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Microsoft

Dec 10, 2025, 8:47 AM

Microsoft says its Copilot AI tool is a ‘vital companion’ in new analysis of 37.5M conversations

Microsoft has released one of its most detailed looks yet at how people use Copilot — and the results suggest the AI assistant takes on different roles depending on time of day and the device being used. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 3:43 PM

Filing: Human rights proposals win more than 25% of votes at Microsoft shareholder meeting

Two human rights proposals at Microsoft’s annual shareholder meeting drew support from more than a quarter of voting shares — far more than any other shareholder proposals this year. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 8:21 AM

Microsoft investing $17.5B in India to accelerate AI infrastructure, skills training and more

The commitment is Microsoft’s largest investment in Asia and comes after an earlier $3 billion pledge in January. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 7:50 AM

‘We are all kids in the age of AI’: Trevor Noah teaches 5th graders — and learns a few things himself

Trevor Noah joined a 5th grade computer science class in Bellevue for Code.org’s Hour of AI, a Microsoft-supported initiative, learning alongside students and sharing why he believes kids have an edge over adults in the age of AI. Read More

Dec 7, 2025, 9:50 AM

30 years after Microsoft went ‘all-in’ on the internet, the tech giant’s AI strategy echoes the past

Thirty years after Bill Gates declared Microsoft was going “all-in” on the internet, echoes of that moment are resurfacing in the company’s sweeping AI push. The parallels — and the differences — reveal how Microsoft is navigating another era-defining shift. Read More

Dec 5, 2025, 10:52 AM

Microsoft shareholders invoke Orwell and Copilot as Nadella cites ‘generational moment’

Microsoft’s shareholder meeting Friday morning highlighted a sharp divide: executives promoting a “planet-scale” AI future while investors voiced concerns about censorship, bias, privacy, and geopolitical entanglements. All six outside shareholder proposals — focused largely on AI risks — were voted down based on early results, Read More

Dec 1, 2025, 4:37 PM

Tech Moves: Ex-Payscale CEO Scott Torrey joins Smartsheet; Apple taps Microsoft VP to lead AI efforts

— Smartsheet’s C-suite shuffle continues with the hiring of Scott Torrey as chief revenue officer. Torrey previously led salary data company… Read More

Nov 18, 2025, 8:26 AM

Does your AI have an ID? Microsoft looks to document the digital workforce with new ‘Agent 365’

Microsoft is shifting toward “per-agent” computing, unveiling Agent 365 and new tools at Ignite that let companies manage and secure autonomous AI agents like employees. Read More

Nov 18, 2025, 7:48 AM

Microsoft to invest $5B in Anthropic, as Claude maker commits $30B to Azure in new Nvidia alliance

The frenzy of AI deals and cloud partnerships reached another zenith Tuesday morning as Microsoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic announced a surprise alliance that includes a $5 billion investment by Microsoft in Anthropic — which, in turn, committed to spend at least $30 billion on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. Read More

Nov 13, 2025, 7:38 AM

Inside Microsoft’s new ‘Experience Center One’: What we learned at the edge of the AI frontier

In the glowing demo rooms of Microsoft’s new Experience Center One, the company is making a high-stakes pitch for the potential of AI agents — attempting to get businesses on board with its vision of the future. Read More

Nov 12, 2025, 10:51 AM

What is an AI ‘superfactory’? Microsoft unveils new approach to building and linking data centers

Microsoft unveiled its first AI “superfactory,” linking data centers in Wisconsin and Atlanta through a high-speed fiber network. It will use hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs to train and run advanced AI models for key Microsoft partners such as OpenAI, and for Microsoft’s own internal models. Read More

Nov 11, 2025, 1:16 PM

Why the prime minister of this European nation sees Amazon as a partner, not a problem

Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden visited Seattle this week, offering a glimpse into how his country — Amazon’s European headquarters — manages its relationship with the tech giant. In an interview with GeekWire, he called Amazon “a strategic partner,” reflecting a markedly different approach than Seattle’s own. Read More

Nov 7, 2025, 7:44 AM

A familiar dance: Ex-Microsoft product manager opens ballet school, and leans into her tech skills

After completing her master’s in entrepreneurship from the University of Washington, Adrienne Chan couldn’t shake the desire to start her own business. Read More

Nov 6, 2025, 10:44 AM

Microsoft forms Superintelligence team to pursue ‘humanist’ AI under Mustafa Suleyman

Microsoft has formed a new Superintelligence team, led by Mustafa Suleyman, to pursue what it calls “humanist superintelligence” — advanced AI that remains under human control. The effort reflects Microsoft’s bid to shape the next era of AI while emphasizing safety and restraint. Read More

Nov 5, 2025, 11:15 AM

Internal memo: Microsoft creates new way for workers to flag issues after Gaza surveillance probe

