This blog was written with Syril Smith Garson, Head of Product, AI at BlackRock  The financial services industry is entering a new era of generative AI, creating new opportunities and redefining business practices. Microsoft and BlackRock’s strategic partnership is at the forefront of this evolution, exemplifying the potential of AI…

Learn more about how we’re making progress towards our sustainability commitments in part 1 of this blog: Sustainable by design: Innovating for energy efficiency in AI, part 1. As we continue to deliver on our customer commitments to cloud and AI innovation, we remain resolute in our commitment to advancing…

To truly harness the power of generative AI, customization is key. In this blog, we share the latest Microsoft Azure AI updates. AI has revolutionized the way we approach problem-solving and creativity in various industries. From generating realistic images to crafting human-like text, these models have shown immense potential. However,…

Adriemilly Rigo wasn’t feeling well. “To tell you the truth, I was very sedentary, I didn’t practice sports much, and I didn’t take care of myself very well,” she says.  She had gained weight, felt fatigued and developed chronic migraines. Then her doctor told her she had fatty liver disease,…

The Amazon rainforest is the world’s most complex biological environment, with millions of species of plants, birds and wildlife calling the vast area home, many of which have yet to be studied by scientists. From 2022 to 2023, the Amazon lost approximately 3 million hectares to deforestation, an average of…

David Balleza, a third-year computer systems engineering student at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, has never been a fan of knocking on professors’ doors each time he hits a snag in his studies. His reluctance comes with a caveat: It’s hard to get the right help with the often-abstract concepts of…

The Development Center will support world-class engineering talent in developing cutting-edge solutions that drive innovation and deliver lasting global impact Editor’s note – Sept. 24, 2024 – This release has been updated to indicate this is one of the first engineering centers to be launched in the Arab world. ABU…

In November 2023, we introduced the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to advance cybersecurity protection for Microsoft, our customers, and the industry. In May 2024, we expanded the initiative to focus on six key security pillars, incorporating industry feedback and our own insights. Since the initiative began, we’ve dedicated the equivalent of…

In the past year we experienced significant transformation, driven by AI, impacting the world and the tech industry in dynamic ways. In nearly every conversation I have with partners, we discuss how AI is delivering faster time to value for customers across nearly every industry and opening new possibilities and…

At Microsoft, we seek to enable a decarbonized grid for our company, our customers, and the world. It’s part of our commitment to support a more sustainable future and become a carbon negative company. We’re dedicating significant resources to advancing this goal and adding carbon-free electricity and capacity in the…

Enhance your AI journey with Business Chat and Copilot Pages, updates to Copilot in the Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot agents, enterprise data protection, and more. We’re introducing a new wave of Microsoft Copilot innovation with Business Chat and Copilot Pages, updates to Copilot in the Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot agents,…

Three weeks ago, I dropped off my fourth and youngest child at college—the same school his mom and I both attended back in the ’90s. On the one hand, I was struck by how familiar it all felt. He now lives in the same dorm his mom did during her…

For security professionals and teams, AI offers a significant advantage, empowering organizations of all sizes and industries to tip the scales in favor of defenders. It also introduces new uncertainties and risks that require organizations to create a culture of security to stay protected. Now, more than ever, is the…

$100 billion investment potential will enhance American competitiveness in AI while meeting the growing need for energy infrastructure to power economic growth NEW YORK, REDMOND, WA, AND ABU DHABI — September 17, 2024 – The drive to develop more powerful AI capabilities will require significant infrastructure investment to support it.…

MOLLY WOOD: Today, I’m excited to be talking to Kate Johnson, President and CEO of the telecommunications giant Lumen, who’s here to discuss how embracing the potential of AI tools is powering a cultural transformation there. Now, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said that AI transformation requires not just technology,…

With a variety of AI solutions for educators, leaders, and IT staff, we can help you create efficiencies that give you more time to focus on what matters most: students. Are you looking for new ways to reenergize this school year? Microsoft can help you to save time, personalize learning,…

We are excited to add OpenAI’s newest models o1-preview and o1-mini to Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Studio and GitHub Models. We are excited to add OpenAI’s newest models o1-preview and o1-mini to Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Studio, and GitHub Models. The o1 series enables complex coding, math…

Engage students with interactive Hispanic Heritage Month lessons that highlight the rich heritage and impactful leadership of Hispanic figures. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the US from September 15 to October 15 each year, Microsoft is committed to honoring and amplifying the voices and contributions of the Hispanic…

Together with Oracle, we’re announcing upgrades to Oracle Database@Azure, giving customers the ability to run or build new cloud applications that combine Oracle Database services with native Microsoft Azure services and benefit from extremely low latency and high performance. This blog is co-authored by Kambiz Aghili, Vice President, Oracle Cloud…

One thing we’ve learned about AI at work: if you want to see true business transformation, you need to get a critical mass of your organization using the technology every day. And that means encouraging dozens, hundreds, thousands of people to build entirely new habits, which can be a start-and-stop…

“In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, we see a growing number of services and environments (in which those services run) our customers utilize on Azure. Ensuring the performance and security of Azure means our teams are vigilant about regular maintenance and updates to keep pace with customer needs. Stability, reliability,…

