Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Tech company creates advanced new artificial intelligence team as Twitch’s Emmett Shear joins OpenAI
What’s been going on at the company behind ChatGPT – and why it matters
OpenAI has been at the centre of a Silicon Valley corporate drama since the recent sacking of CEO Sam Altman
Sam Altman was the trusted face of AI. His firm, though, is much more complex
The conflicts of interest built into OpenAI’s corporate structure may be a bigger story than the loss of its leader
Microsoft releases AI tool for photorealistic copying of faces and voices
In response to criticism that Azure AI Speech was simply a ‘deepfakes creator’, Microsoft said it had implemented safeguards
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: still unique but should be better
Big chip and graphics upgrades come at great cost to wallet and battery life for difficult second act
Cloud service firms lock customers in while nickel-and-diming them
It’s a company’s dream business model – the services are too difficult to switch, and small price increases are often overlooked
Microsoft accused of damaging Guardian’s reputation with AI-generated poll
Publisher says poll speculating on cause of woman’s death that appeared next to Guardian article caused ‘significant reputational damage’
‘It’s just a matter of time’: why AI could help Europe create its own Apple or Google
Silicon Valley overshadows its transatlantic rivals. But as artificial intelligence grows – and with a global summit on it this week – some think it could offer a Euro startup the chance to become a new Google
Humanity at risk from AI ‘race to the bottom’, says tech expert
MIT professor behind influential letter says unchecked development is allowing a few AI firms to jeopardise society’s future
Microsoft to help Australia’s cyber spies amid $5bn investment in cloud computing
US-based tech company promises to boost Australia’s ability to identify and prevent cyber threats in joint announcement with Anthony Albanese
Microsoft completes $69bn deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard
Completion of sale follows regulator’s decision to allow it after competition concerns were addressed
CMA to investigate UK cloud computing market amid Microsoft and Amazon concerns
Media watchdog refers £7.5bn sector to competition regulator after being ‘particularly concerned’ about position of market leaders
Amazon to invest up to $4bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic
Tech company plays catchup after Microsoft’s deal with ChatGPT developer in January
UK set to clear Microsoft’s deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard
The $69bn acquisition is expected to go ahead as revised proposal addresses regulator’s concerns
Microsoft president and Nvidia chief scientist testify in Senate AI hearings
Senator Richard Blumenthal urges risk-based approach to regulation as panel hears from companies at forefront of AI boom