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When Ilya Sutskever, one of OpenAI’s founding researchers and long-time Chief Scientist, stepped away from the company in mid-2024, there was intense speculation about who would emerge to steer the organization’s research agenda and safeguard its claim to the artificial intelligence crown. In...

In a landmark achievement for the African digital landscape, MTN Group has emerged as the continent’s foremost enabler of Microsoft Azure expertise, officially certifying more than 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI). This feat, certified over the span of the...

In a significant development within the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, Varun Mohan, CEO and co-founder of Windsurf, along with several key team members, is set to join Google DeepMind. This move follows the termination of a proposed $3 billion acquisition deal between Windsurf and...

After a 25-year presence that began with much promise, Microsoft’s decision to shutter its Pakistan office is sending far-reaching waves through the country’s technology and business landscapes. The closure, which aligns with a larger program of global restructuring at the software giant, is not...

Microsoft’s decision to prepare for its fourth major layoff round in just 18 months—this time specifically impacting its Xbox division and potentially thousands more across the company’s global operations—represents a seismic shift not just for the Redmond titan, but for the entire technology...

Securing recognition from a major technology leader like Microsoft is not just a badge of honor—it reflects relentless dedication to innovation, customer success, and technical mastery in a rapidly evolving industry. In a significant development for the data and artificial intelligence (AI)...

In a remarkable display of digital proficiency, three students from Avondale College in New Zealand have secured their spots at the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championship, scheduled for July in Orlando, Florida. This prestigious event, presented by Certiport, Inc., brings...

OpenAI’s strategic expansion into Bellevue, Washington, underscores not just its ambitions, but also the shifting tectonics of tech real estate in the Pacific Northwest. After months of speculation and permit filings, public records now confirm that the AI leader—famous for technologies like...

The grand unveiling of Microsoft's latest India Development Center (IDC) in Noida marks a significant milestone not only for the multinational tech giant but also for the broader landscape of technological investment in India. Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's presence at the...

1. Postcards from the Future: Amazon Executives Land in Larnaca At 07:18 on a sun‑splashed Tuesday, a handful of Amazon vice‑presidents slipped past the duty‑free feta displays at Larnaca International. No corporate banners, no marching band—just discreet AWS logos on aluminium water bottles and...

Apple’s AI Gamble: How Siri Became Silicon Valley’s “Hot Potato” Apple, the Cupertino tech giant revered for its polished launches and “not first, but best” mantra, now finds itself in the unfamiliar territory of public skepticism and mounting pressure. What was once the most anticipated...

A significant shift is making waves in the tech landscape as Luis Vargas, Microsoft’s Vice President of AI, announces his departure from the company to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey. After spending 16 years at Microsoft, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategy for...