SAN FRANCISCO: Generative artificial intelligence is being used by 17.8 percent of the world’s working-age population, but the gap between wealthy and developing nations continues to widen, according to a report published Tuesday by Microsoft. In the first quarter of 2026, 27.5 percent of people aged 15-64 in developed countries used a generative AI tool,…
At first glance, Microsoft Foundry looks like a big grab bag of every AI-adjacent service that Microsoft has offered in the last decade, plus some new ones. In Microsoft’s own words, “Foundry consolidates several previous Azure AI services and tools into a unified platform” and “unifies agents, models, and tools under a single management grouping.”…
Microsoft has confirmed the completion of three “availability zones” within its Azure data center region in Saudi Arabia. This development is critical to solidifying the Kingdom’s regional leadership …
TL;DR: Microsoft 365 is down to $69.99 for a full year, giving you premium Office apps, 1TB storage, and built-in AI tools across your devices. If you’re already using Word, Excel, or PowerPoint—even occasionally—this is one of those upgrades that just makes your setup smoother across the board. Microsoft 365 is currently $69.99 for a 1-year subscription (MSRP…
A distinguished Engineer at Microsoft has suggested that native apps are back, and it appears to align with the company’s recent Windows 11 revival efforts. Web apps now dominate the Windows Store, which is the company’s preferred source of getting apps for PCs, especially for those who want more safety and security on Windows 11….
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According to CNBC, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet are likely to spend around $700bn in 2026 on AI infrastructure. They’re also still trying to rightsize from the pandemic-fueled overhiring.
The software company demonstrated artificial intelligence-enhanced PDF editing capabilities at the technology giant’s Hong Kong conference. HONG KONG, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wondershare, a global leader in productivity and creativity software, will participate in the Microsoft AI Tour Hong Kong on April 22, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. At Booth E10, the…
Stellantis Accelerates AI-led Strategy and Digital Transformation Through Strategic Collaboration with Microsoft to Enhance Customer Experiences Joint teams to co-develop more than 100 AI initiatives across sales, customer care and operations, driving innovation at a global scale Stellantis to strengthen global cyber defense center with AI‑driven analytics to help prevent cyberthreats and protect vehicles, customers…
Microsoft is expanding its enterprise AI strategy by introducing new controls in Edge designed to limit “shadow AI” usage. The move comes as the company removes certain Copilot features from Notepad, while continuing to strengthen its enterprise-focused AI ecosystem. New Edge feature aims to block unauthorized AI tools According to the Microsoft 365 roadmap, IT…
