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Microsoft is pulling out all the stops to drive users to Windows 11
By Steve Ranger published
News Windows 11 still lags in adoption rates compared to its predecessor, but Microsoft thinks generative AI features might boost numbers
![Nuclear power station cooling towers, similar to those at the Susquehanna nuclear power station in Pennsylvania next to the Cumulus data center owned by AWS.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VjQsCq3Sv9nrpD3pdttEd8-320-80.jpg)
AWS just dropped $650 million on a data center built next to a 2.5 gigawatt nuclear power station
By Ross Kelly published
News The AWS acquisition will see it take over a data center complex next to a 2.5 gigawatt nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania
![Arthur Mensch, founder of Mistral AI, which recently signed a multi-million-dollar deal with tech giant Microsoft, speaking at a tech conference in 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fVKmsVEFVJ8unyV6qir3Mh-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft’s Mistral AI partnership has EU regulators concerned - here’s why
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Microsoft has found its European champion in Mistral AI, but regulators worry the deal raises questions over the scope of control and influence the tech giant will have over the French startup
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Microsoft Teams classic users now have more time to upgrade
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Microsoft Teams Classic users will now have until July 2024 following the extension
![Google Cloud logo pictured at Google Cloud's booth during the day 3 of the Mobile World Congress 2023 at Fira Barcelona on March 1, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/avCoR5Z2S2mfyim3BBus5F-320-80.jpg)
A senior Google Cloud exec just accused Microsoft of targeting a cloud industry monopoly
By Ross Kelly published
News Google Cloud VP Amit Zavery has warned Microsoft’s bullish cloud and generative AI focus could harm competition
![Microsoft logo sits illumintated outside the Microsoft booth on day 2 of the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2019 on February 26, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XBVcfAGnzFybi2pkEqyQFB-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft wants customers to start red teaming generative AI systems to prevent security blunders
By George Fitzmaurice published
News Microsoft hopes a new tool will help security practitioners shore up generative AI security
![Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during a keynote address by Walmart Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon during CES 2024 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on January 9, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7U8xbvDvFSngcfnvL3abNf-320-80.jpg)
Why Microsoft is spending billions on AI and cloud computing in Europe
By Steve Ranger published
News Microsoft is contending with huge demand for cloud computing services and lingering concerns about data sovereignty - and it’s spending big to stay ahead of competition
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Microsoft believes the UK can become a "global leader in AI", but regulation needs fixing
By Emma Woollacott published
News Microsoft has pledged to bolster AI investment in the UK, but has called for a broader legal and regulatory framework to ensure safety
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Microsoft wants to help customers improve sustainability, so it’s betting on its Copilot AI assistant to help them reach targets
By Ross Kelly published
News Microsoft said customers can leverage its Copilot AI assistant to gain detailed insights on sustainability metrics throughout their journey to net zero
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