Microsoft and OpenAI link artificial general intelligence (AGI) to a $100 billion profit benchmark, redefining its achievement by financial success rather than capability. This agreement ensures Microsoft retains access to OpenAI’s models until the startup meets this threshold. With OpenAI forecasting losses until 2029, the profit-focused AGI definition buys Microsoft time. While OpenAI’s o3 model shows promise, its high costs complicate profitability, delaying this profit-driven AGI milestone. Read all
Microsoft celebrated Edge’s 2024 milestones with impressive statistics, yet its market share barely budged. The tech giant boasted over 10 billion AI-powered chats with Copilot, 38 trillion characters auto-translated, and seven trillion megabytes of PC memory saved via sleeping tabs. While these numbers highlight Edge’s capabilities, they mask a stagnation in user adoption. Read all
Google contractors are reportedly comparing Gemini’s outputs to Anthropic’s Claude, raising questions about compliance with Anthropic’s terms. While Google denies training Gemini on Claude, concerns persist over the evaluation process, particularly Claude’s stricter safety measures compared to Gemini’s flagged responses. This follows reports of contractors rating Gemini’s outputs on sensitive topics outside their expertise, spotlighting potential accuracy and ethical challenges in AI development. Read all
Microsoft has acknowledged a persistent licensing issue causing alarming deactivation warnings in Microsoft 365. Triggered by admin-level changes like license switches or toggling service plans, the problem has flooded help desks. While quick fixes involve reactivating via the app or restarting, Microsoft’s engineering team is still investigating the root cause. Admins brace for more challenges as new Outlook changes roll out in 2024. Read all
At the Digital SME Summit, OVHcloud urged the EU to champion digital sovereignty and enhance SME competitiveness. Representing the company, Anne Duboscq emphasized collective action to drive innovation and resilience. With 24 data centers in the EU and expansion plans, OVHcloud highlighted its role in fostering a sustainable, sovereign cloud ecosystem, aligning with Europe’s ambition to lead the global digital economy. Read all
