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Jensen Huang built the company that powers AI. Now Nvidia must find a way forward without him
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned following weeks of controversy over alleged extramarital affairs and his links to a woman suspected of spying for China. His departure leaves the AI chipmaker facing leadership uncertainty, investigations and questions over national security, while Colette Kress takes charge as interim chief executive.
Microsoft reports $36 billion quaterly profit, employees complain salary raises below 1%, describe workplace as 'joyless and demoralizing' after 60,000 people receive buyout offers
Microsoft reported a 32% jump in quarterly profit to $36.6 billion but its employees complain of salary increases below 1%, rising workloads and pressure to use AI tools. An open letter describes the workplace as “joyless and demoralizing” following voluntary buyout offers to around 60,000 employees across four countries.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft has unveiled its impressive financial performance, reporting a revenue of $92.3 billion and profits soaring past $36.6 billion. The Azure cloud services experienced a remarkable growth of 48%, driven by an increasing demand for AI technologies. In a strategic move, the company has offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees while continuing to innovate hardware aimed at enhancing AI capabilities.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft shares popped more than five percent Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, fueled by its Azure cloud computing division which grew by 48 percent in the September quarter. However, Google on Wednesday reported that revenue from its cloud division doubled to $30.7 billion during the quarter, bringing it closer to Microsoft's Azure revenue, which reached $33.2 billion in the same period.
Former Microsoft employee tells wife he was lucky to be fired from tech sector in 2022. What is he doing now?
Former Microsoft employee Ian Yong Hoe Tan says he feels fortunate to have been retrenched in late 2022, amid growing concerns about AI-driven job losses. Reacting to Microsoft’s voluntary buyout offers for around 60,000 employees, he said the development left him shaken. Tan now works as a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
Swiggy’s Q2 report card; eMudhra to exit certificate biz
Swiggy continued on its growth trajectory while bringing down losses in Q2FY27. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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Anthropic unveils Claude Duet AI agent app
Anthropic on Thursday unveiled Claude Duet, a standalone AI agent app designed to act as a proactive assistant for professionals and small-business owners, as rivals such as OpenAI and Meta race to develop AI agents that can complete work autonomously on users' behalf.
Diddy’s prison release date pushed back: Curry chicken, pizza, Instagram and secret liquor stash — what’s happening behind bars?
Sean Diddy Combs is serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix due to his recent conviction. Reports indicate he leads a luxurious life behind bars with special treatment from others. Combs allegedly has people cooking for him and providing massages while serving his sentence. He has been seen using a contraband cellphone for personal purposes, which raises security concerns.
Snapdragon X2 Plus puts AI at the heart of Lenovo’s new Yoga Slim 7x
Qualcomm’s mainstream AI silicon meets Lenovo’s flagship thin-and-light design and Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC software, sharpening the case for Arm-based Windows PCs. The result is a slick, smart, and savvy Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x.
Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
Microsoft is pushing a "hybrid intelligence" future with a new Surface Ultra laptop that runs on Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips and will cost more than $2,500, the company announced Wednesday. The new Surface Ultra will use Nvidia's state-of-the-art AI chip, RTX Spark, which the semiconductor giant announced earlier this year.
Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges Apple
Microsoft said it was releasing Microsoft Execution Containers, a tool to prevent agents from accessing data and doing unauthorized tasks when running on a laptop or desktop machine. Anthropic, OpenAI and Nvidia will use the tools, Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president for Windows and devices, said at the event in San Francisco.
Microsoft, Nvidia CEOs to unveil new AI laptop at San Francisco event
Microsoft is set to unveil a groundbreaking laptop featuring Nvidia's chips, aimed at bolstering local AI functionalities. This ambitious move intends to transfer previously cloud-dependent complex tasks to individual devices, streamlining operations. However, both Microsoft and Apple face hurdles due to escalating hardware expenses in the competitive AI landscape. This event symbolizes a longstanding partnership between Microsoft and Nvidia, which is crucial for the future of advanced computing.
OpenAI launches Dots to take on Meta’s Muse with AI agents that can act on your behalf
OpenAI introduced Dots at its DevDay event, creating AI agents for autonomous task management. These agents can connect with over 4,000 apps and operate independently. Meta launched Muse, a personal AI agent designed to assist users with daily tasks.
