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Inside Sam Altman's 'extraordinary firing' from OpenAI
The Explainer AI superstar joins Microsoft after 'philosophical disagreement' with his old board that stunned tech world
By The Week UK Published
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Microsoft cleared by UK watchdog to buy 'Call of Duty' maker
Speed Reads Watchdog finally approves $69bn deal but criticises tech giant for its tactics
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What is biochar?
The Explainer The charcoal alternative formed from biomass could become the next climate solution
By Devika Rao Published
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Microsoft, Activision and the battle with competition tsars
Talking Point A giant gaming deal has highlighted the shifting attitudes of global regulators
By The Week Staff Published
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AI and Big Tech: busted flush or next gold rush?
Talking Point Generative AI start-ups won $1.37bn in investment last year – almost as much as the five previous years combined
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Google’s Bard: AI chatbot makes $100bn mistake
Speed Read An error during Google’s demonstration of its new ChatGPT rival instantly wiped 9% off the tech firm’s value
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Chatbot wars: Google launches Bard to take on ChatGPT
Under the Radar Search giant’s first foray into generative AI sets the scene for new conflict among Big Tech companies
By Jamie Timson Published
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Bill Gates quit Microsoft after ‘inappropriate’ sexual relationship claim
Under the Radar Company’s board launched investigation into alleged affair between the billionaire and an employee
By Joe Evans Last updated
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PlayStation 5: UK price, release date and PS5 launch games confirmed
Speed Read Next-generation console will be available in two models
By Mike Starling Last updated
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 reviews and trailers: wings of ‘pure wonder’
In Depth Gaming critics are wowed by the 11th instalment of the popular sim series
By Mike Starling Published
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Cobalt mining: the dark side of the metal race
In Depth Apple and Google are being sued over alleged child labour in mines in Congo
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Xbox X019: Project xCloud game streaming updates, new games and more
In Depth The big announcements so far from Microsoft’s annual gaming expo
By Cameron Tait Published
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Microsoft ‘Project Silica’: is glass the future of mass storage?
In Depth Tech giant teams up with Warner Bros to store Superman movie on ultra-tough silica glass panel
By The Week Staff Published
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Xbox Project Scarlett 2020: PS5 release date clash, plus new features
In Depth All the confirmed - and unconfirmed - reports about Microsoft’s next games console
By The Week Staff Last updated
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