The AI Graveyard: Why So Many Promising Startups and Big‑Tech Experiments Are Falling Silent

A wave of high‑profile AI launches—from automation tools to wearable hardware—has crashed into a growing list of bankruptcies, pivots, and abandoned projects. Each failure reveals common pitfalls that can guide the next generation of AI innovators.

Security Researcher Discloses New Windows Zero-Day Bug Amid Ongoing Feud with Microsoft

A security researcher has published details of a new Windows vulnerability, dubbed ShieldBreak, which allows hackers to gain system-wide access. The release comes despite Microsoft's earlier threat of legal action over similar disclosures.

Hyperscalers' Natural Gas Gamble May Backfire as Prices Are Expected to Triple

Hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, and Meta are betting on natural gas to power their AI ambitions, but a new report suggests this gamble may backfire as prices are expected to triple in the coming years.

Microsoft Merges Copilot Apps, Kills Off Unsuccessful AI Features

Microsoft is combining its consumer-facing and business-oriented Copilot apps, eliminating features that didn't work and acknowledging the overlap between personal and professional AI uses.

Microsoft Faces New Zero-Day Bug Disclosure as Security Researcher Escalates Feud

A security researcher has published details of a new Windows vulnerability, dubbed ShieldBreak, allowing hackers to gain system-wide access. The disclosure comes after Microsoft threatened legal action over earlier bug releases.

Microsoft Takes a Stand Against OpenAI and Anthropic

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella is urging enterprises to diversify their AI models and avoid relying on a single vendor, as the company looks to capitalize on the growing demand for AI services.

Microsoft's AI Investments: A Tale of Two Labs

Microsoft's recent quarterly earnings reveal a $3.2 billion gain from its investment in Anthropic, while its OpenAI investment took a $600 million hit, but still generated a $5 billion gain for the year.

Microsoft Unleashes Cybersecurity Model and AI-Driven Platform to Take on Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI

Microsoft has launched its first cybersecurity-specialized model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, and a new AI cybersecurity platform called Perception, aiming to revolutionize software vulnerability identification and remediation.

US AI Industry Urges Policymakers to Avoid Overly Broad Restrictions

Several prominent AI companies have signed an open letter urging policymakers to avoid imposing broad restrictions on open-weight AI models. The letter comes as Washington debates how to respond to allegations of Chinese AI labs stealing intellectual property from American counterparts.

Microsoft Breaks Patch Tuesday Record, Fixes Over 300 Security Bugs

Microsoft has patched a historic record number of security bugs across its product lines, including a critical vulnerability in the Age of Empires II game. The flaw allowed hackers to take over a victim's computer by sending a custom malicious game invite.

Microsoft's Satya Nadella Warns of 'Trojan Horse' AI Labs Stealing Business Secrets

Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI, claiming they are unwittingly handing over valuable business information to giant AI labs.

Microsoft Trains Sales Team to Trash-Talk OpenAI, Anthropic Amid AI Price War

Microsoft is reportedly coaching its sales team to compare favorably its own AI products against those of OpenAI and Anthropic, a move seen as a response to the growing competition in the AI market.

Microsoft Patches Historic Number of Security Bugs with AI's Help

Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday fixes a record number of security bugs, with AI assisting in the discovery of the flaws.

Satya Nadella Issues Warning to Companies Using AI: 'You're Paying Twice'

Microsoft CEO calls out AI model makers for exploiting sensitive business information, urges companies to retain ownership of their data

Microsoft's Nadella Warns Companies of AI Model 'Trojan Horses'

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has issued a warning to companies using AI, citing concerns that proprietary models may be acting as 'Trojan horses', gaining access to sensitive business information and becoming competitors.

OpenAI and Microsoft Reaffirm Partnership Amid Cost-Cutting Rumors

Microsoft and OpenAI have reaffirmed their partnership, with GPT 5.6 becoming the preferred model powering Microsoft's 365 Copilot, despite earlier reports of cost-cutting efforts.

Microsoft Deploys In-House AI Models to Cut Costs

As AI costs rise, Microsoft turns to its own AI models, reducing reliance on third-party services like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Microsoft Lays Off Nearly 5,000 Employees Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

Microsoft's latest layoffs highlight the impact of AI on the workforce, with the company cutting around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest, with the company stressing the need for workers to adapt to changing industry demands.

Microsoft Launches $2.5 Billion AI Deployment Venture

Microsoft has announced a new AI deployment company, Microsoft Frontier, with a $2.5 billion commitment to deliver successful enterprise AI deployments. The venture will be backed by 6,000 industry and engineering experts, giving it a significant head start with Microsoft's existing client base.

Xbox Game Consoles Get Price Increases as AI Boom Continues

Microsoft follows Apple's lead in hiking prices, citing soaring memory and storage costs. The company warns that prices could double by 2027 as the AI boom tightens supply chains.