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Microsoft, Federal Trade Commission

Feds Probe Microsoft Over Bundling Practices

Some experts told ProPublica that the company’s tactics might have violated laws regulating contracting and competition.

TechSpot · 24m

Microsoft faces FTC scrutiny over alleged antitrust practices in federal cybersecurity deals

Microsoft has received a subpoena to turn information over to the US Federal Trade Commission amid accusations of anticompetitive behavior. The company's wide-ranging cybersecurity agreement with

Engadget on MSN · 20h

The FTC’s Microsoft antitrust probe reportedly focuses on software bundling

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly investigating Microsoft like it’s 1998. In the waning days of the Biden administration, outgoing chair Lina Khan’s probe is said to be picking up steam,

Ars Technica · 1d

FTC launches probe of Microsoft over bundling

This so-called bundling was the subject of a recent ProPublica investigation, which detailed how, beginning in 2021, Microsoft used the practice to vastly expand its business with the US government while boxing competitors out of lucrative federal contracts.

Microsoft, Windows

Microsoft Warns Millions Of Windows Users—Do Not Install This Update On Your PC

Microsoft has confirmed an unusual warning for Windows users updating their PCs. If you make a simple mistake, your PC “might remain in a state where it cannot accept further Windows security updates.” Bad news, especially as it will clearly be confusing if and when it happens.

InfoWorld · 14h

Critical warning from Microsoft: .NET install domains changing

Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions installation tools 'dependent on some of the resources,' the company says; less than two weeks to make the change.

ProPakistani · 1h

Microsoft Warns of Critical Bug in Windows 11 Installer Media

Microsoft has issued a warning about a bug affecting manually created Windows 11 installer media. USB or CD media including the October 2024 or November

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Microsoft's Copilot AI Assistant Is Pushing Up Prices for Some 365 Users

The price of the Microsoft 365 service is going up in some parts of the world due to the inclusion of the Copilot AI ...

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Five big events shaped Microsoft’s 2024

It’s been a roller coaster ride for Microsoft this year, from genAI successes to embarrassing hacks and even the prospect of ...

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OpenAI and Microsoft have put a price tag on what it means to achieve AGI: report

The companies reportedly signed an agreement last year that defined AGI as a system that can generate $100 billion in profits ...

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Trump says Microsoft's Bill Gates has asked to visit him in Florida

Donald Trump said Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has asked to visit him at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida ...

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Microsoft Is Forcing Its AI Assistant on People—and Making Them Pay

The tech company has made Copilot part of its 365 subscription service in several markets and raised prices.

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Microsoft’s First Generative AI Certificate Is Available for Free

Work Trend Index shows employers want AI skills. This five-hour course, updated in 2024, is one way to learn them.

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Exclusive: Microsoft works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products

Microsoft has been working on adding internal and third-party artificial intelligence models to power its flagship AI product ...

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Microsoft adds new camera features to Windows 11

If you’re a beta tester and want to test the new features now, version 26120.2702 of Windows 11 is the one to go for. This ...

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