Microsoft on Wednesday rolled out a chat service allowing businesses to use on-demand AI agents for routine tasks, betting on the pay-as-you-go model to drive up the adoption of the technology.

Microsoft is looking to boost usage of its Copilot AI tools for businesses. (GeekWire File Photo /) Microsoft is adding a new wrinkle to

Microsoft is relaunching its free Copilot for businesses as Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat today, complete with the ability to use AI agents. Copilot Chat is Microsoft’s latest attempt to get people used to using AI at work and relying on it enough to tempt them into paying $30 per month to get the full Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Years ago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella decided to buy some pricey game studios to try to prop up the tech giant's gaming division. Now, the company is saying goodbye to more staff.

Microsoft is doing another round of layoffs that will impact employees working on security, experiences and devices, sales, and gaming.

Stocks of quantum computing companies jumped Wednesday after Microsoft declared this as “the year to become Quantum-Ready,” adding “we are at the advent of the reliable quan

Quantum computing stocks rallied Wednesday, spurred by a directive from Microsoft urging businesses to get "quantum-ready" in 2025, and as investors returned to "risk on" trades after December core inflation came in weaker than forecast.

Ralf Groene, a key figure in the design of Microsoft's devices for more than 17 years, has emerged from a short-lived retirement with a new role, as the vice president leading design for Amazon's Devices & Services business.

Microsoft’s former head of design for Windows and devices has started a new role at Amazon this week. Ralf Groene was responsible for the design of Microsoft’s Surface tablet, and worked closely with former Windows and Surface chief Panos Panay on a line of Surface devices over the past decade.

Another key figure behind Microsoft's Surface devices has joined Amazon and former Windows and Surface lead Panos Panay.