Satya Nadella

The Existential Threat That Microsoft Missed — and Could Put Its GenAI Future at Risk
The Existential Threat That Microsoft Missed — and Could Put Its GenAI Future at Risk
November 20, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

It was going to be different this time. The failure of then-Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer in 2007 to recognize the disruptive power of smartphones and...

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Microsoft Boosts Xbox Game Pass Engagement Even as Competition Escalates
Microsoft Boosts Xbox Game Pass Engagement Even as Competition Escalates
October 26, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As more entrants crowd the gaming subscription space, Microsoft is still growing engagement with its Xbox Game Pass membership program, suggesting that when it comes...

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Report: Sen. Chuck Schumer to Host Meeting of Tech Leaders on AI
Report: Sen. Chuck Schumer to Host Meeting of Tech Leaders on AI
August 28, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will reportedly host a meeting of a number of tech leaders next month to discuss artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting will...

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Microsoft Continues Shutting Down Cortana
Microsoft Continues Shutting Down Cortana
August 11, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Microsoft is shutting down its digital assistant app, Cortana, for Windows 11 with an update that disables it. This move comes three years after the tech...

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Microsoft CEO Defends $30 per Month AI Pricetag
Microsoft CEO Defends $30 per Month AI Pricetag
July 18, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Microsoft’s CEO is defending the company’s decision to charge $30 per month for AI features. The company has added generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the business-grade versions of...

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Microsoft Reportedly Cutting Back on Raises, Bonuses and Stock Awards
Microsoft Reportedly Cutting Back on Raises, Bonuses and Stock Awards
May 10, 2023  |  Economy

Microsoft is reportedly cutting back on raises, bonuses and stock awards due to the state of the economy. The tech giant is skipping raises for...

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White House Says Companies Must Ensure AI Systems Are Safe
White House Says Companies Must Ensure AI Systems Are Safe
May 04, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

White House officials met with leaders in the artificial intelligence (AI) field after announcing actions on AI. Vice President Kamala Harris and senior White House...

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Alexa And Cortana Forge Virtual Friendship
Alexa And Cortana Forge Virtual Friendship
August 31, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s Cortana are now on voice command speaking terms. The companies announced news on Wednesday (Aug. 30) that owners of either company’s...

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