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  1. SIGCOMM

    Microsoft at ACM SIGCOMM 2023: Innovating the future of networking 

    September 14, 2023

    Editor’s note, Sept. 19, 2023 – The number of papers accepted at SIGCOMM was updated to correct a factual error. Modern applications heavily rely on robust network infrastructure, requiring continuous innovation. In this evolving landscape, Microsoft is at the forefront, spearheading innovation efforts in networking…

  2. Microsoft Research Focus 24 | Week of September 11, 2023

    Research Focus: Week of September 11, 2023 

    September 13, 2023

    In this issue: Efficient polyglot analytics on semantic data aids query performance; generative retrieval for conversational question answering improves dialogue-based interfaces; a new tool uses ML to address capacity degradation in lithium-ion batteries.

  3. Responsible AI blog - hero graphic with connected circles with icons depicting closed captions, calendar, image, and document inside of the circles

    Frontiers of multimodal learning: A responsible AI approach 

    September 6, 2023

    New evaluation methods and a commitment to continual improvement are musts if we’re to build multimodal AI systems that advance human goals. Learn about cutting-edge research into the responsible development and use of multimodal AI at Microsoft.

  4. Rethinking trust in direct messages in the AI era - blog hero showing a flowchart diagram

    Rethinking trust in direct messages in the AI era 

    September 5, 2023

    Microsoft researchers are proposing a new way to ensure greater trust and accountability in email, texts, direct messages on social platforms, even phone calls, to help mitigate sophisticated threats from AI-related scams and fraud.

  5. Microsoft Research Focus 23 | Week of August 14, 2023

    Research Focus: Week of August 28, 2023 

    August 30, 2023

    In this issue: An illusion of predictability in scientific results; Kathleen Sullivan named to Insider’s 30 under 40 in healthcare list; FiGURe: Simple and Efficient Unsupervised Node Representations with Filter Augmentations.

  6. 'Model Representation' with an arrow down to 'Tile-based IR' with an arrow down to 'Hardware Abstraction' to the left of four icons representing a Rammer, Roller, Welder, and Grinder

    Building a ā€œheavy metal quartetā€ of AI compilers 

    August 30, 2023

    A new quartet of AI compilers: Rammer, Roller, Welder, and Grinder, tackle a range of compiler optimization challenges based on the same tile abstraction, providing a comprehensive solution to connect AI models with hardware accelerators.

  7. Microsoft Research Focus 22 | Week of August 14, 2023

    Research Focus: Week of August 14, 2023 

    August 16, 2023

    In this issue: HyWay enables hybrid mingling; Auto-Tables transforms non-relational tables into standard relational forms; training dense retrievers to identify high-quality in-context examples for LLM; improving pronunciation assessment in CAPT.