3 ways to improve access to justice through court modernization

The legal maxim that “justice delayed is justice denied” has long been a rallying cry to encourage judges and courts to operate more efficiently. If legal redress or fair relief are potentially available to an injured party but aren’t promptly provided or supported, that is effectively no remedy at all. Today, the need for accessible and fair judicial systems is at least as relevant as when William Penn voiced it…

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A new level unlocked

Today Microsoft released Muse, a first-of-its-kind generative AI model that we are applying to gaming. But it’s so much more than that. What we’re sharing today is a huge step forward for gameplay ideation. And what’s even more exciting is what this breakthrough represents in our journey of building and using generative AI, and what industries, developers and creators of all interests will be enabled to do next. The impressive abilities…

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Progress and lessons learned on the road to 2030 climate goals

2025 is a notable year in the world’s continued efforts toward a more sustainable future. It marks the five-year countdown to 2030, the end of the timeline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2025 will also be the 30th convening of the UN Climate Change Conference—also known as COP30—and it is taking place in Brazil, both a symbolically and strategically important nation in the world’s fight against climate change and…

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Enhancing supply chain efficiency with agentic systems

The supply chain challenge continues  Retailers and consumer goods companies have faced constant change, particularly in supply chains. New sales and distribution models, such as online sales, omnichannel approaches, direct-to-consumer sales, and complex ecosystems, have evolved. External disruptions are frequent, with 90% of leaders reporting supply chain challenges in 20241.  Supply chain agility and resiliency rely on fast and accurate decision making. Poor decisions or slow responses lead to missed…

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AI at Work: Let’s talk about AI pricing strategies

When your company is investing in AI, it can be hard to gauge ROI. What use cases will generate the most value? How will you measure ROI? With these big questions looming, it’s understandable that leaders might feel uncertain about answering one of the most basic questions: how much should I spend? Adding to the complexity is the fact that we’re operating in a fast-changing AI market, as innovations constantly disrupt…

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Securing DeepSeek and other AI systems with Microsoft Security

A successful AI transformation starts with a strong security foundation. With a rapid increase in AI development and adoption, organizations need visibility into their emerging AI apps and tools. Microsoft Security provides threat protection, posture management, data security, compliance, and governance to secure AI applications that you build and use. These capabilities can also be used to help enterprises secure and govern AI apps built with the DeepSeek R1 model…

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Leading the way to a safer internet together

Celebrate Safer Internet Day 2025 with Minecraft’s CyberSafe AI: Dig Deeper. Promote online safety and practice responsible AI use with your class. Each year, Safer Internet Day unites people around the world to spotlight critical topics like cyberbullying, social networking, and digital identity. The need for cyber safety education and empowerment remains as important as ever. According to a November 2023 survey by the National 4-H Council supported by Microsoft,…

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Acing a career in tech: Innovative program cuts through stereotypes

Hassan recalls telling her that he needed six months to learn how to run a tech-training company on the model that she was proposing and to wind down his other businesses. And she said he would need to have his first paying customer within that same six months. Hassan, his brother and their friend Salad built a network, took trainings and made connections with companies, eventually including Microsoft, which became…

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AI Data Drop: Handling risky business in half the time

This story is featured in the WorkLab newsletter. Sign up for it here. Every company needs to be able to assess where and how mistakes get made. Let’s say a banking customer experiences delays when they’re applying for a new loan. That dissatisfaction means that customer service employees, in turn, spend valuable time dealing with complaints and inquiries. Figuring out why those delays happen—and fixing the issue—can directly affect the bottom…

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Enhancing Teams video quality with Super Resolution, now in public preview

Microsoft Teams continues to evolve to provide users with the best possible experience in virtual communication. One of the latest advancements is the introduction of Super Resolution (SR) support for Teams that we announced in Microsoft Ignite 2024. It is now available in public preview and will be general available in March. This feature, initially rolled out for Snapdragon X-based Copilot+ PCs, enhances video quality, especially under poor network conditions.Network…

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o3-mini reasoning model now available in Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

We are pleased to announce that OpenAI’s new o3-mini model is now available in Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. Building on the foundation of the o1 model, o3-mini delivers a new level of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reasoning capabilities. We are pleased to announce that OpenAI o3-mini is now available in Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. o3-mini adds significant cost efficiencies compared with o1-mini with enhanced reasoning, with new features like reasoning effort…

