Microsoft is reportedly walking back some data center plans
After a January announcement that it would spend $80 billion on data center construction, Microsoft may already be adjusting ...
Amazon, Alaska, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom asking Washington to skip payroll, wealth tax
Dozens of major companies have sent a letter to Washington's governor and state legislature to "review and revise" the tax and budget proposals.
Washington’s proposed statewide payroll tax sparks backlash from tech industry and local leaders
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Microsoft president discusses $80 billion investment in AI, how it will reshape the future
President Brad Smith said he believes artificial intelligence is fundamental to the future. SEATTLE — From personal computing ...
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Microsoft at 50: AI, job security, and the future of the tech industry
In light of the big 50-milestone, KUOW labor and economy reporter Monica Nickelsburg recently sat down with Microsoft’s vice chair and president Brad Smith to discuss the past, and the future, of the ...
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Bill Gates Heaps Praise On Nadella: Empathetic And Inclusive
Bill Gates recently shared his thoughts on Satya Nadella’s leadership at Microsoft, acknowledging that despite early doubts, ...
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Amazon, Microsoft, Mariners among big biz to come out against Washington wealth, payroll taxes
Washington's top firms warn that proposed taxes could harm the state’s economy, urging lawmakers to reconsider their approach ...
Microsoft president: Business leaders ‘remarkably united’ in opposition to state tax proposals
A coalition of Washington state business leaders released a letter Wednesday urging state lawmakers to reconsider recently ...
Microsoft Doubles Down on AI—But Can It Stay Committed to Sustainability? Brad Smith Says, ‘We Are Going To Surprise The World In 2030’
As Microsoft takes great strides towards renewable energy by acquiring 34 gigawatts of renewable energy in 24 nations, ...
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Microsoft president's vision for Pacific Northwest: 'Tomorrowland' everywhere
Brad Smith is an unusual futurist. Before he rose to become Microsoft's president and vice chair, Smith built his reputation ...
Microsoft president Brad Smith shares an update on company’s 2030 goals: "It was all on track and then came this thing called..."
Microsoft's environmental goals have become significantly more challenging due to its substantial investment in AI, with $80 ...
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Microsoft President Brad Smith on how to defend your job from AI
Monica sat down with Microsoft President Brad Smith to ask: is AI already taking our jobs? And if so, what can we do about it?