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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reveals significant AI collaboration with Microsoft: The implications and cruciality

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reveals significant AI collaboration with Microsoft: The implications and cruciality

Facebook’s parent company Meta is introducing its artificial intelligence chatbot, Llama 2, for commercial use through partnerships with major cloud providers, including Microsoft. Meta has developed an AI system that competes with ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, announced a partnership with Microsoft to release the next generation of their AI …

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Leaked News Suggests Microsoft’s Xbox TV Streaming Device Set to Debut within One Year

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Leaked News Suggests Microsoft’s Xbox TV Streaming Device Set to Debut within One Year

According to a report, Microsoft is planning to launch an Xbox streaming device within the next 12 months. This device will allow users to access movies, TV services, and a library of games through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Additionally, Microsoft is collaborating with Samsung to develop an Xbox game-streaming app for Samsung televisions. This news …

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Importance of Sony’s 10-year ‘Call of Duty’ collaboration with Microsoft for Playstation

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Importance of Sony’s 10-year ‘Call of Duty’ collaboration with Microsoft for Playstation

As Microsoft moves closer to acquiring Activision Blizzard in the largest gaming deal ever, Sony has finally agreed to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles. This announcement is significant because Sony was previously the biggest obstacle in the $69 billion deal. By ensuring that Call of Duty remains on PlayStation, concerns about the acquisition’s …

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US Court Denies FTC’s Bid to Stop Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the Maker of Call of Duty

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US Court Denies FTC’s Bid to Stop Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the Maker of Call of Duty

A US federal court has rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to temporarily halt Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, the maker of Call of Duty. This comes after a federal judge ruled in favor of Microsoft, stating that the agency failed to prove any antitrust violations. Despite the FTC’s appeal, Microsoft remains …

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UK Authorities Could Investigate Restructured Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

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UK Authorities Could Investigate Restructured Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal

Britain’s competition regulator announced on Wednesday that a revised agreement between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard could potentially address its concerns and satisfy the regulator, although a new investigation would still be required. This marks a significant shift in the regulator’s stance towards the largest gaming deal in history, which it had previously blocked in April. …

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Microsoft emerges victorious in FTC battle over $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

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Microsoft emerges victorious in FTC battle over billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft Corp has received court approval to proceed with its $69 billion acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard Inc. The US Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block the deal, which is the largest-ever gaming deal, has been unsuccessful. Activision owns Candy Crush maker King and the popular game Call of Duty. This acquisition will make …

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Peak XV and Lightspeed invest $12 million in funding for AI4Bharat Researchers

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Peak XV and Lightspeed invest million in funding for AI4Bharat Researchers

India’s AI4Bharat is securing $12 million (around Rs. 100 crore) in funding from venture capital firms Peak XV and Lightspeed Venture for a new artificial intelligence startup, as per sources familiar with the matter. This seed funding round, which is larger than usual, highlights the growing interest in generative AI, especially after the success of …

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Peak XV and Lightspeed Invest $12 Million in Microsoft-Backed AI4Bharat

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Peak XV and Lightspeed invest million in funding for AI4Bharat Researchers

Researchers at AI4Bharat, a start-up supported by Microsoft, are set to raise $12 million (approximately Rs. 100 crore) from venture capital firms Peak XV and Lightspeed Venture, according to sources familiar with the matter. This significant seed funding round highlights the increasing interest in generative AI, following the success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in engaging in …

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EU Antitrust Watchdogs Grant Extension for Verdict on Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition, Pushing Deadline to April 25

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EU Antitrust Watchdogs Grant Extension for Verdict on Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition, Pushing Deadline to April 25

EU antitrust regulators have extended the deadline for making a decision on Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, the maker of popular video game Call of Duty. The new deadline is set for April 25, according to a filing from the European Commission. Microsoft announced the deal with Activision Blizzard in January last year, aiming …

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