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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Gates apologizes for Epstein connections

Bill Gates has taken responsibility and apologized for his connections to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bill Gates apologized to his employees for his relationship with Epstein and admitted to two romances with Russian women

Bill Gates expressed remorse to his employees over his past connection with Jeffrey Epstein and acknowledged having two romantic relationships with Russian women.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Microsoft boss Bill Gates ADMITS affairs with two Russian women after Epstein Files scandal

Bill Gates has confirmed affairs with two Russian women following revelations from the Epstein files, while denying any involvement with Epstein's trafficking victims.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Microsoft and AI: A Question of Sovereignty

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, emphasizes the importance of AI and cloud technology at a recent event, reflecting on Microsoftโ€™s transformation and leadership in the tech industry.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Concerns about Data Sovereignty: How Microsoft CEO Nadella Wants to Mitigate Fear of AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced initiatives to enhance digital resilience in Europe, offering customers more control over AI solutions during his visit to Munich.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Head of Microsoft Poland: Digital Sovereignty Does Not Have to Mean Isolation

The head of Microsoft Poland discusses the rapid advancements in AI and its role in transforming business strategies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

How Jeffrey Epstein 'sneaked' into Microsoft and got involved even in succession discussions

The article discusses Jeffrey Epstein's unexpected involvement with Microsoft in 2011 amid leadership transition discussions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Phil Spencer's Departure Ends Era at Xbox Marked by Major Acquisitions and Failures

Phil Spencer, the CEO of Xbox, is retiring after 38 years at Microsoft, including 12 years leading the gaming division.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Epstein and Microsoft: A Complicated Relationship Following Gates

The article discusses the intricate relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Microsoft, revealing connections that extend beyond Bill Gates to include top executives within the company.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

With 1% Market Share, A Cloud Infrastructure Market Dominated by Billions - Control Could Provide AI Competitive Advantage

Microsoft Japan is under investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for possible antitrust violations, amid escalating competition in the cloud infrastructure market, directly related to AI advancements.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This is Microsoft's response to the question about the 'kill switch'

Microsoft has addressed concerns regarding trust in U.S. cloud services among Europeans, with many advocating for domestic alternatives.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Storing computer data for thousands of years in glass: Microsoft's impressive demonstration

Microsoft's Silica project showcased a groundbreaking technology that enables long-term data storage in glass, promising unprecedented stability.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The long-time head of Microsoft's gaming division is leaving. And itโ€™s not the only change in important positions.

The article discusses the departure of the long-standing head of Microsoft's gaming division, amidst other significant changes within the company.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Windows: How secure is it still with Microsoft?

Microsoft's BitLocker encryption for Windows drives has raised security concerns after it was revealed that the company has been providing recovery keys to investigators, including the FBI.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

One of the Creators of Xbox: Microsoft is Killing the Platform in Favor of Artificial Intelligence

An original Xbox engineer claims that Microsoft is sidelining the Xbox brand to prioritize artificial intelligence technologies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish company offers an alternative to Zoom and Teams โ€“ Former Prime Minister comments

A Finnish company has developed a video conferencing solution called #One, which is positioned as an alternative to Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and has received commentary from a former Prime Minister.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Phil Spencer leaves Xbox after 38 years at Microsoft and hands over leadership to Asha Sharma

Phil Spencer has announced his retirement from Xbox, passing on leadership to Asha Sharma after 38 years at Microsoft.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Call of Duty fans might finally be getting the standalone Zombies game they've dreamed of

Fans of the Call of Duty franchise anticipate a dedicated standalone Zombies game potentially set to release in 2027, according to industry leaks.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Proposing an Unusual Idea for Data Centers to Store Data for Thousands of Years

Researchers propose using advanced glass technology to create data storage solutions that could last longer than the age of the universe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Microsoft Promises Storage Solutions Lasting Ten Thousand Years.. What's the Story?

Microsoft has pledged to develop future storage solutions capable of preserving data for over ten thousand years using glass materials similar to those used in heat-resistant Pyrex dishes.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who is Asha Sharma, who has been made the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming?

Asha Sharma, of Indian origin, has been appointed as the new CEO and Executive Vice President of Microsoft's gaming division, succeeding Phil Spencer.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Microsoft announces historic restructuring of gaming sector with departure of key leadership

Microsoft has announced a historic restructuring in its gaming division following the retirement of Phil Spencer, the CEO of Xbox, after a transformative 38-year career at the company.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Microsoft loses one trillion dollars in the stock market due to investment in AI and doubts about growth

Microsoft's stock valuation has dropped significantly, losing one trillion dollars amid concerns about its growth prospects and heavy investment in AI.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Phil Spencer leaves the position of CEO of Xbox; the position goes to Microsoft's AI executive

Phil Spencer will retire from his role as CEO of Xbox, with the position being taken over by a Microsoft executive in the AI sector.

