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Microsoft sees its carbon emissions soar on a 168% glut in AI energy demand, "we recognize that we must also bring more carbon-free electricity onto the grids."

Microsoft's pledge to go carbon neutral by 2030 has hit an AI-shaped snag, as the firm's hunger for cloud growth impacts emissions targets.

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The 'triple threat' endangering worker well-being and undermining productivity

The 'triple threat' endangering worker well-being and undermining productivity

Pessimism, uncertainty, and disconnect in the workplace are reaching critical levels.

‘Triple Espresso’ led the USWNT to Olympic gold. Now, they must move forward

‘Triple Espresso’ led the USWNT to Olympic gold. Now, they must move forward

With Sophia Wilson, Trinity Rodman, and Mallory Swanson all out for a while, this next US camp is about establishing alternatives

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"Is my work killing kids?" This could be the email that led Microsoft to ban keywords like 'Palestine' and 'Gaza' from internal comms

This un-named Microsoft engineer sent a company-wide email debating Microsoft's dealings with Israel, which could have got certain keywords banned for internal comms.

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Microsoft pledges more than 200 datacentres in Europe by 2027 despite geopolitical uncertainty

“We want Europe to know that they can count on us,” Microsoft President, Brad Smith told Angela Barnes in the latest episode of The Big Question.

Microsoft employees join the list of those banned from using DeepSeek

Data security and propaganda concerns mean Microsoft employees are not permitted to use DeepSeek.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics

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Microsoft says it would take the US to court to protect European cloud operations

Microsoft says it would take the US to court to protect European cloud operations

Microsoft makes five promises to European customers

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations for fourth quarter in a row amid AI boom

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations for fourth quarter in a row amid AI boom

Tech giant has committed to investing $80bn in artificial intelligence this fiscal year as it reveals revenue of $70.07bn

The Guardian - US

Microsoft President Urges Fast 'Resolution' Of Transatlantic Trade Tensions

Microsoft President Urges Fast 'Resolution' Of Transatlantic Trade Tensions

Microsoft President Brad Smith called Wednesday for a swift resolution of trade tensions between the United States and Europe, during an interview with AFP in Brussels.

International Business Times

Microsoft pledges to take legal action if governments try to seize EU data

Microsoft pledges to take legal action if governments try to seize EU data

The company set out a range of commitments to Europe including building an AI ecosystem.

First Non-Verbal ALS Patient With Elon Musk's Neuralink Brain Implant Creates Video Featuring AI-Cloned Voice

First Non-Verbal ALS Patient With Elon Musk's Neuralink Brain Implant Creates Video Featuring AI-Cloned Voice

The first ALS patient with a Neuralink brain implant is taking X by storm as he explained in a nearly 10-minute video how his implant works – his story gained much attention given he is the first non-verbal individual to highlight the potential of the technology.

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Bill Gates says Satya Nadella was 'almost' passed over for Microsoft CEO role

Bill Gates says Satya Nadella was 'almost' passed over for Microsoft CEO role

Bill Gates said he always backed Satya Nadella to lead Microsoft, but the current CEO was "almost" passed over in the succession process.

USWNT’s Sophia Wilson set to pause career after announcing pregnancy

USWNT’s Sophia Wilson set to pause career after announcing pregnancy

The 24-year-old is expecting her first child with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson, whom she wed earlier this year

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Elon Musk had done ‘no preparation’ for DOGE ahead of Trump’s win so adopted a ‘spaghetti against the wall’ approach

SpaceX billionaire reportedly needed civics lessons to be brought up to speed on how US government works

The woman behind Elon Musk’s sidequest at DOGE got her start in nursing before becoming a government insider who served Trump in his first administration

Amy Gleason formerly worked for the U.S. Digital Service, which is now the U.S. DOGE Service.

The Independent UK

Who is Amy Gleason? DOGE administrator named by White House — but Elon Musk is still in charge

A 53-year-old former health worker in Tennessee is now at the center of major constitutional questions and global chaos after White House officials abruptly named her as the agency’s chief

International Business Times

Microsoft Profit Rises But Cloud Business Misses Mark

Microsoft on Wednesday reported profits of $24.1 billion in the recently ended quarter, but shares slid on worries over its vital cloud computing business.

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Microsoft reveals surprise plan to spend $80bn on AI data centers

Microsoft wants to invest $80 billion on AI data centers in 2025 while upskilling 2.5 million Americans.

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Microsoft doubles down on its AI efforts with a massive $80 billion investment in data centers — amid insider concerns most Copilot AI tools are seemingly "gimmicky"

Microsoft is set to double down on its generative artificial intelligence efforts in 2025 following the company's Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith's recent announcement of the tech giant's plans to invest up to $80 billion in building data centers.

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Microsoft surprises analysts with massive $80B AI investment plans for 2025

From large-scale datacenters, to leading-edge AI processors: Microsoft bets big on AI infrastructure.

Microsoft To Invest Billion In AI Data Centers

Microsoft's billion investment in AI-focused data centers for fiscal 2025 underscores the growing reliance on AI technologies in various industries.

International Business Times

Microsoft Expects To Spend $80 Bn On AI This Fiscal Year

Microsoft president Brad Smith on Friday said the company is on track to pump about $80 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year.

AI is having its "We need more power, Scotty" moment

AI's energy consumption is growing, but demand for more power is also coming from manufacturing and electric cars.

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