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Microsoft is making significant moves in both artificial intelligence and communication platforms. The company recently unveiled new AI models capable of processing text, images, and speech with greater efficiency. These models are designed to empower developers by integrating multimodal capabilities. Microsoft is also pushing back against AI chip export restrictions. Brad Smith has voiced concerns that current regulations could hinder U.S. leadership in AI and drive business to Chinese vendors by creating insufficient supply of American AI technology for key allies.

Microsoft is discontinuing Skype after over 20 years and plans to direct its users to Microsoft Teams, its flagship communications platform. The official shutdown is scheduled for May 5th. The company will sync Skype accounts to Teams, enabling users to log in using their Skype credentials, and plans to roll out the integration to the rest of the Skype installed base in the coming days. Microsoft is looking to prioritize the more popular communications product.

ImgSrc: techstrong.ai

References :

• The Register - Software: Rule hamstringing our datacenters is 'gift' to Middle Kingdom, vice chair argues
• Techstrong.ai: Microsoft Introduces AI Models While Pushing Back on Chip Export Restrictions
• GeekWire: Microsoft urged the Trump administration to change Biden-era limits on chip exports, warning that provisions of the regulations could give China an advantage in the global AI race if allowed to remain in effect.
• eWEEK: Microsoft’s Brad Smith Criticizes US AI Diffusion Rule: “Insufficient Supplyâ€� Will Drive Business to Chinese Vendors
• SiliconANGLE: Microsoft to discontinue Skype after more than 20 years

Classification:

• HashTags: #Microsoft #AIStrategy #SkypeShutdown
• Company: Microsoft
• Target: AI Researchers, General public
• Product: Teams, BioEmu-1
• Feature: AI models, Export Restrictions
• Type: AI
• Severity: Informative