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Join this year’s European Cyber Agora, where a panel of experts will share their thoughts on effective international cooperation frameworks, as well as discuss the ongoing cybercrime treaty negotiations at the UN.
Register now for #ECA24: microsoft.com/en-eu/cyber-ag…
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Today, at the Mobile World Congress, we announced @Microsoft's AI Access Principles, which will govern how we operate our AI datacenter infrastructure around the world. We’re committed to ensuring that our assets are accessible to others, that we treat people fairly, and that we fulfill our societal responsibilities. #MWC24 @MWCHub blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-i…
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Demand for #CyberSecurity professionals in #Europe is on the rise but #skill shortages remain. Learn insights from 11 #OECD countries
📅 6 February 2pm (CET).
Register now!
💻 Virtual event bit.ly/cyber-event-virtual
➡️ In-person event in Paris bit.ly/cyber-event-in-person
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Can AI truly benefit all?
Our expert panel dives in on Jan 18 at #WEF24 in Davos.
Tune in at 11am ET for a conversation with @ianbremmer, @EvaMaydell, @UNTechEnvoy @gioasempre, @BradSmi, @OmarSAlolama, & @biannagolodryga.
#GlobalStage @MSFTIssues
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Cyber = Complex. At @CCBbelgium conference listening to the difficulties and opportunities for good governance in cyber. Speakers from @ANSSI_FR, @BelgiumMFA and @Cybersec_EU. @MicrosoftEU with the honour to moderate. @rollisonj
As of today, Microsoft Cloud keeps all personal data within the EU.
This makes Microsoft the first major cloud provider to offer this level of data residency to commercial and public sector customers in the region #EUDataBoundary
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The climate emergency requires new tools for adaptation and mitigation.🌎
@Microsoft and @UNFCCC are building an AI-powered platform that will equip member states with climate data to track and validate progress on carbon emissions.
Read more: unfccc.int/sites/default/fil…
ALT Quote from Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, "The world must move faster to reduce carbon emissions. Simply put, you can't fix what you can't measure, and these new AI and data tools will allow nations to measure emissions far better than they can today."
Carbon management solutions can play a critical role in helping the EU meet its climate goals. #AI can accelerate our progress to net zero:
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Today is a good day to play. We officially welcome Activision Blizzard King to Team Xbox. Together, we’ll create stories and experiences that bring players together, in a culture empowering everyone to do their best work and celebrate diverse perspectives. news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/10/…
So many stories to tell, so many characters to meet, so many worlds to explore…
It’s a good day to play: xbx.lv/3tndm0z
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In the past year, cyberattacks have touched 120 countries.
Today, we released the annual @Microsoft Digital Defense Report which provides details on the scale, sophistication, and shift in tactics we are seeing by threat actors.
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Today, we’re sharing our Copilot Copyright Commitment that extends IP legal protection to enterprise customers who use our Copilot AI services. The copyright liability of our products is ours to shoulder, not our customers. blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-i…
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Technology can be a powerful force for safeguarding human rights. The Nobel Peace Center, inspired by the legacy of Alfred Nobel, honors the people who defend the rights of others. @NobelPeaceOslo
Today we are announcing proactive changes to Microsoft 365 and Office 365 to address competition concerns raised with the European Commission. We believe this is a constructive step that can start to lead to immediate and meaningful changes in the market.
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As an early adopter and power user of the printing press in the 15th century, the Dutch proved that you can advance faster and further by embracing new technology. Today, this technology is generative #AI.
Today, we are providing some important updates on how Microsoft is meeting the new obligations of the EU’s Digital Services Act and contributing to a safer online experience for users:
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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is outlining key commitments toward the responsible advancement of AI, and @Microsoft is sharing how we are moving from dialogue to action on these commitments and more: blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-i…
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Today’s adequacy decision is welcomed by @Microsoft. We believe the EU-US Data Privacy Framework sets a very high standard for protecting personal data and individual rights. We remain committed to embracing the framework, read more ⬇️:
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How can AI advance accessibility in education, employment, and day-to-day life? Fascinating to see the potential from image recognition to automatic captioning or better audio descriptions.
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Developing responsible AI will take an international effort, which is why @Microsoft is committed to working with policymakers in Europe and beyond to establish international standards for governing and regulating artificial intelligence.
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AI will accelerate economic growth in Europe. As we embrace the opportunity, we must manage its challenges. Our 5-point blueprint for governing AI addresses issues while offering ideas for public-private partnerships to help ensure AI serves all Europeans.
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