Microsoft is making a strategic move to expand access to its Copilot virtual assistant, a generative artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI. The company announced that small businesses can now subscribe to Copilot through its productivity apps, while consumers who pay for Microsoft 365 software can sign up for a new paid version of Copilot.
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The recent hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has raised concerns about transparency and leadership within the Pentagon. According to national security spokesperson John Kirby, Austin is still hospitalized following doctors’ advice but remains “actively involved and engaged” in his role. Kirby revealed that Austin participated in discussions regarding strikes on Iran-allied Houthi militants in
House and Senate leaders have recently reached an agreement on a short-term spending deal that would prevent a government shutdown in the upcoming weeks. The deal aims to keep the government funded until March, allowing legislators more time to create long-term, agency-specific spending bills. This development follows the previously established spending level for fiscal year
After the recent incident where a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to conduct an audit of Boeing’s production line. This move comes in the wake of grounding more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s, the majority of the global fleet, to evaluate Boeing’s
Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer, has recently announced “market adjustment” pay increases for its factory workers across the United States. According to reports, notices were posted at the company’s vehicle assembly plant in Fremont, California, notifying employees of the pay rate modifications. It has been confirmed by an anonymous employee in Fremont that the
The surge of technology conglomerates acquiring smaller companies has become increasingly common in recent years. One such acquisition that has attracted significant attention is Amazon’s planned $1.7 billion purchase of iRobot, the makers of the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner. However, concerns over antitrust issues in the European Union (EU) have led to a decline in
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun expressed his regret and acknowledged the company’s mistake after a door plug on a 737 Max 9 aircraft blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight. The incident resulted in a gaping hole in the fuselage, leading to the grounding of all 737 Max 9 jets by federal regulations. The Federal Aviation
In the midst of optimism surrounding the possibility of a soft landing for the economy, a Deutsche Bank economist warns that the danger of a recession has not passed. Jim Reid, the bank’s head of global economics, argues that such optimism is common before an economic downturn. While many point to a strong labor market
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization has raised concerns within the administration. This article explores the details surrounding Austin’s hospitalization, the delayed communication within the White House’s National Security Council, and the potential impact of his absence on ongoing military operations in the region. Secretary of Defense Lloyd
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, has announced its plans to enter the world of crypto-linked derivatives trading in the European Union (EU). The company has exclusively revealed to CNBC that it has entered into an agreement to acquire an unnamed holding company that possesses a MiFID II license, which