Nvidia reached a historic milestone this week, briefly crossing a $3.92 trillion market valuation, making it a contender for the title of the most valuable company ever. This surge is fueled by insatiable global demand for its AI chips, positioning Nvidia as the undisputed leader in the artificial intelligence hardware race.

Microsoft has initiated a second round of layoffs in 2025, cutting 9,000 jobs globally, primarily in middle management and operations roles. The move is part of the tech giant’s broader strategy to prioritize AI-driven transformation and organizational agility.

The global tech industry’s AI pivot is triggering another wave of mass layoffs in 2025, with companies like Meta, Bumble, Microsoft, Disney, Intel, and others cutting thousands of jobs. While AI is driving innovation and efficiency, it’s also replacing roles, particularly in operations, customer support, marketing, and content moderation.

In a sweeping shift toward AI-led transformation, major U.S. tech companies—including Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Intel—have announced fresh rounds of mass layoffs in 2025. The trend reflects deep restructuring efforts as firms reduce headcount in legacy roles to prioritize AI, automation, and cloud innovation.

HTX, formerly known as Huobi, has announced a strategic partnership with Mistral AI and Microsoft to accelerate its AI and cloud infrastructure capabilities. This collaboration aims to leverage Mistral's cutting-edge AI models and Microsoft Azure's scalable cloud services to enhance HTX’s Web3 ecosystem.

Microsoft will officially discontinue Skype on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era for the once-dominant video calling platform. Users are urged to back up their data and transition to modern alternatives like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet.