Microsoft On the Issues

.@Microsoft calls for ransomware on civilian infrastructure to be treated as potential crimes against humanity. Stronger global rules and cross-border enforcement are essential. Explore how we’re working to advance accountability and enforcement: msft.it/6016vuify

Attacks have surged nearly 5x in five years. Fragmented enforcement and inconsistent international rules leave critical sectors like healthcare exposed.

Ransomware isn’t just about digital disruption. It can threaten lives. When hospitals, emergency responders, or local governments are hit, public safety and critical services are on the line.

AI-generated media is getting harder to spot—and harder to test. New research from Microsoft and collaborators focuses on how well detection tools perform once content is shared, edited, or compressed in real-world settings. Read more about the research: msft.it/6015vP7k5

AI adoption is growing, but not evenly. The divide between the Global North and Global South is widening, and it’s widening faster than before. In our latest data, that gap grew by 1.5 percentage points, up from 0.8 percentage points in the earlier period. 🔍 Explore the data in this interactive experience: msft.it/6010vMf1w

AI is a critical but double‑edged technology in the path to a more sustainable future. How we measure impact, manage tradeoffs, and use data to guide decisions matters. 🎧 Listen to @MSFTResearch's podcast featuring Amy Luers on evidence‑based, responsible AI: msft.it/6017vMPDZ

Microsoft is teaming up with experts in the US and UK to test AI in new ways, set clear standards, and build stronger protections for national security and public safety. Our goal: safer, more trustworthy AI for all. Learn more: msft.it/6012vzgmI

Cyber incidents don’t happen in silos. Response depends on coordination. New ARC Kenya findings show what’s working—and how clearer roles and cross-sector collaboration can strengthen national resilience. Read more: msft.it/6019vKLXJ

Frontier AI is changing how vulnerabilities are found. Whether it strengthens defense or enables attacks depends on the choices we make now. Faster discovery must be matched by faster fixes—and responsible safeguards. Read more: msft.it/6011vJy7T

Since then, we’ve put them into practice, helping organizations and governments adopt AI with confidence and security. See what’s changed: msft.it/6011vyj0U

A year ago, we made five commitments to support Europe’s digital future.

Learn how removing nearly all single-use plastic changed the way we package devices: msft.it/6010vGbgC

Plastic once solved key packaging challenges, but it also created waste. Over time, we've redesigned packaging across our products, replacing single-use-plastic with sustainable materials like paper while protecting devices and cutting waste and emissions.

Sustainable packaging is a balancing act between materials, protection, and customer experience. In this month’s Sustainably Speaking, we dive into how Microsoft teams are rethinking packaging—and where single-use plastics are hardest to replace. msft.it/6014vEClA

Ransomware is no longer just cybercrime—it’s a public safety issue. Attacks have risen 5x in five years, hitting hospitals and essential services. @Microsoft is calling for global accountability to close the enforcement gap. Learn more: msft.it/6016v8DTe

Great conversation this morning with @MariaBartiromo on @MorningsMaria. Thanks for having me as part of your series about what #AI means for our economy and our country. @FoxBusiness foxbusiness.com/video/63937194…

Today, @Microsoft and @NABTU announced a partnership to bring AI skills to the millions of skilled labor professionals who are building America’s AI infrastructure. The expanded partnership brings no‑cost AI training to the building trades across North America, helping instructors, apprentices, and journey‑level workers build skills for an AI‑powered economy. Learn more: msft.it/6019v8udU

Last month, we hosted academic scholars, Microsoft experts, and labor and policy stakeholders for research-driven conversations around how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, education, and economic opportunity. Learn more in our Global AI Adoption 2025 report: microsoft.com/en-us/corporat…

How do we make communities truly AI-ready? At the 2026 World Bank @IMFNews Spring Meetings, @TonyMaciulis talks to @Microsoft’s Vickie Robinson and @WorldBankGroup’s German Cufré about digital access, skills, affordability, and adoption. #GlobalStage @MSFTIssues #IMFmeetings

AI works best when it reflects real life. When AI works in the languages people use every day, it becomes more practical and trustworthy—from open language datasets to health tools that reflect real lives, culture, and daily decisions. Learn more: msft.it/6018QCULA