Microsoft News - May 13, 2026
Anthropic launches Agent SDK credits, reversing previous third-party restrictions
Anthropic will introduce dedicated Agent SDK credits for paid subscribers starting June 15. This move reverses an April 2026 policy that restricted third-party...
Microsoft pursues $1B AI startup Inception, cutting OpenAI reliance
Microsoft is negotiating the acquisition of Inception, a large language model startup founded by a Stanford University team. The startup is reportedly seeking...
Microsoft Generates $9.5B From OpenAI, Defending Investment in Musk Trial
Microsoft corporate development executive Michael Wetter revealed the company recognized approximately $9.5 billion in revenue from its OpenAI partnership as...
LinkedIn to Cut 875 Jobs, Refocusing on High-Growth Areas
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn announced plans on Wednesday to lay off approximately 5% of its staff. The cuts will impact about 875 employees. LinkedIn currently...
OpenAI Endorses First Legislation, Pushing for National AI Safety Framework
OpenAI officially endorsed legislation for the first time in its history. The company announced support for the federal Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and...
Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in Business Customers, Driven by Claude Model Growth
Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI in business customer volume for the first time. April 2026 data from fintech firm Ramp shows 34.4% of US businesses with AI...
Microsoft Patches Critical Outlook Flaw, Unveiling AI System to Find Bugs
Microsoft's May Patch Tuesday update addressed 137 vulnerabilities across its product suite. The release includes a fix for CVE-2026-40361, a critical...
OpenAI and Anthropic open DC offices, leading record AI lobbying surge
OpenAI is opening its first Washington, D.C. office this week. Competitor Anthropic has also established a permanent base in the city. Both firms recorded...
OpenAI Plans New Compute Entity to Accelerate Data Center Expansion
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is discussing the launch of a new AI compute company. OpenAI would maintain majority ownership of the separate entity. The subsidiary...