Microsoft News - March 23, 2026
Microsoft hires ex-AI2 CEO Ali Farhadi, reducing OpenAI dependency
Microsoft appointed Ali Farhadi as corporate vice president of its consumer AI division. Farhadi previously served as CEO of the Seattle-based Allen Institute...
Microsoft-Backed Lace Raises $40M for Helium-Beam Chipmaking Tech
Norwegian startup Lace has secured $40 million in a Series A funding round to advance its novel chipmaking technology. The company is developing a form of...
OpenAI eyes fusion power from Altman-backed Helion, meeting AI energy needs
OpenAI is in advanced negotiations to purchase electricity from nuclear fusion startup Helion. The deal aims to secure a clean energy source for the company's...
Microsoft Boosts Windows 11 Speed, Unveils Energy-Saving AI Tech
Microsoft confirmed a substantial performance upgrade for Windows 11 on March 23, 2026. The update reduces RAM usage and optimizes the system for heavy...