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ForkLog 15 14.06.2024

Microsoft Halts Release of AI Feature Recall Amid Criticism

Microsoft has withdrawn its new AI-based feature Recall from a mass release. In May, Microsoft introduced Copilot+ computers equipped with a special chip and Windows software designed for AI tasks. The key feature was Recall, which assists in locating hidden browser tabs, files, emails, or chats using prompts. Recall logs user actions on the computer […]

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ForkLog 26 20.05.2024

EU Threatens Microsoft with Fine Over AI Data in Bing

The European Commission has demanded that Microsoft provide information regarding the use of generative AI in Bing, warning of a potential fine if the corporation fails to comply. We compel Microsoft to provide information under the Digital Services Act on generative AI risks on Bing. Bing may pose risks linked to generative AI, such as […]

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ForkLog 48 03.05.2024

Microsoft Restricts US Police from Using Azure for Facial Recognition

Microsoft has confirmed a ban on the use of facial recognition technology by US law enforcement through its Azure OpenAI Service. This stipulation appears in the updated service terms. According to these, Microsoft prohibits integrations with Azure OpenAI Service by “police departments or for them” for facial recognition within the United States. This applies to […]

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ForkLog 72 03.05.2024

Microsoft to Invest $2.2 Billion in Malaysia’s AI Infrastructure

In the coming years, Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion in new infrastructure for cloud computing and artificial intelligence in Malaysia. The funds will be allocated to: training 200,000 people in artificial intelligence; establishing a national AI center of excellence; enhancing the country’s cybersecurity capabilities; supporting the growth of the local developer community. “Our investments in […]

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ForkLog 24 02.05.2024

Microsoft’s $1 Billion Bet on OpenAI Driven by Fear of Lagging Behind Google

In 2019, Microsoft invested $1 billion in OpenAI, driven by concerns of falling significantly behind Google in the realm of artificial intelligence. This is revealed in internal correspondence among the corporation’s top management. The discussion, titled “Thoughts on OpenAI,” included Microsoft’s CTO Kevin Scott, CEO Satya Nadella, and co-founder Bill Gates. The letter was published […]

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ForkLog 14 01.05.2024

US Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement in AI Training

Eight daily newspapers owned by Alden Global Capital have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the unlawful use of their articles to train language models. The tech giants are accused of employing millions of articles to train generative AI products, including ChatGPT and Copilot. The publications claim they did not grant permission, and […]

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ForkLog 20 30.04.2024

Microsoft Commits $1.7 Billion to AI Infrastructure in Indonesia

Over the next four years, Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion to establish new infrastructure for artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Indonesia. This announcement was made by the corporation’s CEO, Satya Nadella, during a meeting with President Joko Widodo in Jakarta. Today we announced our largest investment in our nearly three decades in Indonesia, as […]

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ForkLog 21 26.04.2024

Microsoft Faces Cloud Infrastructure Shortage for AI

Microsoft is experiencing a shortage of data center infrastructure, particularly for deploying artificial intelligence models. This is highlighted in the earnings report for the third quarter of the corporation’s 2024 fiscal year. “We have demand that slightly exceeds supply,” said Microsoft CFO Amy Hood. The situation is not alleviated by the corporation’s rising capital expenditures, […]

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ForkLog 11 24.04.2024

Coca-Cola to Invest $1.1 Billion in Microsoft’s Cloud and AI Services

Microsoft and Coca-Cola have entered a five-year strategic partnership valued at $1.1 billion, aimed at integrating cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, across all areas of the beverage maker’s business. The companies will jointly experiment with technologies such as Microsoft Cloud and Azure OpenAI Service to develop generative AI use cases in various Coca-Cola business functions, […]

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ForkLog 20 18.04.2024

Aptos Labs Partners with Microsoft and SK Telecom for Institutional Platform Development

Blockchain infrastructure developer Aptos Labs has partnered with major technology and financial firms to create the institutional platform Aptos Ascend.

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ForkLog 7 16.04.2024

Microsoft Commits $1.5 Billion to UAE’s AI Sector

Microsoft announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, an AI development group based in Abu Dhabi.

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ForkLog 17 03.04.2024

Microsoft Develops Chatbot for Xbox Support

Microsoft is testing a chatbot designed to automate Xbox technical support tasks, according to The Verge, citing sources. The tech giant is reportedly developing an AI model in the form of an animated character to assist with support queries and refunds. Journalists have speculated that the chatbot is part of Microsoft’s broader plans to integrate […]

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