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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Yesterday, @governorferguson.bsky.social announced the creation of Washington's new Economic Development Council to shape the state's economic future. I'm honored to be part of the Council and optimistic about what we can accomplish together.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Great to join the @geekwire.com team on their podcast this week — recorded live on the new Sound Transit Crosslake Connection across Lake Washington. Todd Bishop and John Cook stopped by Microsoft's Redmond campus to talk about what this light rail expansion means for our region.

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Riding the rails — over a floating bridge: GeekWire Podcast takes the train across the lake to Microsoft

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Today we announced Microsoft’s largest-ever investment in Canada - $19B CAD between 2023 and 2027. This isn’t just about building AI infrastructure, it’s about strengthening Canada’s digital sovereignty and equipping Canadians with the skills to thrive in the AI era.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Tech empowers coaches and players long before kickoff. But when the ball is snapped, it’s human judgment and nerve that matter most. In football, preparation is digital. Performance is human. My conversation with Ed Policy, President & CEO of the Green Bay Packers, streaming now on #ToolsAndWeapons.

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Ed Policy, Green Bay Packers: How tech is changing the game

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

On a recent trip to Wisconsin, I met with Torben and his team at Wiscon Products, a third‑generation, family‑owned manufacturer. They’re using AI to inspire skilled work by turning data into insight so machinists can spend more time doing what they do best: building with their hands.

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Putting AI to work on the factory floor

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Great to sit down with Ted Sarandos to explore how @netflix.com keeps reinventing at the intersection of tech and storytelling—where data informs, intuition inspires, and stories bring us together.

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How tech transformed the way Netflix tells stories | Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Ransomware is the most significant cyber threat facing hospitals and schools. We must act with urgency to protect the essential services people rely on every day.

Graphic titled ‘Key takeaways from the MDDR 2025.’ It highlights that today’s cyber threats are faster, smarter, and more disruptive—driven by AI, targeting identities and data, and impacting every sector. Under ‘What to know about today’s threat landscape,’ it states: Government agencies, IT, and research and academia organizations were the most impacted sectors globally in 2025; over half of cyberattacks were driven by extortion or ransomware; most attacks are for money (only 4% were exclusively espionage); and multifactor authentication (MFA) blocks 99% of unauthorized access. Under ‘Recommendations,’ it says: Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility—resilience and collaboration are essential; AI-powered defense is essential; and global partnerships are needed to protect economic stability and individual safety.

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

⚖️ Leaders in law, tech and policy gathered at the Blavatnik School for the launch of the Oxford Institute of Technology & Justice — co-founded by Professors Amal Clooney and Philippa Webb, supported by Microsoft. Find out more 👇 ow.ly/okSy50X8Bz6

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Steel is essential. Now it can be cleaner. Today's announcement between Stegra and Microsoft is a pivotal step forward in climate innovation.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Wetlands store carbon and sustain ecosystems, yet many are at risk. Washington-based TealWaters is using AI to improve mapping and data, with support from @microsoft.com’s AI for Good Lab to scale protection and restoration across the U.S. and globally. news.microsoft.com/source/featu...

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How AI can help save hidden ‘biological hotspots’ the planet needs

A new AI-powered tool is helping people find and restore hard-to-find wetlands and understand their benefits.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

While quantum computing offers incredible breakthroughs, it also introduces new security challenges. With @microsoft.com Quantum Safe Program, we’re bringing a security-first mindset and global partnerships to safeguard data and secure the digital future. blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...

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Post-quantum resilience: building secure foundations

Microsoft announced its Quantum Safe Program Strategy to prepare for the quantum era with a security-first mindset and early adoption goals.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

It’s great to see how @microsoft.com datacenters are helping power Central Washington’s economy by creating well-paying jobs, supporting local businesses, and funding public services.

A bar chart titled “More than datacenters” shows that for every Microsoft datacenter job in Central Washington, two additional jobs are created in the local economy. It lists job creation by sector: Security services (200), Power generation and transmission (167), Employment and other services (114), Maintenance and repair (99), Retail (62), Healthcare and Other (56), Restaurants (47), Other real estate (46), Support services (42), Professional & technical services (31), Transportation & warehousing (17), and Manufacturing (3). Source: Microsoft and EY economic impact study, December 2024.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Generative AI is changing how we work, hire, and grow. At @microsoft.com’s AI Economy Institute, we’re investing in research that helps people and organizations keep up—and get ahead. Got ideas? Our open call is live. aka.ms/AIEconomyIns...

Colorful abstract graphic with vertical bars in various colors and heights, resembling a 3D bar chart or cityscape. Text reads: Microsoft AI Economy Institute. Tagline: Turning AI research into real-world solutions—for everyone, everywhere.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

#AI is helping scientists tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, from advancing medical research to protecting our planet. It’s inspiring to see how these tools are helping close the gap between today’s questions and tomorrow’s solutions. @microsoft.com news.microsoft.com/source/featu...

