Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft is planning to enhance its Edge browser by integrating an AI-powered Copilot mode, which will provide a more personalized and efficient browsing experience. The Copilot mode will allow users to ask questions, search the web, and navigate between tabs without the need to switch between them. This new feature
High technology industry
The US labor market is undergoing significant changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI), with a new report from labor market analytics firm Lightcast revealing a widening gap between declining tech roles and growing AI-enabled positions across other industries. While the tech industry is experiencing widespread layoffs, non-tech sectors are experiencing
High technology industry
Tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon are signing 20-year contracts with aging nuclear power plants to fuel their artificial intelligence (AI) and data center ambitions, sparking concerns about the impact on everyday ratepayers and the environment. These companies are targeting the roughly two dozen operating nuclear plants in unregulated
Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft has expanded its AI ambitions in web browsing and search with the introduction of Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. The new feature, announced on Monday, combines search, navigation, and productivity tools in a unified interface, aimed at delivering a more efficient and intelligent browsing experience. Copilot Mode offers
High technology industry
A new pan-African geospatial initiative, the Map Africa Initiative, has been launched to produce the most comprehensive and accurate base map of the continent. The five-year collaboration between Space42, Microsoft, and Esri aims to strengthen geospatial capabilities across Africa and the UAE, providing precise and accessible data to national and
High technology industry
The technology sector has experienced a trend of workforce reductions in July 2025, with more expected in August. Major companies like Intel, Microsoft, Google, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have announced significant layoff plans, citing economic uncertainties and the increasing adoption of AI-based automated systems. This shift towards AI has
Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is widely regarded as a leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, with Wedbush predicting that over 70% of its existing business customers will adopt AI features within three years. This shift is expected to drive significant growth, with the company projected to pull in as
Infrastructure (Economics)
Senator Tom Cotton, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has written to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, expressing concerns about the potential infiltration of sensitive data by Chinese engineers working on Department of Defense (DoD) systems. This warning comes after a report revealed that Microsoft is employing engineers
Infrastructure (Economics)
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has expressed concerns about China's infiltration of critical U.S. infrastructure, including telecommunications networks and supply chains. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Cotton requested information about Department of Defense contractors that hire
Infrastructure (Economics)
Senator Tom Cotton, Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, expressing concerns about the hiring of Chinese personnel by Department of Defense contractors to maintain Department of Defense systems. This move follows a report that Microsoft is employing engineers
Infrastructure (Economics)
Vaulted Deep, a waste management company pioneering the removal of excess organic material from the environment, has announced a groundbreaking offtake agreement with Microsoft. The 12-year deal will see Vaulted deliver up to 4.9 million tonnes of durable carbon dioxide removal through its waste management infrastructure. This strategic partnership
Infrastructure (Economics)
Global IT spending is set to continue its upward trajectory in 2025, driven by growing demand for data center infrastructure and AI-driven transformation, despite a slowdown in net-new investments due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Key Takeaways: * Spending on Data Center Systems will rise from $333.4 billion in 2024
