Major tech companies make simultaneous quantum computing announcements as the technology edges closer to practical applications in critical industries.
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Microsoft Commits $10 Billion to Japan Over Four Years in Its Largest-Ever Japan Investment
The deal covers AI data centres cybersecurity cooperation and a pledge to train over one million engineers and developers by 2030.
Microsoft Azure Adds Claude Opus 4.8 to its 11000-Model AI Foundry Catalog
Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry completed its catalog expansion to 11000 models with Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.8 among the additions.
Microsoft Finalises 11000-Model AI Foundry Catalog Including Claude Opus 4.8
Microsoft completed its AI Foundry catalog with 11000 models including Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.8 making it available to enterprise clients.
Microsoft Introduces Scout the Always-On AI Agent for Microsoft 365 Workflows
Microsoft unveiled Scout an autonomous AI agent designed to operate continuously across Microsoft 365 applications performing tasks without user prompting.
India White-Collar IT Job Losses Exceed 30000 in First Half of 2026 as AI Accelerates
Multiple major IT companies including Microsoft and IBM have announced layoffs tied to AI-driven restructuring eliminating tens of thousands of Indian jobs.
Microsoft Introduces New AI Models Aimed at Reducing Costs and Partner Dependence
Microsoft unveiled smaller more cost-efficient AI models designed to reduce reliance on external AI partners like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Microsoft’s Responsible Tech Lead Discusses Humanising High-Speed AI Development
Microsoft’s responsible technology leader spoke at length about the need to embed ethical guardrails in fast-moving generative AI development cycles.