AI

Qualcomm backs SpotDraft to scale on-device contract AI with valuation doubling toward $400M

SpotDraft now processes over 1 million contracts annually using its AI tool, with contract volumes up 173% year-over-year.

Jagmeet Singh·January 27, 2026·TechCrunch AI
AI

YouTubers sue Snap for alleged copyright infringement in training its AI models

The YouTubers claim Snap, like others, used AI datasets meant for research and academic use to train its AI models.

Sarah Perez·January 26, 2026·TechCrunch AI
AI

AI startup CVector raises $5M for its industrial ‘nervous system’

Now, founders Richard Zhang and Tyler Ruggles are tasked with a bigger challenge: showing customers and investors how this AI-powered software layer translates to real savings on an industrial scale.

Sean O'Kane·January 26, 2026·TechCrunch AI
AI

Anthropic launches interactive Claude apps, including Slack and other workplace tools

Claude users will now be able to call up interactive apps inside the chatbot interface, with Cowork integration coming soon.

Russell Brandom·January 26, 2026·TechCrunch AI
AI

Obvious Ventures lands fund five with a 360-degree view of planetary, human, economic health

The 12-year-old firm raised $360,360,360 for its fifth fund. And there's a reason for that number.

Marina Temkin·January 26, 2026·TechCrunch AI
AI

Tech workers call for CEOs to speak up against ICE after the killing of Alex Pretti

More than 450 tech workers from companies like Google, Meta, OpenAI, Amazon, and Salesforce have signed a letter urging their CEOs to call the White House and demand ICE leave our cities.

Rebecca Bellan·January 26, 2026·TechCrunch AI
Azure

Chart your AI and agent strategy with Microsoft Marketplace

A new category of organization is emerging that embeds AI across every layer of their operations—accelerating delivery, scaling efficiently, and unlocking new business potential. The post Chart your A

Cyril Belikoff·January 15, 2026·Azure Blog
Azure

Microsoft named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Unified AI Governance Platforms

Microsoft is honored to be named a Leader in the 2025–2026 IDC MarketScape for Unified AI Governance Platforms, highlighting our commitment to making AI innovation safe, responsible, and enterprise-re

Herain Oberoi and Don Scott·January 14, 2026·Azure Blog
Azure

Bridging the gap between AI and medicine: Claude in Microsoft Foundry advances capabilities for healthcare and life sciences customers

We’re excited to announce that Anthropic has added new tools, connectors, and skills that allow Claude in Microsoft Foundry to bring advanced reasoning, agentic workflows, and model intelligence purpo

Steve Sweetman·January 11, 2026·Azure Blog
Azure

Microsoft’s strategic AI datacenter planning enables seamless, large-scale NVIDIA Rubin deployments

CES 2026 showcases the arrival of the NVIDIA Rubin Platform, along with Azure’s proven readiness for deployment. The post Microsoft’s strategic AI datacenter planning enables seamless, large-scale NVI

Rani Borkar·January 5, 2026·Azure Blog
Azure

Microsoft named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI Application Development Platforms

We believe this recognition shows our commitment to pioneering agent frameworks, orchestration, and enterprise-grade governance. The post Microsoft named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI Ap

Don Scott·December 17, 2025·Azure Blog
Azure

Azure updates for partners: December 2025

Organizations leading in AI make it foundational. They rethink processes and integrate new technologies from the start to improve efficiency. The post Azure updates for partners: December 2025 appeare

Cyril Belikoff·December 16, 2025·Azure Blog

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Join Microsoft at NDC London 2026 – Let’s Build the Future of .NET Together

Meet the .NET team at NDC London 2026 to explore the latest in .NET 10, Azure, and AI-powered development through sessions and 1:1 meetups. The post Join Microsoft at NDC London 2026 – Let’s Build the

.NET Team·January 26, 2026·Dotnet Blog
Dotnet

.NET and .NET Framework January 2026 servicing releases updates

A recap of the latest servicing updates for .NET and .NET Framework for January 2026. The post .NET and .NET Framework January 2026 servicing releases updates appeared first on .NET Blog.

Rahul Bhandari (MSFT), Tara Overfield·January 13, 2026·Dotnet Blog
Dotnet

How to Build Android Widgets with .NET MAUI

Build interactive Android widgets with .NET MAUI using RemoteViews, intents, and shared data. The post How to Build Android Widgets with .NET MAUI appeared first on .NET Blog.

Toine de Boer·January 12, 2026·Dotnet Blog
Dotnet

How We Synchronize .NET’s Virtual Monorepo

A deep dive into the technical challenges of keeping .NET's product repositories synchronized with our Virtual Monolithic Repository using a custom two-way algorithm. The post How We Synchronize .NET’

Přemek Vysoký·January 12, 2026·Dotnet Blog
Dotnet

Secure and Intelligent: Queryable Encryption and Vector Search in MongoDB EF Core Provider

The MongoDB EF Core provider now supports Queryable Encryption and Vector Search. Learn how to encrypt sensitive data while querying it and build AI-powered semantic search applications directly with

Rishit Bhatia, Luce Carter·January 7, 2026·Dotnet Blog
Dotnet

Generative AI with Large Language Models in C# in 2026

A practical introduction to modern AI for .NET developers. The post Generative AI with Large Language Models in C# in 2026 appeared first on .NET Blog.

Jeremy Likness·January 5, 2026·Dotnet Blog
ML

Retailers examine options for on-AI retail

Big retailers are committing more heavily to agentic AI-led commerce, and accepting some loss of customer proximity and data control in the process. As reported by Retail Dive, the opening weeks of 20

AI News·January 26, 2026·AI News
ML

Expereo: Enterprise connectivity amid AI surge with ‘visibility at the speed of life’

AI continues to reshape technology and business; yet for the network, enterprise connectivity in the AI age means being always-on, and extra vigilant for sovereignty and security besides. This means t

TechForge·January 26, 2026·AI News
ML

How Formula E uses Google Cloud AI to meet net zero targets

Formula E is using Google Cloud AI to meet its net zero targets by driving efficiency across its global logistics and commercial operations. As part of an expanded multi-year agreement, the electric r

Ryan Daws·January 26, 2026·AI News
ML

Modernising apps triples the odds of AI returns, Cloudflare says

For many organisations, the AI debate has moved on from whether to adopt the technology to a harder question: why do the results feel uneven? New tools are in place, pilots are running, and budgets ar

Muhammad Zulhusni·January 26, 2026·AI News
ML

Anthropic’s usage stats paint a detailed picture of AI success

Anthropic’s Economic Index offers a look at how organisations and individuals are actually using large language models. The report contains the company’s analysis of a million consumer interactions on

AI News·January 23, 2026·AI News
ML

Defensive AI and how machine learning strengthens cyber defense

Cyber threats don’t follow predictable patterns, forcing security teams to rethink how protection works at scale. Defensive AI is emerging as a practical response, combining machine learning with huma

Bazoom·January 23, 2026·AI News