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Xbox co-founder J Allard is now VP of Amazon’s secretive 'ZeroOne' team
By Sean Endicott published
Computing Xbox co-founder J Allard now leads Amazon’s ZeroOne team, which is focused on developing breakthrough hardware and software products.

Is the AGI dream for Satya Nadella and Sam Altman dead?
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Sam Altman thinks we should shift focus to the first self-replicating AI "spaceship", while Satya Nadella is focused on delivering real impact to society.

Microsoft Copilot AI allows executives to catch up after vacations
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT are gaining traction in workplaces, taking over repetitive tasks and allowing executives more stress-free vacations.

Google co-founder says AI works better when you threaten it
By Kevin Okemwa last updated
AI Google co-founder Sergey Brin recently indicated that AI models tend to perform better when you threaten them with physical violence.

Could AI replace meteorologists? Microsoft's latest model might
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft's latest AI model, Aurora, is designed to help provide detailed and accurate weather forecasts. It can generate accurate 10-day forecasts in seconds.

"Is my work killing kids?" Microsoft engineer asks in email that led to keyword bans
By Jez Corden published
Microsoft 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.

Microsoft bans workplace emails mentioning “Gaza,” “Palestine,” or “genocide”
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft Microsoft has blocked internal emails containing the words “Palestine,” “Gaza,” and “genocide.” The change follows several employee-led protests.

Apple "stymied" launch of Xbox mobile store, says Microsoft
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming Microsoft planned to launch its Xbox mobile store in July 2024. the tech giant blames Microsoft for the delay.
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