Microsoft has warned that US AI groups are being outpaced by Chinese rivals in the battle for users outside the west, as China combines low-cost “open” models with hefty state subsidies to gain an edge.

As tech titans invest billions into data centers and high-tech computer chips to fuel their AI ambitions, concerns are building over energy costs, especially in communities where data centers pop up.

Oil companies use AI to optimize extraction, then sell power to AI data centers—creating a self-reinforcing fossil fuel cycle through 2050.

As AI-powered cyberattacks become even more autonomous and widespread, cybersecurity teams will need to adapt by becoming faster and more sophisticated in their response capabilities, according to Microsoft security executive Rob Lefferts.

Streams.AI for Microsoft Teams keeps users working inside Microsoft Teams while ensuring communications stay available

Copilot and ChatGPT have a lot in common, but Microsoft’s chatbot offers several advantages. Here’s how to take it for a spin and check out its best features.