Microsoft turns 50 as the world’s second largest company—trying not to fall behind on AI

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Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.

Independent analyst Jack Gold believes that despite those investments and efforts, Microsoft lags in AI because it lacks its own chips or foundation model.

Microsoft remains in the shadow of other US tech giants when it comes to offerings such as social networks, smartphones and the AI-infused digital assistants that have become woven into people's lives, but it is not for lack of effort.

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Author / Journalist: Julie Jammot, AFP

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Office 365 Steve Ballmer Microsoft Bill Gates Office

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Published On: 2025-03-31 @ 10:00:01 (1 days ago)

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