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Microsoft On the Issues
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As climate change creates the need to electrify, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is set to surge 500% by 2030. Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund portfolio company Redwood Materials is helping to build a domestic circular supply chain in the U.S. to support that growth while reusing valuable materials. Read more about the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund: https://lnkd.in/gCqbd4gU
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I’m having so many discussions with peers across the legal industry who are wondering how AI will change our jobs. My team and I have been experimenting with Copilot for a few months and have been blown away by the results. Recently I’ve been using it to help analyze and understand new regulatory developments, including the latest on the EU AI Act. In fact, I even used Copilot to help write the article I’m sharing here, which outlines some simple #GenAI use cases that are making a big difference in how we do our jobs. In the coming weeks, my team will be sharing some of their favorite use cases on LinkedIn. I’m hoping these stories might inspire others in the legal industry to share their own GenAI experiences. It’s an exciting time, and we’re all learning and adapting together. #Copilot #FutureofWork #AI
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Microsoft has partnered with Thorn, All Tech is Human, and other companies to prevent the misuse of generative AI for the sexual exploitation of children. We are committed to integrating preventative measures in our AI technologies and products to continue combating sexual harms against children. 🚸 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAj3sFW9
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Ever wondered about the origin of an image you come across? Was AI involved in its creation? 📸 Our Content Integrity tool has the answers! By attaching Content Credentials to original media, it unveils the who, where, and when of each image. Plus, it lets you know if it's AI-generated or tampered with. Curious? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbNRAExk
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This #EarthDay, I’m taking a moment to reflect on all the incredible sustainability progress over the last year and celebrate the people behind it. Addressing climate change requires action from each and every one of us. As I talk to employees, customers, partners, innovators, and policy makers, I see progress everywhere. From better measuring and monitoring ecosystems with AI to protect biodiversity, to advancing green software that reduces energy consumption, to developing tools that help advance green skills for workers around the world. Every day, people are finding ways to think bigger, move faster, and take action to protect the future of our planet. But our work is not done. To avoid the most severe impacts of climate change, we need to work together to build new solutions, advance markets, and accelerate policies that will help provide greater impact at scale. We have a steep hill to climb, but I remain optimistic. I’m optimistic because... (1) ...so many are putting their unique skills to work, creating even more opportunities to combat climate change across policy, finance, technology, and more. (2) ...progress is happening and people are working to reimagine action in some remarkable ways! Join me in learning more about how people are reimaging action at Microsoft and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gAUwuh9u. You might even discover new reasons to be "optimistic because..."
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Excited to invite all legal and compliance leaders to a transformative discussion on Generative AI and LLMs in the legal sector with Gartner this Friday, April 19 at 8 AM PDT. Join me and law tech pioneer Daniel Katz for this one-hour webinar hosted by Gartner VP of Research Chris Audet. Anyone interested can register here: https://lnkd.in/dniCxBHm We’ll dive into how generative AI is transforming legal workflows—from research and document drafting to contract management. Learn about its current capabilities, how it’s being deployed, and its impact on legal business models. Whether you’re looking to enhance your department’s efficiency or curious about the future of legal tech, this panel will provide insights and ideas. #LegalTech #GenerativeAI #LawyersOfLinkedIn #LegalGenAI
The GenAI-Powered Legal Department: A Conversation With Microsoft and 273 Ventures | Gartner Webinars
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Explore the hidden world of wildlife with Bioacoustics! 🐾🎶 Bioacoustics is the science of listening to nature's sounds. Learn how it can reveal hidden aspects of wildlife behavior and communication, and why it matters for ecology and conservation. 🌎 https://lnkd.in/gaN6VgBi
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Microsoft today announced the expansion of its longstanding collaboration with G42, a leading AI company in the UAE, to co-innovate and deliver advanced AI solutions with Microsoft Azure for various industries and markets across the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. The expanded partnership will see Microsoft invest $1.5 billion in G42 for a minority stake in the company with Brad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President, joining G42’s board of directors. The companies will also comply with international trade, security, responsible AI and business integrity laws and regulations as detailed in the first-of-its-kind Intergovernmental Assurance Agreement, developed in close consultation with the UAE and US governments. Both Microsoft and G42 share the belief that technology can be a powerful force for growing economies and creating opportunities, provided that it is developed and deployed in a responsible and principled way. Through this groundbreaking announcement, the companies are marking a significant step forward in accelerating innovation and driving meaningful technological advancements across key sectors throughout the region. Read more: http://msft.it/6041Y6b4f G42 #MicrosoftCloud
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Microsoft’s investment in G42 will enhance the UAE’s position as a leading #AI hub and provide digital infrastructure and services to help underserved nations innovate and grow. We will combine world-class technology with world-leading standards for safe, trusted, and responsible AI, in close coordination with the governments of both the UAE and the United States. https://lnkd.in/eH62mqmh
Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in Abu Dhabi’s G42 to accelerate AI development and global expansion - Stories
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