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Published January 8, 2026

9 min read

Return on intelligence: The human edge in an agentic era

Microsoft is leading retail’s agentic future, empowering human creativity with AI-powered automation to deliver authentic, personalized customer experiences.

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Published December 8, 2025

5 min read

Transforming mining: How Frontier Firms lead with AI and agentic innovation

Microsoft helps mining transform with AI and agentic tech—boosting productivity, sustainability, and innovation for Frontier Firms.

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Published September 9, 2025

9 min read

Microsoft at IBC 2025: Accelerating the frontier of media and entertainment with AI

Frontier Firms in media embrace agentic AI to unlock creativity, transform engagement, and accelerate innovation across the industry.

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Published September 9, 2025

3 min read

Ask Ralph: Where style meets AI—a new era of conversational commerce

Meet Ask Ralph, a new AI-powered styling companion that not only helps with product discovery but also inspires consumers with Ralph Lauren’s unique and iconic take on style.