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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as Xbox takes the hardest hit

The tech giant says AI is changing how work is done but is not replacing laid-off employees; Xbox will cut 3,200 jobs by 2027, four game studios are leaving Microsoft and Dell layoffs have reached Israel

Reuters, Israel Wullman | 07.06.26

Participants attend the AI for Responsible Innovation and Shared Prosperity conference at Microsoft Reactor Tel Aviv, organized by the EU Delegation to Israel, the Embassy of Cyprus and Microsoft Israel

Responsible AI takes center stage at Tel Aviv summit

EU, Cyprus, Microsoft Israel and Generative AI for Good bring diplomats, investors and startups together to promote trusted AI partnerships between Israel and Europe

ynet Global | 06.17.26

Microsoft changes its human rights policy following review of IDF’s use of its cloud technology

Tech giant announced a series of new measures that will apply to engagements with security agencies around the world; The company will tighten human rights controls, conduct more stringent inspections and open new channels for internal employee reporting

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.07.26

המעבד החדש למחשבים קוואנטיים, מאג'ורנה 2

Microsoft unveils Solara, Android-based OS built for AI agent devices

At Build in San Francisco, Microsoft reveals Solara, a new cloud-managed operating system for future AI agent devices, alongside a Majorana 2 quantum chip and new tools shaped in part by its Israeli R&D teams

Israel Wullman | 06.03.26

Did your browser become an AI monster? These alternatives offer control

AI buttons, auto summaries and intrusive text boxes are making browsers feel bloated, driving more users to seek cleaner, simpler alternatives

Israel Wullman | 06.03.26

מנכ"ל אנבידיה, ג'נסן הואנג בתערוכת Computex 2026

The PC is dead: Nvidia unveils a new era of autonomous AI computers

Nvidia says its new RTX Spark chips will turn Windows PCs into autonomous AI machines that can run powerful agents locally, setting up a high-stakes battle with Intel, Apple and Qualcomm for the future of personal computing

Rephael Kahan, Taiwan | 06.02.26

Why Apple is dodging Big Tech’s layoff storm

As Meta, Microsoft and Amazon slash jobs and global tech layoffs top 92,000 this year, Apple employees remain largely insulated — with Israel playing a key role in its AI strategy

Tal Shahaf | 05.30.26

AI’s hidden bill comes due as companies question whether more tokens mean better products

As Uber and Microsoft reassess heavy AI use, rising token bills are forcing tech companies to ask whether agentic tools are delivering enough value to justify their cost

Dennis Bihler | 05.28.26

What is happening at Microsoft Israel? Shake-up deepens after review of Defense Ministry ties

Team from abroad arrived in Israel to investigate suspicions regarding the Israeli branch's relationship with the security establishment, after disclosure that Intelligence Unit 8200 had previously used Microsoft's cloud systems

Israel Wullman | 05.11.26

Trying to win back users, Microsoft finally admits Windows has an ad problem

Windows maker says future versions to include fewer setup ads, simpler updates, better performance on low-end PCs and UI fixes; move aims to curb user shift to Apple/Google, rollout through 2026

Raphael Kahan | 05.03.26

Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft post strong earnings as AI investments reshape growth outlook

The four tech giants have proven that the AI bet is paying off: Google saw a 63% jump in cloud revenue, Microsoft's Azure grew 39%, Meta posted its strongest growth in five years, and Amazon beat expectations in cloud and advertising

Calcalist | 04.30.26

Cracks in the AI empire: OpenAI slowdown threatens mega IPO and rivals

Analysis: OpenAI’s missed growth and revenue targets raise doubts over whether it can fund massive compute commitments; a weak IPO could shake investor confidence across AI, hitting Anthropic first and pressuring valuations sectorwide

Omer Kabir | 04.29.26

Microsoft loses exclusive access to OpenAI tech in cloud shake-up

The revamped deal keeps Microsoft as OpenAI’s main cloud partner through 2032, while allowing OpenAI to expand on Amazon, Google and other rival platforms

Reuters | 04.27.26

Iran threatens strikes on major US tech companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says tech and AI firms tied to alleged operations will face retaliation; employees urged to leave workplaces and nearby residents told to evacuate

ynet | 03.31.26

After Amazon data center strike, Iran threatens Google, Microsoft and Nvidia in expanding tech war

Dramatic escalation in the regional conflict: after strikes on Amazon data centers in the Gulf and a bombing of a bank in Tehran, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a 'target list' naming Google, Microsoft, Nvidia and Palantir, sending shockwaves through global tech markets

Rephael Kahan | 03.12.26