News and Awards
Below please find an index of news and awards that recognize Microsoft researchers’ contribution to scientific research and commitment to advancing computer science.
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Microsoft launches $5M grant program for AI projects in WA state as part of 50th anniversary
Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab is offering a total of $5 million in cloud computing credits in its home state of Washington through a new grant program in conjunction with the company’s 50th anniversary. The…
Award
Wei Chen and Benjamin G. Zorn named 2024 ACM Fellows
Wei Chen and Benjamin G. Zorn are among the 55 new ACM Fellows for their contributions to computing that are transforming science and society.
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Microsoft’s ‘AI for Good’ program offers $5 million in grants for Washington innovators
Microsoft announced a groundbreaking initiative Wednesday morning to use artificial intelligence to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. The program, worth over $5 million, focuses on Washington state scientists and innovators. It is open…
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Microsoft announces US $3bn investment over two years in India cloud and AI infrastructure to accelerate adoption of AI, skilling and innovation
During his visit to India, Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella today announced the company’s plans to invest US $3 billion in India in cloud and AI infrastructure and skilling over the next two years,…
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Chasing peak sugar: India’s sugar cane farmers use AI to predict weather, fight pests and optimize harvests
The technology brings in weather, soil and other data from satellites as well as farm sensors onto a Microsoft data platform called Azure Data Manager for Agriculture (previously called FarmBeats), so farmers can see precisely…