Lessons from Chinese AI Firms on Owning Customers’ Habits
As U.S. AI firms compete in an escalating race for superior models, bigger benchmarks, and more advanced features, Chinese companies are pursuing a fundamentally different strategy: embedding AI into users’ everyday habits. The authors argue that this “habit moat” approach may prove more durable than competing on raw capability alone. Whereas Western firms position AI as a destination consumers consciously visit, companies like Alibaba integrate AI into existing routines such as shopping, payments, food delivery, and travel booking, reducing friction until using AI becomes automatic behavior. Once AI capabilities become “good enough,” marginal technical improvements matter less than becoming the default path through recurring customer tasks. The authors outline four strategic imperatives for Western leaders: focus on behavioral cues rather than feature gaps, subsidize customer behavior instead of subscriptions, embed AI invisibly into existing workflows, and optimize for repeat usage rather than first-time adoption. The central warning is stark: AI may not replace employees first—it may instead capture the critical customer moments businesses currently own.
Microsoft abandons personal AI chatbot race with Copilot reboot
The result of a six-month engineering effort, the latest iteration of the assistant has absorbed the separate version for home use, adopting some of its slick design features, and casting aside the marketing that sought to position the company as a builder of personal AI.
Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability
The prospect of legal accountability is unclear. Lawsuits are a possibility, but some legal experts believe any criminal investigations would face an extremely high burden given the autonomous nature of the attacks and the absence of evidence the AI models were designed with the intent to hack into other networks.
Global funds, same tech bet? The diversification trap Indian investors may miss
Many Indian investors mistakenly believe they diversify their portfolios by adding foreign countries. However, numerous global indices often revolve around similar technology narratives, particularly in semiconductors. To achieve real diversification, investors must grasp the fundamental earnings drivers. Exploring Europe and Japan can unveil distinct economic pathways, offering a refreshing contrast. A thorough assessment of concentration risks and market dynamics is vital when engaging in international investments.
Bill Gates is betting on a power source buried 15,000 feet underground, the massive Google-backed geothermal project that could change how America gets electricity
Bill Gates is backing Fervo Energy's cutting-edge geothermal technology designed for clean energy production. This advanced process involves drilling deep into the earth's crust to harness geothermal energy for electricity generation. Fervo has also landed a major contract to supply Google with this sustainable power source, set to deliver consistent, round-the-clock electricity starting in 2028.
Microsoft is funding a bet on mud: Inside the race to rewet 23 square miles of North Carolina peat before it dries out and burns
North Carolina's peatlands, vital carbon stores, are being restored by Pantheon Regeneration. These ancient ecosystems hold twice the carbon of all Earth's forests combined. Draining these lands releases significant greenhouse gases into the atmosphere annually. Pantheon plans to sell carbon credits to fund permanent peatland conservation efforts. This initiative aims to protect these lands from future exploitation and degradation.
Microsoft launches Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9 & Surface Studio 2+: Check out details
The tech giant also announced that Apple Music and Apple TV will be coming to Windows soon.
Microsoft set to launch Surface Pro 9 laptop, Surface Studio 3 PC. What to expect & where to watch live event
The event will witness the launch of an array of computing devices from the brand.
Microsoft gears up for new Surface launch: What to expect
Tech giant Microsoft is geared up for its fall event to showcase new Surface laptops and more, that will be held on October 12
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: Sturdy & compact performer
The hybrid 2-in-1 device works as a tablet and as a laptop with a keyboard cover.
Surface Pro 7 review: Tablet works as an efficient laptop
However, its cameras and speakers could have done a better job.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 review: Excellent performance in a slim design with incredible battery life
It may not look like it, but the Surface Book 2 is a hybrid (2-in-1) machine.
To take on Apple, Microsoft launches Surface tablets
Tyler Bryson said, “We are not shy about saying that anybody that bought an Apple Macbook or MacBook Air should be looking at this device very closely.”
Microsoft's 84-inch touchscreen computer to cost $20,000
Earlier this year, Microsoft unveiled a massive 84-inch touchscreen computer called Surface Hub. The 84-inch model will cost $20,000.
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