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
EU unveils ‘revolutionary’ laws to curb big tech firms’ power Digital Markets Act aims to allow more competition and let consumers delete preloaded phone apps
Microsoft submits new Activision Blizzard deal to win over UK regulator CMA opens new investigation into $69bn acquisition as tech firm offers to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft
AI for all? Google ups the ante with free UK training courses for firms US tech giant starts charm offensive on artificial intelligence with basic courses to help firms understand and exploit emerging phenomenon
UK’s CMA to hear more views on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal Competition and Markets Authority gives tech giant hope after it blocked acquisition of Call of Duty maker
EU opens antitrust inquiry into Microsoft’s Teams software European Commission says bundling of app with other products may be anticompetitive
Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and startup form body to regulate AI development Tech companies say Frontier Model Forum will focus on ‘safe and responsible’ creation of new models