Brad Smith

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan through 2029 to expand AI infrastructure and cybersecurity cooperation, as the country faces a projected shortfall of more than 3 million AI workers by 2040, the company announced Friday. The investment will be used...

Following revelations of widespread monitoring of Palestinian phone calls by an Israeli military unit, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) has taken action to disable certain services. Israeli Military Access Limited Amid Mass Surveillance Investigation Microsoft said on Thursday that it has...

On Tuesday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) president Brad Smith reaffirmed the company's pledge to investigate claims that its Azure cloud and AI services were used by Israel's military in Gaza. This comes as the tech giant continues to face protests and has reportedly asked for the Federal...

The leadership reshuffle at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continues as Steve Davis, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's longtime lieutenant, departs following the billionaire's exit announcement. What Happened: The White House confirmed Thursday that Davis, who managed daily...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith has declared the company’s commitment to adhering to European laws, a stance that starkly contrasts with the White House’s disapproval of the EU’s recent sanctions on Big Tech. What Happened: As per a Wednesday blog post...

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith emphasized China’s swift technological advancements, suggesting they are on par with Western nations. Smith made these remarks at the Web Summit tech conference in Lisbon. What Happened: Smith addressed the common misconception that China lags in...

A new threat assessment from Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) reports several countries are stepping up their attempts to influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: For many months, the U.S. has been on high alert for attempts from Russia, Iran and China to interfere with...

Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) vice chair and president, Brad Smith, has raised concerns about potential foreign interference in the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election. What Happened: On Wednesday, during his opening testimony at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on foreign...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), co-founder Bill Gates has expressed his confidence in the leadership of his company including CEO Satya Nadella and President Brad Smith, amid the tech giant’s ongoing federal investigation over security issues. What Happened: Gates, in a recent interview with...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith revealed that the company’s deal with UAE-backed AI firm G42 might involve transferring advanced AI technology. What Happened: Smith indicated that the agreement could eventually include exporting crucial AI components like model weights,...

Microsoft Corp‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) ambitious push into artificial intelligence is jeopardizing its goal of becoming carbon-negative by 2030, according to President Brad Smith. What Happened: Microsoft’s AI strategy, which has seen a significant expansion since the company’s $1 billion...

The House Committee on Homeland Security has requested Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) President Brad Smith to appear for a hearing on cybersecurity concerns. What Happened: The committee is seeking Smith’s testimony regarding recent security breaches that compromised U.S. government officials...

Microsoft’s President, Brad Smith, has lauded the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its "fair" stance on the Activision Blizzard deal. What Happened: Smith had previously criticized the CMA for blocking Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) acquisition of Activision Blizzard in...

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s President and Vice-chairman, Brad Smith, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) needs human control to avoid being weaponized, in an exclusive conversation with CNBC. “I think every technology ever invented [has] the potential to become both a tool...

As Russia reportedly scrambles to win the war against Ukraine, Kremlin finds new and innovative ways to advance its agenda, targeting younger audiences through the immersive world of popular video games and feeding them a torrent of propaganda. What Happened: In an attempt...