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Microsoft to Launch New AI Product by Year-End
Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer, Kevin Scott, announced that the company will unveil a new AI-based product by the end of the year, though specific details remain under wraps. He expressed confidence that the forthcoming technology will captivate those anticipating major advances in the field. 
The SuperAI Event to Kick Off in Singapore
This weekend the AI industry will come together for SuperAI’s debut event in Singapore. Asia’s biggest AI event will take place at Marina Bay Sands on 5-6 June and will welcome guests and leading industry representatives from companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Nvidia, Salesfroce, and more. Microsoft Releases AI Tool for U.S. Intelligence Agencies
Microsoft has developed a generative AI model specifically for U.S. intelligence agencies, aimed at processing the large volumes of confidential data they receive daily. This AI operates independently of the internet and is managed via a dedicated cloud infrastructure. Microsoft and G42 Join Forces to Build AI Centers
Microsoft partnered with G42 to open two artificial intelligence centers in Abu Dhabi, following a $1.5 billion investment made earlier this year. One of these centers will specialize in developing standards for the ethical and responsible use of AI technology across industries. 
Microsoft Plans to Make Recall More Secure
Microsoft has disabled the default activation of the Recall feature, which records all user actions as screenshots for AI purposes. The developers plan to enhance encryption and make it more difficult to access the collected information, which is currently protected only by the computer’s password. Sony Takes Action Against AI Misuse of Music
Sony Music Entertainment, one of the world's largest record companies representing popular bands like AC/DC and Nickelback, has issued warning letters to AI developers. According to the Financial Times, recipients include OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Suno, and over 700 other startups. Rust: Review of the Programming Language
The Rust programming language has been widely adopted by tech companies. In 2023, Microsoft announced rewriting core Windows libraries in Rust, and Google has been using Rust in its Android code. Rust is the core language of Solana, Polkadot, Near, and many other blockchains. Why is the language popular, and what is it used for? Read on to find out. 
FTC Scrutinizes Microsoft-Inflection AI Deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Microsoft for potentially trying to circumvent antitrust regulations in its $650 million acquisition of AI startup Inflection AI. The agency has requested pertinent documents and is conducting a preliminary review. 
Satya Nadella: Leading Microsoft Through Transformations
Satya Nadella: the most underrated CEO, according to a survey by Fortune. Yet, he is the leader of Microsoft, the most valuable company in the world. Although Microsoft is mostly associated with founder Bill Gates, Satya Nadella’s role in making the company as it is today is undeniable.