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Unlocking the Secrets of Proteins with AI
Proteins are the tiny machines that power life, from helping us fight infections to breaking down food for energy. But many proteins don’t work alone, they come together in complex structures called homo-oligomers. Understanding how they assemble is key to…
In the news | GeekWire
Microsoft launches $5M grant program for AI projects in WA state as part of 50th anniversary
Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab is offering a total of $5 million in cloud computing credits in its home state of Washington through a new grant program in conjunction with the company’s 50th anniversary. The lab is looking to support…
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Microsoft’s ‘AI for Good’ program offers $5 million in grants for Washington innovators
Microsoft announced a groundbreaking initiative Wednesday morning to use artificial intelligence to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. The program, worth over $5 million, focuses on Washington state scientists and innovators. It is open to individuals or groups working…
In the news | Microsoft on the Issues
Announcing SPARROW: A Breakthrough AI Tool to Measure and Protect Earth’s Biodiversity in the Most Remote Places
SPARROW, developed by Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, is a solar-powered, AI-driven system for monitoring biodiversity in remote areas.
In the news | ITU
Global Map of the Unconnected
The Global Map of the Unconnected is being developed in collaboration with Microsoft, Planet and the Institute for Health Metrics of the University of Washington. This tool will help countries monitor and map the number of people who are not…
In the news | Forbes
Work On the Wild Side: How AI Is Helping Conservation in Africa and the Huge Potential of Environment Recordings
From the rainforest to the ocean, artificial intelligence is decoding nature’s most complex data patterns and is proving to be a game-changer in conservation.
In the news | NBC News
Vatican creates exhibit that will replicate St. Peter’s Basilica using AI
"The People's Basilica" is a 3D replica of St. Peter's Basilica that was made using AI in the Vatican. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga has more on the exhibit and how the model was made.
In the news | Khaleej Times
How AI can change the world
Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of how we think, process and analyse data. And at the forefront of the shift in thought is AI for Good Lab at Microsoft, which uses AI to further data collection for things like…
In the news | LinkedIn Article
Understanding why do People engage with Unreliable Websites
In today’s digital landscape, the spread of misinformation is a growing concern. Many discussions have centered around how people come across unreliable information online, especially through search engines. As part of a team of researchers from Princeton University and Microsoft…