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Microsoft brings its lightweight Phi-3 model and OpenAI's 'magical' GPT-4o to Azure AI to help devs build transformational experiences
By Kevin Okemwa published
PHI-3 Microsoft says GPT-4o and Phi-3 in Azure will help developers build "transformational" AI experiences, further stating "there’s never been a more exciting time to be a developer."
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Forget red, this year Santa is all about Azure. Check out how Microsoft's cloud helps NORAD track the festive icon.
By Sean Endicott published
NORAD's website for tracking Santa Claus has been updated with various Azure technologies. It's now faster, more interactive, and helps you keep track of the festive icon over the holidays.
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"Customers are left with no economically reasonable alternative": Google and Amazon ask the UK's CMA to regulate Microsoft's Azure cloud business (UPDATED)
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Cloud Battle Google is pushing for the CMA to force Microsoft to make changes to its Azure policies.
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Microsoft wants to put an end to its cybersecurity woes with AI and automation
By Zachary Boddy, Colton Stradling published
New Security According to a new report, Microsoft has announced a new initiative to combat cybersecurity threats with advancements in AI and automation.
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Apparently, Microsoft and Azure have made an enemy of the Dutch farming community
By Jez Corden published
Azurely not Microsoft's "hyperscale" data centers are coming under increasing scrutiny, as Azure seeks global AI dominance.
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Microsoft introduces its own Linux distro for Azure with a particularly dull name
By Jerko Čilaš published
Microsoft Linux Microsoft now has its own Linux distribution for use on Azure, featuring a descriptive, unexciting name.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT is 'only possible' with Microsoft Azure, says Microsoft
By Jez Corden published
AI Azure Microsoft touts its massive NVIDIA-powered cloud array powering ChatGPT.
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AI tools will be built into all Microsoft products, says CEO Satya Nadella
By Sean Endicott published
News Microsoft just opened up applications to Azure OpenAI Service to more organizations. CEO Satya Nadella also discussed the future of AI tools as part of Microsoft's long-term vision.
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