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Stegra announces agreement with Microsoft - green steel - Stegra Stegra has entered into new agreements with Microsoft. One is for the supply of steel with near-zero emissions to be used in Microsoft’s datacenters.

Read more about how Stegra's near-zero emissions steel offers a cleaner path forward for industrial sectors. stegra.com/news-and-sto...

By securing near-zero emissions steel for our equipment suppliers and environmental attribute credits (EACs) for Microsoft's supply chain, we're not only advancing our own sustainability goals — we're accelerating change across industries.

Steel is essential. Now it can be cleaner. Today's announcement between Stegra and Microsoft is a pivotal step forward in climate innovation.

How AI can help save hidden ‘biological hotspots’ the planet needs A new AI-powered tool is helping people find and restore hard-to-find wetlands and understand their benefits.

Wetlands store carbon and sustain ecosystems, yet many are at risk. Washington-based TealWaters is using AI to improve mapping and data, with support from @microsoft.com’s AI for Good Lab to scale protection and restoration across the U.S. and globally. news.microsoft.com/source/featu...

Post-quantum resilience: building secure foundations Microsoft announced its Quantum Safe Program Strategy to prepare for the quantum era with a security-first mindset and early adoption goals.

While quantum computing offers incredible breakthroughs, it also introduces new security challenges. With @microsoft.com Quantum Safe Program, we’re bringing a security-first mindset and global partnerships to safeguard data and secure the digital future. blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...

Datacenter investments drive economic growth in Central Washington - Microsoft Local Datacenter investments drive economic growth in Central Washington At Microsoft, we believe that technology should empower people—and that begins with the communities where we live and work. Our commi...

And for every new Microsoft role, two more jobs are created in industries that support the data center ecosystem. aka.ms/WaInvestments

A bar chart titled “More than datacenters” shows that for every Microsoft datacenter job in Central Washington, two additional jobs are created in the local economy. It lists job creation by sector: Security services (200), Power generation and transmission (167), Employment and other services (114), Maintenance and repair (99), Retail (62), Healthcare and Other (56), Restaurants (47), Other real estate (46), Support services (42), Professional & technical services (31), Transportation & warehousing (17), and Manufacturing (3). Source: Microsoft and EY economic impact study, December 2024.

It’s great to see how @microsoft.com datacenters are helping power Central Washington’s economy by creating well-paying jobs, supporting local businesses, and funding public services.

How AI is impacting teachers and students in the classroom Artificial intelligence advocates say it can be a helpful tool for both students and teachers, but others say it discourages critical thinking. CBS News' Nancy Chen shows how AI is impacting classroom...

It’s an exciting time to be partnering with schools, teachers, and students to bring AI—and the skills to use it—into classrooms. www.cbsnews.com/video/how-ai...

Colorful abstract graphic with vertical bars in various colors and heights, resembling a 3D bar chart or cityscape. Text reads: Microsoft AI Economy Institute. Tagline: Turning AI research into real-world solutions—for everyone, everywhere.

Generative AI is changing how we work, hire, and grow. At @microsoft.com’s AI Economy Institute, we’re investing in research that helps people and organizations keep up—and get ahead. Got ideas? Our open call is live. aka.ms/AIEconomyIns...

AI for science: 5 ways it’s helping solve big challenges – from the lab to the field Microsoft is using AI to accelerate breakthroughs in health, energy, climate and more, reshaping science from the lab to the field.

#AI is helping scientists tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, from advancing medical research to protecting our planet. It’s inspiring to see how these tools are helping close the gap between today’s questions and tomorrow’s solutions. @microsoft.com news.microsoft.com/source/featu...

Driven by a passion for technology, Antonéo found the right partners in TechBuffalo and other local organizations dedicated to building digital skills and creating jobs across Buffalo.

Twelve years ago, Antonéo left Buffalo, New York to pursue new career opportunities. Today, he’s returned—now working with M&T Bank in the city he calls home. @microsoft.com

AI tool uses sound to pinpoint leaky pipes, saving precious drinking water Utilities are finding and fixing water leaks with a new tool that uses AI and sound waves, thanks to a Microsoft program that replenishes water in ecosystems.

Each year ~30% of the world’s drinking water is lost to leaky pipes. Encouraging to see partnerships like FIDO tech putting #AI to work, not only in helping @microsoft.com meet our water replenishment goals but also creating solutions that have a broad impact. news.microsoft.com/source/featu...

If you want to see how technology can truly make a difference, give Laura Hoffman’s podcast episode a listen. She captures the spirit of @microsoft.com's AI for Good Lab and shows how people with purpose turn innovation into real impact. seattlemag.com/podcast/seat...

