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Users are ditching ChatGPT for Claude — here’s how to make the switch

Users are ditching ChatGPT for Claude — here’s how to make the switch: Following controversies surrounding ChatGPT, many users are ditching the AI chatbot for Claude instead. Here's how to make the switch. Read More

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes: Ellison reassured investors that HBO’s identity and creative vision as a studio would remain unchanged, stating, “Our viewpoint is HBO should stay HBO.” Read More

Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply-chain risk: Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of Defense to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" and instead to settle the matter quietly. Read More

Disrupt 2026: Where deals and ideas ignite

Oct 13–15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, 10,000 founders, investors, and operators gather for high-signal insights, curated connections, and real momentum.

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UK Quantum - The Commercial Frontier

Building on historic strengths in physics, cryptography, and computing, the UK is becoming the commercial frontier of quantum computing. This multi-decade journey is now seeing early-stage commercial trials in finance, healthcare, and energy. By 2033, the UK aims to deliver a quantum‑enabled economy.

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Know before you go: What’s new with Microsoft at NVIDIA GTC

Explore ways to engage with Microsoft at the leading AI conference of the year. Read the Azure Tech Community Blog for all the details on Microsoft-led talks and panels, in-booth sessions, hands-on labs, demos, and more. See what’s coming and mark your calendars for the activities aligned to your AI goals. We can’t wait to see you there.

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