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AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says

The United Arab Emirates tops the ranking of AI usage at 70.1 per cent, followed by Singapore, Norway, Ireland and France.

Microsoft in talks to shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI gobbles up power

Microsoft says it’s been adding about a gigawatt of data centre capacity every three months.

Data protection group launches complaint against LinkedIn

The data protection group said it filed a complaint with the Austrian Data Protection Authority on behalf of a LinkedIn user demanding access to data on his account.

Big tech earnings show split between AI trade winners and losers

Strong growth at Google Cloud and in its other AI products have sent Alphabet shares soaring in the best performance by far among the Magnificent Seven tech giants.

AI spending sets a record, with no end in sight

An aerial view of the Amazon Web Services complex in New Carlisle. The company, along with Google, Microsoft and Meta, has spent billions on capital expenditures, largely data centres.

OpenAI breaks free from exclusive AI pact with Microsoft

The agreement clears the way to OpenAI’s models like ChatGPT appearing on Amazon Web Services and other cloud-computing providers.

US judge dismisses Musk’s fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial

Mr Elon Musk had said dismissing his fraud and constructive fraud claims, which he proposed, would streamline the case and keep jurors focused on his goal.

Microsoft readies US$10 billion AI investment plan in Japan

Microsoft made the announcement in a release that coincided with its President Brad Smith’s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

askST: How do app stores restrict underage users? What apps are out of bounds?

The age regulations in Singapore apply to Apple, Google, Huawei, Samsung, and Microsoft as they operate stores or online portals for downloading apps.

Over 200,000 students get free access to Microsoft AI tools as tech giant invests $7b in Singapore

Microsoft vice-chair and president Brad Smith speaking at tech summit ATxInspire on April 1.

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