Microsoft report finds China, North Korea ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections
A new report from one of the world’s foremost computer companies says China has interfered in elections around the world – and they’re likely to do it again. Nathaniel has more on the report from Microsoft and its troubling findings.
U.S. News
Apr 5
Microsoft Teams outage affecting millions
Microsoft Teams, widely used in workplaces, has experienced an outage for most of Friday. Ahmar Khan explains.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jan 26
BIV: Microsoft layoffs after gaming acquisition
Layoffs are coming at Microsoft after the nearly $70 billion acquistion of Activision Blizzard, and is there too many real estate agents in B.C.? BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.
Global News Morning BC
Jan 26
Tech Talk: New York Times sues OpenAI & Microsoft
Tech Expert Andy Bayer explains why the New York Time is taking aim at OpenAI and Microsoft and discusses the implications for the future of the news industry.
Global News Morning BC
Dec 28, 2023
Open revolt at OpenAI: Workers issue ultimatum as fired CEO joins Microsoft
Days after the board at OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company that launched ChatGPT, fired Sam Altman as CEO, most of the company’s employees are now threatening to quit. Eric Sorensen explains what they’re demanding, and how Microsoft is rolling out the welcome mat for Altman and extending an offer to his supportive colleagues.
Global National
Nov 20, 2023
Microsoft snaps up former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Microsoft has snapped up Sam Altman and another architect of ChatGPT maker OpenAI after their sudden departures shocked the Artificial Intelligence world.
Tech
Nov 20, 2023
Tech Talk: Microsoft AI news & battle over Fortnite dance moves
Mike Agerbo of Get Connected Media brings us up to date on the latest tech news including, Microsoft’s failed pursuit of AI journalism and a revived choreography copyright case against Fortnite. Plus, he shares some tips on what to look for when buying a computer.
Global News Morning BC
Nov 6, 2023
Global National: Nov. 20
U.S. President Joe Biden is optimistic a deal to release some hostages in Gaza is near, as premature babies get a chance at life after being evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital. Far-right Israeli lawmakers want the death penalty imposed on captured Hamas militants. Why families of the captives are against the idea, and how the proposal...
Global National
Nov 20, 2023
Tech Talk: Microsoft redesigns its AR goggles, Best Buy makes some inventory changes
Microsoft makes improvements to its HoloLens Goggles that are U.S. army approved. Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo discusses that, and some changes in product availability at Best Buy stores. Plus, he shows us the latest in mobile tech.
Global News Morning BC
Oct 23, 2023
Google’s dominance in internet search facing major challenge by U.S. regulators
The U.S. Department of Justice is taking aim at Google’s ubiquitous search engine in an antitrust trial that is set to get underway on Tuesday. It is the biggest U.S. antitrust trial since regulators went after Microsoft and its dominance of personal computer software a quarter century ago.
Tech
Sep 11, 2023
Biden announces new AI safeguards negotiated with Google, Meta, Microsoft
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Friday a set of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) safeguards that his administration brokered with Microsoft, Meta, Google and other tech companies leading the development of AI technology. “Today, I’m pleased to announce that these seven companies have agreed to voluntary commitments for responsible innovation. These commitments, which the companies...
Politics
Jul 21, 2023
Biden announces new AI safeguards negotiated with Google, Meta, Microsoft
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Friday a set of new Artificial Intelligence (AI) safeguards that his administration brokered with Microsoft, Meta, Google and other tech companies leading the development of AI technology. “Today, I’m pleased to announce that these seven companies have agreed to voluntary commitments for responsible innovation. These commitments, which the companies...
Politics
Jul 21, 2023
Global News Morning Market and Business Report – July 17, 2023
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Rob Tetrault talks about GDP numbers in China, and stocks for Microsoft and Netlix.
Jul 17, 2023
Global News Morning Market and Business Report – July 12, 2023
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Clinton Orr talks about a Microsoft court case, and the latest inflation numbers out of the United States.
Jul 12, 2023
ReClaimYourName dictionary recognized by Microsoft
A big victory for Elimin8Hate, the advocacy arm of the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. Their ReClaimYourName dictionary, which aims to normalize Asian identity and combat anti-Asian racism, has been recognized by Microsoft. Global News Morning speaks with Elimin8Hate Executive Director Audrey Wong about the development.
Global News Morning Weekend BC
Jun 10, 2023
‘AI gold rush’: Nvidia nears trillion-dollar market cap club
The surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology is driving semiconductor company Nvidia towards a market value of $1 trillion USD, which would put it in an elite club with companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet. Mike Drolet looks at the growing demand for AI, and why not everyone is thrilled about it.
Global National
May 25, 2023
Global National: May 25
The Atlantic hurricane season is on the horizon, and meteorologists warn it’s looking unusually unpredictable. The factors contributing to the uncertain forecast. As Alberta’s energy industry looks to reduce emissions, the city of Cold Lake is emerging as Canada’s first clean energy boom town. How it’s potentially a prime location for exponential economic growth. Special...
Global National
May 25, 2023
Global News Morning Market and Business Report – May 16, 2023
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s Clinton Orr talks about April inflation numbers for Canada, and a big deal for Microsoft getting the green light.
May 16, 2023
40 businesses, including Microsoft Canada, have joined Net-Zero challenge: Guilbeault
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said Tuesday that over 40 companies, including Microsoft Canada and 3M Canada, have joined Canada’s Net-Zero challenge. The challenge tasks companies with developing a plan to achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2050.
Environment
Feb 28, 2023
Could Microsoft’s $10B investment in OpenAI revolutionize its search engine Bing?
With Microsoft reporting a $10 billion investment in OpenAI, the maker of Chat GPT, there is buzz that this could revolutionize online searches – which is good news for Microsoft because of criticism towards their search engine, Bing. Brett Chang from The Peak Podcast joins Anne Gaviola to discuss these business stories and more.
Jan 29, 2023