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DeepSeek R1 is now available on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub

DeepSeek R1 is now available in the model catalog on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, joining a diverse portfolio of over 1,800 models, including frontier, open-source, industry-specific, and task-based AI models. As part of Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek R1 is accessible on a trusted, scalable, and enterprise-ready platform, enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate advanced AI. DeepSeek R1 is now available in the model catalog on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub,…

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Microsoft Cloud and AI strength drives second quarter results

Microsoft Cloud and AI Strength Drives Second Quarter Results REDMOND, Wash. — January 29, 2025 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year: ·        Revenue was $69.6 billion and increased 12% ·        Operating income was $31.7 billion and increased 17% (up 16% in constant currency) ·        Net income was $24.1 billion and increased…

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Microsoft is beginning to celebrate its 50-year anniversary. Check out our photos, timeline and more

Frequently asked questions How is the company celebrating its 50th anniversary?  Microsoft is commemorating our 50-year anniversary by celebrating the achievements of our employees, customers, and partners that have dreamt, built, and used Microsoft technology as a force for good, while also looking ahead to the future.  Microsoft recognizes that our success and growth globally would not have been possible without the support of the place we call home, the…

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8080 Books – Microsoft

As fans of books, especially in their physical format, it is our great pleasure to launch 8080 Books, an imprint of Microsoft. Our first title, No Prize for Pessimism, is authored by Sam Schillace, deputy chief technology officer at Microsoft, and is available today. Our second title, Platform Mindset, by Marcus Fontoura, will be available later this year.  Computing has become an essential ingredient to almost every endeavor on our…

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Podcast: Microsoft’s chief scientist on AI’s untapped potential

JAIME TEEVAN: Thanks, Molly. It’s a pleasure to join.  MOLLY WOOD: So, you have the most fantastic-sounding job at Microsoft. Can you tell us a little bit about it? What was Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s initial vision for your role? And then what’s your day-to-day like? JAIME TEEVAN: Yeah, I do have the most fantastic job, so you are right. [Laughs] My job is to drive research-backed innovation in our core products.…

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Microsoft shares latest intelligence on North Korean and Chinese threat actors

This year at CYBERWARCON, Microsoft Threat Intelligence analysts are sharing research and insights representing years of threat actor tracking, infrastructure monitoring and disruption, and attacker tooling. The talk DPRK – All grown up will cover how the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has successfully built computer network exploitation capability over the past 10 years and how threat actors have enabled North Korea to steal billions of dollars in cryptocurrency…

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Announcing Microsoft SQL Server 2025: Enterprise AI-ready database

The increasing adoption of AI technologies is presenting new challenges for our customers’ data estate and applications. Most organizations expect to deploy AI workloads across a hybrid mix of cloud, edge, and dedicated infrastructure, with privacy and security being more important than ever. Microsoft SQL Server 2025, now in preview, is an enterprise AI-ready database from ground to cloud that tackles these challenges by bringing AI to customers’ data. This…

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Toyota is deploying AI agents to harness the collective wisdom of engineers and innovate faster

Toyota City, Japan – Cars are going through some of the most rapid engineering shifts in their 100-year history, putting intense pressure on global automakers to innovate more quickly. That includes the Toyota Motor Corporation, which last year sold more than 10 million vehicles, more than any other automaker in the world. At its headquarters in Toyota City, an hour’s drive east of the industrial hub of Nagoya, the carmaker…

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Meet the Imagine Cup 2025 Idea round winners

The Imagine Cup is the premier global technology competition for student founders using AI to push the boundaries of innovation. The 2025 season has been off to a great start -- live events introduced the competition, various AI technologies, and Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub as part of the Student Innovator Series (you can tune in on demand!). Competitors also had the option of completing a Lean Canvas as an…

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5 ways Microsoft Copilot can help you finish your school term strong

Discover prompts for educators to manage last-minute tasks efficiently and keep students engaged as the term winds down. The weeks before a term ends and break begins are filled with opportunities for growth and creativity. Final assessments, lesson prep, and keeping students engaged as they eagerly anticipate the coming break presents creative challenges for educators. Whether you’re a classroom educator, special education or learning support educator, paraprofessional, or librarian, Copilot…

