Research
Below please find an index of news and awards that recognize Microsoft researchers’ contribution to scientific research and commitment to advancing computer science.
At Microsoft, we’ve seen how digital technology can drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. But technology must be more than just powerful—it must be trustworthy, safe, and inclusive. It’s only when technology empowers everyone,…
“How should we evaluate the legacy of Thomas Jefferson?,” asks a professor of American history. The reply: “The general consensus on Thomas Jefferson is that he was a complex and contradictory figure who championed the…
From disaster recovery to conservation and healthcare, plenty of AI projects will greatly benefit humanity, Microsoft experts Juan M. Lavista Ferres and William B. Weeks say. Over the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been firmly…
Plans to create a centre, founded and funded by Microsoft and G42, that will “identify, develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the…
Forty-seven years after NASA sent a “Golden Record” into deep space to document humanity’s view of the world, Microsoft’s Project Silica is teaming up with a citizen-science effort to lay the groundwork — or, more…
In a world where humanity put a man on the moon before adding wheels to luggage, the rapid advancements in AI seem almost paradoxical. Microsoft’s chief data scientist Juan Lavista, in a recent Global Stage conversation…
Project Guacamaya is fighting deforestation by monitoring the Amazon rainforest with Microsoft AI. Researchers are studying daily satellite images, observing animal behavior with hidden cameras, and listening to forest sounds with tiny microphones. AI processes…
Today’s guest is Juan Lavista Ferres, Microsoft Chief Data Scientist and Corporate Vice President. Juan joins us on today’s program to talk about his new book AI for Good, which showcases his philosophy in driving…
Scientists are opening generative AI’s black box and beginning to understand the models’ inner workings. Why it matters: The prospect of harnessing genAI to make decisions and perform tasks is pushing researchers to better understand…