If you’re struggling to understand what AI can do for your business, I’d argue the place to start is understanding the most powerful tool in your toolbox.  My job involves helping businesses successfully bring AI to work, and I talk to customers every day. In these conversations, many of the folks…

A few months ago, Marcus Crook had an idea for the Melbourne streetwear label and social enterprise HoMie, where he is co-founder and creative director.    He opened Microsoft Copilot in Windows and typed: “1990s metal band style font with the word ‘HoMie’ in one color screenprint, with distressed effects, black…

Microsoft Azure enables educational institutions to adapt to new realities, improve operations, and protect student and faculty information from cyber threats. In today’s rapidly evolving world, education is facing unprecedented challenges that require transformation. Microsoft plays a pivotal role in providing the tools and resources schools need to create a…

While generative AI is still a relatively new technology, data from McKinsey & Company1 suggests that 2024 will go down as a defining year for adoption. The percentage of organizations regularly using generative AI (65 percent) has nearly doubled in the past 10 months, and the number of organizations using…

If you’re in charge of cybersecurity for a United States government agency, you’re already familiar with Memorandum M-22-09, “Moving the U.S. Government Toward Zero Trust Cybersecurity Principles,” which the US Office of Management and Budget issued in January 2022. This memo set a September 30, 2024, deadline for meeting “specific…

For the second year, the Microsoft AI Tour will bring together security practitioners, developers, and other technology professionals to learn about the latest AI innovations across the full Microsoft Security stack in multiple cities around the globe. Whether you’re a decision maker who evaluates investments, an IT team member charged…

Speaker Progress, a Learning Accelerator from Microsoft, helps educators develop students’ public speaking skills. Designed to accompany Speaker Coach, Speaker Progress enables you to create, customize, and assign speaking projects to your students, and collect insights about their performance over time. With AI-powered real-time coaching, Speaker Progress allows students to…

The ways the energy industry captures, transports, stores, and otherwise removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere are changing. Led by the European Union (EU), this new global push toward improved industrial carbon management (ICM) requires sophisticated new support mechanisms, including the development of technologies capable of orchestrating the carbon…

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the heartbeat of thought leadership and a catalyst for growth. And in the past year, no innovation has changed the business landscape quite like AI. At Microsoft, we’re always looking for ways to harness emerging technology for the greater good, and it’s that…

Learn how MFA can protect your data and identity, and get ready for the upcoming MFA requirement for Azure. Learn how multifactor authentication (MFA) can protect your data and identity and get ready for Azure’s upcoming MFA requirement.  As cyberattacks become increasingly frequent, sophisticated, and damaging, safeguarding your digital assets…

Fresno Unified School District launched a literary initiative to help get students reading on grade level by the end of first grade. Learn about the results. Early literacy is the cornerstone of academic success. Researchers at the University of Chicago and other institutions highlight a crucial shift: Up to the…

Imagine having a teaching tool that’s always ready to help you with brainstorming, creating, and innovating. Meet Khanmigo for Teachers. Imagine having a teaching tool that’s always ready to help you with brainstorming, creating, and innovating. Meet Khanmigo for Teachers. Created by Khan Academy and powered by Azure OpenAI Service,…

Discover new AI features in Learning Accelerators, designed to help you save time, create impactful content, and deepen your students' learning experiences. As educators, you know how important it is to help your students develop the skills they need for academic success. But sometimes, it can be challenging to find…

Microsoft Copilot can help you tackle many back-to-school tasks quickly and efficiently. Whether you need a starting point for a welcome back letter or enhancements to existing lesson plans, Copilot is ready to assist. As the new school year kicks off in many places across the northern hemisphere, hallways and…

Microsoft Research is the research arm of Microsoft, pushing the frontier of computer science and related fields for the last 33 years. Our research team, alongside our policy and engineering teams, informs our approach to Responsible AI. One of our leading researchers is Ece Kamar, who runs the AI Frontiers…

We are thrilled to announce the launch of OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-4o Next. We are thrilled to announce the launch of OpenAI’s latest model on Azure. This new model, officially named GPT-4o-2024-08-06, brings innovative features designed to elevate developer experiences on Azure. Specifically, the new model focuses on enhancing productivity…

Azure Data Box offline data transfer solution allows you send petabytes of data into Azure Storage in a quick, inexpensive, and reliable manner. Azure Data Box offline data transfer solution allows you send petabytes of data into Azure Storage in a quick, inexpensive, and reliable manner. The secure data transfer…

AI-generated deepfakes are realistic, easy for nearly anyone to make, and increasingly being used for fraud, abuse, and manipulation – especially to target kids and seniors. While the tech sector and non-profit groups have taken recent steps to address this problem, it has become apparent that our laws will also…

We are excited to announce the new Outlook for Windows is now generally available for commercial customers and will now receive full support from Microsoft's support channels, including Assisted Support! The new Outlook for Windows combines rich productivity features and the latest innovations: Enjoy a familiar, more productive, and seamless way to…