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In the news | LinkedIn Article
The Next Phase of Aurora: Open and Collaborative AI for Weather and Climate Forecasting
Around the world, the dangers of extreme weather are a daily reality. In 2024, extreme weather displaced or disrupted the lives of more than 800,000 people worldwide —a reminder that accurate, timely forecasts aren’t just about data; they’re about people. From farmers deciding when to plant to coastal communities preparing for hurricanes, better forecasting can save lives,…
In the news | Microsoft Sustainably Speaking
Open source, shared planet: Harnessing AI to protect biodiversity
AI is transforming conservation in ways that were out of reach just a few years ago. The biodiversity crisis spans continents and species, so our tools must be open, adaptable, and collaborative—able to move from one habitat or use case…
In the news | Ted Talk
TED Talk – These AI devices protect nature in real time (Juan M. Lavista Ferres)
If we can put astronauts on the moon, conservationists shouldn’t have to hike miles through dense forests to change the batteries on cameras, says Juan M. Lavista Ferres, chief data scientist at the AI for Good Lab. He introduces SPARROW,…
In the news | Microsoft Unlocked
Project SPARROW – Guardians for the planet
In northern central Colombia, Middle Magdalena Valley (MMV) is home to some of the world’s most remarkable biodiversity. Stretching between the central and eastern Andes mountains, this valley is crucial to the health of our planet. But the region—full of…
In the news | LinkedIn
Announcing AI Diffusion Report
As part of our AI Economy Institute, we’re releasing the @Microsoft AI Diffusion Report, which highlights global trends in AI development, infrastructure, and adoption—and what’s driving those patterns around the world. In less than three years, more than 1.2…
In the news | Business Insider
AI is spreading faster than electricity or the internet — but half the world can’t join in, Microsoft report says
Microsoft says AI is spreading faster than any technology ever — but billions are being left behind. The tech giant warns the AI revolution could deepen global inequality without urgent investment. Most AI models are trained in English, leaving billions…
In the news | FuturIA
Microsoft and the Italian Hospital develop a solution to prevent childhood blindness
At a time when artificial intelligence poses ethical dilemmas, people are deciding to use this instrument to generate a positive impact on society. In this context, a few days ago, an expert in artificial intelligence visited Argentina and presented his…
In the news | infobae
Juan Lavista, Corporate VP of Microsoft: “AI is not just an alternative, it is the only solution”
Juan M. Lavista Ferres, Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft Corporation, presented his book Artificial Intelligence for Good. AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, together with Editorial TAEDA and within the framework of…
In the news | Crop Monitor
Pakistan Flood Impacts on Agriculture & Food Security
A combination of heavy monsoon rains since late June, cloudbursts, and recent water releases from overflowing dams has resulted in record flooding across eastern Pakistan, with some areas recording the worst flooding in over four decades, resulting in deaths, widespread…