dod Pentagon Confirms Microsoft as JEDI Cloud Winner Amid Ongoing Amazon Protest The Department of Defense completes its re-evaluation and reaffirms Microsoft as the winner of the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract. However, a federal injunction blocks work from starting due to Amazon's ongoing legal challenge.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils Deepfake Detection Tool Ahead of Election Microsoft releases a new Video Authenticator tool that analyzes media to determine the likelihood of artificial manipulation.
pentagon Pentagon Upholds Microsoft's $10 Billion JEDI Cloud Contract The Department of Defense completes its re-evaluation and confirms Microsoft as the winner of the massive JEDI cloud computing contract. Amazon vows to continue challenging the decision, citing alleged political interference by President Trump.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils Deepfake Detection Tool Ahead of U.S. Election Microsoft releases Video Authenticator, a new tool that generates a confidence score to help identify artificially manipulated media. The company warns the technology only offers temporary utility against AI-generated deepfakes.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils New Tools to Fight Deepfakes and Disinformation Campaigns Microsoft introduces two new technologies to combat AI-manipulated media and false information as part of its Defending Democracy Program. The company aims to tackle the global spread of disinformation that threatens public health and democratic processes.
xbox Microsoft Bundles EA Play Into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Tiers Microsoft is bringing EA Play to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC subscribers at no additional cost this holiday season. The addition further cements Game Pass as an incredibly comprehensive gaming subscription.
xbox Leaked Images Reveal Xbox Series S Console at $299 Price Point A new leak shows the disc-less Xbox Series S, confirming its $299 price tag and compact white design. The budget-friendly console sits alongside the more powerful and expensive Series X.
xbox series x Microsoft Officially Reveals Xbox Series X and Series S Pricing and Launch Date Microsoft unveils the official release dates and price points for both the Xbox Series X and the budget-friendly Series S consoles. The simultaneous launch gives gamers two distinct next-generation options this November.
microsoft Microsoft Targets TikTok Acquisition to Challenge Facebook in Social Media Microsoft emerges as the frontrunner to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, a move that would combine the video app with LinkedIn to create a formidable rival to Facebook. The deal also promises Microsoft a crucial entry point into the Gen Z market and the lucrative digital advertising space.
tiktok TikTok Sues US Government to Block Trump Administration Ban TikTok files a federal lawsuit against the US government, arguing that the Trump administration's ban violates its right to due process. The company insists it poses no national security threat while continuing to pursue a potential sale of its American operations.
tiktok Global Backlash Against TikTok Grows as Microsoft Offers US Acquisition Plan India and the United States are taking strong actions against TikTok due to national security and privacy concerns tied to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Major corporations like Wells Fargo and Amazon are also restricting the app on company devices.
tiktok Trump Extends ByteDance Deadline to November for TikTok Sale President Trump signs a new executive order giving ByteDance 90 days to sell its US TikTok operations, pushing the deadline to November 12. The order also requires the company to destroy all data tied to American users.
tiktok Trump Orders Chinese Parent Company ByteDance to Sell TikTok in 90 Days President Trump issues an executive order requiring ByteDance to divest its US TikTok operations and destroy American user data due to national security concerns. Microsoft remains the leading potential buyer for the popular social video app.
tiktok Trump Gives ByteDance 90 Days to Sell US TikTok Operations President Trump signs an executive order requiring ByteDance to divest its US TikTok business within 90 days due to national security concerns. The extended timeline gives the company more time to negotiate a potential sale to Microsoft.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils AI Tool to Detect Deepfakes Ahead of Elections Microsoft introduces Video Authenticator, an AI-powered tool designed to analyze and score the likelihood of manipulated media in videos and photos. The tech giant releases this software to combat the spread of deepfake election propaganda.