A single‑plaintiff lawsuit filed in San Diego has transformed what many assumed would be a routine product lifecycle milestone into a high‑stakes public debate about security, competition, and planned obsolescence—claiming Microsoft’s decision to end Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025...
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A single‑plaintiff lawsuit filed in San Diego is asking a court to stop Microsoft from turning off routine security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, arguing the company’s end‑of‑support timetable amounts to forced obsolescence intended to push consumers toward Windows 11 and...
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An odd twist marked the landscape of artificial intelligence partnerships this week as Elon Musk, known both for his relentless entrepreneurial spirit and for being at legal odds with Microsoft, made a surprising appearance as a featured guest at Microsoft’s signature Build developer conference...
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Microsoft once again finds itself at the center of legal scrutiny in the United Kingdom, this time facing a potentially multibillion-pound collective claim that strikes at the heart of its software licensing practices. The suit, filed by barrister Alexander Wolfson and supported by the law firm...
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When Tech Titans Collide: Context for a Lawsuit Shaping AI’s Future
Silicon Valley has seen no shortage of drama, but few spectacles compare to the ongoing courtroom clash pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI and Microsoft. Centered around allegations of broken promises, shifting alliances, and the...
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