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Microsoft Research Blog
Exploring how context, culture, and character matter in avatar research
As avatar use expands in digital spaces, advances are required to better represent all people. Discover how research into the varying perceptions of facial animation glitches in low versus high realism scenarios supports this goal.
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Abstracts: February 29, 2024
Can how we think about our thinking help us better incorporate generative AI in our lives & work? Explore metacognition’s potential to improve the tech’s usability on “Abstracts,” then sign up for Microsoft Research Forum…
Microsoft Research Blog
Research Focus: Week of February 19, 2024
In this issue: CaaSPER: vertical autoscaling algorithm dynamically maintains optimal CPU utilization; Improved scene landmark detection for camera localization runs faster, uses less storage; ESUS simplifies usability questionnaires for technical products and services.
Podcast
What’s Your Story: Nicole Forsgren
Partner Research Manager and developer experience expert Nicole Forsgren talks about the future of software engineering with AI, why she loves tech, and her reliance on a spreadsheet and her gut when making career-changing decisions.
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