A picture, a voice message, an article of clothing. A video of a distant moment in time. Until now, static memories like these were all mourners had to cling to when grieving the loss of a loved one. Now artificial intelligence opens the door to a host of legacy services aimed at keeping friends and…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at a news conference at the company’s campus in Redmond, Washington, on May 20, 2024. Chona Kasinger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft will lay off some employees working in mixed reality, a spokesperson told CNBC on Monday. Although the cuts will affect the department that contributes to the HoloLens…
Microsoft has announced a multi-billion dollar AI-focused partnership with Japan’s Hitachi. The collaboration is designed to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth in Hitachi’s software and business services business, Lumada, particularly in areas of “social infrastructure” such as energy and mobility, according to a news release on Monday (3 June). “We’re entering a…