Feb 20 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Microsoft's Major Investment in AI in the Global South

Microsoft has announced a major investment of โ‚น4 lakh crore in AI infrastructure and skill development in the Global South, particularly India, by 2030.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Chilling Warning from Traficom: Criminals Have Found a Way to Bypass Strong Authentication

Traficom's cybersecurity center warns that traditional multi-factor authentication is no longer sufficient to protect Microsoft 365 services from sophisticated cybercriminals.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Microsoft has opened the treasure! Will invest โ‚น4 lakh crore in Global South including India

Microsoft announced a significant investment of โ‚น4 lakh crore in AI infrastructure and skill development in the Global South, with a focus on India during the AI Impact Summit 2026.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The AI system that learns from a million species to design new treatments

A new AI model, developed through a collaboration between major tech companies and researchers, aims to modify cells and molecules to create effective treatments for various diseases.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Implications of Epstein Files: Gates Withdraws from AI Summit in India

Bill Gates withdraws from a global AI summit in India shortly before he was scheduled to speak, amidst scrutiny of his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Microsoft has unveiled a glass piece that can store human-created data

Microsoft's Project Silica features a glass storage medium designed to hold information for up to 10,000 years.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Life & Tech

Novel glass disk preserves humanity's cultural heritage for thousands of years

Microsoft scientists have unveiled a new data storage system that inscribes information into regular glass with a laser, potentially preserving it for up to 10,000 years.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Microsoft Proposes Glass as a Means of... Eternal Data Storage

Microsoft's research suggests that using glass for data storage could preserve information for over 10,000 years, outperforming current methods like magnetic tapes and hard drives.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Deals That Were Awaited for a Long Time Have Been Finalized at the AI Summit... Huge Benefits for India

The AI Impact Summit has brought significant investments to India from major global companies including Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Harsh assessment: The release of the new Playstation console may be delayed

The release of the anticipated Playstation 6 may be postponed until 2029 due to a memory crisis affecting console manufacturers, according to sources cited by Bloomberg.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Life & Tech

Unexpected material could solve future storage

Researchers at Microsoft are exploring the potential of glass as a long-lasting data storage solution, successfully storing data in a durable format that could last thousands of years.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indians must learn AI, or they will fall behind: Microsoft India Head

The President of Microsoft India, Puneet Chandok, emphasizes the importance of investing in AI and collaborating globally to avoid falling behind in technology.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Cloud Security at Banks: Microsoft has European Banks under Control

The article discusses the increasing reliance of banks on cloud services, predominantly provided by U.S. companies, and the efforts by regulators to mitigate associated risks.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

EDEN: the AI system that learns from a million species to design new treatments

The EDEN system utilizes AI to modify cells and molecules precisely to develop new treatments for diseases.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

ICE reliance on Microsoft technology surged amid immigration crackdown, documents show

Leaked documents reveal that ICE significantly increased its use of Microsoft technology during a period of intensified immigration enforcement.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Investments in AI with Borrowed Money - Fears of a Bubble Drive Up Risk Premiums

Giant American technology companies like Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft are investing billions in artificial intelligence but have recently seen significant drops in capitalization due to concerns over a potential bubble.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Artificial intelligence is coming for office jobs: Microsoft's head of AI predicts 'human' performance in 18 months

Microsoft's AI chief forecasts that artificial intelligence could achieve human-level performance in office tasks within 18 months, suggesting a significant impact on white-collar jobs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Vรคrmland Municipalities Dependent on Tech Giants โ€“ How They Would Act in the Event of a Shutdown

Vรคrmland municipalities rely heavily on American tech companies for their operational systems and communication services, leading to concerns about potential data access by U.S. authorities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lavipharm selects DIS for its digital transformation

Lavipharm has partnered with DIS to implement a comprehensive Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management project as part of its digital transformation efforts.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Microsoft AI boss issues startling 18-month warning to all UK office workers

Microsoft's AI chief warns that artificial intelligence could fully automate many white-collar jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Billionaire Bill Gates Arrives in Amaravati, Welcome Ceremony Photos

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates received a grand welcome upon his arrival in Amaravati, India, as part of his visit to attend events including the AI India Impact Summit.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Windows 11 is changing

Microsoft reportedly plans to reinstate the ability to move the taskbar in Windows 11, following user criticism.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI is being used at a rapid pace, and these jobs are at the highest risk

The rise of AI technology is raising concerns about job security, particularly in sectors where AI can perform tasks more efficiently than humans.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Microsoft warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence agents

Microsoft has issued a security warning about the risks associated with independent artificial intelligence agents, highlighting their potential for creating unprecedented security vulnerabilities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Microsoft announces plan to end dependency on OpenAI

Microsoft's CEO of the AI unit, Mustafa Suleiman, revealed a radical roadmap for achieving true 'self-sufficiency' and ending reliance on OpenAI's models.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Agentic AI is not very clever yet, but it will be multimillionaire

A discussion on the current state and economic potential of agentic artificial intelligence, emphasizing its material and infrastructural components rather than merely its intelligence.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:10 UTC

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