Company
Empowering every person and organization to achieve more through AI
What changed· 2026-05-31
Microsoft AI partnered with Nvidia to develop a new supercomputer dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence research and capabilities.
Microsoft AI is a leader in artificial intelligence solutions, offering a wide range of services and tools through its Azure platform. The company has made significant strides in developing AI technologies that enhance productivity, automate processes, and provide intelligent insights for businesses. Microsoft's commitment to research and development has led to breakthroughs in natural language processing, computer vision, and machine learning. Key milestones include the launch of Azure Machine Learning, the acquisition of LinkedIn, and the integration of AI into Office 365 applications.
Azure AI
A suite of AI services and tools for building, training, and deploying machine learning models.
Paid / API
Cognitive Services
Pre-built AI models that developers can integrate into their applications with ease.
Free / Paid / API
Power Platform
A set of business tools for creating and using custom business apps, workflows, and chatbots.
Paid
GitHub Copilot
An AI pair programmer that helps developers write code more efficiently.
Paid / Free for open source projects
Microsoft is committed to responsible AI practices, emphasizing transparency, fairness, privacy, and security. The company has established an AI Ethics Committee and published guidelines for ethical AI development. Microsoft also collaborates with industry leaders and policymakers to ensure that AI technologies are used ethically and benefit society as a whole.
2016-09
Launch of Azure Machine Learning Studio
Microsoft introduced a cloud-based machine learning service for developers and data scientists.
2017-12
Acquisition of GitHub
Microsoft acquired the popular code hosting platform to enhance developer collaboration and productivity.
2019-05
Introduction of Azure Cognitive Search
Microsoft launched a search service that uses AI to improve content discovery in enterprise applications.
Quick facts
Founded
1975
HQ
Redmond, USA
Structure
Public
Valuation
$2.5T as of 2024
CEO
Satya Narayana Nadella
Key Products
Azure AI, Cognitive Services, Power Platform, GitHub Copilot
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