Topic: microsoft investment
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Microsoft's $30B UK Investment Outshines Google's Efforts
Microsoft is investing £22 billion ($30 billion) in the UK from 2025 to 2028 to enhance AI infrastructure, including building a state-of-the-art supercomputer with over 23,000 GPUs. The investment, described as a substantial increase over previous commitments, contrasts with Google's smaller pled...
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US Tech Giants Invest Billions in UK AI Race
Microsoft and Nvidia are investing up to $45 billion in the UK's AI sector, with Microsoft committing $30 billion for infrastructure and partnerships, and Nvidia directing up to $15 billion through partners for research and development. A joint venture called Stargate UK, involving Nvidia, Nscale...
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Microsoft 365 Copilot to Process UAE Data Locally
Microsoft will launch local data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the UAE by early 2026, hosted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi data centers to enhance security and performance for organizations. This initiative supports the UAE's National AI Strategy and digital sovereignty by ensuring data remain...
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Microsoft and OpenAI in Talks to Revise Partnership Deal
Microsoft and OpenAI are renegotiating their $13 billion partnership, focusing on equity stakes and future tech access amid growing competitive dynamics. OpenAI's restructuring into a for-profit entity with nonprofit board control requires Microsoft's approval, with talks centered on Microsoft's ...
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OpenAI and Microsoft Forge New Partnership Deal
OpenAI and Microsoft have signed a non-binding memorandum to recalibrate their strategic alliance, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing AI tools and safety. The partnership is evolving as OpenAI transitions to a for-profit model, requiring Microsoft's approval as its largest investor with ...
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OpenAI Secures Major For-Profit Funding Round
OpenAI has restructured into a for-profit corporation under its original non-profit foundation, enabling it to pursue funding and acquisitions more freely while maintaining oversight by the Foundation. The finalized ownership gives the OpenAI Foundation a 26% stake and Microsoft a 27% stake, with...
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Critics Slam US-UK AI Deal as 'Naive' Amid Protests
The US-UK AI partnership faces criticism for its lack of transparency and failure to address environmental and economic concerns, with protesters calling it naive and harmful. Activists used creative tactics in London to voice opposition, including drumming, smoke, and projections, while highligh...
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Microsoft partners with Anthropic for Office AI, moving beyond OpenAI
Microsoft is partnering with Anthropic to integrate its AI models into Microsoft 365 applications, diversifying beyond its reliance on OpenAI and enhancing its enterprise AI offerings. The move follows OpenAI's independent initiatives, such as developing a LinkedIn competitor and partnering with ...
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Xbox Boss: Game Pass Receiving Biggest Ever Investment This Year
Microsoft is making its largest-ever investment in Xbox Game Pass in 2024, focusing on expanding the library with diverse games and has signed first-time deals with over 50 developers. The service sees strong recurring interest from developers, with over 150 partners returning to include future p...
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