Microsoft is spending $2.5bn on deploying AI engineers to its customers
Microsoft is spending $2.5bn on deploying AI engineers to its customers

Days after Amazon announced a $1 billion forward-deployed engineer program for AI, Microsoft revealsits $2.5 billion alternative.

Alibaba is banning its workers from using Claude Code as US v China AI battle heats up
Alibaba is banning its workers from using Claude Code as US v China AI battle heats up

Claude Code was tracking whether users were accessing the tool from China – leading Alibaba to ban it over security concerns.

‘We’re seeing a clear divide’: Many business leaders admit they only have a ‘limited understanding’ of AI budgets
‘We’re seeing a clear divide’: Many business leaders admit they only have a ‘limited understanding’ of AI budgets

Productivity and cost savings are actually dropping – new data shows a massive gap in visibility leading to poor ROI.

OpenAI wants to give the US government a piece of the company — but don’t assume you’ll get a slice too

OpenAI’s reported proposal to give the US government a stake in the company raises questions about who should profit from AI.

Anthropic launches “AI workbench” for scientists using Claude
Anthropic launches “AI workbench” for scientists using Claude

Anthropic says Claude Science will let scientists consolidate tools and data within a single secure environment.

Portable USB DVD writer compatible with Android and iPhone sees 50% price cut to $39 — ODD reads/writes CDs at 24X, DVDs at 8X
Portable USB DVD writer compatible with Android and iPhone sees 50% price cut to $39 — ODD reads/writes CDs at 24X, DVDs at 8X

This nine-in-one CD/DVD drive connects to your smartphone, tablet or laptop via USB-A or USB-C, offers USB and SD expansion ports too.