Microsoft is creating a new internal mechanism for employees to report concerns about how its technology is developed and used — making the process similar to how workers already flag incidents of workplace misbehavior, security issues, or legal concerns. Read More

Nov 5, 2025, 7:30 AM

Layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon spark ethical questions about their impact on Seattle amid AI frenzy

Editor’s note: This column was written by Robert Trumbull, a Seattle-based author who writes about the ethics of tech. It’s… Read More

Nov 3, 2025, 7:47 AM

OpenAI’s $38B cloud deal with Amazon takes ChatGPT maker further beyond Microsoft

In a major expansion of its cloud partnerships, OpenAI signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services to train and run future AI models, reflecting both the scale of the AI boom and the increasingly complex ties among the industry’s biggest players. Read More

Nov 1, 2025, 8:36 AM

Seattle’s tech paradox: Amazon’s layoffs collide with the AI boom — or is it a bubble?

Amazon’s latest layoffs collide with an AI boom that’s reshaping Seattle’s tech scene. On this week’s GeekWire Podcast, we unpack Andy Jassy’s “startup” logic, debate whether AI is a true revolution or a bubble, and question the promise of Cascadia high-speed rail. Read More

Oct 29, 2025, 1:53 PM

Microsoft beats expectations, reports nearly $35B in Q1 capital spending amid Azure outage

Microsoft reported revenue and profits ahead of analysts’ expectations, with Azure revenue growth climbing to 40% as the company continued to grapple with the effects of a widespread cloud outage. Read More

Oct 29, 2025, 10:56 AM

Microsoft’s Azure reports cloud outage, disrupting global customers including Alaska Airlines

An outage on Microsoft’s Azure cloud services Wednesday morning disrupted operations for customers worldwide including Alaska Airlines, Xbox users and 365 subscribers. Read More

Oct 29, 2025, 9:16 AM

Microsoft’s Brad Smith makes nuanced AI pitch: Huge potential, real concerns, and a Jon Stewart clip

Microsoft’s Brad Smith addressed the crowd at the Cascadia Innovation Corridor’s annual summit, pitching AI’s potential benefits while acknowledging the hype. Read More

Oct 29, 2025, 8:33 AM

With earnings on tap, Microsoft touches $4 trillion again after reaching OpenAI deal

With a new OpenAI partnership in hand, Microsoft is going into its earnings report Wednesday afternoon with a resolution to one of the biggest questions about its business. Read More

Oct 28, 2025, 8:49 AM

Microsoft gets 27% stake in OpenAI, and a $250B Azure commitment

Microsoft and OpenAI announced the long-awaited details of their new partnership agreement Tuesday morning — with concessions on both sides that keep the companies aligned but not in lockstep as they move into their next phases of AI development. Read More

Oct 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

The Great Rewiring: How the pandemic set the stage for AI — and what’s next

The pandemic and rise of AI are part of one continuous transformation in the way we work, and it’s not over yet, says Microsoft’s Colette Stallbaumer, author of the new book “WorkLab: Five years that shook the business world, and sparked an AI-first future.” Read More

Oct 23, 2025, 1:23 PM

New report about crazy Xbox profit expectations helps shed light on Microsoft’s broader gaming changes

For the last two years, Microsoft’s video game division has been working to meet financial targets that are well in excess of the typical industry standard, which has led to waves of layoffs, canceled projects, and a general perception that the company is scrambling. Read More

Oct 23, 2025, 9:08 AM

Microsoft Copilot gets long-term memory, group chats, and new ‘Mico’ persona in latest update

Microsoft is rolling out a series of updates to its consumer Copilot AI assistant, including shared group chats, long-term memory, and an optional visual persona named Mico. Read More

Oct 21, 2025, 2:19 PM

Satya Nadella’s pay tops $96M as Microsoft stock soars; Walmart CFO set to join board

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s total compensation rose nearly 22% to $96.5 million, driven largely by the company’s surging stock price, a new filing reveals. Read More

Oct 18, 2025, 8:50 AM

The next PC platform shift? Ed Bott on Microsoft’s big Windows AI bet

Veteran tech journalist Ed Bott joins the GeekWire Podcast to discuss Microsoft’s new Windows 11 AI features — from “Hey Copilot” voice commands to on-device “Copilot Actions” — and what they reveal about the company’s high-stakes push to reinvent Windows for the AI era. Read More

Oct 16, 2025, 6:07 AM

Microsoft’s new AI features aim to give Windows a voice and mind of its own

Microsoft is bringing new and expanded AI features to Windows 11 — adding “Hey Copilot” voice activation, on-screen assistance, and experimental agentic tools as it tries to redefine the PC for the AI era. Read More

Oct 15, 2025, 4:11 PM

PC or console? Microsoft’s new handheld gaming device raises questions about Xbox strategy

On the eve of the system’s release, tech reviewers across the internet are sharing their thoughts on the new ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft’s long-anticipated foray into the portable gaming market. Read More

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