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Food security, cancer research and more: meet some people making a difference in Seattle and beyond

Every October since 1983 Microsoft employees have participated in a month of giving ­– a chance to contribute to the community – in the Puget Sound region that Microsoft calls home, and in several of the countries where Microsoft has an office.

In 2019, 77% of U.S. employees participated in what is called the Giving Campaign, by giving their time and by providing cash donations matched by the company. To read three stories of the individuals and organizations involved, and the impact the program has on the community, visit Microsoft on the Issues.

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Last week, Microsoft joined more than 100 companies to publish an open letter on the importance of open-weight AI models in expanding access to AI and giving organizations greater control over the technology they use. The paper draws parallels to the open-source software movement, positioning open-weight models as an important foundation for a broad and competitive AI ecosystem while emphasizing the need for responsible safeguards. Read the letter here.