM] Microsoft is forming a new team of professionals to advance its artificial intelligence plans with Small Modular Reactors and microreactors.
French police raid Nvidia offices amid antitrust investigation: Report
[Sep 29, 2023 2:27 AM] The action reportedly came as a part of a general inquiry of French antitrust authorities into the cloud computing sector.
Google and Microsoft-backed AI firm AlphaSense raises $150M at $2.5B valuation
[Sep 28, 2023 12:30 PM] AlphaSense’s client list now includes most of the S&P 500 and nearly every firm listed in the Dow 50.
IBM, Microsoft, others form post-quantum cryptography coalition
[Sep 27, 2023 12:30 PM] The coalition includes Google sibling company SandboxAQ and the University of Waterloo.
Microsoft unveils AI-powered Copilot for Windows 11
[Sep 21, 2023 2:00 PM] Microsoft has revealed a new set of artificial intelligence-powered solutions across its products, kicking off with Windows 11 on Sept. 26.