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Microsoft is taking the load off of cybersecurity teams with the help of new AI agents
Microsoft is introducing 11 new AI agents to its Security Copilot service in April 2025, aiming to ease the workload of cybersecurity teams. These agents, developed both in-house and by partners, are designed to handle tasks like triaging phishing alerts, generating threat intelligence, and prioritizing vulnerabilities. By automating routine processes, Microsoft seeks to reduce alert fatigue and improve efficiency for security operations centers.
ChatGPT’s viral image-generation AI is ‘melting’ OpenAI’s GPUs
OpenAI’s new image generation tool inside ChatGPT is so popular that it’s pushing the company’s computer servers to their limits. The demand is causing major slowdowns because there aren’t enough powerful chips, known as GPUs, to handle it. OpenAI said it’s working on fixes, but the high usage shows just how much people love creating images with AI.
Visa bids $100 million to replace Mastercard as Apple’s new credit card partner, WSJ reports
Visa has offered Apple $100 million to replace Mastercard as the Apple Card’s payment network, following Goldman Sachs’ exit from the partnership. American Express is also competing for the role, aiming to serve as both issuer and network. Apple is considering several financial firms, including Barclays, Synchrony Financial, and JPMorgan Chase, as potential new partners.
SoftBank And OpenAI Make History With Largest Startup Financing Ever
SoftBank is investing $500 million in OpenAI, pushing the AI company’s value to $157 billion — the biggest startup funding deal ever. Together, they’ve launched a joint venture in Japan to bring AI tools to local businesses. They’re also working on a huge AI infrastructure project called “Stargate” to build powerful data centers in the U.S.
Tech’s big anxiety: fewer jobs, lower pay, more AI
San Francisco’s tech industry is experiencing a “white-collar recession,” marked by widespread layoffs and a challenging job market. Many skilled workers face prolonged unemployment, with companies like Salesforce and Meta reducing hiring due to AI advancements. This shift has led to decreased salaries and diminished confidence among tech professionals.
Japan mulls officially classifying crypto as financial product
Japan’s financial regulator is planning to reclassify crypto assets as financial products by 2026, Nikkei reported. The country reportedly aims to add regulations on crypto-related companies following a rise in scam reports.
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