Microsoft has reportedly abandoned talks with Oracle to lease $3 billion in AI computing power after a stalemate over federal security regulations.
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Shareholders allege the company failed to disclose cloud growth and AI spending pressures.
Microsoft faces a proposed class-action lawsuit from shareholders alleging the company defrauded investors by masking a slowdown in its Azure cloud business.
The report is accused of falsely describing AI use at UBS, NHS Greater Manchester, Swiss Federal Railways and TfL.
Report Says 200 To 400 Workers Are Affected
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