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Trump warns without uniform rules “AI WILL BE DESTROYED IN ITS INFANCY” — critics warn of federal overreach

President Trump plans an AI executive order to block state-level regulations, prompting warnings from officials who argue the move hands too much power to the federal government.

Windows Central

US and Kenya sign first of what are expected to be dozens of ‘America First’ global health deals

The Trump administration has signed the first in what are expected to be dozens of “America First” global health agreements that prioritize combating infectious diseases in countries deemed to be aligned with the president’s broader foreign policy goals

The Independent UK

Warren Buffett’s exit is ‘leadership at its most selfless,’ McKinsey CEO whisperer says. It’s a powerful lesson in Fortune 500 succession

Carolyn Dewar told Fortune that CEO succession is so difficult that Intuit’s Brad Smith invited Steve Young in to talk about succeeding Joe Montana.

Fortune

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Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Eswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer

The Independent UK

McKinsey studied the most successful Fortune 500 CEOs and found they share one similar trait

Carolyn Dewar and Kurt Strovink of McKinsey's CEO Practice talked to 200 leaders including Jamie Dimon, Michael Dell and Larry Fink. They saw patterns.

Fortune

Microsoft to invest more than $10 billion in AI infrastructure in Portugal

The investment could help Portugal shore up a data centre hub in Sines.

Euronews

Exclusive: AI won't become a bubble as long as everyone stays 'thoughtful and disciplined,' Microsoft's Brad Smith says

Other than that, "we feel good about the investments we've made," Smith said.

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Neuralink implant patient gets 'second pair of eyes' thanks to motorized AI webcam — Insta360 Link 2 connected to MacBook gives father with ALS new lease on life

A new documentary shows ALS and Neuralink implant patient Brad Smith expanding his family connection with a motorized AI webcam.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft is investing $15.2 billion in the UAE to expand AI and cloud operations

Microsoft spent over $7 billion in the UAE between 2023 and 2025, and it will do so again between 2026 and 2029.

TechRadar

Microsoft is investing $15.2 billion in the world's AI hotspot — Why that's great news for NVIDIA and its specialized GPUs

Microsoft says it plans to spend another $7.9 billion in the UAE's AI buildout from 2026 until 2029, and NVIDIA's specialized AI GPUs are at the heart of the expenses.

Windows Central

Nvidia Rallies As Microsoft Expands AI Infrastructure In Middle East With US Backing

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares are trading higher after the U.S. reportedly approved Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) to ship the U.S. chip designer’s artificial intelligence chips for use in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Benzinga

Blackstone CEO admits his first big investment loss nearly brought him to tears—but the lesson put him on a path to now being worth $52 billion

Like Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Brad Smith, Stephen A. Schwarzman learned that “Setbacks are terrible, but they also are great teachers.”

Fortune

Big Tech training teachers to prepare classrooms for AI revolution

AFT is planning to build an AI training hub that will offer virtual and in-person workshops for teachers

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak takes job with Microsoft and US-based AI firm – but will donate salary

Sunak will donate his salary from this part-time, paid role to his and his wife’s numeracy skills charity The Richmond Project

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Microsoft recruits Rishi Sunak as senior adviser

Mr Sunak has joined the American tech giant as a paid part-time senior adviser.

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‘Mass surveillance of civilians’: Microsoft cuts off Israeli Defense Ministry after spying investigation

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The Independent UK

Microsoft reduces Israel's access to cloud and AI products over reports of mass surveillance in Gaza

Microsoft said it has disabled services to a unit within the Israeli military after a company review had determined its artificial intelligence and cloud computing products were being used to help carry out mass surveillance of Palestinians

PC Gamer

Microsoft blocks Israeli military from some services after investigation finds 'evidence that supports' allegations of mass surveillance in Gaza

A report by The Guardian in August alleged close ties between Microsoft and Israeli military intelligence.

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Microsoft moves to block Israeli military from using some Azure cloud and AI services

After months of protests and reporting, Microsoft will now block the Israeli military from using some of its services.

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians

Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project

Benzinga

Trump To Meet Arab Leaders Before Netanyahu Amid Israel Strikes, Western Nations Recognizing Palestinian State: Report

President Donald Trump will meet with a select group of Arab and Muslim leaders to discuss potential strategies for resolving the Gaza conflict.

TechRadar

Microsoft announces "world's most powerful data center" in latest billion-dollar AI spending splurge

The “world’s most powerful AI data center” will open its first facility in early 2026.

The Guardian - UK

What is new in UK-US tech deal and what will it mean for the British economy?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Microsoft announce investments as part of multibillion-dollar package alongside Trump visit

Fortune

Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, OpenAI and others pledge $42 billion in U.K. AI investment

U.S. tech giants, including Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, are committing $42 billion to build out the UK's AI infrastructure.

Evening Standard

Microsoft unveils record £22 billion investment in UK over next four years

Half the investment will be dedicated to capital expenditure on the UK’s AI and cloud infrastructure

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