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AI for science: 5 ways it’s helping solve big challenges – from the lab to the field

Microsoft is using AI to accelerate breakthroughs in health, energy, climate and more, reshaping science from the lab to the field.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Twelve years ago, Antonéo left Buffalo, New York to pursue new career opportunities. Today, he’s returned—now working with M&T Bank in the city he calls home. @microsoft.com

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Each year ~30% of the world’s drinking water is lost to leaky pipes. Encouraging to see partnerships like FIDO tech putting #AI to work, not only in helping @microsoft.com meet our water replenishment goals but also creating solutions that have a broad impact. news.microsoft.com/source/featu...

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AI tool uses sound to pinpoint leaky pipes, saving precious drinking water

Utilities are finding and fixing water leaks with a new tool that uses AI and sound waves, thanks to a Microsoft program that replenishes water in ecosystems.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

If you want to see how technology can truly make a difference, give Laura Hoffman’s podcast episode a listen. She captures the spirit of @microsoft.com's AI for Good Lab and shows how people with purpose turn innovation into real impact. seattlemag.com/podcast/seat...

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Laura Hoffman: Microsoft AI for Good

The Seattle podcast talks to Laura Hoffman about Microsoft's AI innovations and how human-centered tech can create positive global impact.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Creating a digital twin of Notre Dame offers a unique opportunity to capture five years of extraordinary restoration and represents a lasting commitment to preserving the cathedral’s legacy for generations to come. @microsoft.com www.euronews.com/next/2025/07...

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Microsoft to make Notre-Dame ‘digital twin’ in Europe AI push

The project will also digitise historic opera sets and millions of artefacts with leading French cultural institutions.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Across the country, we’re seeing #AI spark incredible innovation, but some regions are racing ahead, and others risk being left behind. If we want AI transformation to reach every community, we need to close these gaps.

A map of the United States showing six types of AI metro areas, categorized by AI cluster type: Superstars (dark blue), Star Hubs (light blue), Emerging Centers (orange), Focused Movers (yellow), Nascent Adopters (gray), and Others (light gray). Cities are marked with circles of varying sizes, representing the number of AI job postings in Q1 2025—larger circles indicate more postings. The legend shows circles for 2,000, 8,000, and 20,000 job postings. The map is titled "Six different types of AI metro areas," and the source is Brookings’ analysis of Lightcast job posting data.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

As #AI reshapes the way we work and learn, one big question keeps coming up: who’s going to benefit, and who might be left behind?

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Introducing Microsoft AI Economy Institute

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. AI is quickly becoming a valuable tool for radiologists to improve detection accuracy. These models don’t simply give a positive or negative result; they provide visual explanations of their analysis—a major step forward for detection.

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Improving breast cancer creening with AI

Microsoft and partners developed an AI model for breast cancer screening that boosts accuracy and trust, as detailed in a new Radiology study.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

It was great sitting down with @navingirishankar.bsky.social to talk about what it will take to expand access to American #AI around the world—and how building trust through transparency, accountability, and shared values is just as important as building the technology itself. @microsoft.com

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s personal. It’s shaping how we live, work, and connect with the world around us. That’s why today we’re launching two new organizations: Microsoft Elevate and the AI Economy Institute. aka.ms/AI-Readiness

Promotional graphic for Microsoft Elevate with the slogan 'Putting people first.' The image features a collage of diverse individuals: two people chatting over coffee in the top left, two working on laptops in a casual setting below, three reviewing a book on the right, and two children using a laptop with an adult in the bottom right. The background has a blue-to-white gradient with overlapping rounded square shapes.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I love this time of year when @microsoft.com interns bring fresh ideas and energy to campus. Your enthusiasm and dedication continue to inspire us all, and I hope to one day welcome you back to build the next chapter of our journey together.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I was recently in Switzerland, where I met with several startups building their businesses on Microsoft Cloud & #AI. From healthcare to data security to energy, these Swiss entrepreneurs are harnessing AI to create powerful solutions that reach far beyond their nation’s borders. youtu.be/KDIowCRhyg8

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Bern, Switzerland

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In West Virginia, more people are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy than there are eye doctors in the entire world. #AI can help close that gap. It's great to see how Microsoft Azure AI is being used to help improve access to care. www.microsoft.com/en-us/corpor...

An area chart showing the number of people in West Virginia living with diabetes by age group, from 2000 to 2022. The data show that the number has risen from 100,000 people to 250,000 people in 22 years. In 2022, the number of people living with diabetes aged 18-44 was 28,421, 44-64 (102,633), 65-74 (65,516), 75+ (48,151).

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

In our latest AI Transparency Report, we share how Microsoft is learning and adapting as global AI policies evolve. We're committed to building responsible AI and holding ourselves accountable—so we can empower our customers to do the same. Read the report here: aka.ms/RAITranspare...

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Terna SpA plays a vital role in Italy’s economy and energy infrastructure, and with Microsoft’s #AI and security technologies, it’s building a more secure and resilient digital future. www.terna.it/en/media/pre...

