Microsoft seeks AI comeback; China tennis tourney ban walked back; Britons mourn felled ancient oak

Microsoft hopes AI will help it regain its position as a tech leader after missing opportunities in recent years.

The Women's Tennis Association temporarily banned tournaments in China over sexual assault allegations, but has since backed down.

A beloved ancient oak tree in the UK was cut down, upsetting many Britons.

The text is a summary of a 23 minute podcast episode discussing Microsoft, women's tennis in China, and the felled British tree.

The episode is part of the Economist's podcast series, with additional audio from Dave's Walks.