On Monday, Microsoft announced its commitment of 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) to bolster its cloud and AI infrastructure in France. This investment also includes support for AI education and the advancement of France's technology sector.
Microsoft is shutting down four game studios, including the developer of the Bafta award-winning game Hi-Fi Rush. The decision affects other studios owned by Bethesda.
On Tuesday, Microsoft announced plans to invest $1.7 billion in Indonesia over the next four years for the development of new cloud and AI infrastructure. This announcement coincided with a meeting between CEO Satya Nadella and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the same day.
Microsoft is set to inject $1.5 billion into Abu Dhabi's G42, an artificial intelligence organization that has been scrutinized for its connections to China.
On Monday, Microsoft announced that it will globally offer its chat and video app, Teams, as a standalone product, separate from its Office suite. This decision comes six months after the company unbundled the two offerings in Europe, aiming to mitigate potential EU antitrust penalties.
In January, Microsoft promised to introduce its inaugural Surface PCs, equipped with a specialized Copilot button on the keyboard for swift access to the chatbot. Now, the company is delivering on that commitment.
On Tuesday, Microsoft announced the hiring of Mustafa Suleyman, a co-founder of DeepMind, an artificial intelligence startup acquired by Google in 2014. Suleyman will assume the role of Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft AI, reporting directly to CEO Satya Nadella.
On Thursday, Microsoft revealed plans to launch a Copilot chatbot tailored to assist individuals in finance with essential tasks. The software will initially be available in public preview, with pricing information to be announced later.
Microsoft (MSFT.O) is anticipated to announce a 15.8% increase in quarterly revenue, marking its strongest growth in almost two years. This surge is attributed to the growing adoption of its products integrated with generative AI, which is driving demand for its cloud services.
UK regulators have granted approval for Microsoft's revised offer to acquire Activision Blizzard, the creators of Call of Duty. This decision marks the conclusion of a nearly two-year-long battle to secure the largest-ever takeover in the gaming industry. Despite granting approval for the takeover, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has criticized Microsoft's behavior during the process.