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Microsoft replaces ChatGPT and Claude models with its own AI to cut costs: Details here
Technology | Jul 08, 2026, 03:11 PM ISTMicrosoft is reducing its dependence on external AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic by deploying its own in-house AI systems across workplace applications. The company has started using its MAI models for thousands of weekly AI requests in apps like Excel and Outlook as it looks to lower AI operati
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Microsoft lays off 4,800 jobs, cuts global workforce by 2.1%; Xbox hit hardest
Technology | Jul 06, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTMicrosoft said it will eliminate 3,200 jobs in its Xbox division over the current fiscal year as it ramps up investments worth tens of billions of dollars in artificial intelligence (AI). The company said the restructuring reflects a business adapting to a rapidly changing world.
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'My father sold my mother's jewellery to pay my BCA fees': Microsoft's engineer's post goes viral
offbeat | Jul 06, 2026, 11:14 AM ISTA Microsoft software engineer's emotional LinkedIn post about his father selling his mother's jewellery to pay his Rs 15,000 college fees has gone viral. His heartfelt tribute to his parents' sacrifices has resonated with thousands online.
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Microsoft Edge to stop loading saved passwords, gets major security upgrade
Technology | Jun 18, 2026, 08:00 PM ISTIn future Microsoft Edge browser updates, users will stop loading all saved passwords into memory at startup, reducing the risk of exposure if a device is compromised. The change comes after a security researcher highlighted the issue and criticized Microsoft's initial response.
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NVIDIA and Microsoft unveil RTX Spark AI PCs, bringing personal AI agents to Windows laptops
Technology | Jun 01, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTNVIDIA announced RTX Spark, a new AI-focused superchip developed in partnership with Microsoft, and aims at redefining Windows PCs. Designed for AI workloads, gaming and content creation, RTX Spark will power a new generation of laptops and desktops capable of running personal AI agents locally.
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Iran says it will attack tech giants Microsoft, Apple among 18 companies in fresh threat to US
World | Mar 31, 2026, 09:20 PM ISTIran has advised employees to leave such workplaces and urged residents within a 1 km radius to move to safer areas. The warning names major global firms including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Tesla, among others.
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Microsoft revamps HR team amid AI push, major leadership changes announced
Technology | Mar 26, 2026, 07:07 PM ISTMicrosoft has announced a major overhaul of its HR organisation to adapt to rapid changes in technology and workplace trends. The restructuring includes leadership exits, promotions, and a new focus on AI-driven workforce strategies.
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Windows 11 Canary update simplifies Power Plan settings with new global controls
Technology | Mar 14, 2026, 12:06 PM ISTMicrosoft has released an update to Windows 11 in the Canary channel that simplifies power plan management. The latest Canary Build 29550.1000 ensures that global power settings apply across all power plans, making it easier for users to manage battery and performance.
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AI should empower, not replace software engineers, says Microsoft President Brad Smith
Technology | Feb 23, 2026, 06:16 PM ISTMicrosoft President Brad Smith says AI should uplift software engineers, not replace them. He argues that AI can automate repetitive coding, improve productivity, and create higher-quality jobs in IT services.
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What happens to your social media after death? Meta’s AI patent reveals the truth
Technology | Feb 12, 2026, 09:57 PM ISTMeta has received a patent for an AI system that could simulate a user’s online behaviour after death or during long inactivity. The company says it has no plans to launch the feature, but the concept raises ethical and privacy concerns.
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AI could replace most white-collar jobs in 12-18 months, says Microsoft AI CEO
Technology | Feb 12, 2026, 08:50 PM ISTMustafa Suleyman, AI CEO of Microsoft, has warned that AI could automate most white-collar jobs within 12–18 months. He said professionals like lawyers and accountants may see routine tasks replaced as Microsoft pushes for “professional-grade AGI.”
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KIIT Continues Strong Placement Performance for 2025 Batch; NVIDIA, Microsoft Among Top Recruiters
Brand Content | Feb 07, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTDuring the 2025 placement season, over 757 companies visited the KIIT campus to recruit from around 5,000 eligible students, resulting in approximately 4,621 job offers across various schools and disciplines.
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Microsoft rolls out emergency Windows 11 update to fix Outlook crashes after January patch
Technology | Jan 26, 2026, 06:05 PM ISTMicrosoft has released a fresh emergency update for Windows 11 users to fix Outlook crashes and cloud file errors caused by the January update. Here’s what the patch addresses.
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Microsoft wants everyone to code: AI tools now open to non-tech employees
Technology | Jan 24, 2026, 05:33 PM ISTMicrosoft is testing a new internal approach where non-developer employees, like designers and project managers, can write code using AI tools. By experimenting with Anthropic’s Claude Code, the company aims to speed up innovation and allow ideas to move faster from concept to prototype.
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Microsoft rolls out emergency Windows update after user reports
Technology | Jan 19, 2026, 11:35 AM ISTMicrosoft has rolled out an urgent Windows update to fix shutdown and restart issues in Windows 11 and remote login problems in Windows 10 and 11.
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Microsoft AI CEO praises Sam Altman as one of this generation’s top entrepreneurs
Technology | Dec 14, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTMicrosoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has shared candid views on leading figures in the artificial intelligence industry, calling Elon Musk a ‘bulldozer’ while praising OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as a great entrepreneur and Google DeepMind head Demis Hassabis as a brilliant thinker.
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Microsoft deepens India commitment with AI infrastructure and cloud expansion, says Nadella
Technology | Dec 11, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTUnderlining the rapid expansion of the company's cloud footprint across the country, the Microsoft Chairman also revealed that a new data center region would soon become operational.
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Microsoft chief Satya Nadella meets PM Modi, pledges USD 17.5 billion to India's 'AI first future'
Business | Dec 09, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced a $17.5 billion investment for India's AI-first ambitions. The investment, Microsoft's largest in Asia, will focus on infrastructure, skills and sovereign AI capabilities.
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Microsoft pulls Copilot from WhatsApp as Meta’s new AI rules take effect
Technology | Nov 26, 2025, 05:30 PM ISTMicrosoft has confirmed that the Copilot chatbot will no longer work on WhatsApp starting January 15, after Meta’s new policy restricting general-purpose AI assistants on the platform comes into effect.
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LG rolls out Xbox Cloud Gaming App on Smart TVs in India via new gaming portal
Technology | Nov 22, 2025, 03:20 PM ISTLG has launched its new Gaming Portal on smart TVs, bringing the Xbox app—and full cloud gaming support—to models released between 2021 and 2025. Indian users with an Xbox Game Pass subscription can now stream popular Xbox titles directly on their LG TVs without needing an Xbox console.