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Unlocking the future: Azure networking updates on security, reliability, availability

Our latest enhancements strengthen core network capabilities for mission-critical applications running in the cloud. In an era defined by the transformative power of AI, industries are reimagining the possibilities of predictive analytics, automation, and real-time decision-making. AI is now ubiquitous, reshaping sectors from retail and finance to healthcare and biotechnology. While new applications harness AI’s potential, it’s the evolution of existing applications through generative AI methodologies that drives exponential progress.…

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Podcast: Want real AI transformation? Focus on your people and processes

MOLLY WOOD: Today I’m talking to Delphine Zurkiya, senior partner at the strategy and management consulting firm McKinsey and Company, maybe you’ve heard of it. Zurkiya works at the intersection of technology and healthcare, helping medical and life sciences companies accelerate their digital and AI transformations and their growth. She’s also a member of the McKinsey Technology Council and currently leads generative AI initiatives for her division of the company.…

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How AI is improving long-term care insurance for insurers and customers alike

When people can no longer perform the everyday activities of life without some kind of assistance, the clear priority should be to ensure their health and dignity. Money should not be a prohibitive factor. Yet in too many cases, quality long-term care is hindered by financial concerns. Consider, for example, that Americans who live past the age of 70 can expect on average to spend $172,000 for long-term care over…

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Copilots are helping drive innovation to get business results that matter

The pace of AI innovation today continues to be extraordinary, and at Microsoft we are focused on helping organizations embrace it. By providing our customers with the most advanced AI technology across every product we build — combined with our unparalleled partner ecosystem and co-innovation approach — we are helping them make real progress in ways that matter. I am proud to share over 100 customer stories from this quarter…

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Windows Server 2025 now generally available

Generally available today, Windows Server 2025 builds on our mission to deliver a secure and high-performance Windows Server platform tailored to meet customers’ diverse needs. This release will enable you to deploy apps in any environment, whether on-premises, hybrid environments, or in the cloud. Windows Server 2025 Investing in your success with Windows Server Advanced multilayered security  In an era where cybersecurity is of utmost importance (see the Microsoft Digital…

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How energy companies are using AI to capture and store carbon, even underground

During a time of both rapid transformation and intense scrutiny, today’s energy industry leaders are increasingly turning to advanced solutions in AI and data management to drive sustainability and efficiency as the global community works to combat climate change. This is a time-sensitive effort, as increased energy demand and the continued role of fossil fuels mean emissions could keep rising through 2035.1 As energy leaders look to reduce greenhouse gas…

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How Microsoft Defender for Office 365 innovated to address QR code phishing attacks

Over the last year, the cybersecurity industry faced a significant surge in QR code phishing campaigns, with some attacks increasing at a growth rate of 270% per month.1 A QR code (short for “Quick Response code”) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be scanned using a smartphone or other mobile device equipped with a camera. The codes can contain information like website URLs, contact information, product details, and more. They…

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What you’ll find in the Bing 2024 elections experience

At Bing, we’re laser focused on providing swift, straightforward ways to find the information you need from a variety of sources and content, all so you can make an informed decision. This election season Bing is providing a single, comprehensive experience for both the 2024 U.S. presidential race and state elections to deliver real-time election results, voting information, the latest news, and more. Users can try the experience here.Leading up…

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Azure at GitHub Universe: New tools to help simplify AI app development

With seamless integration among VS Code, GitHub, and Azure, we provide an AI-powered, end-to-end development platform to transform your apps with AI. AI has reset our expectations of what technology can achieve. From transforming how we explore the cosmos to enabling doctors to provide personalized care and making business functions operate more intelligently, it all comes down to you—the developer—to turn this potential into reality. As developers, you’re experiencing a…

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Microsoft Cloud strength drives first quarter results

Microsoft Cloud Strength Drives First Quarter ResultsREDMOND, Wash. — October 30, 2024 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period of last fiscal year:·        Revenue was $65.6 billion and increased 16%·        Operating income was $30.6 billion and increased 14%·        Net income was $24.7 billion and increased 11% (up 10% in constant currency)·        Diluted earnings per share was $3.30 and increased 10%“AI-driven transformation is changing…

