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Alibaba says its new AI model rivals DeepSeeks’s R-1, OpenAI’s o1

The one caveat: ‘Comparing these models is like comparing the performance of different teams at NASCAR,’ says analyst.

By Paul Barker

06 Mar 20251 min

Alibaba

IT in-depth

Microsoft launches genAI sales agents, also focuses on finance and supply chain

The agents are part of Microsoft 365 Copilot and can be used to automatically generate and communicate with sales leads.

By Agam Shah

05 Mar 2025 4 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftMicrosoft 365

Trump calls CHIPS Act ‘horrible,’ wants to defund it

The comments came during an address to Congress, where the President also said tariffs on foreign imports are a more effective way to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the US.

By Lucas Mearian

05 Mar 2025 6 mins

CPUs and ProcessorsGovernmentIntel

Apple boosts Mac Studio, MacBook Air with super-powered processors

Both Macs get new, faster variants of Apple Silicon chips, including an M4 Max and an M3 Ultra.

By Jonny Evans

05 Mar 2025 6 mins

AppleCPUs and ProcessorsMac

Intel creates a digital audit trail to trace the origins of chips

The program will track the movement of chips through sites in the US, Ireland, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

By Agam Shah

05 Mar 2025 3 mins

IntelTechnology Industry

Microsoft Copilot tips: 9 ways to use Copilot right

The free version of Microsoft’s generative AI chatbot is available in a standalone app, in the Edge browser, and on the web. Here’s how to make the most of it.

By Preston Gralla

05 Mar 2025 25 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftSmall and Medium Business

Embrace the chaos: A messy Windows productivity system is actually perfect

Believe it or not, a scattered collection of apps, files, and bookmarks is a great strategy for getting down to business.

By Chris Hoffman

05 Mar 2025 9 mins

MicrosoftWindows 10Windows 11

Opera adds AI agent to its browser

Among other things, the new feature — still in preview — can help users with orders and bookings.

By Mikael Markander

04 Mar 2025 1 min

BrowsersGenerative AI

Microsoft rolls out updated Copilot app to Windows 11 testers

The latest version has a new look with a panel on the right showing the history of queries, and responses showing on the left.

By Agam Shah

04 Mar 2025 3 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftWindows 11

German mobile network goes all-in on AI

With the AI phone, Magenta AI, AI honeypots and other innovations, Deutsche Telekom is underpinning its plan to become an AI-driven company at the Mobile World Congress.

By Manfred Bremmer

04 Mar 2025 4 mins

Communications SecurityGenerative AITelecommunications

Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for dynamic ID

The combined technologies mean Jamf can support dynamic identity and access scenarios in different industries.

By Jonny Evans

04 Mar 2025 4 mins

AppleMobile Device ManagementMobile Security

Electronic employee monitoring reaches an all-time high

Even as more companies are requiring employees to return to physical offices at least some days a week, remote monitoring of employees has increased 30%, according to new data.

By Lucas Mearian

04 Mar 2025 9 mins

Data PrivacyPrivacyRemote Work

DeepSeek claims 545% cost-profit ratio, challenging AI industry economics

If accurate, DeepSeek’s profitability despite deep discounts would signal a sustainable low-cost AI model, potentially pressuring rivals to cut prices.

By Prasanth Aby Thomas

04 Mar 2025 3 mins

Generative AITechnology Industry