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Musk faces lawsuit for allegedly duping voters over $1 million election lottery

Elon Musk sues OpenAI, Microsoft for billions over alleged fraud in AI partnership

Musk's lawyers filed the damages request a day after a judge denied OpenAI and Microsoft's final bid to avoid a jury trial scheduled for late April in Oakland, California, according to multiple reports. The filing cited calculations that showed Musk is entitled to a share of OpenAI's current $500 billion valuation as he donated $38 million in seed funding during the founding stage of the company in 2015.

11 days ago

Big Tech companies to offshore more jobs to India in 2026 amid US mass layoffs

Firms like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, and eBay are offshoring roles, with 38% of respondents saying India hiring replaces US-based jobs. H‑1B visa restrictions are also influencing this trend, and companies are expanding India teams through scaling existing staff, creating new roles, or moving specific projects. This signals a structural shift in global workforce planning.

15 days ago

4 leading tech firms join Microsoft to accelerate adoption of agentic AI

With over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses that will be deployed across each of the four IT giants, this partnership underscores the transformative potential of agentic AI — intelligent systems capable of taking initiative, driving decisions, and generating insights autonomously — aims to create new avenues for growth and competitiveness.

Dec 11, 2025

Microsoft to invest $17.5 bn in India to scale up AI, PM Modi says will leverage it for better planet

Microsoft's investment in India focuses on three pillars—scale, skills and sovereignty—aligned with the Prime Minister's vision of building a comprehensive ecosystem that drives AI innovation and access at a national scale, according to the company statement.

Dec 9, 2025

Satya Nadella's pay jumps to $96.5 million in FY25, highest since becoming Microsoft CEO

The company's regulatory filing shows that around 90 per cent of Nadella's pay comes in the form of Microsoft shares, in addition to a $2.5 million base salary. In the previous financial year, Nadella earned $79.1 million. He became Microsoft's third CEO in 2014, succeeding Steve Ballmer and co-founder Bill Gates.

Oct 22, 2025

Donald Trump falls on Microsoft to fire Lisa Monaco, head of global affairs; here's why

"After successfully manipulating Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and eventually failing to cancel Jimmy Kimmel, President Donald Trump has named his next target for retribution: Microsoft head of global affairs Lisa Monaco," said a report from Verge.

Sep 27, 2025

'By August 1, most trade deals will be completed': Donald Trump

US H-1B visa fee unlikely to dent IT companies' margins significantly: Report

Analysts said that the Indian IT vendors have reduced their on-site H-1B workforce over the past six to eight years. Such visas form around 25-35 per cent for most of the large caps and 30-60 per cent for most of the others, in our view, the report said.

Sep 22, 2025

David vs Goliath in tech: How Zoho, Zerodha, and Perplexity are out-innovating giants

As Perplexity bids for Chrome and Zoho and Zerodha quietly outpace global incumbents, a new era emerges where conviction, not capital, defines the future of innovation.

Aug 17, 2025

Microsoft lays off more employees after firing 3,000 employees in AI era

Tech giant Microsoft has cut hundreds of more jobs just weeks after reducing nearly 3 per cent of its global workforce in the AI era.

Jun 3, 2025

Anonymous workplace community platform Blind arriving in India this month

Blind, the world's leading anonymous community platform for working professionals, is launching in India this month, the company said on Monday.

Feb 3, 2025

Microsoft partners India AI Mission to skill 5 lakh people by 2026

Microsoft and India AI Mission Join Forces to Skill 500,000 by 2026

Microsoft and India's AI Mission aim to skill 500,000 individuals by 2026, including students, educators, developers, government officials, and women entrepreneurs. The partnership will establish an AI Center of Excellence, 'AI Catalysts', and 'AI Productivity Labs' at 20 National Skill Training Institutes.

Jan 8, 2025

Microsoft Ignite 2024: Anticipating Transformations in India's Digital Landscape

The keynote address at Ignite 2024 is expected to highlight AI's central role in shaping future technologies. With over 215 sessions dedicated to AI, Microsoft is reaffirming its commitment to integrating AI solutions into everyday applications through its Copilot brand.

Nov 19, 2024

Microsoft to reopen meltdown nuclear plant for AI energy needs

Tech Giant Taps Nuclear Power for AI Operations

Microsoft and Constellation Energy announced a groundbreaking deal to reopen the partially melted-down Three Mile Island nuclear plant, with the tech giant purchasing all the power for 20 years after the restart.

Sep 21, 2024

Microsoft to host global summit after CrowdStrike-induced outage

The outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, disrupting operations across various industries.

Aug 24, 2024

Role and Accountability of Tech Giants: Global, National, and Societal Concerns – The Way Ahead

As we stand at the intersection of technology and society, the imperative for accountability among tech giants has never been clearer. It is crucial for stakeholders—governments, businesses, and civil society—to engage in constructive dialogue and develop frameworks that promote ethical practices, competition, and innovation.

Jul 21, 2024

Aftermath of Microsoft Outages

Microsoft incident serves as a crucial learning opportunity for organizations worldwide. It emphasizes the importance of preparedness, the need for continuous improvement in cybersecurity measures, and the value of collaboration between public and private sectors.

Jul 20, 2024

Microsoft testing way to automatically launch its Copilot AI in Windows 11

Global Microsoft Outages: A Major Cyberattack Disrupts Services Worldwide

The ongoing Microsoft outages due to cyberattacks by Anonymous Sudan serve as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our increasingly digital world. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it is imperative for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity and develop resilient systems capable of withstanding these attacks, writes Major General Dr Dilawar Singh.

Jul 19, 2024

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