Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint to get state-of-the-art image captioning technology
Microsoft announced today that it has developed a new image captioning system that can generate captions for images automatically.
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Microsoft is using machine learning to identify security bugs during software development
Microsoft engineers have developed an efficient system that can differentiate between security and non-security software bugs with 99% precision.
Microsoft tasked with redefining the fan experience for the NBA with new multi-year contract
Making use of Azure will enable Microsoft to deliver on that "reimagined" fan engagement
Here's how Microsoft Teams plans to use AI to suppress background noise
The folks at VentureBeat also recently got an inside look at how Teams noise-suppression all works.
Microsoft veteran and head of AI and Research Harry Shum is leaving, to be replaced by Kevin Scott
Harry Shum, the Executive Vice President of AI and research who has been with Microsoft for 23 years, is taking a departure from the company.
Microsoft join hands with India’s central education board to build up capacity for AI-powered learning
To equip the workforce of tomorrow, it is critical to build capability among educators as well as integrate advanced technologies into the teaching process.
Microsoft announces a national skilling initiative on AI and cloud for government officials in India
Microsoft India today launched the Digital Governance Tech Tour to help accelerate Digital India.
Microsoft to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, will jointly develop new supercomputer technologies
Microsoft announced today a multiyear partnership with OpenAI, a San Francisco-based company aiming to make artificial intelligence benefit all of humanity.
Microsoft launches AI Digital Labs in India to skill students for a future-ready workforce
Microsoft has announced the launch of AI Digital Labs in India in collaboration with 10 higher educational institutions. With this initiative, Microsoft aims to skill nearly 150,000 students for a future-ready workforce and wants these institutions to emerge as learning ... Read more
Microsoft is hosting a series of virtual workshops to upskill developers and organizations on AI
Microsoft India is launching a specially curated online Artificial Intelligence (AI) program - Week of AI - aimed at enabling the developer community and workforces across organizations across India to harness the power of AI. Since these are virtual sessions, ... Read more
Microsoft partners with Korea's SK Telecom for 5G, AI, and cloud
Microsoft is partnering with South Korea's SK Telecom, and has signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the production of 5G, artificial intelligence, and cloud services.
Build 2019: Head of Cortana discusses what's coming next for the digital assistant
It's no secret that Microsoft's Cortana virtual assistant is lagging behind its competitors, but Cortana’s chief Andrew Shuman was able to provide a little insight as to the future of Microsoft's virtual assistant at Build 2019.
Microsoft opens an "AI Business School"
MAB is desgined to help executives and other corporate influencers prepare themselves and their orginiztions for an AI tranformation.
Microsoft releases a whitepaper titled ‘Age of Intelligence’ on India’s readiness for AI
On the sidelines of the annual NASSCOM Technology & Leadership Forum (NTLF) in India last week, Microsoft has released a whitepaper titled ‘Age of Intelligence’ that outlines challenges and opportunities with respect to AI and how balanced and forward-looking government ... Read more
Skype, PowerPoint become more accessible with live captions and subtitles
To celebrate the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Microsoft has announced upcoming support for live captions and subtitles in Powerpoint and Skype.
Microsoft researchers use AI to generate caricatures from photographs
A group of researchers have created an AI that can take ordinary photographs of people and turn them into hilarious caricatures.
Microsoft announces new strategic partnerships with NHS Scotland and Centrica
Microsoft’s Future Decoded event is still ongoing in London, and the company announced this morning two new customer partnerships in the UK.
Microsoft UK is launching a new AI Academy to teach digital skills in the country
Microsoft UK aims to train 500,000 citizens on AI skills, with face-to-face and online sessions for business, public sector leaders, IT Pros and more.
Earth Lens, the latest Microsoft Garage Project aims to improve aerial imagery with AI
Following the launch of Microsoft’s AI for Earth Program to help solve the world’s biggest environmental problems, the company has recently tasked a team of Garage Interns to improve aerial imagery with AI.
Microsoft partners with Indian government’s think tank, NITI Aayog, to bring AI to the masses
NITI Aayog and Microsoft India have announced an agreement to leverage the benefits of AI for the growth of the nation.
Ignite 2018: The return of Clippy? Microsoft introduces new AI-powered "Ideas" feature in Office
Artificial intelligence was a big topic during Microsoft’s main Ignite 2018 keynote this morning, and the company unveiled a new AI-powered Ideas feature in Office that will provide you intelligent suggestions while you're working on Office documents.