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Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.

Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch - 6d

Elon Musk’s xAI and Nvidia join BlackRock and Microsoft’s $30bn AI fund

Tech groups and financial institutions join forces in plans to build data centres and energy projects to underpin AI boom

Financial Times - 1d

Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand

Microsoft Vice President of Energy Bobby Hollis said natural gas with carbon capture is an option if the projects are commercially viable.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Xbox unveils Copilot of Gaming as an AI sidekick for gamers

Microsoft unveiled its Copilot for Gaming initiative, an AI gaming sidekick that will enhance player experiences on Xbox.

VentureBeat - Mar. 13

FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies

Business-guidance content published during the Biden administration has been removed from the Federal Trade Commission website.

Wired - 2d

Microsoft announces new HR executive, company veteran Amy Coleman

Microsoft's incoming chief people officer, Amy Coleman, led the development of Microsoft's human resources response to Covid and its hybrid work approach.

CNBC - 1d

Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Requires A Microsoft Account

Players who purchase Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will need a Microsoft account in order to play it. But don't worry, it's a free service you can sign up for if you don't already have one .. According ...

GameSpot - Mar. 10

Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence

Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to ...

CBS News - Mar. 9

Apple and Nvidia led Monday’s $750 billion tech wreck. How to play the aftermath.

Trump’s policy moves are causing angst. But one analyst says the broader AI thesis is still intact, and he names Tesla and Microsoft among big potential winners.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Microsoft Wants Copilot To Help Xbox Players Beat Games In Real Time

Earlier this year, Microsoft ramped up its efforts to make Edge the browser of choice for gamers by giving it a Steam-like overlay that can allow players to easily access tips and tactics . Now, ...

GameSpot - Mar. 13

How Microsoft's quantum breakthrough could solve the world's biggest problems

Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum computing chip, claiming it created an entirely new state of matter to make it possible. Experts say the technology could revolutionize problem-solving, from ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

Microsoft says ID@Xbox has paid $5B to date to indie game devs

Microsoft said that ID@Xbox indie gaming label has paid out $5 billion to date to independent game developers.

VentureBeat - 2d

Ubisoft Is "Horribly Managed," Investor Says, Report Claims EA And Microsoft Might Buy Franchises

Ubisoft is "horribly mismanaged" and has failed to inform the public about supposed conversations with Microsoft and EA regarding possible acquisition deals. That's according to the Ubisoft ...

GameSpot - Mar. 12

Halo TV Show Didn't Work Out, But Microsoft Is Committed To More Xbox TV Shows And Movies

While Microsoft's Halo TV show did not become a huge success, that hasn't stopped the company from seeking to adapt its franchises for film and TV. The next release is A Minecraft Movie, which ...

GameSpot - 23h

This Strategy Helps Humanize Your AI-Generated Content

Think AI will solve all your writing problems? Think again.

Inc. - 1d

Inworld AI showcases AI case studies as they move to production

While impressive in controlled demos, today's AI technologies expose critical limitations when transitioning to production-ready games.

VentureBeat - 3d

Satellite Internet Will Enable AI in Everything

AI-powered agents need to be connected all the time to be truly effective. Sounds like a job for satellite internet providers.

Wired - 8h

AI vs. AI: 6 ways enterprises are automating cybersecurity to counter AI-powered attacks

AI-powered cybersecurity threats include deepfakes, automating breaches, and morphing malware in real time, challenging cyberdefenses.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Is in the Middle of ‘an Inflection Point’

Nvidia’s Huang unveiled new Rubin AI chips at GTC 2025 and also outlined AI’s ‘extraordinary progress.’

Inc. - 1d

5 Essential Strategies to Master Your AI Workplace Tools

Running raw AI output isn’t the answer; there’s much to learn about making AI work for you.

Inc. - 23h

AI industry's wish list for Trump

A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) firms and industry groups are hoping to shape the Trump administration’s forthcoming policy on the emerging technology and keep the U.S. a leader in the ...

The Hill - 2d

An AI Coding Assistant Refused to Write Code—and Suggested the User Learn to Do It Himself

The old “teach a man to fish” proverb, but for AI chatbots.

Wired - 5d

Why Workday’s CEO Made a Tough Layoff Decision to Invest in AI

Carl Eschenbach explains how workers—including CEOs—can coexist with AI.

Inc. - Mar. 10

DeepSeek scared away some AI funders. But this wealthy backer is ready to spend.

Why government — not business — will see that AI startups get the money they need.

MarketWatch - 5d

How a Female-Led AI Startup Achieved a Successful Acquisition

Female founders building AI startups can redefine the space.

Inc. - 4d

An AI March Madness bracket prediction came up with the unlikeliest champion

Using AI to predict the 2025 NCAA bracket winner resulted in a weird champion.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

How AI Lets You Build a Business Without a CTO

AI-powered development tools are replacing the need for technical co-founders.

Inc. - 6h

Netflix Games loses its vice-president of generative AI

After embracing generative AI as a core part of its gaming strategy, Netflix's vice president of generative AI has left the company.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

AI Nurses Are Making Inroads Into Healthcare. Humans Have Mixed Feelings

One of the companies to know about is Hippocratic AI, which had initially promoted a rate of only $9 an hour for its AI assistants.

Inc. - 3d

Baidu, once China’s generative AI leader, is battling to regain its position

Baidu has released two new open-source AI models, including a reasoning model, as it vies to regain a leading position in China’s AI space.

CNBC - 2d

Nvidia’s GTC keynote will emphasize AI over gaming

Don't expect to hear a lot about better framerates and raytracing at the Nvidia GTC keynote. AI will instead be the subject of the day.

VentureBeat - 6d

Patronus AI’s Judge-Image wants to keep AI honest — and Etsy is already using it

Patronus AI launches the first multimodal LLM-as-a-Judge for evaluating AI systems that process images, with Etsy already implementing the technology to validate product image captions across its ...

VentureBeat - Mar. 13

Google Says Its New AI Mode Will Help You Find Better, Deeper Information

The move to make search more efficient with generative AI is a clear shot at OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine.

Inc. - Mar. 10

What you need to know about Manus, the new AI agentic system from China hailed as a second ‘DeepSeek moment’

Manus AI is designed as a multi-agent system, meaning it combines several AI models to handle tasks independently.

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

ServiceNow expands AI offerings with pre-built agents, targeting broader enterprise adoption

ServiceNow has upgraded its AI agent offerings as it seeks it sto double down on investing in AI for enterprises.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models

A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of “AI safety” and “AI fairness.”

Wired - 5d

Inside Google's Gemma 3 AI model

Google says its new Gemma 3 AI model can tackle more challenges while using just one GPU. Emilia David, senior AI reporter for VentureBeat, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.

CBS News - 6d

McDonald’s Customers Will Get Their Meals With a Side of AI

The Golden Arches is joining many of its fast-food rivals in rolling out AI technology it hopes will increase efficiency, ease workflows, and boost satisfaction.

Inc. - Mar. 8

In Napa Vineyards, AI Boosts Grape Expectations

Artificial intelligence applications, from smart tractors to precision irrigation, are making their way into viticulture, while generative AI is creating labels and helping sell wine.

Inc. - Mar. 10

Liminal Experiences raises $5.8M for UGC and AI gaming

Liminal Experiences, a new user-generated content gaming startup dedicated to using AI to assist human creativity, raised $5.8 million.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

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