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U.K. Watchdog Blocks Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Activision

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U.K. Watchdog Blocks Microsoft’s Bid to Buy Activision

The British antitrust watchdog blocked the takeover attempt, in a decision that will be closely watched in Washington and Brussels.

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid, a Blow to the Tech Giant

The decision barring the takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces pushback from U.S. regulators.

By David McCabe and Kellen Browning

Microsoft Beats Financial Expectations Despite Worries About Economy

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Microsoft Beats Financial Expectations Despite Worries About Economy

Quarterly revenue was up 7 percent and profits were up 9 percent as the company embarked on an aggressive plan to embrace artificial intelligence.

By Kellen Browning

Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems

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Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems

The internet site has long been a forum for discussion on a huge variety of topics, and companies like Google and OpenAI have been using it in their A.I. projects.

By Mike Isaac