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Ackman and Berkshire Are Betting Against Each Other on AI

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square made big moves in top AI hyperscaler stocks in Q1, with several standing in clear contrast to Berkshire Hathaway's changes.

MarketBeat · May 19

What is Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack, and was Microsoft and Socket hit by malware? Full explainer on npm malware spread

What is Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack, and was Microsoft and Socket hit by malware? A new npm supply chain attack hit hundreds of packages linked to the @antv ecosystem. Attackers used a compromised maintainer account to publish malicious versions that stole credentials and spread across repositories. Microsoft and…

The Economic Times · May 19

Microsoft's biggest India data centre on track to go live in mid-2026, executive says

Microsoft is building its largest data center in India, scheduled for completion by mid-2026. This expansion is fueled by strong demand for Azure cloud services and the Copilot 365 AI assistant. The company is investing heavily in India's growing AI market, recognizing its potential with over a billion internet users…

The Economic Times · May 19

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for 2026 with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, display upgrades, and new haptics: Launching first for business customers today

Microsoft is refreshing its Surface for Business portfolio today with new Intel chips, with consumer models expected in the coming months along with Snapdragon X2 variants over the summer.

Windows Central · May 19

Microsoft unveils new Surface for Business laptops and Surface Pro for Business 2 in 1s — showing your next work device will have AI at the core

Microsoft wants your next work laptop or PC to be a Surface - and has a host of new devices to convince you.

TechRadar · May 19

Exclusive: AI startup Viktor raises $75 million to put a virtual ‘coworker’ in Slack and Teams

The former Meta engineers behind Viktor say their AI agent has hit a $15 million revenue run rate in about 10 weeks.

Fortune · May 19

Microsoft forced to bring back Surface Laptop with 8GB RAM as it scrambles to keep prices down amidst RAM crisis: New device fails to meet Copilot+ PC requirements

Microsoft's midrange Surface Laptop offering with 16GB RAM now starts at $1,499 for business customers, forcing the company to bring back an 8GB configuration to bring that price down.

Windows Central · May 19

Surface Laptop for Business 8 review: This new privacy screen makes your laptop invisible to everyone else in the coffee shop

Microsoft's Surface Laptop for Business 8th Edition features a world-first integrated privacy display and Intel’s Core Ultra 3, and a high price.

Windows Central · May 19

Microsoft confirms that it will bring Snapdragon X2 chips to new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop this year

Although not available today, the company has confirmed that customers will be able to buy its new Surface devices with Snapdragon X2 chips later this year.

Windows Central · May 19

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 is great — but it's hard to recommend to most people

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 offers strong performance and long battery life. However, its high $1,949 asking price is a lot to ask for the average consumer.

Tom’s Guide · May 19