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Microsoft is likely to follow the EU’s voluntary AI rules, while Meta has refused to sign, saying the code is too vague and strict. The EU’s code asks AI developers to share data details, follow copyright rules, and manage risks before full enforcement starts in August 2025.

King, the maker of Candy Crush, laid off around 200 staff after using AI tools—built by its own teams—to replace roles in design, writing, and research. Many employees were shocked as the tools they developed ended up taking over their jobs.

OpenAI and Microsoft are facing tensions over Microsoft’s investment stake as OpenAI plans to shift from a non-profit to a commercial structure. Talks could stall if they fail to agree on terms, which may impact future funding and their partnership.

Fileverse has launched dSheets, a new decentralised spreadsheet tool built on blockchain technology. It offers privacy, crypto features, and live collaboration as an alternative to Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.

Microsoft and global partners shut down Lumma Stealer by seizing nearly 2,300 domains and disrupting its command servers, stopping hackers from stealing data worldwide. The malware targeted hundreds of thousands of devices, including cryptocurrency wallets, showing how cybercrime tools are becoming easier to access and harder to fight.

Builder.ai is facing bankruptcy after a major creditor seized most of its funds, leaving the company with very little cash to operate. Problems with its business model, management changes, and financial troubles led to this situation.

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is now available on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, even though Musk is suing Microsoft and OpenAI. The move puts Grok alongside rival AI models, showing xAI is willing to work with Microsoft despite their legal clash.

Skype has officially shut down after 22 years, with Microsoft now focusing fully on Teams. The decision came as Skype lost users and relevance, while other apps like Zoom and WhatsApp grew in popularity.

Kakao has launched an AI service that quickly turns webtoons into short video previews, cutting production time from three weeks to three hours. The cost of creating these videos has dropped by 97%, from 2 million won to just 60,000 won.

A casual question on X about how politeness in AI interactions impacts electricity use revealed that OpenAI's politeness costs could run into tens of millions of dollars. Despite these costs, OpenAI remains focused on improving model efficiency and expects substantial revenue growth in the coming years.