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In the news | ITU
Global Map of the Unconnected
The Global Map of the Unconnected is being developed in collaboration with Microsoft, Planet and the Institute for Health Metrics of the University of Washington. This tool will help countries monitor and map the number of people who are not…
In the news | NBC News
Vatican creates exhibit that will replicate St. Peter’s Basilica using AI
“The People’s Basilica” is a 3D replica of St. Peter’s Basilica that was made using AI in the Vatican. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga has more on the exhibit and how the model was made.
In the news | Forbes
Work On the Wild Side: How AI Is Helping Conservation in Africa and the Huge Potential of Environment Recordings
From the rainforest to the ocean, artificial intelligence is decoding nature’s most complex data patterns and is proving to be a game-changer in conservation.
In the news | Forbes
From AI And 400,000 Photos, A Richly Detailed St. Peter’s Basilica
A sweeping new digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica, the 400-year-old Vatican City church considered central to Christianity, lets visitors explore the structure’s renowned Renaissance architecture and historic treasures from anywhere in the world without having to board a plane…
In the news | AP News
Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
The Vatican and Microsoft on Monday unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s most important monument’s while helping the Holy See manage visitor flows and identify conservation problems.
In the news | Khaleej Times
How AI can change the world
Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of how we think, process and analyse data. And at the forefront of the shift in thought is AI for Good Lab at Microsoft, which uses AI to further data collection for things like…
In the news | Microsoft
The 2024 Microsoft Impact Summary
In our annual Impact Summary report, we highlight how Microsoft is meeting the moment with AI to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and trusted future.
In the news | Microsoft WorkLab Podcast
Tackling the World’s Toughest Problems with AI
The director of Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab on how the technology is helping to address intractable global challenges—and what all leaders can learn from those efforts.
In the news | Microsoft on the Issues
Advancing biodiversity with AI
The health of our society is deeply intertwined with the health of our planet. While much of the global conversation around the environment focuses on the devastating impacts of climate change, it is crucial to recognize that climate and biodiversity…