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Montreal Research Hub Spearheads Global AI Ethics Debate

Rapid developments in artificial intelligence -- and recent turmoil at industry powerhouse OpenAI -- have brought fresh attention to a key hub of ethics research related to the technology in Montreal, led by Canadian "godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2023

Microsoft Rewards features a 'cooldown' period — users will only get points for 3 searches every 15 minutes (UPDATED)

More trouble is seemingly brewing for avid Microsoft Rewards users after halting point earnings in Microsoft Edge. As one of our readers pointed out earlier today, Microsoft has significantly adjusted how it awards points to users enrolled in the program. Huschka told Windows Central that points earned from "other activities"…

Windows Central · Dec 2, 2023

Leadership changes at Mojang Studios see Helen Chiang take an expanded role, Åsa Bredin take over as studio head

Helen Chiang has been the head of Mojang Studios for nearly six years now, but she is taking on an expanded role while Åsa Bredin takes over her previous position.

Windows Central · Dec 2, 2023

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the ability to buy games and play through Xbox Cloud Gaming is still on the way

In an interview with Windows Central, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer noted that the ability to play games you own through Xbox Cloud Gaming is still on the way.

Windows Central · Dec 1, 2023

Xbox won't force Activision developers to revive dormant franchises, but is eager to support teams that want to

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer spoke in a recent interview with Windows Central about how Xbox teams have to be passionate to revive older games.

Windows Central · Dec 1, 2023

"We have no plans to bring Xbox Game Pass to PlayStation or Nintendo." Xbox CEO Phil Spencer on console hardware, the future of Activision-Blizzard, and much more

Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox lead Phil Spencer discusses a range of hot topics, including the future of games like StarCraft, innovation in Xbox console hardware, cloud gaming, and much, much more.

Windows Central · Dec 1, 2023

"The commoditization of 'AI' and M365 Copilot is a veritable gold rush": Microsoft MVP warns of 'bullsh*t' from inexperienced professionals

Loryan Strant warns that very few companies have had any time on with Enterprise Copilot yet and to be wary of companies or IT consultants stating they are experts in the area.

Windows Central · Dec 1, 2023

"We’re going to have to be strong across many screens.” Xbox lead Phil Spencer says Microsoft is working with partners on a mobile gaming store to take on Apple, Google

During CCXP 2023, Xbox lead Phil Spencer discussed Microsoft's plans for a mobile gaming store.

Windows Central · Dec 1, 2023

2 Trillion-Dollar Stocks to Buy for 2024

The U.S. market is home to just 5 trillion-dollar companies. All of them are solid investments in their own right - but here's why mega-cap stocks Amazon and Alphabet look like particularly good buys for 2024.

Barchart · Dec 1, 2023

Turmoil at OpenAI shows we must address whether AI developers can regulate themselves

OpenAI, developer of ChatGPT and a leading innovator in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), was recently thrown into turmoil when its chief-executive and figurehead, Sam Altman, was fired. As it was revealed that he would be joining Microsoft’s advanced AI research team, more than 730 OpenAI employees threatened to…

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2023