A collection of unrelated tech news items regarding corporate partnerships, financial losses, and market trends, including Microsoft/OpenAI backing, Spotify losses, and Call of Duty's impact on Xbox.

The entities involved

• OpenAI →

  American artificial intelligence research organization

  • AI companies continue to advance despite public concerns, while political discussions remain focused in Washington.02:58
  • Jill Hazelbaker joins OpenAI as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer after working in senior corporate affairs roles at Uber and Google.02:49
• Microsoft →

  American multinational technology corporation

  • Microsoft and Gautam Buddha University established a Centre of Excellence for AI.Tue 23:44
  • Major tech companies like Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, but rising FED interest rates are increasing financing costs for these massive projects.Tue 23:21
• Spotify →

  Swedish audio streaming service

  • Leo Fowler released new singles on Apple Music and Spotify and performed in Broward County.Tue 23:39
  • A podcast is available on Spotify, while WWNO reports on a potential aerospace project.Tue 16:54
• Xbox →

  Microsoft's gaming division

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• OpenAI paid Microsoft $10 billion during the current financial quarter.Thu 12:51
• Major tech companies, including Microsoft and Meta, are noted as significant players in the tech landscape, while investment in OpenAI has reportedly resulted in a $480M loss.Jul 30
• Microsoft's latest earnings report excludes investments made in OpenAI.Oct 25
• The financial stakes in AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are impacting the operating income of major players like Microsoft, while Amazon benefits from its AI investments.Aug 6
• Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are deepening AI partnerships with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta.Oct 14