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Indian-origin techie who disrupted Microsoft event explains why she quit
Agrawal publicly resigned from the company during its 50th anniversary event last week, accusing Microsoft cloud and AI of enabling "the Israeli military to be more lethal and destructive in Gaza"
Bill Gates reflects on 50-year-old code that revolutionized technology
Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology. Although the code that Gates printed out on a teletype machine may look crude compared to what's powering today's artificial intelligence platforms, it played a critical role in creating Microsoft in April 1975 a golden anniversary that the Redmond, Washington, company will celebrate on Friday. Gates, 69, set the stage for that jubilee with a blog post reminiscing on how he and his old high school friend the late Paul Allen scrambled to create the world's first software factory after reading an article in the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics magazine about the Altair 8800, a minicomputer that would be powered by a tiny chip made by the then-obscure technology company, Intel. The article inspired Gates, who was just a freshman at Harvard University, and Allen to call Altair's maker, Micro Instrumentation
Will AI cut working hours? Bill Gates predicts 2-day workweek in a decade
Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Bill Gates said advancements in AI would make intelligence freely available and commonplace
Hurun Rich List 2025: Elon Musk world's richest; check who trail him
The report noted that since the wealth cut-off date of January 15, 2025, Elon Musk's fortune has declined by nearly $100 billion
Will AI take over jobs? Bill Gates lists three professions that are safe
Bill Gates' vision for the future of AI: Warns artificial intelligence will replace many jobs but identifies three professions that will remain essential, at least for now
'Snack break before we work': Bill Gates enjoys vada pav with Tendulkar
The Instagram video captures Gates and Tendulkar sitting on a bench, enjoying vada pav together. It ends with the caption, 'Serving soon'
Gates Foundation to partner with Maha to make state malaria-free: Fadnavis
Bill Gates is currently on an India visit. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central ministers in New Delhi earlier this week
Gates meets PM Modi, hails India's innovation driving local, global growth
Gates also met Union Health Minister JP Nadda when the collaboration between the government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the healthcare sector was reviewed
Bill Gates discusses healthcare, tech with JP Nadda, Andhra CM Naidu
Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday met Union Health Minister J P Nadda and reviewed the collaboration between the government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the healthcare sector. Gates also held discussions with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics to improve service delivery in the fields of healthcare, education, agriculture, and employment generation. In a post on X, Nadda highlighted the strides India has made in areas such as maternal health, immunisation, and sanitation with the Gates Foundation's support. "We look forward to renewing our memorandum of cooperation, furthering our shared commitment to ensuring affordable, accessible and quality healthcare for all the citizens," Nadda said. After his meeting with Gates, Naidu in a post on X lauded the role of the Gates Foundation in realising the vision of 'Swarna Andhra Pradesh 2047' -- a long-term ...
Bill Gates, Shivraj Chouhan discuss agri, rural development collaboration
Chouhan told Gates that India's focus is on the development of climate-resistant and bio-fortified varieties to ensure future food security
Bill Gates says 'having fun together' with 'serious girlfriend' Paula Hurd
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates talked candidly about his relationship with girlfriend Paula Hurd. He has expressed happiness remembering their memorable moments together
Tried LSD as teenager but won't recommend it, Bill Gates in Source Code
Microsoft billionaire, Bill Gates opens up about his childhood and teenage time in his upcoming memoir, Source Code, which will be his first series of autobiographical books
Andhra CM meets Bill Gates at WEF, discusses ties in health, education
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday met Microsoft founder Bill Gates at the World Economic Forum in Davos and discussed fostering partnerships to transform the state into a global healthcare, education and innovation hub, an official release said. The two deliberated on establishing a centre of excellence for health innovation and diagnostics in the southern state to offer cutting-edge services. "I am delighted to meet Bill Gates again after a long time... His focus on technology and innovation has been an inspiration to all. We discussed opportunities for collaboration in health and AI innovation, and I look forward to BMGF's (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) partnership in Andhra Pradesh's progress," the release quoted Naidu as saying. Emphasising that Andhra Pradesh is committed to leveraging innovation to improve public health outcomes, the CM invited Gates to join the advisory board of a proposed artificial intelligence (AI) university in the ...
Andhra CM to meet Bill Gates, several global executives in Switzerland
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to meet Microsoft founder Bill Gates and several other global executives in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, officials said. On the third day of his visit to the Swiss resort town, the Chief Minister will also meet the officials from the World Economic Forum (WEF), they added. "The chiefs of Unilever, DP World Group, Petronas, Google Cloud, Pepsi and AstraZeneca are going to meet the CM. The CM will also hold discussions with Bill Gates and WEF representatives," a press release said. Moreover, Andhra Pradesh is expected to ink an agreement with renewable energy player Greenko and the CM is scheduled to attend roundtable conferences on topics such as organic farming, human mission calibration and green hydrogen, and renewable power, the release added. The CM will promote 'Brand Andhra' and showcase investment opportunities in the state, it said. Earlier, addressing a roundtable discussion on 'Building the Next Petrochem
Threat or opportunity: India needs to be prepared for AI-driven changes
A recent study by Bloomberg Intelligence indicates that jobs in banking and finance are among the most vulnerable to AI induction
Scrubbing carbon from atmosphere could be the next climate gold rush
The group assembled by Gates, known as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, is among the biggest backers of over 800 carbon removal firms that have been started in recent years
Musk hits $400 bn milestone: A look at the wealthiest of the last century
Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2024 reported that Elon Musk has become the first person in history to achieve a net worth exceeding $400 billion. Here's a look at the richest men in the last century:
Bill Gates calls India 'a laboratory to try things,' sparks outrage online
Bill Gates' recent podcast comment referring to India as a 'laboratory to try things' has ignited a wave of backlash, with many slamming the tech mogul's choice of words
'Apolitical' Bill Gates donates $50 mn 'dark money' to NGO backing Kamala
Bill Gates has not publicly expressed his support for Kamala Harris, making this contribution a notable departure from his previously cautious approach to political donations
