microsoft Microsoft Implements New Guidelines to Curb Facial Recognition Abuse Microsoft establishes new rules to prevent the misuse of its facial recognition artificial intelligence technology. The company aims to address growing privacy concerns surrounding biometric surveillance.
microsoft Microsoft Edge Integrates NewsGuard to Combat Online Misinformation Microsoft's mobile Edge browser now features a built-in fake news detector called NewsGuard to help users evaluate source credibility. The optional tool provides detailed "nutrition labels" for websites to promote transparency and accountability.
microsoft Microsoft and Amazon Team Up to Connect Cortana and Alexa Microsoft and Amazon team up in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to connect Cortana and Alexa.
microsoft Microsoft Commits Record $500 Million to Tackle Seattle Housing Crisis Microsoft pledges its largest sum ever, $500 million, to build affordable housing in the Puget Sound region as tech expansion drives up living costs. The funds provide below-market loans to developers to support low- and middle-income residents.
vr Why Virtual Reality Headsets Stand Poised to Replace the Smartphone Smartphone displays have reached the absolute limit of human visual perception, meaning physical screen size is the only barrier left to overcome. By moving the screen closer to the eye through VR glasses, tech giants plan to unlock massive new digital experiences.
pentagon Pentagon Awards Microsoft $10 Billion JEDI Cloud Contract The Pentagon reaffirms Microsoft as the winner of the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract as Amazon challenges the decision.
augmented reality Magic Leap and Other AR Startups Have a Rough 2019 Ahead of Them The augmented reality industry faces significant headwinds in 2019 as major players like Magic Leap struggle to deliver on promises and consumer interest in mobile AR remains limited.
cloud gaming Tech Giants Battle for Dominance in Cloud Gaming Market Major technology companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Tencent invest heavily in cloud gaming infrastructure as the industry enters a new competitive era.
pytorch Major Tech Firms Unite to Support PyTorch 1.0 Release Facebook unveils PyTorch 1.0 with backing from cloud giants and hardware makers to streamline the path from AI research to production.
microsoft Microsoft Acquires AI Startup Bonsai to Boost Azure Autonomous Systems Microsoft acquires Berkeley-based Bonsai to advance its reinforcement learning capabilities and integrate them into the Azure cloud platform. The deal aims to make artificial intelligence development more accessible to developers of all skill levels.
microsoft Microsoft Acquires AI Startup Bonsai to Boost Cloud Offerings Microsoft purchases Bonsai, a startup specializing in reinforcement learning, to enhance its Azure cloud platform. The acquisition supports Microsoft's ongoing strategy to commercialize artificial intelligence for enterprise customers.
microsoft Microsoft Showcases AI Research as Diamond Sponsor at NeurIPS 2018 Microsoft attends NeurIPS 2018 in Montreal as a Diamond sponsor with over 130 researchers presenting their latest work. Attendees have the opportunity to explore new demos and career options at the company's dedicated booth.
microsoft Microsoft Restructures AI Division to Double Engineering Efforts Microsoft reorganizes its artificial intelligence division in a major push to double its engineering capacity. The strategic shift aims to accelerate the development and deployment of AI technologies across the company's products.
microsoft Microsoft Pledges $25 Million to Expand Accessibility Through Artificial Intelligence Microsoft launches a new five-year, $25 million initiative to develop AI tools that assist people with disabilities. The program focuses on accelerating the development of smart technologies to improve daily living and workplace inclusion.
microsoft Microsoft Acquires AI Training Startup Bonsai to Strengthen Enterprise Tools Microsoft purchases Bonsai, a machine learning startup specializing in training autonomous systems, to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities. The acquisition aims to help developers build industrial AI applications more efficiently.