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Microsoft Copilot
Copilot goes to Washington — and taxpayers could be $3B richer

By Sean Endicott Published

AI Microsoft’s $3.1B deal with the US government brings free Copilot, Azure discounts, and waived data fees to federal agencies for up to 36 months.

AI
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during an American Technology Council roundtable at the White House in Washington, DC, on June 19, 2017.
Microsoft strikes $6B cloud savings deal with U.S. govt

By Adam Hales Published

News Microsoft has struck a $6B cloud savings deal with the U.S. government, cutting costs on Office, Azure, Dynamics, and cybersecurity tools, while offering a free year of Copilot AI to federal workers.

News
The Intel Corporation logo is being displayed on a smart phone in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on January 28, 2024. (Photo illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Intel’s big payout comes with strings — Trump could block foundry sale

By Sean Endicott Published

Computing The US now owns 9.9% of Intel and wants the chipmaker to retain control of its foundry business.

Computing
ChatGPT privacy settings
AI for Mayor? A Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to use a ChatGPT-powered bot to run the city, but OpenAI blocked his account

By Kevin Okemwa Published

AI MAYOR Cheyenne, Wyoming's decisions could be made by a ChatGPT-powered bot soon, but voters aren't happy.

AI MAYOR
Safari browser
Google loses US DOJ antitrust case after judge rules its search engine payments violated the law: "Google is a monopolist"

By Brendan Lowry Published

Big Loss A judge has found Google guilty of breaking US antitrust law with payments made in 2021 that made its search engine the default option on smartphones.

Big Loss
AI generated visualization of Microsoft fighting cybercriminals
"We are sending a strong message to those who seek to create, sell, or distribute fraudulent Microsoft products for cybercrime: We are watching, taking notice, and will act to protect our customers." Microsoft takes down cybercrime group Storm-1152

By Colton Stradling Published

Crime != pay Microsoft estimates Storm-1152 has sold 750 million fake Microsoft accounts. Now Microsoft has seized its domains and U.S. based infrastructure.

Crime != pay
Intel Meteor Lake from Intel Technology Tour 2023 in Malaysia
"We can't gamble with our national security by depending solely on one part of the world or even one country for crucial advanced technologies." US doles out paltry $35 million, warns of possible delays in Intel and TSMC fab buildouts

By Colton Stradling Published

Chips delayed Hundreds of companies have applied for government aid to help America compete in Chip manufacturing, but this delay in funding could lead to a delay in fab buildouts.

Chips delayed
Microsoft HoloLens for Army
Microsoft's militarized HoloLens marches forward — Army now accepting first batch of headsets

By Sean Endicott Published

After delays and concerns, the U.S. Army is moving forward with its militarized HoloLens headset.

Virtual Reality
Intel Core i7-10700K
US and EU want to avoid 'subsidy race' over chip manufacturing

By Sean Endicott Published

The U.S. government and European Union will reportedly announce a joint effort to avoid a "subsidy race" in the semiconductor industry.

Desktops
Best Wi-Fi Router
US signs Declaration for the Future of the Internet alongside 60 global partners

By Sean Endicott Published

The United States is one of 61 global partners to sign the Declaration for the Future of the Internet. The document calls for an open web that is accessible and that protects human rights.

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