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Changing the Game

KC7’s gamified approach is reshaping how we think about education and inclusion in cybersecurity.

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Spotlight on AI

It’s Happening!

No matter how you celebrate, every holiday is a work of art

The Shift

Team Rubicon deploys skilled veterans to help communities recover when disaster strikes

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Access for All

Public court data is difficult to access, making racial bias in the judicial system hard to prove, until now.

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It’s Happening!

London College of Fashion is using technology to tailor the future of fashion expression

It’s Happening!

Manifesting otherworldly ideas with generative AI

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It’s Happening!

Enhancing Little Simz’s authentic creative vision with AI.

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Out There

Reflections on AI and the future of human flourishing

The Science Behind

A portable eye-screening device helps millions around the world access better healthcare

Access for All

Engineers like Anton Mirhorodchenko are tackling accessibility issues in unprecedented ways.

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Celebrating Gaming & Sports

Powering a better game
Changing the Game
Maintaining the edge with organization and great plays
Bringing basketball fans into the game
Changing the Game
Casting confidence
Access for All
Special Olympics athletes are fostering inclusivity, bold risk-taking, and universal confidence through e-sports.

Project Silica’s coaster-size glass plates can store unaltered data for thousands of years, creating sustainable storage for the world

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Impact matters

Explore the 2023 Microsoft Impact Summary to learn more

The Science Behind

An isolated community recovers in record time from a ransomware attack

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Changing the Game

KC7’s gamified approach is reshaping how we think about education and inclusion in cybersecurity.

Access for All

Mentra uses AI to connect neurodiverse job-seekers with their next, great career opportunity

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For Life on Earth

Equipped with a Microsoft AI for Humanitarian Action grant, the nonprofit SEEDS makes climate change threats visible for the most vulnerable.

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Breaking new sound
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The Hip Hop Museum celebrates Hip Hop’s legacy of innovation and helps carry it forward into new, unprecedented territory
Made in Bangladesh
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A woman’s journey amidst the transformation of an industry
The hidden power of feelings
The Science Behind
Understanding our emotional monsters.

Reflecting parents’ love
The Science Behind
A father’s path to peace of mind
Farming for the future
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How AI can help feed the planet’s growing population
The People Beneath the Waves
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Their world mirrors ours. What happens to them happens to us.

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