AI
View allQualcomm 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Azure
View allChart 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
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
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
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
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
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
Dotnet
View allJoin 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 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.
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.
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’
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
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.
ML
View allRetailers 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
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
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
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
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
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