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Nadella Takes a Swipe at OpenAI, Calls It a Product Company, Not a Model Company
- Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, has taken a swipe at OpenAI, calling it a product company rather than a model company.
- Nadella mentioned that Microsoft sees itself as a full-stack company and focuses on integrating models into broader systems and products.
- Microsoft has a long-term stable relationship with OpenAI and has built systems and products around OpenAI's models.
- To rival OpenAI, Microsoft has developed its own AI models, including Phi-4 multimodal and the MAI models, and is considering releasing them as an API.
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What Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg get wrong about low performers
- Tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are reviving fear-based management by cutting "low performers."
- These aggressive measures to improve performance tend to lead to negative consequences such as low morale, high turnover, decreased profits, and reduced innovation.
- Research has shown that instilling fear in employees may result in short-term productivity boosts but at the expense of quality and creativity in the long run.
- Historically, management by fear has failed to drive sustainable performance improvements and has often led to internal conflicts and decreased market competitiveness.
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Microsoft appears to be working on 3D gaming experiences for Copilot
- Microsoft is working on 3D gaming experiences for Copilot, its AI-powered chatbot platform.
- A job listing seeks a senior software engineer specializing in 3D rendering engines for web browser-based video games.
- Microsoft plans to integrate gaming into the Copilot experience, with a demo showcasing an AI model, Muse, to create gameplay rendered by AI.
- Microsoft has also been experimenting with character-based Copilot features, including the use of animated characters to interact with users.
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Amazon VP who oversaw flagship AI product is leaving after a big shake-up
- Amazon's VP of AI/ML services, Baskar Sridharan, is leaving after a recent reorganization.
- Sridharan oversaw AWS's flagship AI product, Bedrock, which is a development tool for multiple models.
- A new Agentic AI team was created, and Swami Sivasubramanian was promoted to lead the team.
- The shake-up in AWS also involves organizational changes and the departure of other high-profile executives.
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How To Add a Data Disk To A Virtual Machine In Azure: A Guide.
- To add a data disk to a virtual machine (VM) in Azure, follow the steps below:
- In the Azure portal, go to the Virtual machine pane and select Disks.
- Click on Create and attach a new disk and specify the number, type, size, and name of the disk.
- To initialize the new disk, log in to the VM and open the Disk Management console. Select the new disk and choose the initialize option.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3380 (Dev and Beta Channels)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3380 (KB5053660) is being released to the Dev and Beta Channels.
- Dev Channel updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 are optional for Beta Channel users at this time.
- Users in the Dev Channel can switch to the Beta Channel while both receive the same 24H2-based updates.
- File Explorer introduces Recommended files for quick access to relevant content, with additional recommendations for work/school accounts.
- Improvements include real-time translation on Copilot+ PCs, Start menu snap group recommendations, enhanced web search support, and new account proof notifications.
- Widgets now support dynamic content for developers, while the emoji panel gets a system tray icon for easy access.
- Settings feature 'top cards' for key PC specifications, File Explorer accessibility enhancements, and various fixes are included.
- Known issues include build version inconsistency after PC reset and Recall snapshot deletion on managed PCs.
- Reminders are provided for Microsoft 365 app updates and fixing slow File Explorer closing, Task Manager, and CPU graph issues.
- Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel will receive updates via an enablement package and can control feature rollouts.
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In another chess move with Microsoft, OpenAI is pouring $12B into CoreWeave
- OpenAI has signed a $11.9 billion agreement with CoreWeave, a GPU-heavy cloud service provider.
- The deal involves OpenAI receiving $350 million worth of equity in CoreWeave.
- CoreWeave, backed by Nvidia, runs an AI-specific cloud service with a network of 32 data centers and over 250,000 Nvidia GPUs.
- This agreement comes as a challenge to the deteriorating relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI.
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An Xbox Handheld Is Reportedly Coming As Early As This Year
- Microsoft is reportedly working on an Xbox handheld planned for 2025.
- The handheld, codenamed 'Keenan,' will have an official Xbox guide button.
- The successor to the Xbox Series X/S consoles is planned for a launch in 2027.
- Rumors suggest Microsoft is aiming to compete with Sony and Nintendo, and bring its games to other platforms.
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Copilot on Windows: Press to talk begins rolling out to Windows Insiders
- Microsoft is rolling out an update for the Copilot app on Windows via the Microsoft Store.
- The update introduces 'Press to talk' feature, allowing users to interact with Copilot using their voice by using a hotkey.
- To start a voice conversation, users need to hold the Alt + Spacebar for 2 seconds on their PC.
- The update is gradually rolling out across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store.
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Steam Deck’s next big competitor could be an Xbox-branded handheld
- Microsoft is reportedly working on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld in partnership with a PC hardware manufacturer.
- The device is expected to run full Windows, giving players access to PC Game Pass, the Microsoft Store, and third-party platforms like Steam.
- Microsoft is also said to be developing next-generation Xbox consoles for 2027 with deeper Windows integration and new controller options.
- The handheld device, codenamed “Keenan,” is expected to launch as early as late 2025.
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Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Will Reportedly Arrive On PS5 In April 2025
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set to arrive on PS5 in April 2025.
- Early access for the game will begin on April 15, 2025, for those with a premium edition.
- There will be two physical editions available, standard and premium, with the possibility of a collector's edition.
- The release date for Xbox is yet to be confirmed.
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Microsoft is holding a 50th anniversary and Copilot event in April
- Microsoft is hosting a 50th anniversary and Copilot event on April 4th.
- The event will take place at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
- The event will include an employee-only celebration and updates on Microsoft's Copilot AI companion.
- Microsoft may showcase its own AI models during the event.
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FIS Introduces ‘Treasury GPT’ in Conjunction With Microsoft AI
- FIS has introduced the AI-powered 'Treasury GPT' tool for treasurers, developed in collaboration with Microsoft AI.
- The tool uses Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to provide high-quality guidance and product documentation to FIS users.
- With Treasury GPT, treasurers can focus more on liquidity management and strategy, reducing administrative tasks.
- According to research, the majority of companies believe AI will impact their businesses, with CFOs reporting a positive ROI from AI implementation.
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What is Microsoft’s new Phi-4-Multimodal???
- Microsoft's Phi-4-Multimodal is a 5.6B parameter model integrating speech, vision, and text processing into a single architecture.
- The model includes a larger vocabulary, improving multi-lingual text processing for deployment on devices or edge computing systems.
- Phi-4-Multimodal outperforms specialized models in automatic speech recognition and speech translation tasks.
- The model has capabilities such as mathematical reasoning, document understanding, and optical character recognition.
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FIS Launches Treasury GPT, a Pioneering AI-based Product Support Tool for the Treasury Industry
- FIS has launched Treasury GPT, an AI-based product support tool for the treasury industry.
- It is the first large language learning model dedicated to FIS Treasury Management solutions and one of the first for the treasury industry.
- The tool provides immediate support and advice for queries related to platform configuration, product information, and best practices for using the solution.
- FIS Treasury GPT won the 'Best Solution Innovation in AI' category at the 2025 Treasury Management International Awards for Innovation & Excellence.
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