Microsoft to make Notre-Dame ‘digital twin’ in Europe AI push The project will also digitise historic opera sets and millions of artefacts with leading French cultural institutions.

Creating a digital twin of Notre Dame offers a unique opportunity to capture five years of extraordinary restoration and represents a lasting commitment to preserving the cathedral’s legacy for generations to come. @microsoft.com www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...

Mapping the AI economy: Which regions are ready for the next technology leap | Brookings The AI revolution across 387 U.S. metropolitan areas and assessing how the nation and local economies are positioned to create, apply, and harness AI.

This report from Brookings offers some insights on where to start. www.brookings.edu/articles/map...

A map of the United States showing six types of AI metro areas, categorized by AI cluster type: Superstars (dark blue), Star Hubs (light blue), Emerging Centers (orange), Focused Movers (yellow), Nascent Adopters (gray), and Others (light gray). Cities are marked with circles of varying sizes, representing the number of AI job postings in Q1 2025—larger circles indicate more postings. The legend shows circles for 2,000, 8,000, and 20,000 job postings. The map is titled "Six different types of AI metro areas," and the source is Brookings’ analysis of Lightcast job posting data.

Across the country, we’re seeing #AI spark incredible innovation, but some regions are racing ahead, and others risk being left behind. If we want AI transformation to reach every community, we need to close these gaps.

AI For Good Lab - Microsoft Research The Microsoft AI For Good team helps researchers and organizations reach solutions on some of the world’s biggest problems.

Learn more about the AI Economy Institute www.microsoft.com/en-us/resear...

With the new AI Economy Institute Microsoft brings together data, insight, and global researchers to develop solutions that ensure the benefits of AI reach everyone.

YouTube video by Microsoft Research Introducing Microsoft AI Economy Institute

As #AI reshapes the way we work and learn, one big question keeps coming up: who’s going to benefit, and who might be left behind?

Improving breast cancer creening with AI Microsoft and partners developed an AI model for breast cancer screening that boosts accuracy and trust, as detailed in a new Radiology study.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. AI is quickly becoming a valuable tool for radiologists to improve detection accuracy. These models don’t simply give a positive or negative result; they provide visual explanations of their analysis—a major step forward for detection.

It was great sitting down with @navingirishankar.bsky.social to talk about what it will take to expand access to American #AI around the world—and how building trust through transparency, accountability, and shared values is just as important as building the technology itself. @microsoft.com

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.

Microsoft Elevate unites donations, sales, and services for key sectors, but also drives cutting-edge efforts to expand AI access and skills globally.

Promotional graphic for Microsoft Elevate with the slogan 'Putting people first.' The image features a collage of diverse individuals: two people chatting over coffee in the top left, two working on laptops in a casual setting below, three reviewing a book on the right, and two children using a laptop with an adult in the bottom right. The background has a blue-to-white gradient with overlapping rounded square shapes.

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 launching two new organizations: Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute. aka.ms/AI-Readiness

I love this time of year when @microsoft.com interns bring fresh ideas and energy to campus. Your enthusiasm and dedication continue to inspire us all, and I hope to one day welcome you back to build the next chapter of our journey together.

YouTube video by Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith Bern, Switzerland

I was recently in Switzerland, where I met with several startups building their businesses on Microsoft Cloud & #AI. From healthcare to data security to energy, these Swiss entrepreneurs are harnessing AI to create powerful solutions that reach far beyond their nation’s borders. youtu.be/KDIowCRhyg8

An area chart showing the number of people in West Virginia living with diabetes by age group, from 2000 to 2022. The data show that the number has risen from 100,000 people to 250,000 people in 22 years. In 2022, the number of people living with diabetes aged 18-44 was 28,421, 44-64 (102,633), 65-74 (65,516), 75+ (48,151).

In West Virginia, more people are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy than there are eye doctors in the entire world. #AI can help close that gap. It's great to see how Microsoft Azure AI is being used to help improve access to care. www.microsoft.com/en-us/corpor...

Promotional graphic with the headline 'Responsible AI fuels innovation'. Below it reads: 'In a recent IDC survey: 75%+ of people say responsible AI solutions improve: data privacy, customer experience, business decisions, brand reputation, and trust.'

In our latest AI Transparency Report, we share how Microsoft is learning and adapting as global AI policies evolve. We're committed to building responsible AI and holding ourselves accountable—so we can empower our customers to do the same. Read the report here: aka.ms/RAITranspare...