Microsoft Slips on Report of Lower Demand for Some AI Tools

Snowflake Inc. has provided a disappointing outlook for its operating margin, which has raised concerns among investors regarding the profitability of its new AI-based tools. This forecast falls short of analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges ahead for the company.

Salesforce Inc. has provided a revenue outlook for the current period that exceeds analysts' expectations, indicating a successful push for customers to adopt its artificial intelligence tools. This positive forecast reflects the company's strategic focus on AI integration within its offerings.

Anthropic PBC CEO Dario Amodei has raised concerns that some technology firms are taking excessive risks by committing to substantial investments in artificial intelligence, potentially amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars. This warning highlights the precarious nature of AI spending in the tech industry.

Intel Corp. has decided to shelve its plans to spin off or sell a stake in its networking division, concluding that it is more likely to succeed as an internal unit. This decision follows a comprehensive review of the division's potential and strategic importance within the company.

Logitech International SA's CEO announced that the company will not pursue further price increases for its products, while also expressing skepticism about the current trend among hardware manufacturers to rapidly develop artificial intelligence-focused devices.

OpenAI has agreed to acquire Neptune, a startup specializing in tools for analyzing AI model training progress, aiming to enhance its capabilities in this critical area of artificial intelligence development.

Coupang, a major online retailer in South Korea, is facing a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 33 million users. This incident is one of the largest hacks in the country, raising serious concerns about data security and privacy in the digital marketplace.

Motorola has transitioned from its origins in flip phones to becoming a significant player in public safety technology, including AI-powered body cameras and license-plate readers. CEO Greg Brown discussed the company's impressive nearly 1,000% stock return over 14 years during an interview with Bloomberg Open Interest.