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New Azure OpenAI Service updates enable companies to deploy and optimize AI models at scale

With the new enhancements to Azure OpenAI Service Provisioned offering, we are taking a big step forward in making AI accessible and enterprise-ready. In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, enterprises need more than just powerful AI models—they need AI solutions that are adaptable, reliable, and scalable. With upcoming availability of Data Zones and new enhancements to Provisioned offering in Azure OpenAI Service, we are taking a big step forward in making…

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Podcast: Tackling the world’s toughest problems with AI

MOLLY WOOD: Juan, thanks so much for joining me.  JUAN LAVISTA FERRES: Thank you, Molly, for the invitation.  MOLLY WOOD: So when you think about the reason you have the Microsoft AI for Good Lab, what would you say is the high-level mission?   JUAN LAVISTA FERRES: So our mission is to help the world with AI, help organizations around the world on some of the world’s greatest challenges. We are not experts on…

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Inside an AI-native ad agency

To grasp the future of business, look to AI-native organizations: from processes to products, these companies are infusing every facet of their operations with AI. In a previous newsletter, I wrote about common ways that AI natives work differently. Today I’m zooming in on one company I find particularly compelling: Supernatural AI, a 30-employee creative agency that’s inventing a more efficient, strategic way of doing business.  Founded in 2021, Supernatural…

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How higher education is reimagining student experiences with Azure OpenAI Service

Learn how using Azure OpenAI Service in higher education can help leaders reimagine learning models and reduce administrative burdens. Imagine a future where every student has a personalized learning path, where faculty can focus on teaching instead of administrative tasks, and where academic research accelerates breakthrough discoveries. This is not a distant vision—generative AI is making it possible today. AI-driven innovations empower higher education leaders to reimagine learning models, reduce…

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AI is already changing work—Microsoft included

1 Internal CSS experiment conducted by Microsoft; 600 participants using Copilot Q&A function, Azure Core team; Nov. - Dec. 2023. These results are statistically significant at the 95th percent confidence interval. 2 Internal Microsoft sales team data based on 687 sellers of Microsoft 365 Copilot from Jan. - June 2024, as compared with sellers with low usage of Copilot. Regular usage of Copilot means sellers who use Copilot daily at least 50% of…

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Designing against the deaf tax: How we can flip the script on tokenism

The creation of Sign Language View in Teams One shortfall of this new way of working, however, was the existing captioning solutions. It was painful for my Deaf peers and I to have to turn on captions with each call. Every time, you had to look for and prioritize the interpreters, open the chat window, and then finally be ready to participate in meetings. This design mismatch led to two…

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Azure Cobalt 100-based Virtual Machines are now generally available

We are excited to announce the general availability of the new Azure Cobalt 100 Virtual Machines (VMs). These VMs run on Microsoft’s first fully custom Arm-based Cobalt 100 CPU and represent a significant milestone in our end-to-end approach to building cloud infrastructure. Today we are announcing the general availability of the new Azure Cobalt 100-based Virtual Machines (VMs). These VMs run on Microsoft’s first 64-bit Arm-based Azure Cobalt 100 CPU,…

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Microsoft’s guidance to help mitigate Kerberoasting cyberattacks

As cyberthreats continue to evolve, it’s essential for security professionals to stay informed about the latest attack vectors and defense mechanisms. Kerberoasting is a well-known Active Directory (AD) attack vector whose effectiveness is growing because of the use of GPUs to accelerate password cracking techniques.  Because Kerberoasting enables cyberthreat actors to steal credentials and quickly navigate through devices and networks, it’s essential for administrators to take steps to reduce potential cyberattack…

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Bolstering local journalism to strengthen democracy

A free press is essential to healthy democracy, and local journalism is a critical component of a free press. Microsoft’s Democracy Forward initiative works to preserve, protect, and advance the fundamentals of democracy by safeguarding open and secure democratic processes, promoting a healthy information ecosystem, and advocating for corporate civic responsibility. Four years ago, we launched a journalism initiative to explore ways in which we could help address the growing crisis facing independent local…

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