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Microsoft reported strong sales in its latest quarter, with $56.5 billion in sales, up 13% from a year earlier. Profit reached $22.3 billion, up 27%, beating analyst expectations. The companys investments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) were starting to boost sales, particularly in the cloud computing sector.

Microsoft has unveiled its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, demonstrating robust performance driven by its cloud services division.

Microsoft’s $56.5 billion in sales and $2.00 earnings per share compared favorably to consensus analyst estimates of $54.5 billion and $2.65, respectively.

Microsoft said it will spend $3.2 billion expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing abilities in Australia over two years as part of a wide-ranging effort that includes skills training and cyber security.

Microsoft is preparing for the launch of its latest AI assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot, integrated within its Office applications, enabling users to harness AI capabilities for a range of tasks.

"Microsoft is a tools company. Microsoft is a platform company. When you give people tools you want them to build on our platform, we are not the only ones that have good ideas," says Frank Shaw.

Generative AI has been a significant area of investment for leading tech companies, including Google

According to an unnamed source, Microsoft will show off its maiden AI chip during the Ignite conference next month.

Imaging AI tools have developed significantly greater competence and can do a lot more, beyond generating images

The new AI-powered update will help you create artwork in Paint by describing in a few words what you want to create