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Since July 2023, Russia-aligned influence actors have tricked celebrities into providing video messages that were then used in pro-Russian propaganda. These videos were then manipulated to falsely paint Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a drug addict. This is one of the insights in the latest biannual report on Russian digital threats from the Microsoft Threat... The post Russian influence and cyber operations adapt for long haul and exploit war fatigue appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

On September 13, seven venture capital firms filed a “friend of the court” brief in support of the Microsoft-Activision deal, highlighting the crucial role of mergers and acquisitions in the innovation and investment ecosystem. These seven firms filed the brief before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in opposition to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s... The post 37 VC firms and investors advocate for a thriving innovation ecosystem appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

 Today, Microsoft announced a major AI infrastructure and skilling investment supported by a new partnership on security. It will help the UK seize the artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity and ensure that AI innovation and safety progress together while creating jobs, improving services, and protecting public security.  Microsoft is committing to more than doubling its datacenter... The post Our investment in AI infrastructure, skills and security to boost the UK’s AI potential  appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

The era of AI is here, ushering in a transformative wave with potential to touch every facet of our lives and enhance our experiences in unprecedented ways. It is not just a technological advancement; it is a societal shift that is propelling us into a future where innovation takes center stage. Yet, amid this excitement,... The post AI in Canada: meeting the opportunity appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

11.29.2023: This blog was updated to make a cited example more accurate. Today, Microsoft published a playbook for accelerating sustainability solutions with AI. You can read the foreword below and explore the piece in its entirety here. AI is an essential tool for accelerating sustainability Given the urgency of the planetary crisis, society needs to... The post Accelerating Sustainability with AI: A Playbook appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Over the next 14 months, more than two billion people around the world will have the opportunity to vote in nationwide elections. From India to the European Union, to the United Kingdom and United States, the world’s democracies will be shaped by citizens exercising one of their most fundamental rights. But while voters exercise this right,... The post Microsoft announces new steps to help protect elections appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

The past year has brought to the world an almost unparalleled and diverse array of technological change. Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating innovation and reshaping the way societies interact and operate. At the same time, cybercriminals and nation-state attackers have unleashed opposing initiatives and innovations that threaten security and stability in communities and countries... The post A new world of security: Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Today, Microsoft is sharing an update on its AI safety policies and practices ahead of the UK AI Safety Summit. The summit is part of an important and dynamic global conversation about how we can all help secure the beneficial uses of AI and anticipate and guard against its risks. From the G7 Hiroshima AI... The post Progress with our AI commitments: an update ahead of the UK AI Safety Summit appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

An update prepared for the UK AI Safety Summit Introduction Microsoft welcomes the opportunity to share information about how we are advancing responsible artificial intelligence (AI), including by implementing voluntary commitments that we and others made at the White House convening in July.[1] Visibility into our policies and how we put them into practice helps... The post Microsoft’s AI Safety Policies appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.

Microsoft, Amazon, and international law enforcement have come together to send a strong message to perpetrators of tech support fraud: There will be consequences for their actions. On Thursday, October 19, Central Bureau Investigation (CBI), the federal enforcement agency in India, announced it has conducted multiple criminal raids in various cities across India. This operation... The post Microsoft, Amazon, and international law enforcement join forces to fight tech support fraud appeared first on Microsoft On the Issues.