tech and society

The promises and perils of artificial intelligence have captured global attention, provoking heated discussions about the technology’s impact on society, democracy, and the future of truth itself. Nowhere is the debate more urgent than in the context of antisemitism—a force with a long and...

The conversation around artificial intelligence and its ability to shape, reinforce, or even dictate prevailing narratives in sociopolitical discourse has never been more vital than in the aftermath of the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s closely watched decision in Kaul v. Urmanski. This ruling, which...

The rapid advance and mainstream adoption of generative AI, most notably tools like ChatGPT, has dramatically reshaped educational landscapes, business processes, and ordinary social practices. In classrooms from state universities to elite Ivy League colleges, and even within technical and...

Poland is in the midst of a profound digital transformation, driven by an unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiatives spearheaded by Microsoft and a diverse network of collaborators. Over the past six months alone, more than 500,000 people across the country have...

The surge in public adoption of artificial intelligence chat tools—such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft’s Copilot—is reshaping the landscape of digital interaction, education, and workplace productivity in ways eerily reminiscent of the internet’s rapid evolution in the late...

The achievements of the Academic Innovation Challenge (AIC) in recent years serve as a testament to the boundless potential of youth when education, technology, and creative problem-solving converge. In an era marked by rapid digital transformation, initiatives like the AIC underscore the...

Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration was notably disrupted by employee protests concerning the company's contracts with the Israeli military. These events have ignited a broader conversation about the ethical responsibilities of tech companies in global conflicts. The Protests Unfold On...

At Microsoft's Build 2025 conference in Seattle, pro-Palestinian protests have intensified, with former Microsoft engineer Vaniya Agrawal at the forefront. Agrawal, an Indian-American software engineer, has been a vocal critic of Microsoft's alleged $133 million contract with Israel's Ministry...

Microsoft Build 2025 will likely be remembered not only for its ambitious announcements in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure but also for the wave of protests that swept through its flagship keynote. As Satya Nadella addressed a packed venue and a global livestream audience...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming almost every domain of modern society, from how we work and learn to the way we receive healthcare or interact with public institutions. As AI systems grow more powerful and pervasive, there is an urgent need not only for technical innovation but...

The story of Renzo Delia, a senior talent acquisition director at Microsoft, thrust into the center of online debate after sharing a deeply personal experience involving artificial intelligence, brings up challenging questions about technology, grief, and the boundaries of public vulnerability...

In January 2025, Microsoft announced a significant initiative to commemorate its 50th anniversary: the AI for Good Open Call. This program is set to distribute $5 million in grants to organizations within Washington state, aiming to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to address pressing...