UK competition watchdog clears Microsoft's hiring of AI startup's core staff
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Wired - Tech
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Expert who coined presenteeism term says employers who force staff back are dinosaurs
Sir Cary Cooper says ‘micromanagers’ risk driving away talent, damaging wellbeing and harming productivity. Employers who force staff to return to the office five days a week have been called the ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
San Diego FC hires Varas as first head coach
The MLS expansion team San Diego FC hired former interim head coach of the U.S. men's national team Mikey Varas as its first head coach on Monday.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Russians made viral video falsely accusing Harris of a hit-and-run: Microsoft
Microsoft said Russians made a viral video falsely accusing Vice President Harris of a hit-and-run. Per a Tuesday report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC), Russians recently ...Yesterday - Russia -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, MGX Launch AI Partnership
The partnership, called the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, will additionally build out energy infrastructure to create power sources for the facilities, the companies said.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
BlackRock and Microsoft plan $30bn fund to invest in AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Abu Dhabi-backed MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power and data gridsYesterday - Microsoft -
Financial Times - Business
EU competition chief warns against weakening rules to create champions
Margrethe Vestager’s comments come as successor told to be ‘more supportive’ of companiesYesterday - European Union -
CNBC - Business
Here are the fundamental and the technical reasons that Microsoft stock can be bought
The timing of two positive Microsoft developments ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve interest rate cut is welcome.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Healthy Returns: How competitive can Roche be in the weight loss drug market?
Roche presented early-stage data on its obesity injection and pill at EASD. Meanwhile, Oura enters into metabolic health market with acquisition of Veri.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Snap unveils latest AR glasses despite ongoing struggles in core ad business
Snap on Tuesday announced the fifth generation of its Spectacles augmented reality glasses, despite its core business continuing to struggle.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon Awards Startup Rocket Motor Maker Ursa Major $12.5 Million
The Pentagon turns to smaller private companies as it tries to build up supplies depleted by supporting Ukraine and Israel.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Many first-time home buyers locked out of market by competition and high prices
Many prospective first-time home buyers feel like they're at a disadvantage as they face high interest rates and competition from a spiking number of all-cash offers. CBS News correspondent Nancy ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Major London NHS hospital trust freezes external hiring
Guy’s and St Thomas’ moves to tackle £31mn deficit as government push to improve standards collides with straitened budgetsYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
BP’s US wind sale will not clear its strategic fog
UK oil major has underperformed its rivals as oil prices have started to sink2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...2 days ago - Germany -
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Wired - Tech
What Is a Copilot+ PC? Explaining Microsoft’s AI Term for Windows Laptops
Microsoft aimed to revolutionize its Windows operating system with this AI-soaked laptop certification. It’s still a work in progress.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘I was really desperate’: Giancarlo Esposito on Gus Fring, Sesame Street – and how he nearly hired a hitman
His Breaking Bad role may have brought him worldwide fame, but at one point the actor nearly paid someone to kill him – so his family could get the insurance money. Giancarlo Esposito is used to ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft wants more ‘clarity’ over AI chip curbs to Middle East
Tech giant creates new AI institutes with UAE’s G42 as it awaits decision to lift US controls on chip shipments2 days ago - Microsoft -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.2 days ago - Amazon -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon orders staff back to office five days a week
Company says in-person presence makes work ‘simpler and more effective’ as its rolls back pandemic-era remote policy2 days ago - Amazon -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Microsoft Lays Off 650 Videogame Workers
The terminations mark the latest round of job cuts for game employees since the software giant’s purchase of Activision Blizzard.September 12 - Microsoft -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
The AI Spending Spree, in Charts
Tech giants and investors are shoveling cash into artificial intelligence amid questions about whether it will pay off.September 11