OpenAI has hired the three co-founders of the AI coaching tool Convogo, according to a report. The move continues a trend of the company absorbing teams and shutting down their products to bolster its own ecosystem.
Microsoft executives have publicly denied widespread rumors of a massive layoff round. The speculation, which spread from forums to social media, suggested cuts of 11,000 to 22,000 roles. The company’s communications chief called it all “100 percent made up.”
A convenient bridge between Microsoft Word and Amazon Kindle devices is closing. The “Send to Kindle from Microsoft Word” feature will be discontinued on February 9, 2024. This leaves users, especially Kindle Scribe owners, looking for alternative document transfer methods.
DoiT is expanding its cloud cost optimization tools into the data platform arena with the acquisition of Select. The move aims to give customers visibility and automated control over their Snowflake spending, a major and often opaque cost center.
Microsoft is overhauling the look of its Edge browser to match its Copilot app. The redesign, currently in testing, applies new colors, fonts, and layouts regardless of whether AI is enabled. It’s part of a broader push to integrate AI deeply into the browser’s identity.
A founder uses AI to mentor a junior employee, turning her cultural intuition into business strategy. He says tools like Gemini 3 act as a co-creator, not just a refiner, fundamentally shifting his hiring priorities away from years of experience.
Arm is restructuring its entire business to chase the Physical AI opportunity in robotics and automotive. This isn’t just a side project anymore—it’s a core strategic bet on where enterprise AI is headed next.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a separate, protected space within its chatbot for health questions. It allows users to connect medical records and wellness apps for personalized insights, with strong privacy promises. The feature is rolling out gradually via a waitlist.
Zhipu AI, one of China’s top AI startups, just went public in Hong Kong. Its stock popped 10% on debut, but the company faces massive hurdles from US export controls and being on the Entity List. This is a high-stakes gamble.
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health, a secure version of its chatbot designed for health questions. It connects to your medical records but stresses it’s not for diagnosis. The move comes as data shows AI is already a top source for medical info.
