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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicMicrosoft Corp

Topic: Microsoft Corp

After OpenAI deal, Microsoft will pursue ‘superintelligence’

Companies are increasingly focusing on superintelligence as the new goalpost for AI development.

Microsoft won’t give pay hikes to full-time employees this year, cites tough economic conditions

The company, now focused on the lucrative generative AI, had in January decided to let go of 10,000 employees, joining other tech companies in preparing for a turbulent year ahead.

Israeli spyware used to hack across 10 countries, say Microsoft and watchdog reports

In its research report, Microsoft said it believed with ‘high confidence’ that the spyware was ‘strongly linked to QuaDream.’

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A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.