Group 1: Microsoft - Microsoft is limiting access for Chinese companies to its early warning system for cybersecurity vulnerabilities due to concerns over Chinese involvement in hacking attacks against its SharePoint servers [3][4] - The change affects participants in Microsoft's Active Protections Program (MAPP) from countries that must report discovered vulnerabilities to their governments, specifically targeting China [4] - Previously, select Chinese security firms had early access to technical vulnerability details and "proof of concept" code, which Microsoft will no longer provide to several firms, although specific companies were not disclosed [5] Group 2: Meta Platforms - Meta has paused hiring in its AI division after a significant recruitment phase that added over 50 researchers and engineers, with some receiving compensation packages as high as $100 million [6][7] - The hiring freeze is part of a reorganization of Meta's AI operations into four segments, including a superintelligence division and an AI products division [7][8] - The spokesperson characterized the hiring pause as "basic organizational planning," following aggressive recruitment efforts from competitors like Google and Apple [8] Group 3: Fox - Fox is launching a new streaming platform, Fox One, aimed at attracting younger viewers and "cord-cutters" [9][10] - The median age of a Fox News viewer is reported to be 69 years old, highlighting the need for the new service to engage a younger audience [10] - Fox One is expected to sign up subscribers in the mid-single-digit millions range over the next few years, according to CEO Lachlan Murdoch [11]
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Microsoft Clamps Down On China