Microsoft details how it curbs Russian propaganda, largely about the war in Ukraine and vaccines; US traffic to such stories rose 80%+ in the war's first weeks Techmeme · 2 weeks ago
Microsoft says at least six Russia-aligned actors launched 237+ attacks against Ukraine from February 23 to April 8, including ~40 threatening civilian welfare Techmeme · 2 months ago
Microsoft suspends all new sales of its products and services in Russia, says it is working with the US, EU, and UK to stop "many aspects" of business in Russia Techmeme · 4 months ago
In House hearing, Brad Smith says monetizing referral traffic has become increasingly difficult for news pubs because Google squeezes out most of the profit Techmeme · 1 year ago
Microsoft confirms it halted all donations of its PAC while it decides by Feb. 15 whether to suspend donations to those who voted against election certification Techmeme · 1 year ago
Microsoft identified 40+ customers targeted in the SolarWinds hack, 80% in the US, says the attack is "ongoing" and calls for a global cybersecurity response Techmeme · 2 years ago
Microsoft unveils new tools to identify deepfake videos and launches an interactive quiz at SpotDeepfakes.org to combat disinformation Techmeme · 2 years ago
After a talk between Satya Nadella and Trump, Microsoft says it will continue discussions to explore a purchase of TikTok in US, which will wrap up by Sept. 15 Techmeme · 2 years ago
In an email to Microsoft employees, Satya Nadella promises more diversity by expanding connections with HBCUs and a more inclusive environment Techmeme · 2 years ago
Microsoft communications VP, Frank Shaw, says Amazon has filed another protest against Microsoft's JEDI deal, this time out of public view, directly with DoD Techmeme · 2 years ago
Microsoft introduces a Healthcare Bot service using AI to assist frontline organizations, like the CDC, in directing individuals to appropriate medical care Techmeme · 2 years ago
Microsoft pledges to be carbon negative by 2030, remove all carbon it has ever emitted by 2050, and launches a $1B climate innovation fund Techmeme · 2 years ago
Microsoft: Iran-linked group, dubbed Phosphorus, attempted to hack 241 accounts belonging to a 2020 presidential campaign and others between Aug. and Sept. Techmeme · 3 years ago
Microsoft outlines its vision for a modern OS that has invisible background updates, security by default, always connected, supports multiple form factors, more Techmeme · 3 years ago