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Egypt
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Society
10/27/2024 3:27:41 PM
Microsoft has fired two Egyptian employees who organized a vigil at the company's headquarters in the US for supporting Palestinians killed during the over-year-long Israeli war on Gaza, the Associated Press reported.
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Business
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Tech
10/26/2024 3:24:23 PM
Microsoft has fired two employees who organized an unauthorized vigil at the company's headquarters for Palestinians killed in Gaza during Israel's year-long war on the territory.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Focus
9/10/2024 8:49:25 PM
The Microsoft outage that almost paralysed the global economy has drawn renewed attention to the pros and cons of the world’s growing reliance on technology, writes Kirellos Abdelmalak
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Business
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Tech
7/28/2024 9:34:28 AM
It's the case of the vanishing startup: some of Silicon Valley's most promising names in the fast-developing generative AI space are being gobbled up by or tied to the hip of US tech giants.
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Business
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Tech
7/20/2024 6:21:09 PM
Planes were gradually taking off again Saturday after global airlines, banks and media were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus program.
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Business
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Tech
7/19/2024 3:34:54 PM
Hong Kong's airport said Friday that some airlines had been affected by an IT outage, as widespread technical problems were reported by flight operators around the world.
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Business
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Tech
7/19/2024 12:16:11 PM
A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday.
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Business
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Tech
7/10/2024 7:39:05 PM
Microsoft has relinquished its seat on the board of OpenAI, saying its participation is no longer needed because the ChatGPT maker has improved its governance since being roiled by boardroom chaos last year.
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Business
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Tech
7/9/2024 10:12:51 PM
Tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday inked a record carbon capture agreement with Occidental Petroleum subsidiary 1PointFive, as major technology companies grapple with the growing carbon footprint of artificial intelligence.
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Business
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Economy
6/6/2024 10:16:24 PM
US antitrust enforcers have decided to investigate the roles Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI have played in the artificial intelligence boom, according to people familiar with the pending actions.
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Business
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Tech
6/3/2024 2:24:42 PM
Microsoft said Monday that it would invest 33.7 billion kronor ($3.2 billion) over two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Sweden, its biggest investment in the country.
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Business
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Tech
9/25/2023 1:45:26 PM
Amazon said on Monday it would invest up to $4 billion in AI firm Anthropic, as the online retail giant steps into an AI race dominated by Microsoft, Google and OpenAI.
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Business
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Tech
9/22/2023 2:12:37 PM
Xbox-owner Microsoft has closed in on its $69-billion takeover of "Call of Duty" video-game maker Activision Blizzard after the UK said Friday that a revamped deal addressed regulatory concerns.
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Business
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Tech
8/25/2023 5:50:56 PM
Microsoft will provide more information on targeted adverts and protect users against any new risks from artificial intelligence, the company vowed Friday, as stringent EU rules on tech platforms enter into force.
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Business
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Tech
8/23/2023 5:15:09 PM
Egypt's Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to set a roadmap for digital transformation in Egypt, according to a statement by the IDSC on Wednesday.
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Business
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Tech
8/20/2023 10:36:43 AM
Brain implants have long been trapped in the realm of science fiction, but a steady trickle of medical trials suggests the tiny devices could play a big part in humanity's future.
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Business
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Tech
7/19/2023 5:54:37 PM
The deadline for Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has been extended as the companies seek to close a deal that has been challenged by regulators in the U.S., as well as by U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority.
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Business
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Tech
7/19/2023 3:14:35 PM
Like any new technology, AI has emerged with advanced capabilities that amaze humans. However, along with its incredible potential, concerns have also arisen about the potential negative impact of this new technology on humanity and human civilization.
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Business
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Tech
7/6/2023 5:09:11 PM
China has launched its first homegrown open-source operating system for computers, state media said on Thursday, as Beijing seeks to reduce its foreign dependence at a time of increased rivalry with the United States.
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Business
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Tech
5/25/2023 9:40:40 AM
State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the United States, its Western allies and Microsoft said Wednesday while warning that similar espionage attacks could be occurring globally.
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