The new year brings new opportunity for success in American technology and economic competitiveness. AI promises to drive innovation and boost productivity in every sector of the economy, and the U.S. can lead this new technology wave. Microsoft’s three-part vision for this success focuses on advancements and investments of over $80B in AI technology and infrastructure, skilling programs for AI adoption, and exporting American AI to allies. Read more from our Vice Chair and President Brad Smith: https://lnkd.in/g3SMrQGz #AI #TechForGood #AIForGood
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A new AI Co-Innovation Lab has opened at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, created in partnership with Microsoft, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and TitletownTech. The lab builds on Microsoft’s $3.3 billion investment in Wisconsin and a year of pilot engagements with local companies. In that time, teams have developed AI solutions for fault detection in industrial machinery, multilingual voice assistants for logistics, and tools to forecast supply chain lead times and manage hydroponic farms. Now in its permanent home, the lab connects organizations of all sizes with Microsoft engineers to define use cases, co-design solutions and build prototypes using Microsoft AI and cloud technologies. Learn more: https://msft.it/6048s6zCq
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Between Meetings is back, featuring Katie Ross, Microsoft’s Director, Carbon Reduction Strategy & Market Development. She explains the importance of market building as a tool to help us achieve our sustainability goals. 🏗️Discover how low-carbon concrete is transforming traditional markets and why it matters. 💵Learn about contracted offtake, environmental attribute certificates, and the need for early investment. 🌤️And understand the key differences between carbon neutral and carbon negative all in between meetings.
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AI is changing the world, and we need to ensure that everyone has AI technology and the skills to achieve more. Microsoft Elevate is our next chapter in putting people first. We’re expanding access to AI technology and skilling for students, teachers, nonprofit leaders, IGOs, and frontline workers. Over the next five years, we’re committing to donating more than $4 billion in cash, and AI technology to support these organizations at the center of their communities. And through the Microsoft Elevate Academy, we’ll help 20 million people earn in-demand AI credentials in the next two years. Learn how Microsoft Elevate is helping people thrive in the age of AI: https://msft.it/6044Shkya
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The numbers are in: By 2030, 59% of the global workforce will need new digital skills for the AI economy. It’s time we put a stake in the ground and meet the moment. Earlier this week, we launched Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute, designed to ensure people, not just technology, are at the center of progress. Microsoft Elevate is about more than technology and skilling—it’s about empowering changemakers, communities, and countries to shape the future of AI with confidence and clarity. The AI Economy Institute will lead independent research to help societies adapt to the economic and social transformations of AI. Learn more about what to expect: https://msft.it/6044S7afI
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What role do sustainable fuels play in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions? In this edition of Sustainably Speaking, fuel expert Julia Fidler shares insights and progress on one of the trickiest parts of our carbon footprint—and one that offers many opportunities for action. Dive in to read about: 🛫 Sustainable aviation fuel and how we’re reducing our indirect carbon emissions by approximately 113,000 tons through a long-term partnership with International Airlines Group. ⛽ A pilot project with the shipping company NORDEN that uses waste-based biofuel over several voyages, achieving an 80–90% life cycle emissions reduction compared to traditional fossil fuels. 📋 Updates to the Supplier Code of Conduct to encourage the use of sustainable aviation fuel, where possible, for Microsoft business-related air travel—helping reduce indirect emissions. Subscribe and follow along on our sustainable energy journey.
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Today, Microsoft introduced Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute that will focus on people-driven AI innovation, from educators to nonprofit leaders, and community leaders: 🔹 Microsoft Elevate: A new organization dedicated to helping people thrive in the age of AI by equipping them with the skills, tools, and knowledge to succeed. Focused on K–12 schools, community colleges, nonprofits, labor organizations, and governments, Elevate partners with public and private institutions to ensure that AI serves everyone. 🔹 Microsoft AI Economy Institute: A new kind of corporate think tank exploring how AI is reshaping work, education, and opportunity, and turning research into actionable solutions that will inform Microsoft’s strategy and public policy engagements. When people and technology flourish together, everyone benefits. Swipe to see how we’re building the next generation of opportunities and read more from Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gnG5fCgH
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s personal. It’s shaping how we live, work, and connect with the world around us. That’s why today we’re announcing Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute. Microsoft Elevate unites donations, sales, and services for key sectors, but also drives cutting-edge efforts to expand AI access and skills globally. Backed by the public policy voice of subject matter experts, this initiative reflects a clear commitment: the most important work ahead isn’t just about building smarter machines—it’s about helping people thrive alongside them.
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Global Renewables Watch is an open-access atlas that uses AI and satellite imagery to map all utility-scale solar and onshore wind installations worldwide. Built by Microsoft's AI for Good Lab, Planet and The Nature Conservancy, Global Renewables Watch maps where solar and wind energy are being deployed and estimates their potential output, making global solar and onshore wind data more accessible. With data going back to 2018, users can track clean energy progress, monitor trends over time, and support sustainable land use. Learn more and explore the data: https://msft.it/6040SNTtj
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A competitive AI-powered economy depends on strengthening every layer of the tech stack. At Microsoft, we’re developing products for each layer of the AI tech stack and supporting the entire ecosystem. Swipe to see the layers of the AI tech stack, and read to learn more ➡️ https://msft.it/6046SFRTp