3 results found
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was honored with a national medal by President Trump, just hours after the administration suspended Microsoft from the PERM program, a critical pathway for foreign workers to gain permanent residency. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of abusing the system, a move that starkly contrasts with Nadella's own journey from an H-1B visa to U.S. citizenship and leadership of a major tech company.
Recent tech news highlights Amazon's strategic move into custom AI chips (Inferentia, Trainium) as its fourth business pillar, and Satya Nadella's practical use of Power BI for rapid executive-level data insights. Concurrently, a VC from AI House is rallying the Seattle tech community to embrace its strong foundation in cloud and AI, countering negative narratives about the region.
Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, is retiring after a long tenure marked by the creation of Game Pass and major studio acquisitions. Asha Sharma, from Microsoft's CoreAI division, will succeed him as Executive VP and CEO, Microsoft Gaming. Sarah Bond is also leaving, while Matt Booty receives a promotion amidst challenges for the Xbox division.
