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Microsoft announces Copilot, new AI technology for Microsoft 365

Microsoft announced a new feature called Copilot that integrates artificial intelligence into its Microsoft Office products. The feature is currently in a testing phase. Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green to discuss ...
Mar. 17, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Microsoft

Activision sees U.K. regulator drop major concern about Microsoft deal

Activision Blizzard's stock rises after a UK regulator says it is narrowing its scope of concerns about the company's pending deal with Microsoft.
10 hours ago - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business - Microsoft

UK regulator U-turns on Microsoft’s $75bn Activision deal

Surprise move clears big roadblock to global approval of acquisition of ‘Call of Duty’ maker
11 hours ago - UK homepage - Business - United kingdom

Activision shares jump as British competition regulator drops key concern on Microsoft takeover

The U.K.'s competition regulator on Friday said it has narrowed the scope of its investigation into Microsoft's takeover of Activision.
13 hours ago - US Top News and Analysis - Business - Microsoft

UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal

British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard have dropped concerns that the deal would hurt the console gaming market
14 hours ago - ABC News: Technology - Tech - Microsoft

UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal

British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard have dropped concerns that the deal would hurt the console gaming market
14 hours ago - ABC News: Top Stories - Top stories - Microsoft

UK watchdog softens position on Microsoft Activision deal

British antitrust regulators scrutinizing Microsoft’s blockbuster purchase of videogame maker Activision Blizzard have dropped concerns that the deal would hurt the console gaming market
14 hours ago - ABC News: Entertainment - Entertainment - Microsoft

Publishers Prepare for Showdown With Microsoft, Google Over AI Tools

Media executives want compensation for the use of their content in ChatGPT, Bing and Bard. Search companies say they will drive traffic to publishers.
Mar. 22, 2023 - WSJ.com: US Business - Business - Google

How Nintendo Competes Differently Than Sony and Microsoft

Can Nintendo stay competitive in the evolving videogames industry? WSJ’s Sarah E. Needleman and analyst Michael Pachter discuss Nintendo’s game-changing approach to the videogames industry and how it’s maintained its intergenerational audience.
Mar. 22, 2023 - WSJ.com: US Business - Business - Microsoft

Microsoft reveals developer acceleration program for ID@Xbox

Microsoft is upgrading its ID@Xbox platform with a developer acceleration program to support underrepresented creators.
Mar. 21, 2023 - VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft

Morgan Stanley's case for six Club names, including Alphabet and Microsoft

When evaluating stocks for the Club, we're guided by our long-term mantra: Own companies that make stuff and do things at a profit.
Mar. 21, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - Microsoft

Microsoft adds Image Creator to Bing, plus GPT-4 now available in Azure OpenAI Service

Microsoft announced that it is bringing Bing Image Creator to all Bing users. In addition, GPT-4 is now available in Azure's OpenAI Service
Mar. 21, 2023 - VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft

Microsoft poses 'biggest potential threat' to Apple's App Store: Morgan Stanley

Analysts at Morgan Stanley said that if Microsoft is able to launch its own app store, it would be an "immaterial risk" to Apple, but still a long-term threat.
Mar. 21, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - Microsoft

Microsoft Bing now uses OpenAI's DALL-E A.I. to turn text into images

Microsoft's new tool will use OpenAI's DALL-E to create text-prompted images.
Mar. 21, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - Microsoft

The Smartest Thing About Microsoft’s Copilot A.I. Feature Is the Name

The new productivity tool is a smart way to handle simple tasks.
Mar. 21, 2023 - Inc.com - Business

Cathie Wood’s internet fund make its first Microsoft purchase

Cathie Wood on Monday bought a stock she doesn't trade very much -- Microsoft.
Mar. 21, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business - Microsoft

OpenAI-powered app from Microsoft will instantly transcribe patient notes during doctor visits

Microsoft's Nuance subsidiary are rolling out DAX Express, a clinical notes application for healthcare workers.
Mar. 20, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - Microsoft

Microsoft plans mobile games app store to rival Apple and Google

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says store could launch as soon as next year if regulators clear Activision Blizzard deal
Mar. 20, 2023 - UK homepage - Business

Microsoft stock notches best week in nearly 8 years following SVB collapse, OpenAI’s ChatGPT popularity

Microsoft stock gains as the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the popularity of OpenAI's ChatGPT drives investors to an established tech name.
Mar. 17, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business - Microsoft

Microsoft’s Bing GPT-4 offers ‘rare opportunity for market share gains’

'The release of GPT-4 only furthers the distance between OpenAI and their competitors,' said DA Davidson analyst William Jellison.
Mar. 17, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business - Microsoft

Microsoft tries to justify A.I.'s tendency to give wrong answers by saying they're 'usefully wrong'

Current AI technologies like ChatGPT can often produce inaccurate responses, which presents a problem as Microsoft adds AI to Word, Excel, and other products.
Mar. 17, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - Microsoft

Microsoft Adds the Tech Behind ChatGPT to Its Business Software

The software company announced an AI upgrade for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Mar. 16, 2023 - WSJ.com: US Business - Business - Microsoft

Microsoft adds AI tools to office apps like Outlook, Word

Microsoft is infusing artificial intelligence tools into its suite of office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook emails
Mar. 16, 2023 - ABC News: Technology - Tech - Microsoft

Microsoft adds AI tools to Office apps like Outlook and Word

NEW YORK — Microsoft is infusing artificial intelligence tools into its Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook emails.
Mar. 16, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Microsoft

Microsoft and Google Unveil AI Tools for Businesses

New artificial intelligence technology is roiling Silicon Valley. For now, the most obvious ways to use it are in software like Microsoft’s suite of products.
Mar. 16, 2023 - NYT > Technology - Tech - Microsoft