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Brad Smith will brief media on the recent demonstrations on Microsoft’s Redmond campus. His remarks will be livestreamed here at 4:15 pm PT. The post Press conference on August 26 appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Quantum computing promises significant breakthroughs in medicine, material sciences, and beyond. As technology advances, our approach to cybersecurity must also evolve. The emergence of quantum technology introduces new opportunities but also new risks—especially to the security of information. To protect sensitive data and maintain public trust in the digital systems that support our economies and... The post Post-quantum resilience: building secure foundations appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Editor’s Note: This blog is also available in Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, and German. Europe is home to more than 200 languages and a rich cultural legacy that spans thousands of years, preserved in millions of cultural assets that tell the story of its people. But these languages are more than carriers of heritage and... The post Unlocking data to advance European commerce and culture appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

At Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, we’ve been working with partners at the University of Washington, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and other institutions to explore whether artificial intelligence can help bring greater clarity, accuracy, and trust to breast cancer screening.  This week, our joint research team released the results of a new study published... The post Improving breast cancer screening with AI appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

For a student wondering what to study, a teacher rethinking how to teach, or a business owner managing a workforce—artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical. It’s personal. And it’s why we believe some of the most important work ahead isn’t just building smarter machines—it’s ensuring those machines help people thrive. That’s why today we’re announcing... The post Microsoft Elevate: Putting people first appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) becomes enforceable—–an important step forward for accessibility in the EU and around the world. It sets a new bar for digital accessibility and disability rights, enabling disabled people to fully participate in society and the economy. Accelerating technology and innovation will make it easier for everyone, including 110+ million disabled people across... The post Microsoft’s commitment to the European Accessibility Act appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

In May 2024, we released our inaugural Responsible AI Transparency Report. We’re grateful for the feedback we received from our stakeholders around the world. Their insights have informed this second annual Responsible AI Transparency Report, which underscores our continued commitment to building AI technologies that people trust. Our report highlights new developments related to how... The post Our 2025 Responsible AI Transparency Report: How we build, support our customers, and grow appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

In 1956, a 23-year-old Canadian scientist named Dr. Anne Innis Dagg did something extraordinary: she traveled alone to South Africa to study giraffes in the wild—becoming the first Western researcher to do so. Her discovery was simple but profound: the pattern of spots on a giraffe is as unique as a fingerprint, allowing scientists to... The post Big data for big animals: how AI is helping save Tanzania’s endangered giraffes appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

On May 28, 2025, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the country’s federal police service, executed raids at 19 locations across India to dismantle cyber-enabled financial fraud networks, including tech support fraud schemes. This operation, which disrupted a malicious enterprise impersonating Microsoft and targeting older adults in Japan, resulted in the arrest of six key... The post Cross-border collaboration: International law enforcement and Microsoft dismantle transnational scam network targeting older adults appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

As AI and digital technologies advance, the European cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, presenting new challenges that require stronger partnerships and enhanced solutions. Ransomware groups and state-sponsored actors from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea continue to grow in scope and sophistication, and European cyber protection cannot afford to stand still. That is why,... The post Microsoft launches new European Security Program appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.