Last week, Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President Brad Smith spoke in Washington, DC, about developing effective AI policy, and the role that governments, companies, and civil society play in advancing AI technology. The speech was accompanied by a Microsoft On the Issues blog and a white paper that includes both a proposed blueprint for AI policy, regulation, and governance, as well as a detailed overview of our own approach to developing and deploying AI responsibly. You can read the blog and the white paper here.

AI may well represent the most consequential technology advance of our lifetime. Rapid advances are creating new opportunities, challenges, and questions that require the public and private sectors to come together to ensure that this technology serves the public good.

Tune in May 25th at 8:30am ET for a LinkedIn Live event and join Microsoft's Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, along with other technology leaders, for a discussion on the actions we must take to responsibly realize the benefits of AI.

The world needs access to more carbon-free energy, and this includes Microsoft. Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa details how Microsoft’s carbon negative commitment is intricately interdependent on the world transitioning to clean energy infrastructure. Learn more about how Microsoft is working to bring more carbon-free energy onto the grid: Removing roadblocks in the race to net zero | LinkedIn

At Microsoft, responsible AI is the set of steps taken internally to ensure that AI systems uphold the company’s principles. Natasha Crampton, Microsoft’s chief responsible officer, detailed three key areas she considers essential to doing this: leadership commitment and involvement; building inclusive governance models and actionable guidelines; and investing in your people. Learn more about what it takes to advance AI responsibly: Reflecting on our responsible AI program: Three critical elements for progress - Microsoft On the Issues

Visit Microsoft On the Issues for a front-row seat to see how Microsoft is thinking about the future of sustainability, accessibility, cybersecurity, and more. Check back regularly to watch videos and read blogs and feature stories to see how Microsoft is approaching the issues that matter most. For the latest, visit Microsoft On the Issues.

This week, Microsoft announced an expansion of its Cybersecurity Skills Initiative focusing on helping historically underrepresented populations enter the cybersecurity workforce. Microsoft is partnering with organizations like WOMCY, Women4Cyber, the International Telecommunications Union, and WiCyS to help grow the number of women in the field. The expanded countries include Argentina, Chile, Indonesia, and Spain bringing the total to 28 countries. You can learn more here: The world needs cybersecurity experts – Microsoft expands skilling effort with a focus on women - Microsoft On the Issues

Visit Microsoft On the Issues for a front-row seat to see how Microsoft is thinking about the future of sustainability, accessibility, cybersecurity and more. Check back regularly to watch videos, and read blogs and feature stories to see how Microsoft is approaching the issues that matter most. For the latest, visit Microsoft On the Issues.

Visit Microsoft On the Issues for a front-row seat to see how Microsoft is thinking about the future of sustainability, accessibility, cybersecurity and more. Check back regularly to watch videos, and read blogs and feature stories to see how Microsoft is approaching the issues that matter most. For the latest, visit Microsoft On the Issues.

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