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Try ChatGPT: Microsoft exec tells laid-off workers to use AI to cope

After mass layoffs rock tech giant’s gaming division, senior Xbox producer suggests employees turn to AI tools for emotional support and career advice—sparking backlash over what many saw as a tone-deaf and out-of-touch response

Daniela Ginzburg | 07.06.25

Microsoft to lay off 9,000 employees worldwide in 2nd wave of layoffs this year

The technology giant will lay off about 4% of its workforce, after laying off about 3% of its employees in May., and it likely will effect Microsoft's Israeli branch ; the previous wave of layoffs in Israel amounted to about 100 employees

News Agencies | 07.02.25

Microsoft aided Israel’s hostage rescue, denies tech used to harm civilians in Gaza

Microsoft says internal and external reviews found no misuse of its tech in Gaza, but confirms it provided emergency support to Israel after the October 7 Hamas terror attack

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.16.25

No glass ceiling for Haredim, says ultra-Orthodox top tech executive

Rabbi Yitzhak Kesselman, newly promoted to Corporate Vice President at Microsoft Global, says being Haredi never held him back in high-tech — and reflects on how far he’s come

Israel Wullman | 04.17.25

With Trump tariffs incoming, phones, laptops, earphones about to get much more expensive

Apple expected to be hit hardest by new duties among tech giants, but Google, Meta and Microsoft also face significant losses—even before any retaliatory levies are imposed on their products

Israel Wullman | 04.07.25

Ultra-Orthodox rabbi becomes a Microsoft corporate vice president: 'There were challenges and stigmas, of course'

Rabbi Yitzhak Kesselman, who grew up in a mixed Jewish-Arab neighborhood in Ramla, will lead the real-time data analytics division, managing around 400 employees; 'I've never seen a conflict between my work and my faith'

Israel Wolman | 03.16.25

Tech giants racing for nuclear energy: A strategic move or a risky bet?

Microsoft's deal to procure energy from once-shuttered nuclear plant highlights tech giants' growing reliance on nuclear power to meet soaring AI-driven energy demands; as global consumption surges, Google, Amazon and world governments ramp up nuclear investments

Dr. Amit Serusi | 02.20.25

Not just Google: Microsoft also was involved in Israel's Gaza military campaign

Microsoft was integrated in the Israeli defense establishment's efforts in Gaza after October 7, the British Guardian reveals; Documents indicate that IDF used the company's products and services, including its cloud and AI technologies

Daniela Ginsburg | 01.23.25

NY accountant says LinkedIn blocked account after he reported antisemitic posts

A Jewish CPA from New York, whose relatives were murdered on October 7, claims LinkedIn blocked his account after he repeatedly reported antisemitic content on the platform; He is now suing for damages and demanding the reinstatement of his account

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.05.25

Has AI become conscious? Researchers demand answers from Google and Microsoft

Ethical questions once confined to science fiction are now an urgent focus for philosophers and computer scientists, according to new report

Raphael Kahan | 12.12.24

Microsoft introduces 80 new AI features, including Israeli developments

At annual Ignite conference, Microsoft unveils dozens of new AI-powered features for its applications, including innovations developed by its R&D centers in Israel

Israel Wullman | 11.20.24

Which chip manufacturer will rule over the next generation of PCs?

Intel's recent unveiling of its Lunar Lake processor in Berlin underscores a pivotal shift in the computer chip industry; Once dominated by giants, the landscape is now shaped by AI advancements, with Intel, AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm leading the charge in an acutely competitive arena

Raphael Kahan | 09.30.24

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How the world's richest companies lost $1 trillion on Monday

The world's biggest tech companies and business lost over a trillion dollars in 24 hours after global markets plummeted on Monday, so did their CEOS and shareholders; Here is the full breakdown

ynet correspondents | 08.06.24

CrowdStrike שלוחת החברה בסאניוויל, קליפורניה

Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits banks, telecoms, media

Malfunctions believed to be from an update in CrowdStrike's software impacting global companies in a variety of areas including banking, healthcare and aviation; Israeli experts say could take days to recover, scope of computer systems' malfunction is unprecedented

Raphael Kahan, Reuters | 07.19.24

Nvidia surpasses Microsoft as world's largest publicly traded company

After riding the generative AI wave, the chip giant takes the lead from Microsoft by reaching a net worth of 3.3 trillion dollars

Calcalist | 06.19.24

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