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Euroviews. Q&A: People will only use technology they trust, Microsoft expert says

Euroviews spoke to Jeremy Rollison, Head of EU Policy at Microsoft in Brussels, about many of the burning questions around European and global regulatory cooperation on artificial intelligence, and what regulating AI will mean for Europe's citizens.

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Alphabet shares on a high as Gemini AI model makes its debut

Google’s parent company Alphabet’s shares rose sharply on Thursday, after it unveiled its new Gemini AI model.

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Sam Altman rehired as OpenAI CEO just days after firing

It's been quite a week for ChatGPT creator OpenAI. In a dramatic u-turn, ousted CEO Sam Altman has been rehired. And he'll be joined by a new board.

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OpenAI staff threaten to follow ex-CEO Sam Altman to Microsoft

Microsoft has hired former OpenAI chief Sam Altman to lead a "new advanced AI research team," while the ex-CEO of Twitch takes his former role.

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European leaders at risk of blackmail and hacking due to data sharing

The report from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) highlights how an advertising technology present in almost all websites and apps, distributes sensitive data about EU leaders and personnel that could leave them vulnerable to bad actors.

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Microsoft develops two new computer chips to offset high cost of AI

The tech giant won’t be putting its new chips on the market but will instead use them to power the AI capabilities of its subscription software services and Azure cloud computing.

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From Musk to Microsoft, what are the latest AI developments this week?

It’s been a busy week for AI with a summit in the UK and multiple companies claiming their AI model is the best.

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China’s Alibaba upgrades its AI model to challenge Amazon, Microsoft

Alibaba upgrades AI model with the aim of being “the most open cloud in the era of AI.”

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Big Tech results: Is AI investment fuelling a comeback?

Cloud services are turning tech companies around after last year’s slump. But the same can't be said for Google's parent company Alphabet.

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Amazon rolls out new independent cloud for Europe

The move will act to address stricter privacy standards across the continent.

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Microsoft’s game-changing Activision deal gets UK approval

The UK's competition authority has finally approved Microsoft's €65 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. It's one of the biggest technology deals ever.

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Microsoft edges closer to Activision deal after EU declines new probe

Microsoft is set to acquire Activision Blizzard, known for video games such as Call of Duty or Guitar Hero. The deal won’t have to get reapproval in the EU after it was tweaked to get the go ahead in the UK.

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Musk calls for AI 'referee' as tech moguls gather for forum

The heads of some of the biggest tech companies, including X, Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet and OpenAI, gathered to discuss AI policy in Washington DC.

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Need to know CPR in a hurry? Don't bother asking AI voice assistants

A study looked at how popular AI voice assistants responded to questions a user might have regarding cardiac arrest. You'd be better calling medics.

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EU launches antitrust investigation into Microsoft over Teams app

The European Commission will verify whether including Teams in Microsoft's Office 365 and Microsoft 365 packages gave the app an unfair advantage over its competitors.

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US tech giants and start-up will promote responsible AI together

US tech giants Google and Microsoft will cooperate with OpenAI and the start-up Anthropic to launch the Frontier Model Forum, a self-regulating industry body that will promote safe and responsible AI.

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Twitter rebrand: Tech giants already have IP rights to letter ‘X’

One lawyer said there is a “100 per cent” chance Twitter will get sued over changing its name to X.

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AI not existential risk to mankind, but needs human control: Microsoft

Brad Smith also told Euronews that international coordination is needed when it comes to regulation of the emerging technology.

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Microsoft says China-backed hackers targeted key US infrastructure

Microsoft said the group of hackers, known as Volt Typhoon, tried to attack US military bases in Guam. China rejects the claims.

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EU backs Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard

Brussels gave the green light to the merger, however, it faces stiff scrutiny and dispute from both the US and the UK.