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Terna and Microsoft: agreement on digitalization, innovation and security - Terna spa

Leader of the Italian high voltage transmission network we promote the energy transition and sustainable development by focusing on people and innovation

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Access to electricity has transformed human civilization—we’re going to need even more of it. Dr. Koomey sat down with Microsoft’s Chief Questions Officer Trevor Noah, to explain how we can harness the 5% of electricity used by #AI & the global internet to help use the other 95% more efficiently.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Today, we took our latest step to strengthen our European Digital Commitments to empower our customers with greater choice, more control over their data privacy and the most robust digital resilience we have ever offered. Learn more here: blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/06...

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Announcing comprehensive sovereign solutions empowering European organizations - The Official Microsoft Blog

Today, we are taking the next step in strengthening our European Digital Commitments to empower our customers with greater choice, more control over their data privacy and the most robust digital resi...

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The Met Office processes more than 50 billion weather observations daily. By moving its data to Microsoft Azure and using AI tools, it is improving the accuracy of weather reporting and expanding access to critical information for climate researchers worldwide. aka.ms/AAw3atq

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Better forecasts ahead as Met Office transitions to a supercomputer in Azure cloud - Source EMEA

Britain’s national weather and climate service and one of its most trusted institutions— is stepping into the future with high-performance computing in Azure, as well as a host of AI applications. In ...

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Achieving our sustainability goals isn’t about a single objective, it’s about the sum of our collective actions across Microsoft. We’re not just aiming for progress—we’re committed to delivering it.

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Web Summit @websummit.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

“Are we trying to build machines that are better than people - or are we trying to build machines that will help people become better? It needs to be the second, not the first.” - Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, at #WebSummitVancouver

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We’re helping teachers get the most out of AI with Microsoft Copilot to bring more creativity to lesson plans and personalizing learning like never before. This story from Peru shows what’s possible when we help educators learn how to use digital tools to enhance education. aka.ms/AAvzw5d

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From skepticism to success: How AI is helping teachers transform classrooms in Peru - Source LATAM How AI is helping teachers transform classrooms in Peru

See how Microsoft Copilot and the World Bank are helping elevate the educational experience of schools in Lima, Peru with AI.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The NFL Draft was created to level the playing field and make competition stronger across the league. This same spirit drives the TitletownTech Startup Draft, by offering innovators from across the nation a chance to elevate their companies to new heights.

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A game-changing opportunity

Green Bay, WI becomes America’s startup springboard while hosting the NFL Draft

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

On my recent trip to #Tanzania, I got to see #AI in action, helping to protect one of Africa’s most iconic animals. This highlights the importance of making AI available everywhere in the world. youtu.be/kqeQlOHM3W0?...

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Over the past year, Microsoft blocked $4 billion in fraud & thwarted 1.6 million bot attempts every hour. These figures underscore the immense potential of AI when harnessed correctly; a powerful tool to prevent malicious actors from turning it into a weapon. www.microsoft.com/en-us/securi...

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Cyber Signals Issue 9 | AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures | Microsoft Security Blog

Read the latest edition of Cyber Signals to learn how Microsoft is protecting its platforms and customers from AI-enhanced cyber scams.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Winning the quantum race requires deploying and reinvesting in our greatest American strengths: intellect, curiosity, and innovation. We propose three strategic actions to maintain our competitive edge amid global competition. aka.ms/Quantum2025

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Pope Francis' unwavering compassion, humility, and commitment to social justice have inspired millions around the world. He will be deeply missed.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

For more than 30 years we've known how to prevent blindness from diabetes, but there aren't enough eye doctors to diagnose and treat patients. This story highlights how Dr. Gupta and IRIS are using Microsoft Azure to improve access to care for millions of people. www.microsoft.com/en-us/corpor...

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Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems | Microsoft

How IRIS is using AI to improve access to healthcare for diabetes patients in the United States

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

It was great to catch up with my former boss and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer about his journey from growing up as a shy kid in Detroit to becoming the CEO of one of the world's largest tech companies & current owner of the LA Clippers. #ToolsAndWeapons unlocked.microsoft.com/steve-ballmer

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Washington state punches above its weight in several areas – especially in innovation. I love this Innovate State graphic that illustrates why. greater-seattle.com/innovate-sta...

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Innovate State

Explore the Innovate State digital map—528 startups, founders, investors, and more powering innovation across the Cascadia region.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

50 years ago, Bill Gates returned home to Washington state with his newfound company. Since then, our employees have donated more than $1.3B and volunteered nearly 6M hours to local nonprofits & organizations. This spirit of community is just one example of what makes @microsoft.com so special.

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Brad Smith @bradsmi.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Today’s opening of the NJ AI Hub at Princeton University marks an exciting addition to New Jersey's storied history of innovation. This public-private partnership will support and drive economic opportunity for the state and the greater region for decades to come. www.nj.gov/governor/new...

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