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In a move that has captured the attention of the tech and business world, the French antitrust authority has dismissed a complaint filed against Microsoft. This decision offers the tech giant a temporary reprieve amid ongoing concerns about competition and market dominance in software and cloud computing, particularly in one...

In a bold move to accelerate digital transformation in Southeast Asia, Microsoft has expanded its cloud and AI services in Indonesia. This initiative reflects the company’s long-term commitment to help local businesses, government agencies, and developers leverage AI and cloud technology for innovation, growth, and productivity. The expansion focuses on...

By In a bold move to revolutionize how businesses integrate artificial intelligence into daily workflows, Microsoft has introduced Copilot Studio—a platform that allows enterprises to build, deploy, and manage custom AI copilots designed for internal systems and processes. What is Copilot Studio? Copilot Studio is Microsoft’s next-generation AI platform for businesses, extending the...

By Tech Desk | November 10, 2025 Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tech buzzword—it’s the driving force behind some of the biggest transformations in today’s global economy. From healthcare and education to finance and entertainment, AI is reshaping industries, improving efficiency, and pushing the limits of...

By , Technology Correspondent In a move that highlights the growing bond between two of the world’s biggest tech powerhouses, Microsoft and OpenAI have unveiled a new agreement that extends Microsoft’s intellectual property (IP) rights and cloud partnership with OpenAI until 2032—or until the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI),...

In a delightful mix of nostalgia and innovation, Microsoft has brought back the friendly face of digital assistance—introducing Mico, a new AI-powered virtual character for its Copilot platform. Inspired by the quirky 1990s paperclip icon Clippy, Mico is designed to make today’s AI experience warmer, more interactive, and more human....

In a bold move that could reshape how tech giants introduce artificial intelligence (AI) features, Australia has filed a major lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the company of misleading millions of consumers into paying more for Microsoft 365 subscriptions after adding its AI assistant, Copilot. The case, launched by the Australian...

In one of the most notable moves in the tech and finance sectors this year, a powerhouse consortium led by BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft, Elon Musk’s xAI, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, the Kuwait Investment Authority, and Singapore’s Temasek announced the acquisition of Aligned Data Centers for approximately $40 billion. Scheduled to close...

In a major breakthrough for the artificial intelligence industry, British data center operator Nscale has signed a massive deal with Microsoft to enhance AI infrastructure across Europe and the United States. Valued at around $14 billion, this partnership highlights the growing demand for advanced computing resources needed to power next-generation...

In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword — it’s the foundation on which the world’s largest technology companies are built. Once a futuristic concept, AI has evolved into the strategic core of nearly every major player in the tech industry. From Silicon Valley to Shenzhen, AI drives...

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is taking a significant step into the world of technology and artificial intelligence. He has accepted advisory roles with two major players in the sector: Microsoft and Anthropic. This move marks a notable shift from the high-pressure arena of politics to the dynamic landscape...

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than ever, reshaping industries and redefining innovation on a daily basis. Over the past 24 hours alone, we’ve witnessed a fresh wave of AI breakthroughs across hardware, science, medicine, and ethics. From smarter cooling systems that could transform data centers to AI-driven scientists discovering new...

Microsoft has introduced a new feature for its popular productivity software, Excel and Word, designed to change the way knowledge workers use documents and spreadsheets. Called “Agent Mode,” it’s an audacious attempt to integrate AI into the daily routine of office work, providing a vibesman experience—but for knowledge work. Microsoft...

In a day and age when artificial intelligence is effectively becoming a part of the fabric of our existence, Microsoft has made an unprecedented (and some might say dogmatic) power play. More recently, the company introduced a series of AI agents that can work within its Office ecosystem, which includes...

Microsoft has halted certain cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) contracts with Israel's defense ministry following reports that its technologies were used for mass surveillance of Palestinians. The move also followed an internal investigation by the company, which confirmed reports that Israel’s Unit 8200, its elite military cyber unit, used Microsoft’s...

