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Microsoft and OpenAI link artificial general intelligence (AGI) to a $100 billion profit benchmark, redefining its achievement by financial success rather than capability. This agreement ensures Microsoft retains access to OpenAI’s models until the startup meets this threshold. With OpenAI forecasting losses until 2029, the profit-focused AGI definition buys Microsoft time. While OpenAI’s o3 model shows promise, its high costs complicate profitability, delaying this profit-driven AGI milestone.

FS introduces PicOS® data center switches, featuring Broadcom chips and speeds up to 800G, designed for AI clusters and data-intensive tasks. With unified PicOS® software and the AmpCon™-DC management platform, these switches ensure automation, real-time monitoring, and lossless RoCEv2 networks for AI/ML. Offering flexibility, reliability, and advanced L2/L3 features, FS meets the growing demand for efficient, scalable data center solutions in a $22 billion market.

Google contractors are reportedly comparing Gemini’s outputs to Anthropic’s Claude, raising questions about compliance with Anthropic’s terms. While Google denies training Gemini on Claude, concerns persist over the evaluation process, particularly Claude’s stricter safety measures compared to Gemini’s flagged responses. This follows reports of contractors rating Gemini’s outputs on sensitive topics outside their expertise, spotlighting potential accuracy and ethical challenges in AI development.

Microsoft has acknowledged a persistent licensing issue causing alarming deactivation warnings in Microsoft 365. Triggered by admin-level changes like license switches or toggling service plans, the problem has flooded help desks. While quick fixes involve reactivating via the app or restarting, Microsoft’s engineering team is still investigating the root cause. Admins brace for more challenges as new Outlook changes roll out in 2024.

At the Digital SME Summit, OVHcloud urged the EU to champion digital sovereignty and enhance SME competitiveness. Representing the company, Anne Duboscq emphasized collective action to drive innovation and resilience. With 24 data centers in the EU and expansion plans, OVHcloud highlighted its role in fostering a sustainable, sovereign cloud ecosystem, aligning with Europe’s ambition to lead the global digital economy.

Google rejected the DOJ’s recommendation to sell Chrome and spin off Android, offering a flexible plan instead. The company proposes maintaining search deals while granting platforms freedom to set different defaults and allowing Android manufacturers to preload multiple search engines. Google argues the DOJ’s approach could harm consumers and hinder innovation. Judge Amit Mehta will issue a final ruling in 2024.

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