David Cuddy

gm, public affairs @Microsoft

[Microsoft On the Issues @MSFTIssues]

Today we asked the FTC Inspector General to investigate whether FTC management improperly leaked confidential information about a potential Microsoft antitrust investigation last week in violation of the agency’s ethics rules and rules of practice: https://t.co/EUwysZoDf9

[Lewis Crofts @lewis_crofts]

.@Microsoft just took an almighty swing at @Google.

It says G is behind shady campaigns to discredit it before regulators in an #antitrust fight over cloud. Reminder: G has filed a formal complaint @EU_Commission

Read the whole blog. It’s fireworks. /1 https://t.co/zwqgKqh4By

[Jordan Novet @jordannovet]

Microsoft says an emerging industry consortium called the Open Cloud Coalition is backed by Google, but this flyer doesn't mention Google https://t.co/bmgAg8Frc7

[David Cuddy @dacuddy]

Microsoft calls out Google for running 'shadow campaigns' in Europe to influence regulators https://t.co/EW2HeHhexH

[Tom Warren @tomwarren]

Microsoft says Google is behind "shadow campaigns" to undermine its cloud business. The war of words between Microsoft and Google is heating up over cloud competition. Full details below 👇 https://t.co/8BpWM6C3TQ

[David Cuddy @dacuddy]

Google’s Shadow Campaigns https://t.co/KGtTZnjfKV

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

AI-generated #deepfakes are increasingly being used for fraud, abuse, and manipulation. @Microsoft is announcing policy recommendations to support Congress in creating new laws protecting against bad actors using harmful AI-generated content. https://t.co/F3PiwJNZcg

[David Cuddy @dacuddy]

Microsoft and UAE's G42 are teaming up to build a $1 billion geothermal-powered data center in Kenya, a deal that could dramatically increase cloud computing in East Africa. https://t.co/zato6JpbYN via @technology

[Dina Bass @dinabass]

Microsoft is taking a $1.5 billion stake in the UAE's G42 and Microsoft President Brad Smith will join G42 board. It's the latest move by G42 away from China and toward the US tech industry. https://t.co/FCAnH0n0xS by @AbeerAO1 and me

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

.@Microsoft's investment in @G42ai will enhance the UAE’s position as a leading #AI hub and provide digital infrastructure and services to help underserved nations innovate and grow. We will combine world-class technology with world-leading standards for safe, trusted, and responsible AI, in close coordination with the governments of both the UAE and the United States.
https://t.co/v22XTiVfA3

[David Cuddy @dacuddy]

And if you’re interested in the news it’s here https://t.co/7T4QGPhRzn

[David Cuddy @dacuddy]

Munich Security Conference. Worth late nights, early mornings, and hauling equipment across the city to share with the world what industry is doing to help protect 2024 elections around the world. #MSC2024

[David Sanger @SangerNYT]

Great to see “New Cold Wars: China’s Rise, Russia’s Invasion and the Struggle To Defend The West,” written w/@Mary_K_Brooks on @Foreignpolicy’s list of most anticipated books of 2024. Out in April. Glad to be listed with my friends @jimsciutto and @DAlperovitch & @vermontgmg

[James Tutt @jamestutt]

Today we have published our latest report on Russian digital threats. Including the manipulation of celebrity videos for use in Russian propaganda. Read more here... https://t.co/u2J6AXvE9C

[Phil Spencer @XboxP3]

Today is a good day to play. We officially welcome Activision Blizzard King to Team Xbox. Together, we’ll create stories and experiences that bring players together, in a culture empowering everyone to do their best work and celebrate diverse perspectives. https://t.co/KBCESknYYh

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

We’re grateful for the CMA’s thorough review and decision today. We have now crossed the final regulatory hurdle to close this acquisition, which we believe will benefit players and the gaming industry worldwide.

[David Cuddy @dacuddy]

@NFL @taylorswift13 @Chiefs No way!

[Tom Warren @tomwarren]

FTC v. Microsoft appeal update. 9 amicus briefs have been filed in support of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal from:

• Chamber of Commerce
• CWA union and AFL-CIO
• a group of venture capitalists
• former regulator enforcers
• indie devs - Curve, iam8bit, Finji, Strange Scaffold, Studio Wildcard
• Business Roundtable
• former State AGs
• TechFreedom
• a collection of economists

the collection of indie devs describe Xbox Game Pass as “crucial to the success of indie games” and that the FTC’s arguments “rest on theories that bear no resemblance to the market experienced by
game developers and publishers in the real world.”

[Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo]

NEW - A really wide range of parties have filed amicus briefs in FTC vs Microsoft, including the right-leaning Chamber of Commerce, the left-leaning AFL-CIO, some venture capitalists and some indie devs (Curve, iam8bit, Finji, Strange Scaffold, Studio Wildcard)

[Brad Smith @BradSmi]

Today we submitted a restructured proposal to the CMA for approval of our Activision Blizzard acquisition under UK law. This new proposal also honors our prior commercial and regulatory commitments. Read more here: https://t.co/t0UBcouTP9