Microsoft & Amazon (company)
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Microsoft competes fiercely with Amazon across the technology sector, most notably battling Amazon Web Services for dominance in cloud infrastructure and enterprise AI.
International
Microsoft: Microsoft has struck an agreement with the United States — United States Department of Defense for expanded use of its AI tools on classified military networks.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company), through Amazon Web Services, has committed to supporting the United States — United States Department of Defense's modernization efforts by building AI solutions for critical missions.
May 01, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Microsoft: Microsoft was a company in which Donald Trump made significant purchases and later sold holdings worth between $5 million and $25 million.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) was among the tech firms from which Donald Trump sold holdings, with amounts ranging from $5 million to $25 million.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft's shares dipped despite topping analyst forecasts for Q1, as its cloud growth at 40% was outpaced by Alphabet Inc.'s Google Cloud. The company expects significant capital outlay for calendar 2026, driven by AI investments.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) reported a sharp rise in first-quarter profit, with its AWS cloud revenue growing 28%, and its shares rose. The company's tie-ups with OpenAI and Anthropic have lifted shareholder confidence.
Apr 29, 2026 · 53 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a rival in the cloud and AI business, with its AI business having crossed a $13 billion annual revenue run-rate, providing a comparative context for Amazon (company)'s performance.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company)'s AI services and custom chip business are showing significant revenue growth, validating its substantial investments in AI and positively impacting its stock performance.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft has agreed to cap revenue-sharing payments with OpenAI at $38 billion. While still a major investor and strategic ally, the renegotiated terms make its license to OpenAI's IP non-exclusive and remove its obligation to pay a revenue share to OpenAI.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is mentioned as a potential new partner for OpenAI following the renegotiation of its contract with Microsoft, indicating increased competition in the AI sector.
May 12, 2026 · 11 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as part of a broader trend among major tech firms conducting layoffs and reducing layers of management, echoing Amazon (company)'s approach.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) announced significant job cuts, affecting 14,000 corporate employees, as part of a cultural reset to operate leaner and faster. Despite the layoffs, Amazon (company) reported a 13% year-on-year jump in quarterly revenue to $180 billion and $21 billion in profit, with its shares rising 11-13% after the earnings release.
Oct 30, 2025 · 9 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is a key investor in OpenAI, having injected $13 billion. Its role in funding OpenAI's transition to a for-profit entity is under scrutiny in the lawsuit, with Musk's lawyers arguing Microsoft knew it was diverting a nonprofit.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is mentioned as a potential competitor that OpenAI might have partnered with, according to concerns raised by Microsoft executives.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is among the companies hiring professionals who completed ERC's AI specialization programs, indicating its demand for AI-fluent talent.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is among the companies hiring professionals who completed ERC's AI specialization programs, indicating its demand for AI-fluent talent.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is facing scrutiny and internal investigations regarding the alleged unethical use of its Microsoft — Microsoft Azure cloud platform by the Israeli military, leading to the departure of its Israel general manager and other executives. This event could lead to regulatory threats and reputational damage for Microsoft.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) was awarded a portion of Israel's Nimbus government cloud project, unlike Microsoft, and has been increasingly adopted as a backbone of Israeli defense computing.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is actively seeking AI startups for potential acquisitions to strengthen its AI capabilities and reduce its reliance on OpenAI. This strategy aims to bolster its talent and develop a cutting-edge AI model independently.
Amazon (company): A recent deal between OpenAI and Microsoft allows OpenAI to build products with Microsoft's rivals, including Amazon (company).
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is mentioned as also preparing to cut its workforce, indicating a wider trend in the tech sector.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) announced another round of job cuts in its Selling Partner Services division, continuing its restructuring efforts and focus on efficiency under CEO Andy Jassy. The company is also heavily investing in AI, which Jassy believes will drive long-term growth despite initial investor concerns about capital expenditure.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is partnering with Adobe Inc. to ensure its new AI system works across different platforms.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is partnering with Adobe Inc. to ensure its new AI system works across different platforms.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Microsoft: Microsoft is designated as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act, demonstrating the extensive application of the EU's new regulations.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is designated as a 'gatekeeper' under the Digital Markets Act, indicating the broad scope of the EU's regulatory actions against major tech firms.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is a defendant in the lawsuit, accused of aiding and abetting the breach of charitable trust through its significant investments in OpenAI. Microsoft has maintained that it has been a responsible partner.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is mentioned as hosting an event where Sam Altman was scheduled to announce an expanded partnership, but his court appearance prevented his physical attendance.
Apr 24, 2026 · 174 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is one of the external AI tools that KPMG employees are using, contributing to the tracked AI usage.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is mentioned as another company that is also using internal dashboards to monitor employee AI usage, reflecting a broader industry trend.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a competitor in the AI market, against whom the Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. partnership is seen as a strategic alliance.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is mentioned as a tech giant that has invested in AI products, highlighting the competitive landscape Apple Inc. is operating in.
Jan 12, 2026 · 12 articles
Regulatory
Microsoft: Microsoft, a partner of Anthropic, confirmed that Anthropic's products can still be available to its customers for non-defense-related projects, mitigating some of the negative impact on Anthropic.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company), an investor in Anthropic and a customer of Claude, did not immediately comment on the designation, indicating a wait-and-see approach.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a software rival spending heavily on artificial intelligence, contrasting with Apple Inc.'s more pragmatic approach under John Ternus.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is mentioned as an example of a company that underwent a similar CEO transition with Jeff Bezos.
Apr 20, 2026 · 108 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft offered early retirement to thousands of employees amid major AI investments, indicating a broader trend of AI-driven workforce adjustments.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is listed among companies that announced AI-related layoffs affecting thousands of employees.
May 05, 2026 · 64 articles
Regulatory
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as another tech giant that has struck similar deals with AI startups, which have also drawn regulatory scrutiny.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is mentioned as having hired co-founders and a team from AI firm Adept, a deal that also drew regulatory scrutiny.
May 22, 2025 · 8 articles
Business
Microsoft: Anthropic has a strategic partnership with Microsoft for Azure capacity, indicating its broad strategy to secure capacity from multiple providers to meet its AI demand.
Amazon (company): Anthropic has existing megadeals with Amazon for computing resources, indicating its broad strategy to secure capacity from multiple providers to meet its AI demand.
May 06, 2026 · 25 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a large company with a market cap of $3.1 trillion.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is mentioned as a large company with a market cap of $2.9 trillion.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft is briefly mentioned as a large technology company that has announced workforce reductions or buyouts while increasing spending on AI infrastructure and automation.
Amazon (company): Amazon (company) is listed among major tech companies that have laid off employees this year, indicating a broader trend of workforce reductions in the tech sector.
May 07, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft was also surpassed by Nvidia in market valuation, though it remains the second-largest U.S. company. It is a significant customer of Nvidia's chips for its AI models and cloud services, and is expected to cross the $4 trillion threshold soon.
Jul 09, 2025 · 28 articles
Business
Microsoft: Microsoft Surface Pro laptops are discounted during Amazon (company) Prime Day, offering consumers versatile 2-in-1 devices at more attractive prices.
Jun 25, 2025 · 10 articles
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