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Microsoft-backed startup debuts task optimized enterprise AI models that run on CPUs
Fastino emerges from stealth with $7 million in pre-seed funding to advance task optimized enterprise AI models that don’t require a GPU to run.Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago -
Amazon-backed Anthropic debuts AI agents that can do complex tasks, racing against OpenAI, Microsoft and Google
Anthropic, the Amazon-backed AI startup founded by former OpenAI research executives, announced AI agents that can use a computer to complete complex tasks.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Denmark launches landmark framework for using AI under EU rules — with Microsoft backing
Denmark unveiled a blueprint on how to use generative AI in the corporate world to help firms get into compliance with strict new regulation from the EU.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Startup Thinking: A Blueprint for Corporate Transformation
Change your culture so employees feel empowered to experiment, collaborate, and make decisions.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Managing Team Conflict for Startup Success
Practical strategies to boost collaboration, innovation, and growth.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.Business - The New York Times - October 16 -
Microsoft’s Differential Transformer cancels attention noise in LLMs
A simple change to the attention mechanism can make LLMs much more effective at finding relevant information in their context window.Tech - VentureBeat - October 16 -
What’s at Stake in a Strained Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership
The alliance between the technology giant and the company behind OpenAI has been hugely consequential — but a disruption could shake up the A.I. race.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
Microsoft and OpenAI’s Close Partnership Shows Signs of Fraying
The “best bromance in tech” has had a reality check as OpenAI has tried to change its deal with Microsoft and the software maker has tried to hedge its bet on the start-up.Tech - The New York Times - October 21 -
Microsoft Will Let Clients Build Their Own AI Agents
In November, customers can start using Copilot Studio to make their own AI apps to perform many routine tasks.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says
Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Investors Want to See a Payout on Microsoft’s AI Efforts
As the tech giant readies a report of what’s forecast as its slowest quarterly growth in a year, shareholders want to see genuine demand for the AI applications it’s spent billions to develop.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Microsoft dips on weak guidance after beating on earnings
Microsoft reported better-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter as Azure topped estimates. But quarterly growth guidance was light.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Microsoft Earnings Show Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion
The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.Tech - The New York Times - October 30 -
Meta and Microsoft Won’t Stop Spending on AI
Both tech giants reported strong third quarters but their stocks fell anyway.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
OpenAI launches ChatGPT search, competing with Google and Microsoft
OpenAI on Thursday launched ChatGPT search, positioning the company to better compete with search engines like Google, Microsoft's Bing and Perplexity.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Launch Times Revealed
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set for release on November 19, but when exactly does the game launch that day? Microsoft has now published the official launch times for the game.. The game ...Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago -
Bethesda Workers Go On Strike Against Microsoft
Last year, quality-assurance workers at Bethesda and ZeniMax studios formed ZeniMax Workers United, the largest certified video game union in the United States. Now that union is putting its ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
US regulators plan to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business
FTC chair Lina Khan continues to pursue Big Tech in final days of Biden presidencyBusiness - Financial Times - 3 hours ago -
This Startup Is Why Astronauts Will Wear Prada on the Moon
When the Artemis missions send astronauts to the lunar surface in a few years, moon walkers will sport new spacesuits made by Axiom Space—with design touches from one of Italy’s famed luxury brands.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
US startup charging couples to ‘screen embryos for IQ’
Heliospect’s services were marketed at up to $50,000 for 100 embryos, undercover footage shows. What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’? A US startup company is ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
5 Bad Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Employee Engagement (and How to Avoid Them)
Vision, planning, and strategy matter. But so does taking care of your people.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
How Did Mark Cuban ‘Save’ Kevin O’Leary? Research Uncovers the Emotional (and Professional) Power of Strong Social Ties
Studies show friends can help you live a longer, happier life—and can impact your professional success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
After Getting Booed, Russell Wilson and the Steelers Put Up 37 Points. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)
How do you handle adversity? Take a lesson from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his emotionally intelligent approach.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Poll Finds Voters Think Economy is Poor, But Split Over Whether Trump or Harris Can Fix It
Neither candidate is seen as having a clear advantage about how they would handle jobs and the economy.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
5 Leadership Lessons From an Unexpected Medical Leave
Orum founder Stephany Kirkpatrick was having a banner year when she learned she had breast cancer. Here’s how she stepped away and set up her company for success.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Rebecca Minkoff Doubles Down, Says ‘Real Housewives’ Is Good for Business
Minkoff recently announced she was joining the show solely to promote her brand. She thinks it was a sound decision—and now she has the numbers to prove it.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
SpaceX Gets $734 Million National Security Satellite Launch Contract
If you need proof that the space industry has undergone huge upheaval, check out the win SpaceX—still technically a startup—has just pulled off, beating big name opposition to a huge paycheck.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Here’s Why Drone Maker DJI Sued the Pentagon
The China-based maker of more than half of all commercial drones in the U.S. went to court to fight its placement on a list of companies said to be working with the Chinese military.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
If You Cannot Outspend Your Competition, Out-Weird Them
Personality can help purpose-led brands stand out from the pack.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers
Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
This 1 Challenge Will Test New CVS Health CEO David Joyner
The industry-wide rise in health coverage costs makes the company’s Aetna unit the new leader’s most difficult problem.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
This New List Ranks States’ Affordability for Future Retirees. Forget California and Hawaii
How much savings are needed to live comfortably in each of the 50 states? The most expensive places require twice the savings of the most affordable states.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
You Could Be Overlooking Human Skills in the Workplace
Technical chops are in demand, but some employees believe that companies aren’t putting enough emphasis on human skills like communication and collaboration.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work
Mastering remote work: Lessons learned and powerful strategies for global teams.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
What’s the Most Valuable Tech Upgrade You Made This Year?
We asked 10 founders and CEOs about the tech products and AI automations that have really made a difference.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Star Psychologist Adam Grant Just Explained How Not to Lose Your Mind With Anxiety Before Election Day
Adam Grant draws on recent neuroscience research to offer a simple plan to beat back anxiety and stay sane until election day.Business - Inc. - October 22