Microsoft News - March 19, 2026
Blackburn Unveils Trump America AI Act To Preempt State Laws
Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced a 300-page draft bill titled the Trump America AI Act. The proposal establishes a national framework to preempt the growing...
OpenAI unifies ChatGPT and Codex into desktop superapp, targeting enterprise users
OpenAI plans to unify ChatGPT, the Codex coding platform, and a web browser into a single desktop superapp. The Wall Street Journal reports the move aims to...
OpenAI Acquires Python Startup Astral, Bolstering Codex Amid Fivefold Usage Surge
OpenAI is acquiring Astral, the startup behind popular Python tools Ruff and uv. OpenAI did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. The transaction...
Stryker attack triggers CISA warning, citing Microsoft Intune device wipes
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a security warning for Microsoft’s Intune device management tool. This advisory follows...
Microsoft Slides Below $400, Hit by AI Costs and OpenAI Legal Dispute
Microsoft shares fell below the $400 threshold as investor focus shifts toward rising infrastructure costs. Capital expenditures for AI are surging, with costs...
LinkedIn partners with The Trade Desk, targeting B2B audiences on streaming TV
LinkedIn is entering the connected TV (CTV) market by naming The Trade Desk as its first demand-side platform partner. This collaboration allows advertisers to...