UK regulator claims that Activision Blizzard Microsoft merger will 'hurt competition'

The UK Competition and Markets Authority shared its provisional findings regarding Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard. The governing body cited several issues that it claims could arise if the deal went through.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/uk-regulator-claims-that-activision-blizzard-microsoft-merger-will-hurt-competition

 Activision CEO: The UK will become a tech investment 'Death Valley' if it blocks the Microsoft acquisition — why he's right

In a new interview, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick had some pretty stern words for the UK regulatory community, noting that blocking the Activision deal would harm the UK's standing with tech investors.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/activision-ceo-the-uk-will-become-a-tech-investment-death-valley-if-it-blocks-the-microsoft-acquisition-why-hes-right

 Cities: Skylines Remastered brings the epic city builder to Xbox Series X|S

Paradox Interactive is bringing Cities: Skylines to current-gen consoles with a Remastered edition, which will be given for free to current owners.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/cities-skylines-remastered-brings-the-epic-city-builder-to-xbox-series-xors

 The human cost of AI doesn't matter to Microsoft

While AI could drastically improve society, it's important to remember that capitalist companies care about profits, not about what's best for us.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/the-human-cost-of-ai-doesnt-matter-to-the-megacorps

 This is how Microsoft will compensate websites Bing and ChatGPT steals information from

Microsoft's positioning of Bing and Chat-GPT will spur an arms race with Google that could crush small, independent websites, and make the internet dumber as a result.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/this-is-how-microsoft-will-compensate-websites-bing-and-chatgpt-steals-information-from

 Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.19.60 patch update releases with over 70 bug fixes

Mojang Studios is in the process of releasing the latest official patch update for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on all platforms, with over 70 bug fixes included.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-bedrock-edition-11960-patch-update-releases-with-over-70-bug-fixes

 How to sign up for the new Bing powered by ChatGPT

Microsoft just unveiled a new Bing powered by ChatGPT and AI. Here's how to sign up to be on the waitlist to try it out.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/how-to-sign-up-for-the-new-bing-powered-by-chatgpt

 Microsoft unveils AI powered version of Edge with shiny new UI and more

Microsoft has announced a major update coming soon to its Edge web browser that includes a brand-new interface, inspired by Windows 11's design language, as well as revolutionary new AI capabilities powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT technology. The new AI capabilities are housed in the Edge Sidebar and are accessible at any time.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-unveils-ai-


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