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The Verge
4 days ago
- The Verge
Microsoft brings GPT-5 to Copilot with new smart mode
OpenAI officially launched its new GPT-5 models today, and Microsoft is now bringing GPT-5 to Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, and more. It's part of a big simultaneous release of GPT-5 that will show up in Copilot as the new smart mode that I detailed in Notepad last month. The new smart mode in Copilot allows the AI assistant to switch models for you to use deeper reasoning or quickly respond based on the task. Much like how OpenAI is making GPT-5 available to free users of ChatGPT, Copilot will also have free access to GPT-5. Microsoft 365 Copilot users will also get access to GPT-5 today. 'With GPT-5, Microsoft 365 Copilot is better at reasoning through complex questions, staying on track in longer conversations and understanding the user's context,' explains Microsoft in a blog post. GitHub is also bringing GPT-5 to all paid GitHub Copilot plans today, allowing developers to try out the code writing improvements to OpenAI's latest model. OpenAI's new GPT-5 model comes in four different versions, and has big improvements in reasoning and code quality. GPT-5 is designed for logic and multi-step tasks, while GPT-5-chat is tuned for enterprise applications with multimodal context-aware conversations. Finally, Microsoft is also making GPT-5 available through Azure AI Foundry, so developers can utilize it in AI-powered apps. Developers will be able to use the model router in Azure AI Foundry 'to ensure the right model is used' for the task or query. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Tom Warren Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All AI Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Microsoft Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All OpenAI Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech
Economic Times
31-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Microsoft stocks on fire as tech giant eyes historic $4 trillion market cap. Where are Apple, Nvidia?
NVIDIA—which became the first to breach the $4 trillion mark early July—remains the AI hardware powerhouse, though Microsoft's platform dominance now challenges that lead. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a defining moment for the technology sector, Microsoft is crossing the $4 trillion market capitalization threshold for the first time, joining NVIDIA as one of only two publicly traded companies ever to reach this milestone. The surge came after trading hours on July 30, 2025, when Microsoft shares jumped by approximately 8–9 per cent, elevating its market value to around $4.1 trillion in extended rally followed the release of strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 18 per cent YoY to $76.4 billion, and net income surging 24 per cent to $27.2 billion—driven by booming demand for AI-enabled cloud services. A key growth center: Azure and cloud computing. For the first time, Microsoft disclosed that annual Azure and cloud services revenues exceeded $75 billion, marking a 34 per cent increase year over growth, reported at 34–39 per cent across sources, underscores Microsoft's position at the forefront of enterprise AI and Satya Nadella attributed the company's latest performance to its leadership in AI and cloud innovation, with tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI services now reshaping how businesses company's ongoing investment strategy includes escalating its capital expenditures to $30 billion next quarter, and upwards of $120 billion annually, strengthening its AI infrastructure for long-term rise comes as Apple , once the most valuable public company, now trails at around $3.2 trillion, in part due to investor concerns over its slower pace in AI NVIDIA—which became the first to breach the $4 trillion mark early July—remains the AI hardware powerhouse, though Microsoft's platform dominance now challenges that investors look ahead, analysts see Microsoft's AI-first strategy, built on Azure infrastructure and enterprise tools, as the fuel that could propel it toward a $5 trillion valuation in the coming 18 months, assuming AI spending and cloud penetration continue at pace.A1. Microsoft shares jumped by approximately 8–9 per cent.A2. Microsoft CEO is Satya Nadella.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Microsoft stocks on fire as tech giant eyes historic $4 trillion market cap. Where are Apple, Nvidia?
In a defining moment for the technology sector, Microsoft is crossing the $4 trillion market capitalization threshold for the first time, joining NVIDIA as one of only two publicly traded companies ever to reach this milestone. The surge came after trading hours on July 30, 2025, when Microsoft shares jumped by approximately 8–9 per cent, elevating its market value to around $4.1 trillion in extended trading. The rally followed the release of strong fiscal fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 18 per cent YoY to $76.4 billion, and net income surging 24 per cent to $27.2 billion—driven by booming demand for AI-enabled cloud services. A key growth center: Azure and cloud computing. For the first time, Microsoft disclosed that annual Azure and cloud services revenues exceeded $75 billion, marking a 34 per cent increase year over year. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category MCA Project Management Degree Healthcare Data Science Digital Marketing PGDM Data Science Others Leadership Operations Management Finance Data Analytics Product Management MBA healthcare others Design Thinking Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Public Policy CXO Management Technology Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details Azure growth, reported at 34–39 per cent across sources, underscores Microsoft's position at the forefront of enterprise AI and infrastructure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa Prices in Dubai Might Be Lower Than You Think! Villa for sale in Dubai | Search Ads Learn More Undo CEO Satya Nadella attributed the company's latest performance to its leadership in AI and cloud innovation, with tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI services now reshaping how businesses operate. The company's ongoing investment strategy includes escalating its capital expenditures to $30 billion next quarter, and upwards of $120 billion annually, strengthening its AI infrastructure for long-term ambition. Live Events Microsoft's rise comes as Apple , once the most valuable public company, now trails at around $3.2 trillion, in part due to investor concerns over its slower pace in AI innovation. Meanwhile, NVIDIA—which became the first to breach the $4 trillion mark early July—remains the AI hardware powerhouse, though Microsoft's platform dominance now challenges that lead. As investors look ahead, analysts see Microsoft's AI-first strategy, built on Azure infrastructure and enterprise tools, as the fuel that could propel it toward a $5 trillion valuation in the coming 18 months, assuming AI spending and cloud penetration continue at pace. FAQs Q1. How are Microsoft stocks performing? A1. Microsoft shares jumped by approximately 8–9 per cent. Q2. Who is Microsoft CEO? A2. Microsoft CEO is Satya Nadella.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Can Intel Be Leaner & More Agile by Laying Off 529 Employees?