Redmond, WA — September 27, 2025 In a bid to make it easier for businesses to access artificial intelligence (AI) tools, Microsoft has consolidated its business-specific AI application platforms into a single offering ― now under the name of Microsoft Marketplace. The combined platform is designed to simplify the way...

In a high-profile example of the technology industry’s entanglement with human rights issues, Microsoft has halted some of its work with an Israeli firm that scans faces for Jewish settlements in the West Bank, underscoring the fine line tech companies tread when operating internationally. The move followed reports that Israel’s...

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the tech landscape, and for Microsoft, the stakes have never been higher. As the head of this global tech colossus, CEO Satya Nadella finds himself not only at the opportunity of a lifetime but also staring down the possibility that Microsoft...

Breitbart – Microsoft is transforming Foxconn’s empty factory buildings in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, into what it says will be the world’s biggest artificial intelligence (AI) data center, with the capability to mirror human cognitive brain functions. The ambitious “Fairwater” project has the potential to redirect AI research and infrastructure, addressing...

Microsoft is expanding its data center operations in Wisconsin and plans to invest an additional $4 billion to build a new artificial intelligence (AI) facility in Mount Pleasant. The latest investment pushes the company’s total spending in the state to more than $7 billion and underscores Wisconsin’s increasing prominence as...

Microsoft is pushing the boundaries of productivity software with a free AI update for its decades-old Notepad tool. Notepad has long been a popular choice for jotting down quick notes, text editing, or tiny app development. Already loved for its simplicity and lightweight nature, the inclusion of AI has transformed...

Microsoft has made a stunning strategic announcement of £23 billion ($30bn) investment in the UK—put simply, "as soon as the UK leaves, 100% Microsoft will increase investments," according to their UK CEO. The announcement comes on the day former U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Britain and Google announces its...

In a noteworthy shift for the artificial intelligence field, the company that brought us Windows has joined forces with OpenAI to improve its research infrastructure and standards while reducing its reliance on venture capital funding. The deal, still in its early stages, is designed to transform OpenAI’s for-profit arm into...

In a major about-turn for the AI world, Microsoft has revealed that it is to replace OpenAI’s technology with Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 in its Office 365 suite. Announced in September 2025, by moving Cortexica’s technology into Microsoft productivity tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, it brings the...

The move amounts to a major new development in the artificial intelligence industry and represents a non-binding pact to help OpenAI work out specifics for such an arrangement. This highlights the changing dynamic between the two companies, whose partnership has defined today’s AI landscape — and attracted growing scrutiny from...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the use of artificial intelligence chatbots by some of the largest technology companies in the world, including Alphabet (Google’s corporate parent), Meta Platforms, and a number of other AI powerhouses.The inquiry indicates the government’s increasing concern that advanced AI systems may already...

Editor: ISRAEL NEWS WATCHISRAEL NEWS WATCH is an online newspaper featuring a diverse collection of independent journalism from content providers in Israel and worldwide. In what could be a significant milestone in the technology industry, Microsoft and OpenAI have partnered to ramp up AI development for Microsoft Azure and pave...

September 12, 2025 In a surprising move for the artificial intelligence establishment, OpenAI has struck an agreement to migrate its nonprofit organization to a collateralized public company called Microsoft. This marks another significant step in OpenAI’s governance model as it seeks to balance its mission-driven goals with the financial flexibility...

Microsoft is making a bold push to add diversity to its trove of artificial intelligence, and that includes buying up an advanced AI services firm, Anthropic, while attempting to compete with fast-rising rival OpenAI. The effort is a sign that Microsoft wants to reduce its reliance on one AI partner...

In a sign of growing momentum for AI infrastructure, Amsterdam-based Nebius Group has won a massive $17.4 billion five-year contract with Microsoft. The agreement, signed at the beginning of September 2025, sees Nebius emerge as a serious AI cloud services player and marks a historic chapter in the company’s history....