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UK launches antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling business software to squeeze rivals

UK launches antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling business software to squeeze rivals

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority has opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s dominance in business software. The probe will examine whether bundling products such as Windows, Word, Excel, Teams, Copilot and others weakens competition. If regulators determine Microsoft holds “strategic market status,” targeted enforcement action could follow.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Waymo to recall nearly 3800 robotaxis after flood-risk software flaw discovered

Waymo to recall nearly 3800 robotaxis after flood-risk software flaw discovered

Waymo says it will recall nearly 3,800 robotaxis in the US after identifying a self-driving software issue that could prompt vehicles to enter flooded roads. The problem is tied to specific models of Waymo’s automated driving systems. The company is preparing a permanent fix and is also dealing with separate investigations linked to other incidents.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026

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SC rejects bid to tax foreign software payments as royalty again granting big relief

SC rejects bid to tax foreign software payments as royalty again granting big relief

The Supreme Court dismissed the income tax department’s review petitions over whether payments for foreign software by Indian users should be taxed as royalty. Reaffirming its March 2021 ruling, the court said end-user licenses do not transfer copyright, so such payments are not royalty. The decision is expected to provide substantial tax certainty and relief to Indian companies buying software.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Claude Opus 4.7 arrives as Anthropic pushes AI into Wall Street finance fast

Claude Opus 4.7 arrives as Anthropic pushes AI into Wall Street finance fast

Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.7, betting big on finance with tools designed for banks and businesses. The system is meant to handle data-heavy work and generate reports, speeding workflows that often rely on multiple traditional software products. The announcement also fuels worries across the software market as AI capabilities increasingly replace established tools and reshape day-to-day operations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Anthropic launches Claude Security public beta to find bugs and generate patches from code

Anthropic launches Claude Security public beta to find bugs and generate patches from code

Anthropic has released Claude Security in public beta for enterprise teams, using AI to scan codebases for vulnerabilities and generate fixes. Built on Claude Opus 4.7, the system can reason through code by tracing data flows and mapping component interactions, aiming to catch issues that traditional security tools may miss.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
AI spending lifts chipmakers while software stocks stumble in US markets

AI spending lifts chipmakers while software stocks stumble in US markets

US markets highlight a sharp split in tech leadership: AI-linked demand is boosting semiconductor stocks even as software names lag. With technology investors facing a volatile backdrop, traders appear to be gravitating toward chips as a clearer read-through to AI spending, while simultaneously reducing exposure to software companies whose growth outlook looks less certain.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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Goldman warns AI fears are reshaping US investors long term growth bets

Goldman warns AI fears are reshaping US investors long term growth bets

Goldman Sachs analysts say worries that AI could weaken long-term U.S. corporate growth are reviving questions about how much today’s stock valuations depend on profits expected far beyond the next decade. The focus is especially on software companies, where expectations extending to long run growth are now facing tighter scrutiny, shifting how investors frame risk and opportunity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Bridgewater CIOs warn AI could upend legacy software firms and spark an industry survival race

Bridgewater CIOs warn AI could upend legacy software firms and spark an industry survival race

Bridgewater’s CIOs say AI is creating an existential risk for legacy software companies, likening the disruption to the shakeup once triggered by online retail. They also point to geopolitical tensions affecting global markets and resource availability, arguing that companies must adapt quickly or face significant disruption as the scramble for resources intensifies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Software makers race for AI credibility but investors still doubt their growth plans

Software makers race for AI credibility but investors still doubt their growth plans

Even as Salesforce expects its fastest revenue growth in three years, the software sector’s outlook remains shaky. Investors are spooked by AI disruption despite CEOs pitching proprietary data and in-house models. A broader selloff suggests promises aren’t enough; analysts want proof that AI can lift revenue and improve customer retention in upcoming earnings.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
SC rules software resale payments usually cannot be called royalty under tax treaties

SC rules software resale payments usually cannot be called royalty under tax treaties

The Supreme Court has settled a long-running tax classification debate, ruling that payments made by resident end users for the resale or use of computer software generally cannot be labelled as “royalty” under tax treaties. Instead, such transactions are treated as procurement of goods, reshaping how software-related income is taxed under the DTAA framework.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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IIT Hyderabad lands record 2.5 crore offer for student amid tough job market boom

IIT Hyderabad lands record 2.5 crore offer for student amid tough job market boom

IIT Hyderabad student Edward Nathan Varghese has secured a record Rs 2.5 crore package from Optiver to work as a software engineer for the Netherlands-based firm. The deal, announced amid a challenging hiring climate, signals rising placement standards as average offers across the season also climbed, reinforcing the institute’s ability to produce top-tier talent.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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