Intel Corporation INTC is reportedly laying off 529 employees across four locations in Oregon to minimize operating costs and reduce organizational complexity to better serve customers. These include software and hardware engineers, developers, managers, scientists and other domain specialists with backgrounds in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. A lion's share of the job cuts is taking place at Intel's Jones Farm Campus, which focuses on chip design work as well as research and development (R&D). The other facilities that are witnessing job cuts include the Aloha, Hawthorne Farm and Ronler Acres campuses, which support semiconductor research and boasts the largest number of Intel's facilities and workforce, with about 22,000 employees. By trimming its huge employee base, the company aims to eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy levels and become leaner and more agile, regaining its competitive edge. This follows a similar exercise a few days back, when the company decided to wind up its automotive architecture business as part of a broader restructuring process to trim operating costs and boost liquidity. Intel expects to free up significant resources by winding down this peripheral unit, thereby making more money available for R&D funding in the core PC and data center has been investing in expanding its manufacturing capacity to accelerate its IDM 2.0 (Integrated Device Manufacturing) strategy. Interim management is committed to keeping the core strategy unchanged despite efforts to drive operational efficiency and agility. The company is emphasizing the diligent execution of operational goals to establish itself as a leading foundry. It is focusing on simplifying parts of its portfolio to unlock efficiencies and create value. Microsoft Corporation MSFT has laid off 6,000-7,000 employees as part of a broader restructuring strategy focused on boosting AI innovation and reducing organizational layers. The job cuts are purportedly aimed at reducing redundancy, particularly in middle management and support functions. Microsoft is reallocating the freed-up resources toward high-growth AI areas like Azure AI, Copilot and custom silicon. In addition to some non-core roles within the Azure cloud, Microsoft laid off employees from its legacy hardware operations and gaming Platforms, Inc. META has conducted multiple smaller rounds of layoffs this year, affecting around 3,600 employees across departments. A majority of the job cuts occurred in Meta's metaverse division, Reality Labs, as the company trimmed roles in hardware, AR/VR and software development that were deemed non-core. In addition, Meta eliminated various non-essential jobs while prioritizing AI-powered discovery businesses. Intel shares have declined 30% over the past year against the industry's growth of 23.5%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Going by the price/sales ratio, the company's shares currently trade at 1.97 forward sales, lower than 14.95 for the industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Earnings estimates for 2025 have decreased 6.7% to 28 cents per share over the past 60 days, while the same for 2026 have declined 6.3% to 74 cents. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Intel stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Intel Corporation (INTC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) : Free Stock Analysis Report Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Valorem Reply Brings AI-powered Image Recognition to Art Basel's Global Fairs
TURIN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Valorem Reply, part of the Reply Group and focused on delivering innovative digital solutions with Microsoft technologies, partnered with Art Basel – a premier international art fair that hosts shows in Basel, Hong Kong, Miami Beach, Paris and Qatar – to enhance the visitor experience. In partnership with Microsoft, they developed Art Basel Lens, a feature within the Art Basel Companion app that uses image recognition to provide real-time information about artworks directly to visitors' smartphones, making it easier to explore and engage with the art on display. By scanning an artwork, visitors receive structured content about the piece, the artist, and the gallery. The feature supports a more autonomous and fluid exploration of the fair, helping users engage with the artworks that catch their attention and optionally share them on social media with automatic attribution. Valorem Reply led the development of the AI image recognition pipeline, using Azure AI to train and host models for image embedding and cropping, with the contribution of another Reply company, Concept Reply. Azure AI Search powers the retrieval of visual matches through vector-based search. The backend infrastructure was built using Azure App Service and Azure Functions to manage image processing workflows, and Azure Blob Storage for secure and scalable asset handling. After being piloted during the Miami Beach edition of the fair to evaluate its performance in a live environment, the feature was scaled for use at the events in Basel, Paris, Hong Kong, and Qatar, ensuring consistency across each location. With Art Basel Lens, digital interaction becomes an unobtrusive layer that supports discovery and deepens engagement, without interfering with the physical experience of the fair. Click here to discover more about the project. Art Basel Founded by gallerists in 1970, Art Basel is the leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists. Art Basel's fairs in Basel, Hong Kong, Paris, Miami Beach and Qatar, as well as its Online Viewing Rooms, are a driving force in supporting galleries as they nurture the careers of artists. Their publication, The Art Market, co-published with the Lead Partner UBS, is a commitment to increasing the transparency of the art market. Art Basel's Initiatives strive to create unique artist-led experiences and strengthen local art scenes. Valorem Reply Valorem Reply, part of the Reply group, is a prioritized Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner focused on transforming businesses into intelligent enterprises and helping nonprofits achieve more with AI enabled, cloud native solutions, strategic business outcome focus and user-led design. Through our teams of elite practitioners, our passion for doing good and the power of Microsoft technologies, we securely and rapidly transform the way our clients do business.
