Unanswered Questions In Microsoft's Cybersecurity, Elon Musk's OpenAI Concerns, And New AI Partnership

Today's top stories for Microsoft Corporation MSFT cover various issues, from cybersecurity concerns to legal risks and new partnerships. Here's what you need to know.

Cybersecurity Concerns Over Storm-0558 Attacks: 

Microsoft has shed light on the theft of a consumer signing key that was instrumental in the Storm-0558 attacks in July. 

The key was pilfered by malicious actors who gained access to a Microsoft engineer's corporate account. 

Despite the new details, key questions remain unanswered, such as the exact timeline of the account compromise and the acquisition of the key by the threat actors, TechTarget reports.

Elon Musk's Legal Warning About OpenAI: 

During the All-In Summit, Elon Musk, co-founder of OpenAI, expressed concerns about Microsoft's considerable influence over OpenAI. 

Musk highlighted that Microsoft has full access to OpenAI's source code and the architecture of future versions of GPT-4. 

His comments have sparked discussions about the potential ramifications for OpenAI's future. Read more here.

Blackstraw AI's Partnership with Microsoft: 

Blackstraw AI has joined forces with Microsoft, securing the Solutions Partner Designation for Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation in Microsoft's Cloud Partner Program. 

This partnership will grant Blackstraw and its clients special access to Microsoft's technical resources, including deployment assistance and training. 

Blackstraw's expertise in various Microsoft technologies will enable it to develop and deploy data and analytics solutions that align with Microsoft's cloud services. Full details here.

Disclaimer: This article was developed with the aid of artificial intelligence and Ultima Insights and underwent an editorial review.