In the summer of 2022, as wildfires ravaged vast swathes of the United States, a team within Microsoft's innovative hub, The Garage, embarked on a mission to revolutionize wildfire management. Their project, "Robotics for Wildfire Protection and Mitigation," has since garnered significant...
The devastating 2022 wildfire season in the United States was an urgent wake-up call for both citizens and corporations alike. As flames consumed over 7.5 million acres—according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center—individuals, emergency responders, and private sector innovators...
Microsoft’s announcement of a $5 million cloud computing credits grant to 20 Washington state organizations marks a pivotal moment in the company’s efforts to support the local community in sustainability, health, education, and broader public good initiatives. This investment, unveiled as part...
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