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AI offers the potential to revolutionize technology and economic growth. Microsoft remains committed to responsible innovation—helping to ensure that our technologies benefit everyone and address society’s most pressing challenges.
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Harnessing technology to achieve the SDGs
Read about how Microsoft is contributing to each of the UN Sustainable Development Goals through the wide range of programs, partnerships, and initiatives we support.
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Strengthening multilateral partnerships and harnessing technology in support of the SDGs
Discover how Microsoft is working with the UN and other international organizations to continue building a resilient foundation for realizing the SDGs and for continuing the realization of pledges into progress.
The future of the AI economy
Throughout the year, we've explored the impact artificial intelligence is having on our lives and where it's heading next. Here's a look at how the leaders and experts we've spoken with explain how artificial intelligence is creating a new economy and bringing new challenges.
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Building a responsible future
AI offers the potential to revolutionize technology and economic growth. Microsoft remains committed to responsible innovation—helping to ensure that our technologies benefit everyone and address society’s most pressing challenges.
2025 International Year of Quantum
The United Nations announced 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), reflecting the transformative impact quantum mechanics has had in the past century, and setting the stage for the next wave of quantum innovation.
Accelerating Sustainability and Energy Innovation with AI
Over the last year, we’ve experienced AI’s potential for sustainability in action. In our latest report, we share recent innovations and actions at Microsoft to help unlock the possibilities of AI for accelerating sustainability progress around the world.
Achieving more together
We believe companies that can do more, should. Learn about our commitments to ensure the technology we create empowers every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
