AI For Good Lab
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In the news | Microsoft Blog
Announcing Microsoft Elevate and AI Economy Institute
Announcing Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute—to ensure that as AI transforms our world, we’re putting people first by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and tools to thrive with AI.
In the news | LinkedIn Article
Improving breast cancer screening with AI
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…
In the news | LinkedIn Article
Mapping global floods with 10 years of satellite radar data
Floods are among the deadliest and most costly forms of extreme weather, affecting millions of people and causing over $40 billion in damage annually. And they’re getting worse. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation, we…
In the news | LinkedIn News
Wild Nature Institute helping to protect one of Africa’s most iconic animals
For nearly a decade, we’ve been collaborating with Dr. Monica Bond and Dr. Derek Lee from the Wild Nature Institute to apply AI models to the re-identification of giraffes. These remarkable animals are not only iconic but also profoundly social—understanding…
In the news | MobiHealthNews
Q&A: Microsoft’s breakthrough AI tool makes it easier to study how proteins are built
Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab has created Seq2Symm, an open-source AI tool that helps scientists determine the 3D shapes of certain proteins, including those found in viruses. Seq2Symm uses AI to predict a protein’s 3D shape and structure from a…
In the news | Microsoft on the Issues
Investing in Washington state changemakers: Meet the 20 awardees of the AI for Good Lab’s open call
This month, Microsoft is celebrating our 50th anniversary. To help commemorate fifty years of creating technology that empowers people to achieve more, our AI for Good Lab launched an open call to support innovative AI-based projects here in Washington State.
In the news | Seattle Magazine
Laura Hoffman: Microsoft AI for Good
Want to understand AI? When we think about the future of technology, it’s easy to picture flashy gadgets or complex code. But today’s guest reminds us that behind every innovation, there are people — thoughtful, passionate people — who are…
In the news | LinkedIn Article
Saving Sight with AI: A New Hope for Premature Babies
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is an entirely preventable disease that has become one of the leading causes of childhood blindness worldwide (Blencowe et al., 2013). Remarkably, this is a condition that didn’t even exist just a few decades ago, yet…
In the news | LinkedIn Article
Unlocking AI’s Global Potential: Progress, Productivity, and Workforce Development
Stanford HAI Index highlights transformative developments in artificial intelligence that carry profound implications for societies worldwide—especially in regions across the Global South [1]. As we explore these insights, we recognize that AI is transforming industries, creating new opportunities, and driving economic…